Pocket’s Chocolates makes oat-milk chocolate-coated almonds that I first discovered at my local COSTCO. Their matcha-flavored almonds had me hooked after my first handful. These mildly sweet snacks are remarkably healthy with less than 10g of sugar per 14-almond serving. … Read More
Before Yesterday We Could Fly: An Afrofuturist Period Room is a multi-artist exhibition whose narrative is generated by the real, lived history of Seneca Village, a vibrant community founded predominantly by free Black tenants and landowners that flourished from the … Read More
The Temple of Dendur is an Egyptian religious temple that was rescued from the floodwaters during the construction of the Aswan Dam and reservoir. It was donated by the Egyptian government and has been on display at the Metropolitan Museum … Read More
Due to crime and mismanagement by the MTA, the multi-million dollar renovation of the Fulton Street Station and shopping center lies mostly empty and deserted of commerce. Only stores that remain open are a donut shop and a newspaper stand. … Read More
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the first Nintendo Store outside of Japan, at Rockefeller Plaza, in New York City. This store is a 2-story shop featuring Nintendo games, consoles, and lots of plush toys and … Read More
During our visit to Super Nintendo World Hollywood, we made reservations for Toadstool Cafe, the only food venue at Super Nintendo World. Because of the park’s attractions and long waits, we made reservations using the QR code at the cafe … Read More
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is the subway system that runs through San Francisco, Oakland, and now to San Jose. They recently adopted an anime mascot character called Baylee and her three associates. On September 6, 2025 BART hosted … Read More
The unjustified murder of Charlie Kirk yesterday is a stark reminder that evil exists, but it should never overshadow the good. Never forget. https://youtu.be/CoqKds9HSao?si=hhjFlD-uQ56TkwNP
The Kung Fu Panda Adventure is a motion-simulated 4D, animated theatrical experience ride in Universal Studios Hollywood. This attraction combines animated sequences with physical movement to create an immersive experience. The pre-ride queue includes a presentation with other Dreamworks franchise … Read More
Super Nintendo World is the Super Mario-themed area inside Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles. Despite being 3 years old, this is still one of the main attractions at Universal. I’d been warned of limited access to Super Nintendo World … Read More