The Merchants Cafe and Saloon is a bar and restaurant located in Pioneer Square area of downtown Seattle, Washington. Considered to be one of the oldest restaurants operating at its original location in Seattle and potentially across the whole west coast. The bar was in built in 1890 using a design by W. E. Boone, … Continue reading Bar Review: Merchants Cafe and Saloon, Seattle
Yankee Stadium, New York City
Yankee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. Opened in 2009, the stadium has a capacity of 46,537 and is the home field of the New York Yankees and New York City FC. Yankee Stadium was built to replace the former Yankee Stadium which operated from 1923 to 2008. The … Continue reading Yankee Stadium, New York City
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Busch Stadium is a baseball stadium located in St. Louis, Missouri. The stadium opened in 2006 with a capacity of 44,494 and is the current home ground of the St. Louis Cardinals. Built to replace the Cardinal’s former home Busch Memorial Stadium, the new Busch Stadium was built as a baseball specific stadium in a … Continue reading Busch Stadium, St. Louis
How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail originating from the United States. The origin of this refreshing cocktail is somewhat disputed, with some believing it originated in Long Island, Tennessee whilst others believe it was invented in Long Island, New York. One theory is that it was created in the 1920s by Charlie Bishop … Continue reading How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
Thrilling Cities, 1963, Ian Fleming
Cities featured: Hong Kong, Macau, Tokyo, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, Hamburg, Berlin, Vienna, Geneva, Naples and Monte Carlo. Thrilling Cities is a travelogue written by Ian Fleming – author of the popular James Bond book series. Originally featured as a series of articles for the British Newspaper The Sunday Times, Thrilling … Continue reading Thrilling Cities, 1963, Ian Fleming
The Spirit of Detroit, Detroit
The Spirit of Detroit is a bronze sculpture located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The sculpture was created by Marshall Fredericks and unveiled in 1958 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Centre. The nine-tonne sculpture was cast in Norway from a mould created by Fredericks and once installed, upon its 60-tonne marble base, became the largest … Continue reading The Spirit of Detroit, Detroit
Citi Field, New York City
Citi Field is a baseball stadium located in the borough of Queens in New York City. Opened in 2009, the stadium has a capacity of 44,466 and is the home field of the New York Mets. Citi Field was built to replace the Met’s former home ground Shea Stadium. Aesthetically, the stadium was designed to … Continue reading Citi Field, New York City
Around the World in 80 Cocktails, 2017, Chad Parkhill
Countries/Territories Featured: Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, … Continue reading Around the World in 80 Cocktails, 2017, Chad Parkhill
Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle
Chihuly Garden and Glass is a museum located in Seattle, Washington that showcases the art of local artist Dale Chihuly. The museum opened in 2012 within the Seattle Centre and is located at the base of the iconic Space Needle. Dale Chihuly is a world-renowned glass artist known for his unique and colourful glass sculptures … Continue reading Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle
Fremont Troll, Seattle
The Fremont Troll is a public sculpture located under the Aurora Bridge in the Fremont neighbourhood of Seattle, Washington. The troll was created by artists: Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead in 1990. The troll was the result of a competition run by the local council to find a piece of public … Continue reading Fremont Troll, Seattle