STORE MANAGERS need to be accessible to customers. Especially if shoppers insist upon speaking to the STORE MANAGER. The “Customer Service Manager” is a middle-person who lacks the authority to make significant change(s) in the store.

There’s a brand new Kroger in front of 1847 and nine blocks away there’s the Kroger I shop at. This means this Publix is competing against two Kroger supermarkets. Publix can’t compete price-wise so the customer service needs to be exemplary. It’s anything but that at 1847.

Real Talk. VIDEO doesn’t lie.

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If you do happen to get breakfast – be sure to get the huge pancake. It’s not just huge, but it’s DELICIOUS. It’s been a while since I’ve been so pleasantly surprised by a non-chain breakfast spot. Like I said, Corydon is just 27 miles away from Louisville, so even if you’re not a tourist, you can jump in the car and head over here to mix it up a bit. You won’t be disappointed. That said, the locals love this place and while there’s plenty of seating, I don’t know how long this well-guarded secret will stay secret.

Please tip the wait staff well – they do a phenomenal job!

And one last thing, come ready with a good appetite because you won’t want to leave anything on your plate. I had considered getting a to go box, but everything was so darn good, I couldn’t help but clean my plate!

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I hope you’ll check out the full video, as well as some great photos from my walk, which you can find below. As I always say, feel free to share the photos, but please keep my watermark on them.

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What do you think?

Thanks for reading.

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MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: Hi Christian I call you from Triple A can you call me please thanks.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: Hello. I am with AAA no phone. (should have been “on”). Are you close? (AAA tracker said 35 minutes).

MIGUEL TEJDEDA CRISTO: Ok I’m on my way 45 minutes ok.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: Are you serious? That’s very far away. I’m on the side of the highway. Tracker says 35.

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: Yes but I”m fueling right now.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: That’s crazy. So you’re not on your way. Tracker says 32 minutes away and that you’re driving this way. Lol

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: What you want to do cancel let me know.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: (I switch to Spanish) Brother speak to me clearly please, I’m in a very dangerous spot.

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: Call me.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: I’m letting AAA know what you’re saying. Why are you asking me if I want to cancel?

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: If you don’t call me I won’t drive to you.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: I’m on the phone with AAA, I’m the CubanLawyer(dot)com [I said this in case maybe he knew me. I was getting desperate and panicking]. Thanks for your help.

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: As if you were Trump, call me and we will talk.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: Don’t worry 2A Towing. Are you the owner?

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: No I am not worried.

CHRISTIAN DUQUE: I’m going to make you famous.

MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO: You are arrogant and disrespectful – you are canceled.

Here is the 1 star review I left for 2A TOWING AND RECOVERY:

The owner of this towing company was dispatched to help me as I hit a major pothole in a construction zone right outside of Louisville and totally tore my tire. I have been a AAA Gold member since 2002. I was on the phone with AAA and he claimed he was on the way, but when I told him the tracker said he was far closer, he said he was actually fueling. I was on the phone with the AAA rep who was keeping me calm. The owner of the company said if I didn’t hang up with AAA and call him, he would cancel me. And that’s ultimately what he did. I was left stranded on the side of the highway in an extremely dangerous place. Thankfully AAA sent me another tow truck which arrived in no time.

I filed a complaint against this company with AAA. I will also be filing a complaint with the BBB and contacting the Department of Transportation and filing a formal complaint against him as well there.

The guy wasn’t driving towards me. He never was. He was fueling and could care less that I was stranded on the side of the road. I was panicking and pleading for him to come help me and told him I couldn’t call him because I was on the phone with AAA. I had provided my exact location by the GPS app. There was no reason for me to call him. And the AAA specialist didn’t tell me to hang up and call him, either. She was very concerned for my safety and as I was telling her what the guy was saying, said she was actively looking for another tow truck.

Mosbys Towing & Transport LLC / JET TOWING Saved The Day!!

