Mad for Chicken — Surprisingly Good Food 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 […]
It is indeed a sad day. Biscuits and Barbeque announced that they will be closing June 29th. For those of you who have never experienced a meal at Biscuits and Barbeque, they serve up southern barbeque and creole food. Another legacy restaurant will bite the dust with it getting replaced by who knows what. The […]
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, […]
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 […]
In our never ending search for the best pizza on Long Island, we decided to pay a visit to Toskana in Westbury. Toskana is located on Post Avenue where Alfredo’s Pizza was for many years. Not much has changed from Alfredo’s time. Toskana is set up for pizza take out on one side and their […]
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 […]
On a suggestion, I went to My Three Sons Bagels in Garden City. It looked any other non descript bagel shop. First positive sign was the line for people. I am always encouraged by that. I ordered a plain bagel and some whitefish salad. If I was judging based upon the whitefish salad, this bagel […]
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. […]
We were out at the wineries and stopped by the Magic Fountain in Mattituck for some dessert. We were surprised that there was a line at 6:00 pm but from conversations with other folks, they said there is always a line. A good sign. I was glad that they had the line so I could […]
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 […]