"Basque Block, Boise Idaho" (VIDEOCAST)

Boise, Idaho, is the home to the largest Basque community outside of their original homeland on the border of France and Spain.  On this episode, I'll take you to Downtown Boise's Basque Block.  We'll chat with a couple of residents about their sheep herding history. We're gonna take a pass on a Basque drink made of cheap wine and cola, instead hitting several bars in search of a tasty Basque-American concoction called a Picon Punch.   

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"The Old Ship Saloon" (VIDEOCAST)

San Francisco was, at one time, considered the greatest port in the World. But it's bayside boundaries have changed dramatically since it's early days. Join us as we show you some remnants of The City's Barbary Coast beginnings. We'll meet bar owner Bill Duffy, find out about his bartending background, and learn about how a saloon was built in an old sailing ship dating back to the 1849 Gold Rush era.

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"Broadway, North Beach, Part 3" (VIDEOCAST)

Broadway in San Francisco's North Beach, and we're wrapping up our tour with former saloonkeeper and author Dick Boyd as he takes us to some long-lost nightclubs and restaurants on and off Broadway.  We'll hear about a few shady characters, some behind-the-scenes celebrity stories, and find out why he took on this labor of love.

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"Ballpark at Arlington, World Series 2010, Game 5" (VIDEO)

Arlington, Texas. "The Ballpark at....", to be exact. Sports history was made there as the San Francisco Giants won their first World Championship since 1954. Join me (and Uber Giants Fan, Videographer, and holder of the JuJu- Shirley) as we make a last-minute road trip to witness the Best Game Ever, Game 5 of the 2010 World Series. Get ready for a love letter to the Giants and their fans.

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"The Bridge Cafe, NYC" (VIDEOCAST)

Lower Manhattan, near the South Street Seaport to be exact, is the oldest part of New York City. Join me as we hit the Oldest Drinking Establishment in NYC, the Bridge Cafe. Once a den of thieves, river pirates, and cuthroats, this tavern has been serving up a nice cold pint since 1794. Good booze, amazing history, a great staff, and the best homemade potato chips as a bar snack. What's not to love?

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"Deep Fried Booze at the Texas State Fair" (VIDEOCAST)

Fair Park, Dallas, Texas, is home to the annual State Fair. Notable for the Cotton Bowl...and a deep-fried food frenzy like no where else. I'm gonna take you in search of two boozy fried treats- Deep Fried Frozen Margaritas and Deep Fried Beer (it's Texas, so of course it's Shiner Bock!). Get ready for a festival of fried fair fun, with a side order of hardened arteries, included with admission!

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"Broadway, North Beach, Part 2" (VIDEOCAST)

We're back on Broadway, in San Francisco's North Beach, as former saloon keeper, and author of "Broadway North Beach- the Golden Years", Dick Boyd introduces us to his nightclub, Pierre's. He'll share a few behind-the-scenes stories about changes in The City's adult-entertainment area. We'll meet his first waitress (and hooker's right's advocate, Margo St. James).  And we'll hear about a band of women who have a popularity having almost nothing to do with their musical talents. 

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