The French painter’s five-month sojourn with his mother’s family. Artist Edgar Degas was born in France but his mother was from New Orleans. On the occasion of Edgar’s birth, his father purchased a Creole cottage on Rampart Street in New Orleans and placed it in his son’s name, to link his oldest son to his […]
Category Archives: GLOBAL RECON
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The “ART DECO” District in Area of North Beach Miami is one of the most unique architectural districts in the entire United States. Preserved now, but in disrepair for many years, these pastel and sherbert colored, highly ornamental buildings made a comeback in the 1980s and now make up some of the most beautiful and […]
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FOR BREAKFAST Revoltillo – Cuban Scrambled Eggs with tomatoes and peas + Refresco de Coco y Piña – Chilled Pineapple and Coconut Milk Punch Eggs are a basic part of almost every culture’s diet including Cuba’s. In Miami, Cuban and Caribbean island heritage has strongly influenced the food scene and these eggs make for […]
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Photo by ARTS&FOOD® staff. One of the beautiful Wynwood outdoor murals. In 2019, there’s more to Miami than just Miami Beach. In the past, a Miami vacation was focused on Ocean Drive and near by attractions including the beaches, but then along came “Miami Basil” (an international art fair) which ushered in a renaissance […]
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Miami is best known for its sunshine, saltwater beaches, swimming pools, shopping and nightlife! HOW TO QUICKLY SEE MIAMI: We visit many cities to do stories on them and if they have a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour, that is the first thing we do. We are not associated with any of these tours, it’s […]
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2 Hours by Boat, 20 minutes by Air from the USA – Cuba is Close! Any tourist who’s been to Key West knows that Florida is only 90 miles from the island of Cuba. Since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, this distance has seemed far greater. Cuba before the revolution seemed like an extension of […]
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Cuban food is everywhere in the Miami area and that is a good thing! Finding a good Cubano sandwich in 99% of the United States is a difficult task. The typical Diner in Miami is a Cuban Diner, run by Cuban immigrants and the comfort food served in these Diners are a luxury and a […]
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(ABOVE) THE VIEW OUT MY STUDIO WINDOW. From our archives – This photo and article first ran in ARTS&FOOD® on November 13, 2010. The View Out My Studio Window “ART is beauty experienced!” An Essay By Jack A. Atkinson It’s 7ish on Saturday morning. I have drawn the scene out of my studio window on the […]
New York City’s museums, galleries and theaters host an incredible breadth of offerings. The choices are nearly endless, and they extend to every borough. Below, we show you what cultural attractions you can’t miss when you’re in town. Read on for all the details. NYC Museums Carnegie Hall History The Museum Restaurants Guide two a […]
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(Top) Hurricane Florence as viewed from Space! (Bottom) Our new kittens trying to recreate the spin of Hurricane Florence through a modern dance move. By the admirable “Crichton” A supposedly fun thing I’ll never do again! (A road trip from NYC to Asheville, NC and Back during a Hurricane) My husband and I were married […]