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...
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 brisk, balmy night in Liverpool beckons me as I head out of my hotel. I am still new to this English port and I am hungry for action. But right now, I am just plain hungry. My stomach draws me to the closest place: the Crown Royal Hotel, which is conveniently located right across the street from my hotel on Lime Street. Just like in Australia...
Remember being a kid? Remember getting up at around 6 am or 7 am on Saturday and sitting through at least 4 hours of cartoons? How about gorging on the sweetest cereal this side of Willy Wonka’s breakfast nook? Or how about tuning into your favorite primetime shows while heating up a TV dinner? Well, in New York City, one such place that offers up your...
Whenever I stay in Sydney, I have made it a habit to stay at the Four Point Sheraton on Darling Harbour. But I don’t just stay here because of it’s reasonable rates, comfy atmosphere, and friendly staff. Like in real estate, Location, Location, Location! The hotel lies between the bustling intersection of Town Hall and the scenic waterfront area of...
When you open a restaurant just a stone’s throw from not one, but two bodies of water, odds are, you are gonna have access to some of the freshest seafood around! And when you are also located off a remote highway in, arguably, the most scenic part of Long Island, it’s gonna be a memorable place, indeed! For foodgoers and vacationers alike, that place...
The Hamptons are awash with both high end retail and high end dining options; wineries and bistros offer up the tastiest and most expensive food this side of Beverly Hills and Napa Valley. But don’t let its luxurious aesthetic deter you from looking for a modicum of normalcy in this playground of the rich and famous. Mr. John’s Pancake House in the town...
Eating outside, or dining al fresco, is one of the best ways to enjoy a meal. The fresh air and the ambiance of nature is enough to make anyone wanna pull up a chair in the great outdoors. So what if I told you there was a great al fresco dining option in Chicago? Wait, don’t balk at the city choice just yet. Situated on Superior Street, just off of Rush...
Massapequa, a big town on the south shore of Long Island, is primarily famous for being the birthplace of Jerry Seinfeld and the Baldwin Brothers. Besides its celebrity cool, the town boasts another reason to visit: an amazing burger stand that truly blows other fast food chains away! The All American Hamburger Drive-In, located on Merrick Road just south of Sunrise...
Argentina is a great country! It is the land of tango, gauchos, Evita, and some of the best soccer stars in the world. But in addition, it is a nation that knows a thing or twelve about how to cook up a fine cut of steak. And sausage. And intestines. You heard me! But of course, not everyone can take a trip south of the equator to taste this mythical meat. If...