Bagel Boss Hicksville — Had Such High Expectations
June 18, 2024
Since 1975, Bagel Boss Hicksville has been leading the charge with great bagels. The best part of this Bagel Boss is that they are open 24 hours a day. You do not find that in Florida! Even though Bagel Boss has a great reputation and is one of my favorites, we had to follow the […]
Bar Frites — A Solid Bistro
June 17, 2024
With the summer starting, we decided to go to Bar Frites in Greenvale. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I always love the outdoor seating. It changes the whole eating dynamic Tonight, unfortunately, we were unable to get a table outside. It was a little warm inside. We started the meal with salmon burgers, […]
Salt & Loft Westhampton Beach — Average Restaurant
June 14, 2024
Since the weather has warmed up, we headed out to Westhampton Beach and had dinner at Salt & Loft Very pretty place in the village. We chose to sit outside and it was the perfect setting for dinner. We saw a bunch of people cruising the strip (both in cars and on food) especially if […]
Bagels & Bialys — A New Entrant in Best Bagel Challenge
June 13, 2024
Our next entrant in the best bagel challenge is Bagels & Bialys in Albertson. This unassuming store front came as a big surprise. I have passed it thousands of times and would continue to do so. But a friend of mine suggested that I include Bagels & Bialys so off I went. The interior was […]
Mad for Chicken — Surprisingly Good Food
June 10, 2024
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 […]
Farm Country Kitchen — An Oasis In Riverhead
June 5, 2024
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. […]
Right Coast Taqueria — More Like Mediocre Taqueria
June 5, 2024
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 […]
Mill Creek Tavern Bayville
June 3, 2024
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 […]
Ralphie’s Crossroads Cafe — Best Roadside Stand
May 30, 2024
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 […]
Pantano’s Doz Bagels New Hyde Park — A Nice Surprise
May 29, 2024
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 […]