THE SAD DEATH of WHITNEY HOUSTON

 Have Drugs robbed us of another great talent? That's what many suspect of the premature death of the Once Vivacious and Beautiful Whitney Houston. It's another tragedy, the death of the once sweet and lovely Whitney taken away as was Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse and a string of other great performers. Whitney was once on The top of The World, so to speak. She had it all, Youth and Beauty as well is being one of the great singers of her time. She had, fame, wealth, talent, good looks, and on and on. Then she met Bobby Brown. Need I say more. Was Booby Whitney's downfall that has led to this tragic premature death?  Most would and will say, "Yes."
Anyway you look at it is sad and tragic. Our hearts go out to Whitney's daughter Bobbi, mother Cissy Houston and all of Whitney's family and close friends/
    God Bless you Whiteny. You were loved by many, were are all sad to see you go in this way, and all we can do is say God Bless and pray for your soul. If your last years on this Earth were not so great, may you Rest in Peace Dear Beautiful One. We will always Remember Your Sweet Beautiful Voice and just the good memories of you Whitney, for now and forever. God Bless You.



Daniel Bellino Zwicke

WHITNEY HOUSTON

THIS IS HOW WE SHOULD ALL

REMEMBER WHITNEY

The SWEET YOUNG and BEAUTIFUL

WHITNEY HOUSTON

God Bless

CIGARETTES $13.25 a PACK and DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN Just .35 CENTS and ....

   Yes Boys and Girls Cigarettes are now $13.25 a pack. Yes I said $13.25 a pack, and they've been that for about a couple years now. Taxes taxes and more taxes. Well this is the New York price. They're a lot cheaper in other states, When i was a kid, Cigarettes were just .35 Cents a pack, Gasoline was also just .35 Cents. Yes that's right, Gas was just .35 Cents a gallon, now around $4.00  ... How bout a Candy-Bar?  When I was a kid, they were just .5 Cents each. hey when my dad was a kid they were just .5 Cents too. they didn't go up for years. Now they're about .80 Cents each. They've gone up 16 times since I was a kid.

When I was a kid, a movie cost just .65 Cents. In New York it's 20 times that now. That's right, a freakin movie cost $13.00 now. What is this World coming to? There is No Good Music made any more, Gas is $4.00 a gallon, a Candy Bar cost .80 Cents, even a Dollar, Cigarettes are a whopping $13.25 a pack in New York City. And speaking of New York, the Subway? The Subway is now $2.50 a ride. It was, when I was a kid, the same price as a pack of Cigarettes and a Gallon of Gasoline. That's right, you've been paying attention. The Subway fare was just .35 Cents when i was a kid. I could go on and on. Inflation! Do you know what they say is the average price rent of a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Manhattan? Try $3,400. That's right Three thousand four Hundred Dollars a month, not a year, for a stinkin little one bedroom apartment. Right! What is this World coming to?

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

 

NyFoodee PROCLAIMS "PERCY'S PIZZA BEST $1.00 PIZZA in NEW YORK" ..... December 10, 2011 ...February 8, 2012 The NEW YORK POST JUMPS on The BAND WAGON

Yes The New York Post is jumping on The Band Wagon proclaiming Percy's Pizza The Best $1.00 PIZZA in New York, and yes this is true. And I don't blame The Post for writing this piece and I'm glad they did, as let's face it, they have a lot more power and exposure than I, just let's not forget who "Discovered" this Gem first and who was the First to write about it and Proclaim It
"New York'S best $1.00 Pizza." ? Mwha! Yes I. Me writing the piece and making the proclamation way back in December 2011, more than 2 months before the New York Post's piece.
      For those of you who may have forgotten here it is, my Proclamation that Percy's Pizza is The Number One Undisputed Champion King Best $1.00 SLICE of PIZZA in New York. Look below.
Post in NyFoodee    ....  December 10, 2011 by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

PROCLAIMING  PERCY'S PIZZA BEST $1.00 PIZZA in NEW YORK
The latest entry into the DOLLAR a SLICE PIZZA "PERCY'S PIZZA" on Dollar Slice is phenomenal. It's Top Notch and Superior to the likes of JOE'S PIZZA just a mere 200 feet away from this wonderful new establishment.
The Pizza at Percy's is just about absolute perfection. The way real pizza should be, perfect dough that is cooked to crisp perfection with just the right balance of tomato to cheese ratio. This slice is tasty, and at a Dollar a pop, one of New York's greatest culinary deals. And as for the other Buck a Slice guys, they just don't measure up. They're pretty good for a Dollar, but the slice at Percy's is Superior, even up against $2.75 a Slice joints like the famed Joe's Pizza just feet away. Percy's blows them away. They have a couple great Pizzaiolos, one from Sardegna, the other from Cairo of all places. Percy's is a simple unassuming place, that's nice and comfortable and serves up some of the Best Pizza in town, and at a Buck a Pop, you just can't
beat it. I Love it, and hope it last.


