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  • McDonald’s: McCafe Frappe

    I hate McDonald’s. It isn’t their politics or reliance on corn as the shining star of every product. (We all make our own dietary decisions, after all.) Simply put, McDonald’s food makes me violently ill. I’ve avoided setting foot in one for over a year, but I had to try the McCafe Frappe. Why the Frappe?… Read more

  • Park yourself at Burger Garage in LIC

    Every good post begins with a completely original title. There you have it. This post will be amazing! A much needed burger joint has arrived to Long Island City, Queens. Jurors, fret no more. Your days of visiting the Court Square Diner for a cheeseburger deluxe are over. And for the Manhattanites out there, this… Read more

  • Luke’s Lobster Pound: Lobster Roll & Bisque

    For the most affordable lobster roll in this city, Luke’s Lobster Pound steps up to the plate and hits a home run. I’m not convinced its anywhere near the epitome of lobster rolls, but it’s darn good! shi’s eating has already covered our visit to Luke’s, but here’s my take on it. First, you should know that… Read more

  • Minetta Tavern: Black Label Burger

    At last, I had the opportunity to try the Black Label Burger at scenetacular Minetta Tavern. Reservations can be made only one month in advance of your desired date to dine. We wanted August 18 at 7:30 PM. D called on July 18 and could only get 7:00 PM. Yes, that’s how popular Minetta Tavern… Read more

  • Oh My My “Mine”

    Utterance on an upbeat and a low-key guitar swings in. Whose voice is this? you wonder. Her smooth inflection jogs your memory: this is Taylor Swift. On “Mine,” the first single from Speak Now, Taylor’s maturity shines through—as songwriter, singer, and, well, Swift. If you aren’t one of the scores who’s already downloaded “Mine,” you can… Read more

  • Rice Krispies Treats Twist

    A tempting recipe appeared in my google reader last week: Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats shared by as bad as it looks. Intriguing, I thought. I haven’t had a Rice Krispies treat in about 10 years, and neither have you (unless you are a child reading this blog, or have a child.) They took about 20… Read more

  • Tavern at the Dan’l Webster Inn: Lobster Grilled Cheese

    You think you know grilled cheese, but I’m certain you don’t. Remember the hole-in-the-wall Grilled Cheese restaurant down on the Lower East Side? I thought their fare was the ultimate representation of grilled cheese. I was wrong. (So wrong, in fact–they’ve closed shop.) The Tavern at Dan’l Webster Inn, located in Sandwich, MA (Cape Cod),… Read more

  • Revised Top 9 of 2009

    It has been brought to my attention that “Taylor Swift” was listed (explicitly) in at least three of my top 9 of 2009 yesterday posted on this blog. To some, this may seem unfair. Why am I not on the list when Taylor gets three spots? they’ll rhetorically state, yet earnestly ask. Here’s a revision.… Read more

  • Top 9 of 2009: many and few

    This has been a memorable year for many reasons. Many of which are bad reasons. But some are good! Very good, I assure you, so I’m sharing a few of them here. And yes, many of them pertain to Taylor Swift. 9. Seeing Revolutionary Road with my mom on New Year’s Day. I was very… Read more

  • When you think Tim McGraw, hope you think of me

    I’m still working on the uke. Some day I’ll creatively strum and knock your socks off. Until then… Notice: I don’t know the words to songs I sing sometimes. That’s why this video is, as some will say, charming. Read more