In 1951, a blind 65-year-old man named Max Gerlach was listening to the radio when something jolted him to attention. A guest had come on who had just published a biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald — the late, great chronicler of the Roaring ‘20s and the pursuit of the American Dream. Within minutes, Gerlach called … Read more
Long Island’s Gold Coast still shines — albeit in a more subdued manner than when “The Great Gatsby” was published 100 years ago. The novel, which is celebrating its centennial this week, is set in the mammoth mansions of the tony North Shore. While some of the colossal homes from the era remain, the atmosphere … Read more
Raise a glass, a coup, a mug or flute, National Cocktail Day is today, March 24. The word cocktail, according to Saveur barroom historian David Wondrich has its origin in the ginger suppositories given to horses before they were paraded for sale. A “cocked-up” tail was a surefire sign of a spirited animal and came … Read more