Category Archives: The Good Life

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Sex, The Good Life, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, Elizabeth Montgomery | 3 Comments

Our Favorite Things in 2015

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In a nice bit of symmetry, three of my favorite albums from last year had sequels this year. Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys gave us more retro rock n’ roll grooves with The Arcs’ Yours, Dreamily, Chavurches … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, History, Movies, Music, The Good Life, Theater | 6 Comments

Cocktails Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Tweedle Rum” (Gosling’s rum, pineapple juice lime, ginger beer, spiced vanilla-pomegranate syrup, and Angostura bitters, with fresh pineapple garnish and freeze-dried pineapple on the side) and “Mad Hatter” (Appleton 12 Year rum, Bulleit bourbon, Hennessey VS cognac, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged Australia, cocktails, white rabbit | 1 Comment

Beer Day Out (2015 Edition)

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I had so much fun at last year’s Beer Day Out (which I recounted for readers here) that I decided to return. Once again, the event was held at the Old Bus Depot in Kingston: once again, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged beer, beer day out | 1 Comment

Why Wasn’t I Invited?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Dita knows how to throw a tea party. Photo stolen from her FB page. Related Ms. Von Teese was previously our pick for Naked Lady of the Week. The photo above was shot in the penthouse of Los … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Sex, The Good Life, Women men and fashion | Tagged Dita Von Teese | Leave a comment

L’Ecole Restaurant at the International Culinary Center

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Before Paleo Retiree and the Question Lady headed to their Fortress of Solitude for the winter, we met up for lunch at L’Ecole, the student-run restaurant of the International Culinary Center in SoHo. While the front house staff are … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged International Culinary Center, L'Ecole, New York, SoHo | 4 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Hitomi Tanaka

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: If Russ Meyer ever did a live-action remake of “Sailor Moon,” I’m pretty sure that Hitomi Tanaka would be at the top of his casting list. Tanaka’s improbable proportions and demure manner have made her the queen of … Continue reading →

Posted in Performers, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged Hitomi Tanaka, huge cans, Japan, naked lady of the week | 1 Comment

Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Stolen Rum Coffee & Cigarettes

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: New Zealand brand Stolen Rum has a hipster origin story for the ages: inspired by a Jim Jarmusch movie. Instead of the usual fruitcakey sorts of spices that flavor a spiced rum, Stolen decided to make theirs … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged cigarettes, coffee, eddies spirit chronicles, rum, stolen | 4 Comments

Scott’s Crosstown Pizza Walking Tour

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Paleo Retiree should probably avert his eyes from this post. See, he had the inspired idea of going on a pizza walking tour and made the reservations for us, then — tragically! — the day before the glorious … Continue reading →