Daniel Bellino Zwicke

PERCY'S Pre-AWNING 

photo by Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Posted on NyFoodee

December 10, 2011

PLAIN and PEPPERONI SLICE

PERCY'S PIZZA

photo Daniel Bellino Zwicke

NEW YORK POST

JUMPS on BAND WAGON

February 8, 2012

CAFE Du MONDE ... NEW ORLEANS

Gonna give a little "Shout Out" to The Big Easy, New Orleans and one of the World's Great cafes, Cafe Du Monde. Thee one place that everyone goes to more than any other when in New Orleans, whether you're a visitor or you live there, you go to The Cafe Du Monde for their great Beignets and Cafe Creme, and, and the show and the ambiance that is thee "One and Only" Cafe Du Monde.
The Place is open 24/7 364 days a year, closed on just Christmas day, i do believe. Situated right upon the Mighty Mississippi River at The French Market in the French Quarter across the street from Jackson Square. This is one of thee hearts of New Orleans if not thee number one one.
   I always make at least one or two visits whenever I'm in New Orleans. You get a nice cup of Coffe "Cafe Creme" and the cafes justly famous Beignets, all for just about four bucks. And you get to sit in a lively cafe where just about everyone goes to. 
       You might want to head down the Decatur Street for a tasty Muffuletta Sandwich (Best in New Orleans) at The Central Grocery. A Muffuletta Sandwich at Central Grocery is a must have when in Nola, then you can go to the Cafe Du Monde for dessert and coffee. After these two stops, if your in the mood for a nice libation, it's just a few steps down Decatur to Tujague's, one of new Orleans oldest restaurants, like Cafe  Du Monde they opened around 1862.. Go to the stand-up bar Tujgue's for a cocktail, and if you like, order a grasshopper, this is where it was invented.
   Or if you gotta sit down when you drink, head just a couple blocks away to
Napoleon House, one of the World's Great Bars. Napoleon House was built by The Mayor of New Orlean's, Mayor Girod for Napoleon Bonaparte to leave his exile in Elba and come to live in New Orleans in this home Girod had built for him. Napoleon died and never made it, but you can make it there and have a Bourbon old Fashion, a Sazerac, Ramos Fizz, or their House Specialty Cocktail a "Pimms Cup."
   And I must say as someone who has traveled all around the World, from paris to Rome, Capri to Amsterdam, Buenos Aires to Rio de Janiero, LA to Hong Kong to Saigon to Havana, Cuba, New Orleans is one of The Coolest Cities in The World. I Love it.
     And as a lover of New Orleans and as a New Yorker and concerned American, I'm surprised and astonished to why more New Yorkers don't go down and spend a few wonderful days in New Orleans They love it, but I don't see many New Yorkers going there and they should. For one, new Orleans is one of the Coolest Places in the World, with great restaurants, Awesome Food, wonderful architecture, and some of the World's Best Music, it's everywhere. And the people? They're wonderful. Also, since Hurricane Katrina, the town and the people of New Orleans could use new Yorkers and all Americans supports, and I don't see it. So do yourself a favor, go down and spend a few fun filled days in The Big Easy, New Orleans, I assure you, "You'll be glad you did."



Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Waiter Delivering

Beignets and Coffee

CAFE Du MONDE

TUJAGUE'S

Where The GRASSHOPPER

WAS INVENTED

ME and My MUFFULETTA

CENTRAL GROCERY

NEW ORLEANS

ELI IS GOING TO DISNEY WORLD

Yes Eli manning is going to Disney World ! Eli led his team The New York Giants to a 2nd
Superbowl Victory in four years time and the Giants 4th Super Bowl Win overall.
    But is Eli Manning really going to Disney World? Probably "Not," but Eli and the Giants will surely be at a Victorious Parade that will be held for them on Lower Broadway and The Canyon of Heroes.

    It's 10:30 in the evening on February 5, 2012 ... I'm in Greenwich Village and there are a lot of happy New Yorker's out on the streets celebrating the Giants Victory over the  New England Patriots to be crowned Super Bowl and World Champions once again, the fourth time in the past 25 years. Not Bad! phil Simms led the Giants to two Super Bowl Victories in 1986 and 1991 with  help with great teammates like "LT" Lawrence Taylor, Joe Morris, Phil McConkey ( a  fan favorite) and Mark Bavaro, one of the greatest Tight Ends to ever play in the NFL. Let's remember these great players and also Coach Bill Parcels, another NFL Great.



"ELI MANNING is GOING To DISNEY WORLD" !!!!!










Daniel Bellino Zwicke

EVERY MAN NEEDS A GOOD WATCH ... ROLEX ... OMEGA ..etc.

CLICK HERE !

 

A Good Watch. It's something every man needs, but few have, well, percentage wise anyway.

I'm not talking about a Timex, or "God Forbid" one of those nasty looking Casio watches. A Rolex or Omega are the most popular top end standards, not everyone can afford to spend $3,00 for a Omega or $5,000 and up for a Rolex. If you can afford it, there is nothing like having a Rolex Submarine or GMT Master. The classic look of these two great watches is timeless. ONE look at the Submariner and you'll notice it's all business with classic yet simple design, that is "Timeless." The Submariner is a sport watch but because of its timeless design can be worn with a suit for business or Tuxedo.

