With so many of our local bakeries closing their doors across Long Island, finding quality baked goods has become a real challenge. While many of us default to Costco for birthday cakes or head to The Cake Don for special occasions, I decided to test whether local supermarket bakeries could fill the void for everyday […]
Regal Kosher Deli and Caterers in Plainview blends retro 1950s appeal with a fresh, contemporary dining room. Here is how the food stacked up: Mushroom Barley Soup: They served a surprisingly light and broth-like soup stock. a departure from the usual thick consistency, but delicious on its own terms. It is difficult to compare it […]
Here is a shocking revelation on who is the most generous tippers in the USA. My expectations would be the large coastal states (like California and New York) followed up by the New England states. I could not be more wrong!! According to Toast and graphed by Mental Floss, here is the tipping break down […]
If you are looking for a spot on Long Island that blends fresh, upscale Mexican cuisine with an electric dining experience, Frida’s Mexican Cuisine in Plainview is the place. Located in the Shoprite strip mall on South Oyster Bay Road, this neighborhood gem is great for a fun night with family or friends. The Food: […]
I ordered lunch from Mauro Ristorante Italian in Carle Place, and while there is definitely potential here, a few execution errors kept it from being a great meal. As way of background, Mauro’s is in the space of an old La Bottega. I do not know why but can guess, I bunch of La Bottega […]
I typically do not share stories that happen to friends since you get into the habit of doing friends of friends and you end up on Snopes (a site dedicated to debunking urban legends). But a recent experience a friend of mine had at Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen in Coral Springs warranted an exception to […]
I read this article on how this pilot announced the unspoken rules of flying. It seems that his pitch was a big hit with the passengers. He talked about the rights of the middle seat as well as ruling on the seat reclining debate. That made me think about the unspoken rules of flying as […]
After seeing a reel praising The Chocolate House on Instagram, I decided to check it out to see what the hype was all about. My expectations were high after seeing it and looking at the menu. They had crepes, waffles, sundae and other chocolate related items (even a chocolate fountain). So off we went on a […]
We ate at La Pizzetta in East Norwich expecting a quick bite consisting of pizza and salad. But when we arrived, we were pleasantly surprised to find a real welcoming dining room. Definitely a step up from our expectations. The Service & The Food The service continued to build on our experience. The waitstaff was […]
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 […]