I found another ridiculous story related to tipping in restaurants. Let’s be honest. Tipping in America has gotten completely out of hand. What used to be a simple thank you for great service has warped into a high-pressure, guilt-driven transaction. Another restaurant made headlines recently after tip-shaming its clientele. Rather than managing its labor costs […]
If you are seeking a white-tablecloth, sit-down dining experience, you are probably going out to lunch with one of my friends and you will have to look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for some of the best casual eats in West Palm Beach, Buccan Sandwich Shop is an absolute destination. Before you plan your […]
Umberto’s of New Hyde Park is pizza royalty on Long Island. This legendary Long Island pizza is universally celebrated as the birthplace of the iconic grandma slice. It’s the pie that put them on the map, and foodies routinely make the pilgrimage to try a piece of culinary history. But while the grandma pie gets […]
We are on a constant hunt for the definitive best lobster roll on Long Island. From Montauk to the Gold Coast, every seafood shack claims the crown but very few deliver on the promise. We recently headed to Butler’s Flat in Port Washington. It is located on Manhasset Bay and has quintessential summer vibe. We […]
If you live on Long Island, you know that finding a reliable neighborhood pizza joint is essential. Recently, I decided to check out Americano Pizza Shop in Syosset. My verdict? It is definitely a solid spot that deserves a place in your rotation. However, a word of advice before you go: your satisfaction here depends […]
We set out on a tasting tour through NoHo and the East Village to find the neighborhood’s definitive chocolate chip cookie. Evaluating each stop on a strict set of textural (when I say strict, I am saying it in a tongue and cheek manner) and flavor standards, we sampled everything from massive, molten softballs of […]
We went to Angie’s Long Island in Manhasset for Dinner. Overall, it is a fun high-end comfort food and bar. The Food Review: Premium Comfort Done Right Wagyu Hot Dog: This is not your average ballpark frank. Wrapped beautifully in flaky puff pastry (giving it an elegant pig in a blanket twist) and balanced with […]
Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5 Stars) The Vibe: Red, White, and Blue-Blooded The Food: Generously Below Average If you are looking for a place where the American spirit is alive, well, and practically screaming at you from the rafters, look no further than the Embassy Diner on Hempstead Turnpike. Walking through the doors is less like entering […]
Spectacular Flavors, High-Wattage Cooking, and the Invisible Front of House Twin Tails, the upscale Southeast Asian venture by the Quality Branded team (the minds behind Bad Roman), has all the ingredients of a blockbuster. Located on the third floor of Columbus Circle, it boasts an incredibly ambitious Thai and Vietnamese-inspired menu that executes flavor profiles […]
In response to my article yesterday, I received a whole bunch of comments. The one that interested me most was whether the Flat Tip was fair to waitstaff in a Fine Dining Restaurant as opposed to the staff in a Diner. It is a good comment because it pits the concept of physical labor against […]