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Rowdy Hall: East Hampton’s Best Bar

Rowdy Hall: East Hampton’s Best Bar

The Hamptons often conjures up images of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with a pastoral, beach setting adjacent.  Beyond the upscale boutiques and marinas, you’ll find scores of neighborhood bars and bistros that cater to anyone.  Whether you just came from the Hamptons Classic horse show or you’re vacationing for the weekend at a nearby motel...

Schatzie’s: Meet the Meat Man of Manhattan

Schatzie’s: Meet the Meat Man of Manhattan

Back in the day, the neighborhood butcher was a honorable profession.  Dozens and dozens of customers would line up around the place and out the door for the finest cuts of meat done with an expert cleaver.  Granted, I may not be from the “good ol’ days”, but at the risk of waxing nostalgic, I kinda miss the days when butchers wore suits, shined...

Brgr: Wrong Spelling, Right Taste!

Brgr: Wrong Spelling, Right Taste!

Hamburgers and Fries are a classic, unbeatable combo.  And in New York City, this delicious duo goes way beyond just fast food; it has taken on a gourmet twist that appeals to those who mistakenly write off burgers as de-classe.  Noveau restaurants from Manhattan to Queens serve up burgers with a melange of toppings, cooked to order, and have reinvented the way the...

A Bit of Belgium in the Big Apple

A Bit of Belgium in the Big Apple

When it comes to decadent foods that tickle our taste buds, it is hard to beat Belgium.  This tiny European country known for amazing architecture, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Flemish giants, and Tintin is a haven for the finest chocolates, crispest fries, bubbliest beer, and waffles that could put any diner in America to shame!  But you don’t have to fly thousands...