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Monday Rant — Restaurants Not Caring About Their Customers

July 4, 2025

I went to a local diner and ordered an omelette and a blueberry muffin. The omelette was fine but the muffin tasted aweful. Something was definitely off with the muffin. Since i was running late, I did not bring it up with the waiter. When I went to pay the bill, the manager asked me […]

Nader Gebrin (Bravo Nader) — The Go To Caterer

July 4, 2025

We threw a party for a bunch of friends and we wanted the best caterer. We hired Nader Gebrin, formerly of Bravo Nader. Nader refers to service as exquisite food from extraordinaire talent. I have to agree that this is an apt description because he delivered on an extra special evening and dinner. When you […]

Taglio Voted Best Pizza in Nassau County by Local Grubber

July 4, 2025

We are happy to announce that Taglio of Mineola is being awarded the honor of having the best pizza in Nassau County, NY. In determining the best pizza, we assessed a wide range a characteristics including, the overall taste, sauce flavor, the cheese factor, crust crispiness, balance of cheese, tomato sauce and dough, grease factor, […]

The Best Lobster Roll — Jordan Lobster Farm

July 4, 2025

We revisited one of our favorite lobster roll places, Jordan Lobster Farm in Island Park. Typically, we order from the take out window and grab a table but we were with the in laws so we were going to be sitting inside like real people. I am glad that I decided to wear a polo […]

La Ginestra in Glen Cove

April 28, 2025

One of my favorite local Italian Restaurants for many years has been La Ginestra in Glen Cove. One of the best meatballs that I ever had was from La Ginestra on a Sunday. I do not know why they only serve it on a Sunday but that is their deal.  We went back on a rainy night to […]

Village Hero Syosset Reopening: A Review of Their Famous Heroes

April 10, 2025

For many on Long Island, the news of Village Hero‘s closure was sad news and a passing of an institution.  However, its return was met with much hoopla. This wasn’t just another deli reopening; it was the revival of a local legend, a place synonymous with generously sized and seriously satisfying hero sandwiches. After a […]

Hicksville’s Best Chinese? A Flavorful Look at O Mandarin

April 9, 2025

Stepping into O Mandarin in Hicksville is like crossing a threshold into another world. The ambiance is the first thing that tells you that this restaurant is something different. Gone is the familiar Long Island landscape, replaced by an elegant ambiance that whispers of traditional Chinese artistry. Intricately carved wooden panels, warm lighting, and thoughtfully […]

Dirty French: A Parisian Bistro with a New York Edge

April 7, 2025

Dirty French is a vibrant Parisian bistro in the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side just steps from Katz Delicatessen. I was surprised to learn that it was located in a hotel.  Normally, I have an aversion to Hotel restaurants since they tend to be subpar due to their captive audience.  We heard […]

Beyond Costco: Is Hotdogopolis the Best Hot Dog in Boca Raton?

March 28, 2025

I am a self-proclaimed Costco hotdog aficionado. At $1.50 a pop, it’s tough to beat that deal. But this past Friday, I decided to stray from my usual path and venture into the unknown: Hotdogopolis in Boca Raton. The cashier casually mentioned that Hotdogopolis is in the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame. I had no […]