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....
The Fulton – Restaurant Review
The other night, my family and I went to The Fulton by Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport in New York City. The Fulton is Jean-George's newest restaurant in New York City. It opened nearly two months ago. The Ambiance: There is outdoor seating available on both the side...
Mom’s Magic Masala Fusion Spice Blend
Like spice? You will love Mom's Magic Masala Fusion Spice Blend. I was sent a sample for review. So, I sprinkled it on fresh vegetables that I grilled in a pan. I also tried it on steak and chicken. It has a strong curry smell. It was made with salt,...
Happy Hour at Brasserie Persil in Oceanside, NY
From 4 to 6:30 practically every day, Brasserie Persil in Oceanside, NY has a happy hour, with half-priced drinks and appetizers. Beer, wine and cocktails are all half-priced ranging from $5 to $7 and the appetizers are all $7. These range from Tuna Tartar to a pot of mussels. You...
Lido Kosher Deli Review
If you didn't know by now, I grew up in Long Beach, NY. Lido Kosher Deli has always been a staple there. When someone had a baby naming, a bris, or a funeral, you called Lido Kosher Deli on East Park Avenue in Long Beach. But it was also the...
2019 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC
Comment below for a free prize! This was the first time I attended the 2019 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC. I've been to other shows as an exhibitor, representing a variety of clients. So, it was interesting to be on the "other side." The Fancy Food Show was one...
Long Island Restaurant – New Wave Seafood Wantagh
I haven't posted a restaurant review in a while and when I wanted to take my son out to dinner, he suggested seafood. After looking at Yelp and Google, we decided to go to the New Wave Seafood in Wantagh. "Did it get good reviews?" I asked him as he...
Best Meal in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley, CA has such a wide assortment of restaurants from Burmese food to Korean cuisine. On our most recent visit, we went to Chez Panisse and, I will attest, this was the best meal in Berkeley, CA. Interestingly, once you book your reservation at Chez Panisse, you have no idea...
Vina Matela Crljenak Kastelanski Zinfandel Review
The Vina Matela Crljenak Kastelanski Zinfandel 2015 showed up at my door this afternoon. I was expecting it because the vineyards' public relations practitioner reached out to me to see if I would consider reviewing. She knew that I had reviewed wines in the past on my blog and when...