Thank GOD AB from JET TOWING came to my aid. He towed me to the nearest gas station. Unfortunately, Hyundai doesn’t sell some cars with a spare tire. Instead they put some kit to repair tires. My tires was torn so badly that wasn’t an option. AB said he’d tow me to Tires Plus in Middletown since I had 100 miles of towing with my AAA membership. I’ve been a gold member for 24 years (since 2002). He said he needed to run into the gas station. I had left home today without my wallet and he offered to get me something. I felt bad asking, but I was distraught. I asked him for a Diet Coke and he got me one. He so kind. We got to talking about his upbringing in West Virginia and he was beyond nice. Between London and Ab, I felt so much more grounded after the nightmare of hitting the pothole, fearing for my safety, and that absolutely horrible experience with MIGUEL TEJEDA CRISTO of 2A TOWING AND RECOVERY.

AB also let me know that the rim was ok, just a minor scratch. He dropped my vehicle off at Tires Plus and my gf arrived to take me home. I am so grateful to JET TOWING and AB. I left 2A TOWING AND RECOVERY a 1 star review. Then I made sure to leave JET TOWING / Mosbys Towing & Transport LLC a 5 star review, along with a picture of AB and myself, and the following review:

“AB was a godsend. He helped me after my car hit a pothole and my tire went totally flat. I had a horrible experience with 2A Towing and Recovery who left me stranded on the side of the road and never came to help me.

Thankfully AB saved the day. He towed me to Tires Plus, got me a Diet Coke (I had left my wallet at home), and just lifted my spirits.

Being stranded on the side of road less than a mile outside of downtown Louisville in a construction zone was petrifying. I’ve been a AAA gold member for 24yrs (since 2002) and I couldn’t be happier with JET TOWING and AB. He was a godsend, an absolute godsend. Thank you so much, brother. God Bless you.”

I posted the same reviews for both towing companies on Google and the BBB. I also filed a complaint with AAA against 2A TOWING AND RECOVERY. I hate doing that, but the central theme of SIGHTS, SOUNDS, FLAVORS is to give honest reviews. And this is as honest as it gets.

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For a place called The Empanada’s, their empanadas must be stellar! They’ve boldly thrown down the gauntlet with that name – and Oh My God do they deliver! These empanadas are made with excellent dough, they have just the right amount of flakiness, perfect amount of crunch, and great texture. Every single empanada I’ve had here meets this high standard. They use high quality ingredients and the flavor profiles speak for themselves. Even though I’m not vegan, I always order the vegan empanadas. This time I ordered two ham and cheese vegan empanadas, but their vegan options also include tofu capri and seitan beef (both delicious!!). For vegetarians (I’ve been a lacto-ovo vegetarian for 35+yrs), I’d also highly recommend the spinach, the caprese, and the onion and cheese options. They also have beef, chicken, and salmon options for meat eaters. And they have SWEET EMPANADAS too. Oh my God!! So epic!!

I’d also like to give The Empanada’s kudos on their marketing approach. It’s very true that we eat with the eyes, first. I love their branding, from the outside signage to the paper they set their empanadas on. I love that they bring the empanadas on a cute basket, as well. Attention to detail is very important, especially in the highly-competitive restaurant market.

Location is also key. And to be frank, downtown Miami can be very much hit or miss, but every single time I’ve visited The Empanada’s I get a cozy, homey vibe. They don’t lock their bathrooms or employ keypads, either. Fear is not here – only great vibes. Even though there’s a huge college campus across the street and a Metromover every a couple of minutes above, once you walk through their doors, you’re in a chill, stress-free zone. When you add great food and wonderful customer service to the mix, you have FIVE STARS all day, everyday!

I can’t wait to stop by The Empanada’s again. You most definitely should give them a try!!

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Whenever I go to South Florida, I usually frequent Hollywood. After filming for about an hour, I decided to make a stop at one of my favorite spots, Octopus Garden Bar. Sadly, my favorite bartender wasn’t there and the patron next to me was a chain smoker. Octopus Garden is a standalone bar so smoking is allowed. I love the mellow lights, the pirate themes, and the music selection. Unfortunately, as an ex-smoker (quit back in August 2005), the smell of cigarette smoke is highly annoying to me. So after downing my Blue Moon, I decided I’d get out of there. I figured I’d down a couple of slices of pizza at MAURO’S (my favorite pizzeria in FL) and then visit Elixir Kava Bar, which is just a couple of blocks away.

