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
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…
French Atmosphere and New York Charm at Le Rivage
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…
Steakhouse Dining: Kosher Delicacies Await You At Reserve Cut
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…



