Whom You Know is one of my favorite sites on the web. It features the best of Manhattan. It's my first stop when I'm looking for a good restaurant. Recently, Peachy interviewed me for her column, Movers and Shakers. No holds barred. We covered everything,...
Many thanks to my friend, Ned Skinner, for sending a jar of "Cherry Man" maraschinos. Cherry Man is the only brand for mixing the perfect Manhattan. For your Thanksgiving pleasure, I'm posting my favorite recipe: 3/4 oz sweet vermouth 2 1/2 oz bourbon...
Many thanks to Peachy Deegan, who forwarded these two NYC photos of Grove cranes. Peachy's knowledge of everything Manhattan never fails to amaze me. Note to readers: Grove O'Rourke has done well in these markets, but not that well. The overlap in names...
“Whom You Know” is a terrific website that profiles the best of Manhattan. Peachy Deegan and her team review everything: restaurants, places to shop, books, you name it. Recently, Whom You Know discussed The Trust. Here are a few excerpts from what Peachy...
Norb Vonnegut
The New York Times describes my novels as “money porn,” “a red-hot franchise,” and “glittery thrillers about fiscal malfeasance.” Through fiction I explore the dark side of money and the motivations of those who have it, want more, and will steamroll anybody who gets in their way.