In a previous post I mentioned the film That Summer which was based on the summer of 1972 and filmed largely in Montauk and at the home of the Beales in East Hampton, NY. It […]
500,000 Guitar
This could be one of the most famous guitars ever. In May it will be auctioned off to an estimate of 400K to 600K. It was used by Bob Dylan when Dylan went electric at […]
View of NYC Today
In a recent found illustration by James Victore with text by Sadie Stein is their funny take on map of NYC today titled ” There Goes the Neighborhood “. Check it out.
The Carlyle
I recently came across this article in Departures magazine about how 90 years on this old world hotel continues to charm even a younger crowd and has such a storied history. Ever a favorite of […]
Oscar Predictions 2018
Since its Oscar Sunday this weekend , I wanted to include a post of opinions not my own but by Entertainment Weekly and their predictions. There are few good ones and some break outs of […]
Alec Baldwin New Talk Show
Recently the news came out of Alec hosting his own talk show. As a big fan of his podcast on public radio called Heres the Thing , the format will be similar to have a […]
Chateau Margaux 2015
This is a great story about this legendary winery and this special vintage. These articles monthly are done in Town and Country by acclaimed author jay McInerney, I always find them enjoyable and informative. Hope […]
Brooklyn Basquiat Exhibit
Open now and running through March 11 at Brooklyn Museum is a show by Jean-Michel Basquiat and will feature the 110 million dollar painting called ” Untitled ” done in 1982. The artist was born […]
Eric Clapton Doc Feb 10
If any of you are fans of Eric Clapton dont miss this excellent doc on his life debuting on Showtime Feb 10. Its called Life in 12 Bars, I thought I knew a lot about […]
Mallmans Magic
If you have never seen perfection on the grill then it stops here. Frances Mallman is a grill god. He operates restaurants around the world though mainly in South America, I was able to eat […]
Peter Beard turns 80
Escapist, diarist, adventurer, playboy, artist, activist , style icon, I think I could go on with more descriptions and adjectives but today I would like to celebrate my polestars big birthday. Peter self admittedly never […]
Criteria Studio Miami
This studio in name may not trigger any reaction but if you knew what was recorded in this building it would blow your mind. Over 250 Gold/Platinum records were done here over the last 60 […]
Elvis Documentary
Coming in April to HBO is a 2 part 3 hour documentary on Elvis and his life story. This was filmed by Thom Zimny and Jon Landau of Bruce Springsteens camp looks to be very […]
Happy New Year
On behalf of Tauk , I would like to wish you and your families a very Happy New Year and all the best in 2018. Sorry I didnt get many posts in towards the end […]
Apple New HQ
I wanted to share this amazing new headquarters that Apple currently occupies in Silicon Valley. It truly reminds me of Apple products and their design style. Take a look. https://www.wallpaper.com/design/jony-ive-apple-hq-in-the-loop?utm_source=wnewsletter20171109&utm_medium=email
Warhol Exhibition Coming 2018
Just announced recently is the first major show of Andy Warhol works in 30 years , The new Whitney Museum in the Meatpacking District of NYC has announced that next fall will a major show […]
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing
This movie is opening in about a week and Rolling Stone says give Frances the Oscar ! Check it out. ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’: Give Frances McDormand the Oscar Now Martin McDonagh’s blistering black […]
Mr. Tauk
Well good news for all of those unlucky folks that never got to see Mr Cavett talk show in its prime. Dick Cavett is a one of kind. A guy whose diverse guests on one […]
Rosè on a Fall Day
While many folks find this easy drinking wine paired with warm weather days it is in fact drank year round in France and goes well with many fall dishes. Here are a few examples […]
Roger Daltrey Memoir 2018
If this read is as interesting as his bandmate Pete Townsends Who I Am watch for this one if you are a fan. Petes book was a great and I learned a lot about him […]