Shrinkflation is Hitting the Wine Pours at Restaurants
March 28, 2024
I was out with my wife at dinner at the Tap Room (which you may remember I thought was one of the worst meals I have had in the last decade) and she ordered a glass of chardonnay. It looked like they gave her a really small pour and when asked about it, they said […]
Will Restaurants Lower Their Credit Card Fees In Light of Visa and Mastercard Settlement
March 26, 2024
I just saw this article in which Visa and Mastercard agreed to pay $30 billion in settlement of an antitrust claim as well as agreeing to lower the fees that they charge their merchants. What this means is that restaurants will pay a lower fee every time you use your credit card to pay a […]
Rant — Stores and Restaurants Over Charging You
March 25, 2024
This past weekend, I bought some Grey Goose Vodka at Costco and they over charged me by $3 compared to the price displayed. I mentioned this to the cashier and after 5 minutes of his verifying this, he refunded me the price. I do not know how they made this mistake since the vodka was […]
Opa! Unveiling the Delights of Platía: A Greek Feast in Syosset
March 8, 2024
Opa! Unveiling the Delights of Platía: A Greek Feast in Syosset If you need a Greek Food fix, try Platía in Syosset! Platia has whitewashed walls adorned with traditional artwork and warm lighting create a cozy and inviting space. Platia Greek Kitchen Syosset, NY www.platia-syosset.com Service: Reviewers on Yelp consistently praise Platía’s friendly and attentive […]
Opa Grille — Unexpected Greek Surprise
March 1, 2024
We went to Opa Grille in Williston Park this past weekend (Opa Grille). Skipping the traditional method of mentioning the good then going the bad. The environment is sterile with not more ambience. The first question to ask is what is more important for you, ambience or food quality? If you answered food quality rather […]