I was planning to again find fault with Donald Trump, but no, that is getting tiresome.  The end to the Hamas-Israel War keeps being pushed forward, so no sense trying to predict anything.  Nothing new happening in Ukraine and I just am not interested in the fate of Hunter Biden. Condé Nast Traveler  sent me the just announced results of  The World's 50 Restaurants 2024 , so I will today summarize what happened.  This all began in  2002  when the water company, Pellegrino, led the way.  That other guide, was started by tire company  Michelin , and they began awarding stars in 1926.  Look for a huge centennial version in two years. All the ceremonial stuff took place at Wynn Las Vegas, and the top restaurant named was Disfrutar in Barcelona.  I was recently in that city, got no notice of this coming selection, and had as my best meal in the city  Popeye's Chicken .  Disfrutar was #2 last year.  All the chefs operating ...

I've gotten to the stage where I now best enjoy a bus tour beginning in the late morning, requiring no walking.  Fortunately enough, this option was close by the New York Times Square Marriott Marquis.  First, a free breakfast in the M Club, then a short walk to hop on the bus. Tried to board the Hop-on / Hop-off bus, but was stopped and told to wait until the next one came.  Therefore we were the first on, and walked up to the second deck front two seats.  What luck.  Good start. New York University was close by Times Square.  I almost went to their law school way back in 1969, but ended up at LSU because everything was paid by fellowships and salaries. Where do you think the bus went next?  See the symbols below MacDonald's?  This is Chinatown. The Wall Street bull. Heading for the former Freedom Tower, which was renamed One World Trade Center. Later, passed by aircraft carrier Intrepid. Then a quick ferry ride for a few photos, some with storie...