Much to my chagrin, Mauro’s apparently closes at 10pm on Sundays. I had always banked on the fact that Mauro’s stayed open for all the closing bars so drunk patrons could scarf done delicious slices and garlic knots while waiting for the rideshares. So much for that. But even if that were the case, it was particularly cold this night and staying open meant losing money.

Mind you, when I landed the night prior, good ole Siri told me the temperature was just north of 30 degrees. It felt just as cold on Sunday night in downtown Hollywood. Plus, the place seemed like a virtual ghost town. Even though I made it into Mauro’s at 9:54pm, I was told they couldn’t make me a couple of slices. They probably started cleaning early and wanted to get home. No big deal.

Even though I was 0-2 by this point, I kept hope alive for visiting the Elixir Kava Bar. Just to be sure, I checked their hours. I could’ve gone to Twin Peaks, but it’s never been my cup of tea. Oddly enough, I’d go there after Elixir and absolutely loved it. My waitress, April, was so awesome I returned Monday night, too, but that’s for a separate article. Let’s talk about my visit to Elixir Kava Bar | Hollywood.

First and foremost, I love the location and the exterior signage. Upon entering, I fell in love with the decorating theme. They have some comfy couches, relaxing chairs, nice dim lighting and a really cool bar. I saw an empty stool and asked a redhead seated at right if the stool was taken. She said it wasn’t. There was a laptop section corresponding to the stool to the left of the open stool. It’s screen was active so I wanted to be sure I wasn’t taking anyone’s seat. Once I sat down, I made eye contact with the bartender. He looked to be in his late 20’s, maybe early 30’s. He seemed somewhat busy, attending to people who’d come up to the bar to order, then talked to the redhead (seemingly about job interview tips), and also helped people lined up by the front of the bar. I set my GoPro down and read news on my iPhone. The last thing I wanted to seem like was a travel vlogger.

After about five minutes, a long-haired guy approached the bar and talked to the long-haired bartender about how much his words of encouragement meant to him. They had a cool moment and I tried not to say anything. This was about ten minutes in. The crowd had died down and the long-haired bartender then focused on the redhead. By this point, I had made eye contact with bartender about at least a half dozen times. Ultimately I was just staring at him, not in a hard way, but in an obvious way. He just kept talking to the redhead, refilled her drink, and never looked at me. He never greeted me either (like the others) when I came in, never said something like “I’ll be with you in a minute” or “go stand over there to order.” It’s as if I didn’t exist.

What’s interesting is that I’m 6’4 and change and weigh 340lbs. I’m also bald and cleanshaven, so I really stand out. Although I’ve been told numerous times that I look like a police officer, I’m actually a full-time, licensed, practicing attorney. I don’t have long hair, I don’t dress trendy, but my money is green just like the next person’s.

After about fifteen minutes in, I got up when the bartender left and asked the redhead how one went about ordering. She was very dismissive, saying “no one’s against you” and “i don’t want to argue” when I made the point I felt ignored. When I politely told her I wasn’t arguing just inquiring about how to get service, she waved me off with her hand like one would an annoying child.

At that point, I left.

I wanted to feel like a total zero, but the attorney in me wouldn’t allow it. I’m not a narcissist, but I certainly don’t have any self-esteem issues. It was clear from the moment I walked into Elixir Kava Bar that I didn’t belong. They didn’t want me there and ignored me until I left. This isn’t my first rodeo. I have a travel blog and have visited many U.S. states and foreign countries. Part of what I do with this website is shine the light on places like this. There’s no doubt in my mind this is the kind of trendy/hipster place where there’s very much an in-crowd. It’s the sort of junior high school cliquishness that many of us hope we left long behind during adolescence. This kind of treatment goes beyond mere bad customer service. And ironically, the bartender promoting this mindset was also fostering it because he was advising a prospective employee on how to have a successful job interview. Who knows, maybe he’ll train her in the ways of being hipster snob. She seemed to bring her own talents in the regard to the table.

