Emeril’s – New Orleans

Ever since I was little, I’ve been a huge fan of Emeril Lagasse’s big attitude, catchphrases, and television appearances. I even did a book report on him back in the third or fourth grade. So, I was more than excited to go to his first restaurant that he opened back in 1990 — Emeril’s. Emeril’s…

Wall’s Wharf – Bayville

Sometimes, it admittedly can feel like there’s nothing to do on Long Island but lounge around on a beach and eat food… Well… That doesn’t necesssarily mean that’s a bad thing, right? Wall’s Wharf is probably one of my favorite (or, even my top favorite) restaurant on Long Island for so many reasons. The restaurant…

Katz’s Delicatessen – Lower East Side

I’ve always been a dog person, but I can’t deny that I’ll convert to a Katz person any day of the week. Katz is full of raw and rugged history, and an urbane beauty that is so unique to Katz that I don’t think it’s possible to forget. There’s a huge history behind the restaurant,…

Levain Bakery – Harlem

Stop whatever you are doing, and listen closely. This is the best cookie ever.  Yes, I said it. There are plenty of exceptional cookies on this planet — warm and soft with melted chocolate chips spread throughout — but it’s simple, Levain simply has the best of the best.  This cookie joint may be small,…