Have you ever heard of Appalachian food? Well, in the heart of Nashville, you can taste it for yourself under the direction of chef Sean Brock. Apparently, Brock was brought up by his grandmother, Audrey, in the Appalachian Mountains. There, she cooked incredible meals for him. When Brock got older,...
Places to Eat in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
My husband and I went to Steamboat Springs, Colorado during the first week of January. While in town, we frequented many restaurants that I wanted to share with you. Some were good and others not so good. Here's the list: Breakfast/Lunch Restaurants Johnny B. Good Located in the center of...
Daddy’s Dogs in Nashville Review
Daddy's Dogs is now a staple and must go to when visiting Nashville, Tennessee. If you don't see them on the street, you can visit one of their two locations in Nashville - one on Centennial Blvd and the other in Printer's Alley. The restaurant, which mostly sells hot dogs...
Long Island Pekin Restaurant Review
When I asked friends where they wanted to go to celebrate their birthdays, they said Long Island Pekin. I'm not a big fan of Peking Duck, but since it was a "big" birthday, I agreed. We went to Long Island Pekin at 96 East Main Street in Babylon on Long...
NOBU Downtown Restaurant Review
I'm a big fan of NOBU-57. When I worked nearby, I would go there for client meetings and would frequent there for dinner with friends and family. I had been to Nobu in Tribeca but recently, the restaurant moved down to Wall Street. This was my first time at the...
Best Supermarket in Nassau County
Every weekend, my husband and I go to different supermarkets. And, every time we go to a supermarket, we determine that we have to go to at least two, sometimes three to get everything that we need on our shopping list. It becomes a full-day endeavor, and to me, it...
How to Socialize If You Don’t Drink
If you don't want to drink alcohol during the holidays. what do you do? Drink water with lemon? Drink seltzer with cranberry juice? Do you feel left out? Now you can have a mocktail and feel part of the crowd. Dhōs, a spirit with the purest and cleanest ingredients, including...
Villa Lobos in Freeport, New York
Villa Lobos in Freeport, New York is located in a residential neighborhood in Freeport. If you didn't know it was there, you wouldn't find it. A friend recommended the place, so my husband and I decided to check it out. Villa Lobos When we walked in, we were greeted by...
Red Salt Room By David Burke Review
Restaurant week is always so much fun. During the middle of November, many of the restaurants had a restaurant week menu, including Red Salt Room by David Burke. Red Salt Room is located at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, Long Island. This was my first time there. The...
French Bistro Upper East Side | Manhattan
Before I went for meniscus surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery, my husband, son, and I went to Little Frog Bistro and Bar on the upper east side of Manhattan. The restaurant is located at 322 East 86th Street in Manhattan. French Bistro We started with escargot (my favorite) along...