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Castells on Avenue U was a mind-twister for me. I grew up in that neighborhood, and let me tell you—there was never anything even close to this place back then. It used to be mom-and-pop shops, perhaps a small Italian spot, or a Russian restaurant with a touch of flair. But nothing like this. Walking…
My mood changes like the weather, and so do my burger cravings. Sometimes I want an aged steak vibe, other times a smash patty that hits my stomach just right. Consistency, accessibility (reservations!), and price—because I’m not dropping $400 on one burger—also matter. Here’s where I keep coming back: The List The Banana Juice Theory…
If these lists weren’t so damn efficient at pulling SEO traffic, I would not be doing them. You have no idea how annoying it is to write them. Someone always complains: “Why this? Why not that?” Well, too bad. This is my list, my money, my meals.It always comes down to the same rinse-and-repeat: drinks,…
This list was atrociously hard. Honestly, it feels like picking which one of your kids is your favorite. Every steakhouse here has its own magic, so instead of ranking “the best,” I broke it down to: where do I want to go, and where can I actually go.I’m not sticking to just one cut either…
The last stop on my Fort Lauderdale tour this trip was Tap 42. I hadn’t been there in ages—pre-COVID, back when the all-you-can-drink brunch menu was still a thing. Back then it was fun, sometimes a little ratchet, but definitely memorable. This time around, it felt like they’d trimmed the excess. The good parts stayed…
The Banana Juice Theory is one of my favorite little creations, born outa strange mix of childhood trauma and comedy. If you remember Andrew Dice Clay back in the day (before he got canceled), he had a recording called Banana Girl. But everyone remembers it as a “Banana Juice” It was wild, over-the-top, and very…
It’s been years since I last went to Le Rivage, located in the heart of Restaurant Row and the theater district. At no fault of the restaurant, it’s going near Times Square, and everything to do with tourists is a true nightmare to most New Yorkers. But after my last dining experience, it may be…
I remember the days when Midtown East used to be packed with restaurants and people, but since COVID, large portions of the area have drained of life and restaurants. Reserve Cut Park Avenue has been trying to fill this gap and meet the needs of the non-Jewish and Jewish residents and workers looking for fine…