Tulips, Tzatziki, Van Gogh & More
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS — When I think of all the fun I’ve had in Amsterdam, I don’t even know where to start. And for…
A 100 Kilo Butter Buddha In Paris, Where?
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer & Food Critic PARIS, FRANCE — One of the best meals I have ever eaten was in Paris, France. And it wasn’t escargot, frog’s…
Dim Sum In Paris, Si’l Vous Plait?
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer & Food Critic PARIS, FRANCE — When you have had enough frog’s legs and French bread, it is time to head to TaoKan Chinese…
Visit Jaisalmer For The Desert Festival
By Roger Allnutt, Special to the Van Nuys News Press RAJASTHAN, INDIA — A sudden hush comes over the large crowd gathered in the dusty arena in the centre of…
An American In Paris, And Other Strange Happenings
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer PARIS, FRANCE – It was around 5:00am when the alarm went off, and my lady and I were on our way to Paris, France.…
Kona Brewing’s New Bottle Allows You Feel Aloha
Hawaiian brewer gives fresh look to bottles and packaging while reducing carbon footprint KONA, HAWAII — Building on strong growth numbers from 2012, Kona Brewing Company will soon be showing…
One Arrested; One at Large in Gang Shooting at Pot Clinic
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA — After several weeks of investigation, detectives arrested 22-year-old Raul Benitez for the shooting death of Alex Moran, 25, outside a medical marijuana clinic on March…
Up-skirt Peeping Tom Arrested, Caught on Video
PANORAMA CITY, CA — Los Angeles detectives have arrested a Monrovia man after he was seen by a customer pointing his cellphone under a woman’s skirt in line at a…
Au Port du Salut Restaurant In Paris Is Historic & Delicious
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer & Food Critic It was just another day in Paris, France. We were doing the usual, drinking champagne, eating great food, and going sightseeing.…
“Dans le Noir?” Restaurant Is Quite The Experience
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer & Food Critic PARIS, FRANCE — As a food critic, I’ve had a lot of great and memorable dinners and dishes over the years.…