In Case You Missed It Local Grubber Favorites
April 12, 2024
Avra Madison — The Best Greek Food We branched out this past week for the start of my birthday week by going to Avra Madison in NYC. Everything was great starting with the Pita Bread and ending with the dessert. The interesting part of the pita bread was that it was crunching as opposed to […]
Nader Gebrin (Bravo Nader) — The Go To Caterer
April 9, 2024
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 […]
Monday Rant — Restaurants Not Caring About Their Customers
April 8, 2024
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 […]
Why Don’t Restaurants Tell You The Prices of Their Specials
April 3, 2024
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Shrinkflation is Hitting the Wine Pours at Restaurants
April 3, 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 […]
Local Grubber Weekly Highlights for the Week of March 25th
March 29, 2024
We are starting a new weekly summary of the Local Grubber’s Highlights. In case you missed something, we will be linking to our favorite blogs of the week. Welcome all comments and suggestions Shrinkflation is Hitting the Wine Pours at Restaurants I was out with my wife at dinner at the Tap Room (which you […]
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 […]
Sizzling Slices of Heaven: Top 10 Japanese Steakhouses on Long Island
March 1, 2024
Craving a delicious and entertaining dining experience? Look no further than the fiery delights of a Japanese steakhouse! Long Island boasts an impressive selection of these culinary theaters, each offering its own unique take on the sizzling tradition. So, grab your chopsticks and prepare to embark on a journey of savory discovery with our guide […]