NYC Restaurant Reviews | Steakhouses, Burgers & Bars
Honest reviews of the restaurants I visit in New York City and the world.
Carne Mare is… interesting. Gorgeous setting, right on Pier 17 with the water view and a perfect breeze. (Not the place you want to be in winter, but that’s another rant.)Now, let me get this out of the way: I’m petty. Like, world-class petty. I will hold a grudge for years—decades even. So, while everyone…
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…
Last updated June 2026 I have eaten a lot of burgers. More than is medically advisable. My only regret is not keeping better notes from the early years. This list is not about the trendiest burger in the city right now. It is about the ones I keep thinking about after I leave. The ones…
Last updated June 2026 If these lists were not so effective at pulling in the right crowd I would not be writing them. Someone always complains. Why this place? Why not that one? Too bad. This is my list, my money, my meals. I eat here regularly, I pay my own bills, and I have…
Last updated June 2026 I have eaten at more steakhouses in this city than I care to admit. My cardiologist has opinions about this. I do not share them. After years of working my way through NYC’s steakhouse scene one filet mignon at a time, this is the list I keep coming back to. Not…