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World of Coca-Cola Was Depressing for the Right Reasons

Jan 24, 2022

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Did you know that there are amazing sodas throughout the world that you’ll never get to try because companies like Coca-Cola don’t know how to market them here in the U.S.? A visit to World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta will make that reality very evident to you and that’s why going there was equally fun…

Kettle Black Staten Island Lives Up to Its Brooklyn Predecessor

May 4, 2021

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Vin Funaro

in food

Kettle black has the best wings on Staten Island and arguably NYC.

Angry Orchard Serves Cider to Loud Bachelorettes and People Named Sal

Apr 9, 2021

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Vin Funaro

in food, Travel

Part 1 – A Breathtaking State Park View Part 2 – Amazing Wine and Cigars My mid-fall trip to upstate New York included a lot of great discoveries such as the winery, its cigars and just the beauty of Minnewaska state park. However, our main goal in traveling to that particular area was to test…

A New York Winery With Top Notch Cigars and Smoky Wine

Nov 14, 2020

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Vin Funaro

in food, Travel

Read Part 1 here. After being intoxicated with the wonders of nature we decided to grab some delicious barbecue to refill our tanks from walking for over 2 hours. The weather was relatively warm for the fall so outdoor seating was still a viable option when we pulled up to a local barbecue spot called…

I Discovered a Gorgeous State Park Near Me and the UFO Capital in New York

Oct 26, 2020

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Vin Funaro

in Travel

Take a break. Let’s go upstate. Those wonderful lyrics from the broadway show turned Disney + movie Hamilton inspired my wife and I to take a weekend trip to a few different locations outside of the city during Columbus day weekend. I have long been an advocate for the beauty and peacefulness of upstate New…

Ukrainian Comfort Food in an East Village NYC Ghost Town

Jul 11, 2020

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Vin Funaro

in Uncategorized

One advantage of being a New Yorker during the COVID-19 pandemic was the ability to travel around Manhattan with virtually no traffic along with the ability to park just about anywhere for free. My wife and I seized the moment and decided to visit Videogamesnewyork, a vintage gaming store in the East Village to repair…

‘Streets of Rage 4’ Review: Easily the Best Game in the Series

May 4, 2020

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Vin Funaro

in Gaming

Since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world up and created measures that have prohibited us from eating in restaurants and general travel, Rant or Reason was unable to provide the type of content our readers are normally accustomed to. Life has changed completely and with that so have my routines. I’ve rediscovered the joys of…