More and more restaurants have moved away from booths to table seating. My personal preference is the booth but I struggle on why a restaurant would choose tables over booths. Both booths and tables offer valuable benefits, and the best choice depends on your restaurant’s style, target guests, and the atmosphere you want to create. […]
We wanted some fresh fish for lunch but did not want to travel to Santa Barbara. We found the Santa Barbara Fish Market in Goleta to be the best solution. They deliver an authentic, high-caliber seafood experience that truly tastes like it just came off the boat. The Ambiance: Casual Comfort, Focused on the Fare […]
Nestled on Coast Village Road in Montecito, Tre Lune Ristorante (Italian for Three Moons) is not just a meal; it’s an experience that captures the ambiance and flavors of old-world Italian dining. Tre Lune delivers high-quality Italian fare, exceptional service, and an atmosphere rich with celebrity history. The Ambiance: Old-School Glamour Meets Cozy Italian Charm […]
We have a broad selection of ice cream shops on Long Island. To come up with the top 10 is a really big challenge. We may miss some excellent shops and may want to include some others but you can only have 10 places in our top 10 list. Here is our list of the […]
Sunday night and Chinese takeout are a timeless pairing. This past weekend, a friend’s recommendation led us to Danny’s Chinese Kitchen in Syosset, a spot I’ll admit I approached with a healthy dose of skepticism. My usual preferences lean towards restaurants with a sit-down dining room (offering that reassurance of a full establishment) and names […]
We wanted some ice cream and we decided to try Hildebrandt’s in Williston Park. IT has been there for 100 years. It has the classic ice cream parlor décor. It was clear that the new owners invested some money to refresh this shop. The vibe remains an old-school soda shop vibe with vintage décor. Everything […]
With the closure of Limani Taverna in Woodbury, we have been looking for a new Greek restaurant. Add to the fact, that we have also been waiting for a while for a restaurant to open in the old BBG space in Williston Park. As soon as we heard that a new Greek taverna opened in […]
We were in Santa Barbara and people recommended Bettina in Montecito. The atmosphere is a balance between modern sophistication and cozy warmth. The space is often bright and airy, with clean lines and tasteful decor that speaks to a relaxed yet refined dining experience. But the best part of Bettina is the outside eating area […]
I have enjoyed my trips to Cava with their build-your-own bowl concept and fresh, vibrant ingredients My only complaint has been the wait time there. A Naya restaurant has opened in the food court in Roosevelt Field so we wanted to see how it measured up. Naya offers a similar concept of build you own […]
The act of tipping has always been a confusing and awkward part of dining out. Tipping has evolved over the last 20 years. There was a time that you would tip 15% to 20% on the food cost and another percentage on the drinks. This evolved to an across the board tip for the entire […]