Although I’ve read plenty of travel blogs and watched an abundance of videos produced by fellow travelers, I never witnessed one creating the content in person. At Koliba in Queens, New York, I got to watch one in action—a Slovakian internet personality practicing his lines and his one-man crew handling the lights, camera, and sound. The rehearsal and taping were interesting to observe as I enjoyed an excellent, and very filling meal, at this Czechoslovak restaurant—but it was also odd: Although I watched the entire taping, they never talked about the restaurant (except for its name and location), the food, or the service. I, of course, will. Read about it >
Tag Archives: Astoria
Epicurious About Ecuador
I was sure that I would be able to find a restaurant in the South Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, where I could sample a cuisine I had never had before. After all, it’s not that uncommon here to see an Egyptian hookah lounge, an Italian deli, a Greek bakery, a Thai restaurant, and an Irish bar all on the same block. So, when I spotted the Ecuadorian flag in the windows of Barzola, I knew I had located what I was searching for. Read about it >
Standing Tall: The World’s Best Columns
They’re Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, smooth or fluted, singular or clustered. Their capitals can resemble anything from acanthus leaves to volutes. And when they’re not supporting entire buildings, giving the appearance of such on a building’s façade, or forming an arcade, columns often sprout up as stand-alone structures. These engaging specimens of verticality, whether they’re slender or bold, have always caught my eye (whether or not I’m able to climb to their tops). Read about the world’s top five columns >


