Tips From Town

July 22, 2017

Dining in Hudson: Indulging in the Flipside

If you happen to be in Hudson, treat yourself to something slightly sinful at the Flipside Burger. Their burgers are somewhat over-the-top but you can walk it off while you shop. They use Ohio-raised premium grass fed beef and serve their burgers on them on toasted brioche sesame seed buns. A few of their […]

July 18, 2017

How About A Little Tapas?

Located in the heart of Garden City at 931 Franklin Avenue is one of my favorite Tapas Restaurants – Plancha Tapas and Wine Bar. Four years ago, the owners of Salumi Bar in Massapequa had the good sense to branch out and open a second establishment here in G.C. Even though our town hosts a […]

July 10, 2017

Can You Believe All The Changes In Town?

Summer is such a great time to be in Westfield. Our downtown has so many great local stores, restaurants and services. Additionally, there have been some improvements made to town that are making easier to park, shop and enjoy downtown. 1. Smarter Parking Meters The single-spaced on-street meters will soon be replaced by solar-paneled double-headed […]

July 3, 2017

Garden City Pizza and JHS 194 Make a Difference

Garden City Pizza at 670 Franklin Avenue is the go to Pizza Parlour in town. I have had their delicious pizza and heroes a hundred times. What impresses me most though about this establishment? Their allegiance to the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park. My school, William H. Carr Middle School located in Whitestone, […]

July 1, 2017

A Classic In GC!

Located in the heart of the village at 176 Seventh Street, Walk Street is one of my most favorite spots to meet up with the girls and catch up on all of the local scoop. They are open for lunch M-F from noon until 3pm and reopen for dinner at five pm. Whether you like […]

June 21, 2017

Most Convenient for Commuters!

Whenever I have plans to meet a friend coming in from the city, I always recommend my “go to” place: Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar. Located at 49 Front Street, it is directly across the street from the RVC LIRR. Normally, we go for happy hour and snack on the chicken meatballs and fried calamari. When feeling […]

June 16, 2017

Lazy Lobster’s Lookin Good!

A mile and a half down the road is an unexpected surprise – The Lazy Lobster Beer Garden. Located waterfront in East Rockaway, the Lazy Lobster is the perfect spot to chill, listen to live music and enjoy the lobster roll of your choice and an ice cold beer. I had the pulled pork tacos that […]

June 2, 2017

Dining Al Fresco At Blue Moon

As soon as the weather warms up, I eagerly await the day where the local eateries in town finally put out their tables and chairs so that we can enjoy the evening dining al fresco. My favorite pizza spot in town was the first to put out their tables and chairs and bright umbrellas. As […]