We went out to dinner with a couple who are notorious for being late. It does not bother my wife or myself since we typically just a get a drink at the bar. It did make me wonder at what point would a restaurant give away our reservation. After some research, I found that the […]
If you are looking for the most beautiful dining room in Nassau County right now, The Farm Italy in Westbury is arguably the frontrunner. From the moment you walk in, the aesthetic is breathtaking. It is hard to believe that this space was the old Houlihan’s. The transformation is nothing short of breathtaking. The interior […]
I saw this video and have to applaud its creator. He demonstrates that Olive Garden isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a masterclass in perceived value and operational efficiency. While guests obsess over getting one over on the restaurant with a mountain of breadsticks, the cold, hard numbers tell a different story, one of a business […]
I recently had the opportunity to dine at Golden Steer at One Fifth with friends. The restaurant’s premise, transporting the glamour of old-school Las Vegas to the heart of Greenwich Village is the kind of sales pitch I’d usually approach with skepticism. However, given the legendary status of the original Las Vegas institution, it was […]
I was going to two Italian restaurants this weekend namely La Ginestra and L’Incontro by Rocco. This provided me the opportunity to order multiple of my favorite dishes. To avoid overlap as much as I could, I wanted a different Italian experience from one to the other. I started off with the Chicken Scarpariello at […]
Over the last few days, I ordered food from Danny Chinese Kitchen and Zorn’s of Bethpage. The people filling my order in each case left something out. The main dishes were there. Napkins, silverware, chopsticks (as the case may be) were there. But certain side dishes were not. In one case, the rice was missing […]
If you live on the North Shore of Long Island, Buttercooky Bakery is a name that usually commands immediate respect. Their Manhasset location is a local landmark with a glistening glass case of high-end cookies, elaborate cakes, and buttery pastries that are snatched up by folks in the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Sometimes legendary bakeries […]
For 25 years, if you wanted one of the most authentic Italian dining experiences in New York City, you made the trip to Astoria, Queens. Tucked among the neighborhood’s celebrated Greek restaurants, Trattoria L’Incontro stood as a beloved institution, drawing loyal diners from across the city for its warm hospitality and memorable Italian cuisine. So […]
Boca Raton is undeniably famous for its sleek fine dining and white-tablecloth experiences (we still think fondly of TwentyTwenty Grille). Add in an endless parade of Italian spots, and you have no shortage of elegant culinary options. But if you’re looking for authentic, sticky-fingers BBQ? In Boca, that’s the real challenge. Fortunately, we’ve finally found […]
If you’re looking for a dining experience that feels less like a formal reservation and more like an unforgettable gathering at your most creative friend’s home, Dada delivers in every way. It is housed inside the historic Tarrimore House (built in 1924), Dada stands in sharp contrast to the polished, predictable restaurants lining Atlantic Avenue. […]