The Buffet At Wynn- Las Vegas, Nevada

During my recent trip to Las Vegas with one of my best friends, the first stop on our food tour was The Buffet at Wynn.  My anticipation was high because I heard so many good things about it. The buffet was great! Honestly, I could have eaten at this buffet every day and night of…

Clyde Frazier’s Wine And Dine-New York

Attempting to take advantage of New York Restaurant Week, my friend and I decided to have dinner at Clyde Frazier’s Wine And Dine. The location was perfect. Situated on the corner of 37th Street and 10th Avenue made it convenient for us to walk to Penn Station for our train ride home. We had a 6:00pm reservation….

Morgan’s Barbecue-Brooklyn, NY

Family night out with my cousins is becoming a welcomed weekend event. Our latest outing was to Morgan’s Barbecue in Brooklyn, where most of them reside. I learned of Morgan’s from an episode of Bravo’s Network’s “Best New Restaurant”. Once I heard the cast rave about the brisket, this was a no-brainer for me. To make this…

Greenberg’s Deli- Las Vegas, NV

During a recent 48-hour food binge in Las Vegas with my partner in crime, we went to the New York, New York section of the strip. This was definitely the right location for Greenberg’s Deli. We went with the intention of ordering pastrami so that was the first thing we did.  We ordered a pastrami sandwich to split. It was…

Courtney’s Cupcake Creations

My daughter, Courtney, has been teaching herself how to decorate cupcakes. She found a recipe for frosting online which she now uses consistently. She is learning how to create different colors and various looks by changing the tips on the bag. These are some of her first attempts at decorating. I have to say I am impressed for someone who…

Sprinkles – Las Vegas, NV

I finally made it out to Las Vegas after many years of wanting to go. No trip is ever complete for me without seeking out the best dessert in town. My friend suggested going to Sprinkles for some cupcakes. Great suggestion! The location was excellent. As you can see from the pictures, the interior as…

Havana Central- Roosevelt Field

After seeing pictures of my daughter’s delicious looking meal at Havana Central, I moved it to the top of my “must try” list. I immediately made plans with a friend to have dinner there. The atmosphere was very pleasant featuring live entertainment which is always a plus. There were several tables celebrating special occasions so the environment was…

Corn on the cob with Banana Cornbread Butter and Organic White Popcorn

Inspired by Root & Bone’s corn on the cob with cornbread butter, we added our own twist to it.  My son Gabe, combined banana bread with cornbread to create something spectacular. We used organic white popcorn which we popped ourselves.  Paired with a juicy steak followed by a cupcake for dessert made for a delicious meal….

Mac’s Speed Shop- Charlotte, NC

Mac’s Speed Shop has multiple locations throughout North Carolina and one in Greenville, SC.  During a quick trip to Charlotte, I visited the South Blvd. location. They had a decent lunch crowd. There wasn’t much parking available but I took that as a good sign. The waitress brought a basket of hush puppies to the table for starters….

Big Apple Barbecue Block Party NYC 2017

  The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in New York City is one of my favorite events. It takes place over 2 days. I managed to attend both Saturday and Sunday this year. I don’t recall ever doing that before. I had such a good time on Saturday I decided to go back on Sunday to…

Smoke on the Water- Greenville, SC

  I recently fell in love with downtown Greenville, SC. Main Street is lined with shops and restaurants.  Falls Park on the Reedy has a beautiful waterfall. On the corner of Main Street sits Smoke on the Water.  I decided to stop in for a quick bite to eat. There was seating both inside and out….