I've been cautious lately, especially in the midst of this pandemic. As you know, I'm trying to keep my bubble small. The other night, my family and I went out to celebrate my husband's birthday. We went to Rothman's in Jericho. That evening, the wind was fierce at 50 miles...
Where to Eat in Jacksonville, Florida
This blog is part 3 of 3. My friend, Dawn, and I went down to Jacksonville for the Donna Marathon weekend. While there, we got to sample a lot of food! Jacksonville has a great food scene. I don't think we went to a bad restaurant! If you visit Jacksonville, here...
Is Buying Farm Box Direct Worth It?
Before opening up in NY Phase 2 and 3 and while on Lockdown, all I want is fresh fruits and vegetables. I've been trying to avoid grocery stores and farmer's markets so I decided to look online and see what I could find. I found a company called, Farm Box...
Bee K’onscious Artisanal Honey Review
I love honey. What's not to love? So when Bee K'onscious Artisanal Honey approached me, I couldn't resist. They sent me one jar of Single-origin Montana Raw Honey in clover flavor. Bee K'onscious Montana Raw Honey The honey is not processed and all-natural, from a bee-keeper in the USA. The...
Lila’s Restaurant and Grill Review
I wanted to meet my brother and sister-in-law in Boca. I was with my dad and my friend, Didi. We went to Butterfly World for the day and needed a restaurant close to Boca Raton and the highway. After opening OpenTables.com, I noticed a 4/5 star restaurant, Lila's Restaurant and...
Is Garrison’s Tasting Menu Worth It?
When I was in Austin, Texas for The Running Event conference, I stayed the weekend and my son met up with me. He's now living in Orlando so it was a special treat for me to see him. While there, we did a "food tour" of Austin and one of...
Luma on Park Restaurant Review
by Derek Topper Luma on Park is located in Winter Park, about 21 miles north of Disney World in Orlando. While down there, my son, Derek, frequented this highly rated restaurant during the "Visit Orlando Magical Dining." The cost was $35 and came with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Luma...
Best Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale
If you get a chance to go to Ft. Lauderdale and want to dine at one of the best restaurants there, check out S3. S3, which stands for Sun Surf Sand, and, is located on A1A in the Hilton Hotel on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. S3 focuses on Asian cuisine. On...
Lobster Night at Carlton on the Green in Eisenhower Park
One Friday afternoon, I got an email from Carlton on the Green at Eisenhower Park on Long Island that they were having a lobster night, every Friday night in the summer. I forwarded the email to my husband. "When do you want to go?" he asked. "Tonight?" I said. I...
Dining Recommendations at Disney Springs
Here are three dining recommendations at Disney Springs: STK Orlando When you walk into this Disney Springs restaurant, you feel as if you are in a fancy nightclub. STK Steakhouse is not cheap, but worth the cost. Our waiter recommended a chateaubriand and filet mignon for the three of us....