When traveling, we have all hoped to bring a souvenir that reminds us of our trip and the fun we had on it. If we have kids, then you have to bring them something. I have typically bought something for the airport for them. They love pretty much anything. But the key question is what […]
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There are few things worse than enjoying a great meal only to have the bill undo the entire experience. That’s exactly what happened during a recent dinner at Barney’s in Locust Valley—a restaurant I’ve long considered a reliable choice for special occasions and romantic evenings. Let me be clear: the food was very good, and
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I read an article on CNN about the decline in the consummation of baguettes in France and it made me think, who eats the most bread? Bread is more than just a food; it’s a cultural cornerstone, deeply woven into the daily rituals and culinary identities of nations worldwide. A look at how much bread
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When you are traveling and want to find a good restaurant, one of the first stops is Yelp. They curate multiple reviews (in excess of 287 million) from various sources to generate over 178 million unique visitors a month. But the question is are the reviews reliable? Let’s look at New York City. I picked
A question sweeping the internet that we thought to address, in a race between Joey Chestnut and Usain Bolt, who could eat a hot dog then run a 100-meter dash faster? This question gained new like when professional golfers got involved.The consensus among the golfers is that Joey Chestnut would win with some notable exceptions.Â
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From the hard to believe front, an airline is opening a restaurant so that people can eat airline food without having to book a flight. Air France is opening a pop-up restaurants on the Rooftop at Galeries Lafayette in Paris. This restaurant will be open from June 25th through August 20th. Reservations are required. It
We had dinner in Glen Cove and were looking for good place for ice cream. We did not want to go back to Fruit and Scoop so after a quick google search, we found a dessert and ice shop named Dessertino / Craft Spoon in Sea Cliff. I do not know why this shop has
Rant of the Day: I read a Newsday’s Best Long Island Restaurants on the Water and I started to bang my head against my desk! This is another one of Newsday’s Best Of Long Island series. For those who do not know or cannot figure it out based upon the title, the Best of Long
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Let’s settle this once and for all. When it comes to pretzels, there’s a clear winner, and it hails from the City of Brotherly Love: the Philly Pretzel Factory. Now, I know what you might be thinking. “Auntie Anne’s? Buttery, soft, mall pretzels?” And while I respect Auntie Anne’s for what they are—a decent mall
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Maureen’s Kitchen is a beloved Long Island eatery that renowned for its classic American comfort food. Without a doubt, their breakfast and lunch options are some of the best. A shame for me to admit that I have not usually had dessert. Normally, I am so stuffed and satisfied with the main dishes that I
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