I really wanted Elixir Kava Bar to be the Hollywood, FL version of Dazed! Dazed! is an amazing THC bar located within Planet 13 in Las Vegas. I visited Dazed! everyday during my recent trip to Vegas in November 2025. Granted, Elixir is a kava bar, but when I walked in, their layout made me nostalgic. Sadly, I was TOTALLY MISTAKEN. As I said on a video I made after leaving, I give Elixir Kava Bar ONE (1) STAR. Even though I’m almost positive the longhaired bartender is an employee (as opposed to an owner), it’s no coincidence that I stuck out of the busy clientele like a sore thumb. If you’re longhaired, tatted-up, pierced up, or have a really stylish clothing style, I’m sure they’ll trip over themselves to serve you. If you look me, don’t expect to be greeted, much less served.

I’ll never give this place a second look.

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After I finished my bagel, I wanted to use the restroom. Once I concluded my business, I was shocked to find that the bathroom had no toilet paper. The dispenser was broken, but they didn’t have a roll in there, anywhere. They also didn’t have any paper towels in the dispenser. Further to that, they also didn’t have any hand soap – it was bone dry. The bathroom also looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned in a good while. It was actually pretty gross.

When I ascertained who the manager was, I asked him why the bathroom was in such disregard and why there was no toilet paper, paper towels, or hand soap. He said I should have asked him for those things. I couldn’t believe it. Should those things be there automatically? At that point, the manager rolled his eyes and ignored me. He then proceeded to speak poorly of me in Spanish with the customer to the side. The same customer then lashed out at me and tried to hit me with his car afterwards. They were shocked that I was fluent in Spanish. When I said I would contact corporate, the manager didn’t care one bit.

Interestingly, his staff were very professional and very nice. Why is this person managing this Einstein Bros. Bagels? Sunny Isles Beach is lined up and down with ultra luxurious high rises, it caters to a large tourist population, and the shop is located on an and upcoming plaza. When I pay close to $10 for a cup of coffee and a bagel, I don’t expect to use a fork as a stirrer, use a dirty bathroom with no paper towels, no toilet paper, no hand soap, and on top of that be treated unprofessionally by a manager.

I give Einstein Bros. Bagels one (1) star as I stated on the video. It shouldn’t matter that I have a travel channel and/or that I review restaurants, hotels, bars, and airlines. It’s just a little ironic that this rude, unprofessional manager did it to me. Einstein Bros. Bagels has been in business since the mid 90’s. I remember when they hit the stage and I love their bagels. I always buy them when traveling, as you can find them at many large airports. I won’t hold this experience against them, but they really need to look at this store.

I did notice a homeless couple in the lobby and perhaps there’s homeless population in the area. I don’t know. If that were an issue, the location could use the number pad on the door to control bathroom access; however, that does not give management the green light to leave restrooms looking the way the Einstein Bros. Bagels Sunny Isles Beach location does. That’s bad customer service. It’s a 1 Star location that should be a 5 Star location.

As I left the location, I walked off the sidewalk to talk to some motorists who waved at my camera. As I prepared to walk back onto the sidewalk, Sunny Isles Kenneth blasted his horn at me. I hadn’t seen him since he left the shop so I had no idea he was in the Mercedes Benz SUV. In fact, when he honked the horn, I had no idea it was him. It was only when he tried to hit me with his car did I notice. Mind you, the GoPro doesn’t zoom in. You can see from the photo that he literally put his car beside my person. This is why I made sure to get his license plate.

As a full-time, licensed, practicing attorney, I could have called the police and pressed charges. A moving, motor vehicle should never be used to intimidate a pedestrian. If you look into the window, you can clearly see his shirt. But what’s more alarming is that you can see him holding the coffee cup with his right hand. That means that when he carried out his reckless stunt, he only had one hand on the wheel. Per an AI search, between 85-90% of the global population are right-handed. If Kenneth was right-handed, then not only did he only have one hand on the wheel, but he had his passive on it, meaning he had even less control of the moving motor vehicle. One wrong step or one slip of the wheel and he could have struck me. That’s not only reckless, but it’s absolutely egregious. He’s very lucky I didn’t press charges and have little interest to file suit against him. He wouldn’t do well in either court. But if you he ever sees it, don’t make my word for it. Ask a few attorneys.

