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Honest reviews of the restaurants I visit in New York City and the world.
Becca’s birthday always seems to line up with a Yankee game, and this year we had 12 people to feed. Now, how do you keep a group that size fed without losing your mind in the middle of a Red Sox vs. Yankees packed house? Simple: Uber Eats. UberEats to the Rescue Lines in the…
Closing time—time for you to go somewhere else, but you can’t stay in New York. Isn’t that how the song goes? Either way, this marks the final chapter of Becca’s birthday bash. It’s been a blast, but let’s be honest: I probably gained nine pounds in the process and really need some rest.For the grand…
This week’s adventures brought us to The Sea Fire Grill in Midtown Manhattan. Not our usual steak-heavy stop, but after two weeks of overeating (and overdrinking), we figured it was time to watch our girlish figures. Something lighter, fresher, and—most importantly—close to the hotel. The Sea Fire Grill at The Buchanan (158 E 48th St,…
Let’s be honest: I’m basically a giant kid with a credit card. So, when I saw that And Son Speakeasy in Greenwich Village was offering an Adult Happy Meal, I knew I had to check it out. The deal is interesting: $27.99 gets you a burger, fries, and a beer. And if you go before…
This week’s adventure takes us to Monterey in Midtown, a modern American spot that surprised me in the best way. I think I’m going to start a whole series on birthday prix fixe meals—because honestly, everyone’s sick of the group dinner chaos. You know the drill: half the table wants one thing, the other half…
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…