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Monday Rant — Restaurants Not Caring About Their Customers

July 4, 2025

I went to a local diner and ordered an omelette and a blueberry muffin. The omelette was fine but the muffin tasted aweful. Something was definitely off with the muffin. Since i was running late, I did not bring it up with the waiter. When I went to pay the bill, the manager asked me […]

Nader Gebrin (Bravo Nader) — The Go To Caterer

July 4, 2025

We threw a party for a bunch of friends and we wanted the best caterer. We hired Nader Gebrin, formerly of Bravo Nader. Nader refers to service as exquisite food from extraordinaire talent. I have to agree that this is an apt description because he delivered on an extra special evening and dinner. When you […]

Choppers Burger Bar

August 23, 2024

Anytime Business Starters Powering entrepreneurs, freelancers, and side hustlers with virtual addresses and mailboxes. anytimemailbox.beehiiv.com/subscribe?_bhba=c961f4d5-6b41-48a8-9155-fe5130ec256e I was in Glen Head and was driving by Choppers Burger Bar and decided to stop in and try their burger and hotdog. I later found out that they are owned by the Brass Rail and Heirloom Tavern folks. Add […]

Top Restaurant Red Flags

August 20, 2024

I was reading a blog by Jeff Somers regarding Restaurants Top Red Flags and I thought that he covered a bunch of good topics.  I had a few additional suggestions and combined they with the blog references.  If you see any of these items, it may be a good idea to look for another restaurant. […]

Regal Kosher Deli — Good But Not Great Hot Dogs

August 9, 2024

I keep passing the Regal Kosher Deli in Plainview and today I noticed a big hot dog sign. I hastily made a left turn into their parking lot and decided to get their hot dogs. The hot dog had a good snap and it was grilled. Since Regal is a kosher deli I have to […]

Clam Bar at the Bridge Marina

July 31, 2024

We were looking for a good lobster roll and headed to the Clam Bar at the Bridge Marina in Bayville. The Clam Bar was a cute outside bar/restaurant right in the boat marina. The views of the boats and the bay were incredible relaxing. A beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy lunch. We ordered […]

Hendricks for Dinner Really Delivered

July 29, 2024

After my last post on Hendrick’s Tavern’s brunch, I received some feedback that I should not judge Hendrick’s on brunch since it is a steakhouse and dinner would be the best meal to evaluate Hendrick’s Tavern. So here it goes. We chose to sit outside and Hendrick’s Tavern did a great job on the patio […]

Black Label Burgers — Best Hot Dogs!

July 26, 2024

I had a desire to find a really good hot dog near by. I was driving down Old Country Road and saw Black Label Burgers in Westbury. I almost decided to switch it up and go for the burger since it was in the name. But, I still went with the classic Hot Dog made […]

Long Island Bagel Cafe

July 25, 2024

I was driving by the Long Island Bagel Cafe in Mineola and decided to stop in to see how their bagels are. I have had so many disappointing bagels that I was really rooting for Long Island Bagel Cafe to deliver. I ordered the standard plain bagel The bagel had a golden brown finish with […]

Youngs Farm — Great Chocolate Chip Cookie

July 17, 2024

I was at the Americana looking to buy a gift for my wife and I stopped by Young Farm Cafe in Hirshleifers for an Iced Tea. While there, I also ordered a chocolate chip cookie. While the Iced Tea was great, the star of the show was their chocolate chip cookie. It was soft, chewy […]