With regard to Einstein Bros. Bagels, please do better.

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Ace Frehley sloppy Jimmy Page inspired sound gave KISS the edge they so badly needed. Many critics had trouble seeing beyond the makeup and the costumes, but Frehley’s solos broke through the doubt and hate. He was extremely musical despite not being a schooled musician. In some later interviews, guitar virtuosos like Aerosmith’s Joe Perry whined that Frehley “didn’t even know all his scales,” but that mattered little to the Bronx native who had run with gangs during his adolescence. Ace was from the streets. He admittedly was not a techy guitar player. And perhaps he couldn’t read music, but so what? His playing defined an era and inspired countless generations. And his time with KISS was classic. That is up until 1980.

Several things happened within KISS from 1979-82 that caused Ace to leave the band for the first time. In 1979, the band released Dynasty. This disco-inspired record was one of two of that genre. The other being Unmasked. Dynasty was the first record where one of the founding members was barely heard from. Peter Criss played on only one track, Dirty Living. Aside from that one track, Anton Fig played uncredited. The same thing happened for the follow-up to Dynasty, Unmasked in 1980. By this point, Gene and Paul managed to convince Ace and longtime manager Bill Aucoin to move for Peter Criss’ firing. Once Peter was out, Ace felt as if he had no voice in the band. In 1981, the band released Music From The Elder. This was a concept record that totally ruined whatever mystery and coolness was left with the KISS name. They band had long lost its hard rock roots. If two consecutive disco records didn’t ruin it, then The Elder sealed the deal. Without having Peter in the band, Ace could only protest symbolically. He was outvoted on everything. Soon after firing Criss, the band got rid of Aucoin. By 1982, Ace was miserable and when he was involved in a bad car accident, he was ready to go.

By the time KISS went into the studio to record Creatures Of The Night, Ace had decided to quit. Although Frehley participated on a promotional tour in Europe to support the record, his decision had been made. The band would then work with Vinnie Vincent, who would barely last two years before quitting the band, as well. The creative control of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley was overwhelming. Vincent’s successor Mark St. John was out fast as well to be replaced by Bruce Kulick.

Ace Frehley embarked on a solo career after leaving KISS. Frehley’s solo in 1978 was the most successful of the four and had a Top 40 track with a remake of the single “New York Groove.” The song continues to be played in sports events and commercials to this day. When Ace decided to try his hand at a follow-up project to KISS, he created Frehley’s Comet. The band inked with Megaforce/Atlantic, released a debut that nearly reached RIAA gold status, and had several videos on heavy rotation on MTV. The band toured the world and recorded a follow-up LP. After Frehley’s Comet, Ace went full-solo with 1989’s Trouble Walkin, another commercial hit. As of the mid 1990’s, Frehley reunited with Gene, Paul, and Peter to do a KISS Reunion. After well over 100 concerts from 1996-97, Ace joined KISS to record a new record, Psycho Circus, another commercial success.

Psycho Circus was another smoke and mirror situation. Both Ace and Peter got duped. They lent their name and likeness to a project that wasn’t truly a band effort. It was Gene and Paul exerting full control just like in the 70’s but worst! Because in the 90’s Gene and Paul owned the KISS name and they owned both Ace and Peter’s makeup. Ace was allowed to pen one song and Peter was allowed to sing one track. The reason for this, per Stanley and Simmons, was that Frehley’s and Criss’s contributions “weren’t good enough.” By 2002, Frehley left KISS after their so-called “Farewell Tour.” In reality, KISS didn’t actually say farewell until some 22 years later. From there Ace signed with E1 Music and released several chart-topping solo albums. He was later inducted into the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame as a member of KISS. Although he would have loved to perform in full make-up with his KISS brothers, Gene and Paul opposed this, so Ace still played, but with other people.

The world of rock ‘n roll lost a tremendous star in Paul “Ace” Frehley on October 16th, 2025. RIP Spaceman.

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