I was watching a television classic the other night, Little Woman of L.A. and surprisingly it sparked a burning question in my mind. Is the real reason why Brianna cannot smell her own body odor (if in fact she has any) because she has no bridge in her nose? This random question began because of one rude girl’s comment to another but I wanted to know if it could be true. My research led me down a path of many unrelated diseases and illnesses. When I began researching dwarfism, the signs, symptoms, and treatments for ailments resulting from the condition, I got closer to the answer. There are literally hundred of kinds of dwarfism and some cases don't even have a name yet. However the most common types are achondroplasia, pseudoachondroplasia, and hypochondroplasia.  Achondroplasia is by far the most common form of dwarfism affecting over seventy percent of the LP (little person) population. There are many features that characterize this type of dwarfism including: a...

As my last blog proves you can find good food in the most unlikely places. This is definitely why you should never judge a book by its cover. Chain restaurants often get a bad rap but my favorite one is unlike any other.   Pizzaiola is an Italian restaurant that offers a wide selection of pizzas, salads, soups, pastas, as well as seafood, poultry, and many other entrees. This is the kind of place you can take any crowd because there is something for everyone. It is a nice place without being overly fancy and is also child friendly.  When you walk inside the aroma of fresh pizza baking will nearly knock you down. That is normally my kryptonite. But I usually try to wait until I am seated to make my final decision. Both of my recent visits coincided with a need to eat something cheap and quickly. Oh and delicious. And both times I couldn't have been more satisfied.  The first time I ordered a slice of Greek salad pizza. That would be pizza with ...

As a Brooklynite there are just some restaurants that I grew up near aware of how special they were to the outside world. One such place was Brennan and Carr. Brennan and Carr has been around since 1938 opened by George Brennan and Edward Carr. Eddy Sullivan is the current proprietor and has been since the 1970s.   The restaurant’s a small wooden structure is its original location and continues to press on as though time has stood still. If not for the surrounding chaos of the busy Brooklyn streets you would think you stumbled upon a cabin in the woods in some type of fairytale.  The menu, though now offers a wider range of items like hot dogs and burgers but the signature meal remains roast beef. Whether you order yours on a dish or on a bun, the roast beef is Brennan and Carr’s delicacy.   In fact the only other order I had heard anything about was what’s known as the “Gargiulo’s burger”. But I had no idea the origin was so obvious.  As t...

As my readers know, once I have a good meal I long for the chance to have that experience again. When I finally visit a long awaited restaurant that only ups the ante. In accordance with my current annual to do list ( http://bit.ly/2s4Ydji ) I recently visited Harry’s Cafe and Steak NYC. Any reader of this blog knows I am no stranger to a good meal. For instance I just wrote about my food passions in Newport, Rhode Island.  Recently Zagat has this to say about Harry’s Cafe and Steak NYC: “Long “Wall Street's go-to eatery”, this FiDi “throwback” beneath the historic India House attracts “captains of industry” with “mouthwatering” steaks and more backed by one of the best wine cellars in the city; it's “busy” for lunch, quieter at dinner and “expense account”–worthy all the time.” Harry’s is located in Hanover Square in downtown NYC. It is located near two other institutions I adore: Adrienne’s Pizza Bar ( http://bit.ly/2slvqGV ) and historic Fraunces Tave...

"The most famous brunch in Connecticut can be found at The Griswold Inn." - The New York Times As I mentioned in my last post about Louis’ Lunch, I am a fan of the great state of Connecticut and I do my fair share of visiting. I have seen many of the most popular sites like those in Mystic ( http://bit.ly/2rNCY2N ) as well as those of historic relevance like the Harriet Beecher Stowe House ( http://bit.ly/2qYcdHN ). Not too far away is another treasure, The Griswold Inn. The Griswold Inn has been open since 1776 but is known mostly for their Sunday Hunt Breakfast. This breakfast has been offered every Sunday since the War of 1812 when the British occupied this territory. Ever since then it has become a longstanding tradition. It now also holds the record as oldest meal served in American history, a fact that I think should be in every school textbook.  Like most places I yearn to visit I have know about T...