Nestled in the heart of Plainview, New York, Mad for Chicken stands out as a beacon for food enthusiasts craving a unique twist on the classic fried chicken. This full-service restaurant and cocktail bar, known for its double-fried chicken and Korean-inspired dishes, offers a cozy retreat with its distinctive rustic designs and comfortable ambiance. The […]
Tipping is a customary practice in many service industries, often seen as a token of appreciation for good service. However, there are certain situations where leaving a tip isn’t necessary or expected. Understanding these scenarios can save you from social faux pas and ensure that you’re following proper etiquette. Generally Not Required: Gray Areas: Always […]
While we were at one of the wineries out east, we struck up a conversation with a fellow patron who mentioned that Mattituck has a place with the best chicken pot pies, namely NoFo Pot Pies. While I was extremely doubtful of this claim especially with everyone claiming they know the best of everything. I […]
On a suggestion, I went to My Three Sons Bagels in Garden City. It looked any other non descript bagel shop. First positive sign was the line for people. I am always encouraged by that. I ordered a plain bagel and some whitefish salad. If I was judging based upon the whitefish salad, this bagel […]
While we were out east in Riverhead, we had lunch at the Farm Country Kitchen. The entrance is so unassuming that we missed it when we drove there even with the help of Waze. Once you do enter the restaurant, the move is to sit outside overlooking the Peconic River because the view is spectacular. […]
After eating at Takumi Taco, I wanted to see if there were any other taco destinations that could compete. This brought me to Right Coast Taqueria on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. The interior is clean and efficient. You can order either at the kiosk or with the cashier. I do like those options They had […]
We were out at the wineries and stopped by the Magic Fountain in Mattituck for some dessert. We were surprised that there was a line at 6:00 pm but from conversations with other folks, they said there is always a line. A good sign. I was glad that they had the line so I could […]
As a change of pace, we headed to Bayville for to check out the Mill Creek Tavern which is a charming tavern located on Long Island Sound. First off, the waiter brought out ice cold water with ice cubes. No bread, but it started off well. We ordered a salad and meatball appetizer. These appetizers […]
I was driving on the service road and saw this line in the parking lot of the Fabric Mill. I stopped by and saw Ralphie Crossroads Cafe, a food truck, at the end of the parking lot. I stopped by to try a hot dog. Once I was there, I was thrown for a loss […]
On our next leg of our bagel tour, we headed to Pantano’s Doz Bagels in New Hyde Park. After the series of disappointing bagels, I was feeling that bagels on Long Island are either overrated or everyone and their brothers think that they can serve great bagels. Clearly, most can not. As usual, I ordered […]