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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 […]

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. […]

Why Do Hostesses Seat You At Bad Tables

August 15, 2024

I was out for dinner this past weekend and the hostess lead us to a table right near the bathroom. The restaurant was half full and I could not understand why she chose this table for us. I asked her if we could have a table near the window in the front. She said shrugged […]

The Cove Glen Cove — Come Only for the View

July 15, 2024

We went to the Cove Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Glen Cove. The views make this restaurant. I should stop there!! I had low expectations on the food since these restaurants tend to be all about the view and the bar scene. We had spicy feta and humus dips and seared tuna. The Cove did […]

Subway Institutes a Mandatory Tip

July 11, 2024

I saw a posting on Reddit about a woman who went to Subway and Subway added a mandatory tip of 20% to the bill. We went to Subway where my husband and I each ordered a pretzel and my two nieces each ordered a footlong sub sandwich. I am the only one who got a […]

What is Good Here — Food Rant

July 3, 2024

I was on Facebook and I saw this Page where Restaurant Workers complain about things that bother them. One rant extremely annoyed me and it had to do with customers asking what is good here? Why does this annoy me? First off, I ask this question all the time so they are referring to me. […]

Toccolo Cantina Delivery

June 25, 2024

The other night I was having some drinks and had a hankering for Mexican Food. I fired up my Doordash App and found Tocolo Cantina in Garden City as an option. I had eaten there a few years back and remember it as a tasty option for Mexican. I ordered a taco and fajita I […]

In Case You Missed It — Latest and Greatest

June 21, 2024

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 […]

White Plains, NY — The Worst Food City in the USA

June 13, 2024

We have the distinct obligation to report that White Plains, New York is the worst food city in the USA. We are not happy about reporting this but feel a moral obligation to warn everyone that they should stay away!! Gas Station Food would be an improvement. My unhappy experience started at the White Plains […]