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Fourth Time A Charm — Search for Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

March 20, 2024

Our next stop in our chocolate chip cookie tour was the Treatery in the North Folk. A little ways to go but definitely worth the trip. This time around we only tried the chocolate chip cookie The cookies were soft and filling. What we especially liked is that the cookie was thoroughly cooked. There was […]

What is a Sandwich?

March 19, 2024

  What is a Sandwich? I just had a spirited conversation with a friend on whether a hot dog or a wrap was a sandwich.  We exchanged view points and videos.  So with great fanfare, we are going to tackle the question of what is a sandwich.  According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a sandwich is defined […]

Third Try for Best Chocolate Chip Cookie at Grace’s Marketplace

March 19, 2024

Third Try for Best Chocolate Chip Cookie at Grace’s Marketplace In our seemingly never ending mission to find the best chocolate chip cookies on Long Island, we stopped by Grace’s Marketplace in Greenvale. While they are know for their appetizers, they do have a bakery. We tried a chocolate chip cookie and a fudge cookie. […]

Where Have All The Bakeries Gone?

March 18, 2024

Where Have All the Bakeries Gone? When I was a kid, we always would stop by the local bakery for some bread and a cookie (either a black and white or chocolate chip cookie. Slowly over time, many of these bakeries closed and you have to get packaged cookies and cake from supermarkets. This is […]

Second Shot at the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies on Long Island

March 18, 2024

Second Shot at the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies on Long Island — Dortoni In our ongoing search for the best chocolate chip cookies on Long Island, we visited our nearby bakery Dortoni Bakery in East Norwich. Even though we are hunting chocolate cookies, I had to try their black and whites, which is my favorites. […]

Hot Dogs from Ben’s Deli

March 15, 2024

Hot Dogs from Ben’s Deli In honor of Glizzy Friday and our friends at Jasons Grub, we decided to try a hot dog from Ben’s Deli in Greenvale. Surprisingly, Ben’s was not very busy when we arrived today. I ordered a hot dog with mustard and sauerkraut. It was cooked on one of the hot […]

The Long Island Scoop: A Summer Adventure Through 10 Top-Rated Ice Cream Parlors

March 14, 2024

The Long Island Scoop: A Summer Adventure Through 10 Top-Rated Ice Cream Parlors Long Island boasts a vibrant ice cream scene, offering a delightful selection of flavors and experiences for every sweet tooth. From classic parlors to trendy shops, here’s a guide to the top ice cream parlors on Long Island, based on a combination […]

Sandbar Cold Spring Harbor: Upscale Eats with a Coastal Breeze

March 13, 2024

Sandbar Cold Spring Harbor: Upscale Eats with a Coastal Breeze Nestled in the charming village of Cold Spring Harbor, Sandbar isn’t your typical beach bar. Sandbar has a sophisticated ambiance that blends nautical elements with a sleek, modern aesthetic.  Sandbar American Restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor, NY Sandbar is an American cuisine restaurant located in […]

Rant about Restaurants Charging for Bread and Water

March 13, 2024

Time to Stop Restaurants from Becoming Airlines with All of Their Incidental Fees. As the old crotchety man that I am, I remember the time that restaurants would offer up free hot fresh bread along with all the water you can drink.  The bread was a great starter to stave off your appetite or as […]