A legend was born in 1782, Jack Bates (later known as Jack the Blaster) used dynamite to blast a large cave into the side of a coastal cliff in Marsden Bay, England, creating a location for smugglers and pirates to hide their contraband. Nowadays it's a cool cave bar & restaurant.

Michael Mackie, Massachusetts, Accommodation, Boston, Travel

Three centuries of history and hospitality: Concord’s Colonial Inn in Concord, MA

Michael Mackie · August 17, 2017

There's a lot going on here: great food, revolutionary past, Jackie Kennedy and haunted rooms that have been featured on Syfy Channel's 'Ghost Hunters'. Welcome to the historic Concord's Colonial Inn - step inside.

Travel, Entertainment, Orlando

Drag Queens & Broadway & Brunch – Oh my! Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando has raised the bar (and bra) on Sunday brunch.

Michael Mackie · March 12, 2017

Check out the crazy brunch show that USA Today, NewNowNext.com and other outlets have named one of the Top 10 brunch destinations in the USA.

Travel, Indonesia, Cafe

Quick hit: Two Javanese Cafes Where You Can Get local Java!

Editor MFP · March 4, 2017

To date, it's been tricky getting espresso coffee in the capital of one of the world's top coffee producers, Indonesia. Well not any more!

Bars, Breakfast, Brunch, Cocktail, Dinner, Drink, Eat, Frankie Jay, Local Favorite, London, Michael Mackie, New York City, Restaurants, United States, Travel

Balthazar NY: Neighborhood Classic Still Going Strong

Editor MFP · February 23, 2017

Two decades later and Balthazar Soho Restaurant is still heaving with happy diners.

USA, Travel, Michael Mackie, Local Favorite, Eat, Drink, Seattle

Seattle's Top Pot Doughnuts and Coffee: Homegrown, homemade and downright homey

Michael Mackie · October 21, 2016

Top Pot is literally a top spot for your Seattle doughnut and coffee fix.

Travel, Michael Mackie, USA, United States, Florida, Eat, Cocktail, Drink, Dinner, Local Favorite, Lunch

Rosie’s Bar & Grill in Ft. Lauderdale: “Not just a restaurant … it's an experience.”

Michael Mackie · June 23, 2016

Psst! Want to know where to get deep-dish Southern Style pecan pie bread pudding version of French Toast, washed down with an Agave Maria tequila drink and a whole lotta fun? Michael Mackie shows you where.

Michael Mackie, New York, Manhattan, Romantic, Pastry, United States, USA, Travel, Eat, Local Favorite

Lady M Cake Boutiques: Taking over the globe one killer Crêpe cake and perfected pastry at a time

Editor MFP · May 6, 2016

Media expert and American television journalist Laurie Dhue takes Michael Mackie to her favorite place in New York City, the famous cake boutique in the Upper East Side: Lady M.