Conquering the World’s Largest Glaciers: #bestjobever

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“For me, it’s definitely worthwhile to live shorter, but intense.” This life view is that of Vincent Colliard, a young explorer joining renowned polar explorer Børge Ousland in an endeavor to cross the world’s 20 largest glaciers. The ambitious 10-year journey is part of an effort to document climate change, an important mission for sure but one that regularly places the explorers in the path of danger.... Read More | Share it now!

A Night of Eating, Gambling, and Surfing with Michael Solomonov

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When you ask Michael Solomonov to do a Chef’s Night Out, he’s going to do something entirely different than anybody else. Mike and his partner, Steven Cook, run CookNSolo, a restaurant group that serves some of the best food in Philly from the kitchens of Zahav, Abe Fisher, Percy Street BBQ, Dizengoff, and Federal Donuts. Mike and his friends, Michael Persico and Jen Carroll, embark on one of the most epic episodes of Chef’s Night Out by eating, gambling, eating again and then surfing, all through the night in two different states. We start in Philly at industry favorite Tai Lake for steamed shrimp and clams, then drive to Atlantic City for late night tacos and sopes, gambling at The Tropicana, and Philly cheesteaks with the one and only Tony Luke Jr. of Tony Luke’s. What’s the best way to rest up after an all nighter of eating and gambling? Surfing, of course. Mike and friends hit the water in Atlantic City and then head back to Philly for early morning donuts and coffee. We’re tired just thinking of it.... Read More | Share it now!