In the Delray Beach dining landscape dominated by endless Italian joints and steakhouses, we were desperate for a change of scenery. Enter Barcelona Wine Bar on Atlantic Avenue. Friends invited us to try this new Spanish tapas spot, but knowing it had only been open for three weeks, we managed our expectations. We prepared for […]
I walked into Rino’s of Boca Raton expecting a standout Italian meal. The room is sleek, the lighting is moody, the prices are confident, and everything about the place screams upscale. This is the kind of restaurant that tells you—before the first bite—that you’re about to have a memorable night. We were so impressed with […]
We tried a new place in Oyster Bay this past weekend. Eddie’s Bistro and Bar. They opened in September of 2025 and are a good edition to the growing Oyster Bay food scene. They blend their cozy bar atmosphere with some really good comfort food The menu at Eddie’s isn’t just standard pub fare; it’s […]
As we reported a few month ago, the Morning Rose was closing. We all missed it and had to find alternative options. Today, Newsday is reporting that the Morning Rose will be reopening. Word is that they will be reopening this week! For those of you have forgotten, the Morning Rose is known for its […]
I needed to pick up something for the holidays for a friend and I headed over to Schwartz Candies in Carle Place. I will note that it is not the easiest place to find. It is in the back of a strip mall on a side street. I guess if it was better located then […]
I stopped by Bagels and Bialys in Albertson this past weekend to pick up bagels and ran into a group of friends who apparently make this their regular weekend breakfast spot. I’ll admit, I was surprised. Even a little disappointed. The décor leaves a lot to be desired, and I expected more from this crew. […]
Following up on my dinner at Barney’s with my split appetizer fee. Another frustrating thing about dinner was our wait. We had a 7:30 pm reservation. We arrived on time (in fact, we were 5 minutes early since some people believe if you are early, you are on time). Ten minutes passed. Then twenty. We […]
We recently ate at Barney’s in Locust Valley. Overall, the ambiance and food are really good. The one issue that I had that still sticks in my craw, is the split fee they charged us for sharing an appetizer. For context, Barney’s is a refined New American and French-influenced restaurant with a cozy, old-world interior […]
We revisited the Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton for breakfast this time. Our take is the Hen and the Hog is a great spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch. It combines creative sweet dishes with hearty morning classics. Tucked along Federal Highway, The Hen and the Hog greets you with a warm, rustic […]
As the cold settles in, I think more and more of a good bowl of soup. I was speaking to someone about chili a few months back and said that it was the only soup that I eat in the warm weather. My friend laughed at me and said that chili was not a soup […]