My 'American Pie'
I was born and bred in Brooklyn and with any luck I'll die here too. I say this without reservation because after travelling a decent chunk of the planet, and every corner of America, I know New York City is the best place on earth. Notwithstanding, there are a few places I would consider living outside of New York. Lake Tahoe is one of them. With mountain crisp air, the snow peaked range surrounds a twenty mile lake, creating a picturesque backdrop for hikers, skiers, fishmongers, and any purveyor of outdoor recreation. Tahoe’s south shore provides multiple casinos, restaurants and nightlife, providing activities for every traveler. No wonder the Corleone family took a summer residence there. Regardless of the weather, Lake Tahoe is the Garden of Eden. On my first winter trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains I rented an SUV and thought I was unstoppable. With ten feet of plowed snow on the side of the road, I was cruising like a champ while winding up the incline and along