I wish I could take credit for finding this hidden gem, but I can’t. All credit and thanks go to my friend Rene. She discovered this restaurant while searching for a place for us to meet and catch up over lunch. La Villetta is a quiet restaurant located on Fulton Street in Farmingdale. There isn’t…
Category: New York
Taste-Kitchen & Cocktails-Massapequa, NY
Taste-Kitchen & Cocktails, located on Merrick Road in Massapequa, has restored my faith in dining out! I hit a rough patch for a while with my food excursions but Taste far exceeded my expectations. I cannot find one thing I would change about my experience. From the atmosphere to the service and food, everything was…
Big Daddy’s Restaurant- Massapequa, NY
Big Daddy’s Restaurant in Massapequa, “Home of Southern Food & Pit BBQ”, two of my favorite cuisines. Located less than 10 miles away, I have no idea how I was unaware of this place which opened in 1993. Specializing in Cajun, Creole and Southern foods, this restaurant is sure to please. One of the many things I like…
That Meetball Place- Farmingdale, NY
That Meetball Place is located on Main Street in Farmingdale. I recently had dinner there with a friend to celebrate my birthday. The service was great. Our table was ready and I was seated at the exact time of our reservation. The waiter immediately came over to make sure everything was to my liking while I waited for my…
Radio Radio-Huntington, New York
Huntington Village is now the home of two new BBQ restaurants; Radio Radio and Old Fields. My daughter and I recently had dinner at both. Our most recent night out was to Radio Radio on Clinton Avenue. I decided to have dinner at Radio Radio because I was craving brisket. I have already been to Old…
Chicken Joe’s- Albany, NY
The new school year has begun so I made my annual trip up to Albany, NY. Before heading home I asked my son to give me some dinner options. Because I love chicken wings, he suggested Chicken Joe’s. This wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. I was thinking more along the lines of a sit down meal…
Smorgasburg- New York, NY
Smorgasburg has arrived in Smorg Square at the corner of Varick and Canal Streets! I am so happy the newest location opened right around the corner from my office. I have been hearing nothing but great things about Smorgasburg in Brooklyn for a long time. I haven’t had a chance to make my way over there…
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…
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…
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…
Tricolor Rotini with Caramelized Onion Chicken Sausage and Shrimp in Cream Sauce
I discovered this Caramelized Onion Chicken Sausage with 9-month Aged White Cheddar in Costco. I love the taste and have been experimenting with it in different dishes. As you can see in the picture, when you slice it, the cheese is literally oozing out. It’s versatile so I have used it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had…
Seasoned 2 Perfection 