This watch made of the fine stainless-steel with a classic black face, black dial, and Mercedes style hands. It is waterproof to 300 meters and is powered by a World Class movement. Believe it or not, a Rolex at $5,000 is a bargain. Considering that there are watches on the market that go for $10,000, $20,000, $100,000 and even 1 Million Dollars, which as much is I love watches, feel that anything over $20,000 is absolutely insane. Obscene even. A Rolex will give you instant cache, no matter how rich the group you are amongst. So the the cache a $5,000 Rolex gives, even comparable to a $10,000 to $100,000 watches, the Rolex Submariner or GMT Master is a bargain.

So back to everyman needing a good watch and what one can afford to spend. As stated, if you can afford the Rolex, you've just got to get it. If you can't afford the Rolex or Omega, you have other options as their are great watches available for $350, even less that have the look of watches cost $3,000, $5,000 or more. I bought a S. Coifman Dive Watch that can almost be put in the same league as the Submariner or GMT Master. My S. Coifman has the same top tier stainless steel, saphire crystal, and Swiss Movement as the Rolex watches. It is 100% Swiss made from a famed Swiss watch company that has been in business for some 150 years. This watch is practically every bit the equal to a Rolex from a quality and style point of view. The watch normally retails for $1,500, though much cheaper than the Rolex, it is total equal in terms of quality. I paid just $299 for the watch that looks every bit the part of a $3,000 plus timepiece.

If possible, if you decide you will buy and were a good quality time piece, the first step would be to get a great Dive watch, such as a Rolex or Omega if you've got that kind of cash? If not, and you can get your hands on something like my S. Coifman Diver for $500 or less. you can even get a Invicta Pro Diver for $200 or less that looks pretty much like a Submariner, and the quality is pretty good.

So you get a great looking Diver, your next step would be to get a beautiful looking classic style dress watch with a great Crocodile, Alligator, or fine Leather Strap. A company called Sturhling Original makes some amazing looking dress watches that look like $5,000 and $10,000 time pieces but can be had for $250 or less at Amazon. No Bull. It's true, some of these Sturhling watches look just like $100,000 ones.

Men, get yourself a great watch, put on some Levis, a great shirt, good leather shoes and belt, and you are set. Add a good sport jacket and you'll look like a Million Bucks. A lady killer. Daniel Bellino Zwicke

My LOCMAN 1970 AUTOMATIC

 

photo DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE

 

 

 

 

The ICONIC "ROLEX SUBMARINER" the COOLEST WATCH YOU COULD EVER WANT also The ROLEX  GMT MASTER

DON CORNELIUS and SOUL TRAIN ... A SAD DAY in The R&B and MUSIC WORLD as DON CORNELIUS DIES AGE 75

A sad day in The Music World and for all America today. Don Cornelius was found Dead at his home in Los Angelos today with a gunshot wound to his head, a apparent suicide Mr Cornelius was the Host and Creator of the highly popular Soul Train music show that featured mostly R&B and Black Musical Aritist, some Great Music. Soul Train was at its height of popularity in the 70s and 80s and featured such great talents as Aretha Franklin Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and all the Greats of R&B, and Soul Music.
       Like myself and "Anyone with Good Taste" don did not like the Tasteless Awful Crap "Rap Music." he never wanted any of the artist who made such GARBAGE on his show, but somehow was forced to and really had no choice to do so just a little bit. But he did in the end. This Crap Rap and Hi Hop Music unfortunately proved the end  and death of such wonderful music as Soul and R&B and Don eventually gave up as there was hardly anymore of the great stuff R&B and Soul music, just a lot of "Rap Crap." So Soul Train ended its long illustrious career.
   I've said it again, over and over, what has happened to all the great music we used to produce in this country? For the past 15 years or so, just a lot of Rap and other Crap. Mostly. Classic Rock has disappeared, and there is a little bit of R&B around, but very little and way too far in-between, mostly just a bunch of Crap, and worst of all "Rap Crap," music for Ignorant, Uneducated People who are devoid of any Taste. It's sad. Well this also people is the reason there are so many tasteless and mindless Soup Operas and Sitcoms out there and quite popular. It's true but sad that a large majority of people in the United States have horrible taste. just look how many dress. What are we gonna do? Nothing! It's inevitable, a certain percentage of the citizenry have and are going to have "Bad Taste" just as those who like Rap Music and other crap like it. That's Life!
    just let us remember a man who had good taste, Mr. Don Cornelius who went up against and tried to ignore and steer people away from it, and when he couldn't, when the fact was that the youth of the time had and still has such bad taste in Music, oved the Crap, bought it and embrace it, all Don Cornelius could do was end the Great and Wonderful thing he created, "Souuuuuul Traaaainn" !!!!!
    Soul Train, Don Cornelius, and all the great Artist who ever appeared on it are loved and will be loved and remembered for a long long time.
  God Bless Don... R.I.P.







Daniel Bellino Zwicke

DON CORNELIUS

SOUL TRAIN

and

GREAT R&B
SOUL MUSIC