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MP Taverna Review – Long Island Dining

MP Taverna is a solid restaurant, and once it gets service straightened out, it would be a nice place to swing by on Long Island. It is a tad disappointing to see that Chef Psilakis is not striving for more innovation, settling to provide the locals with something more accessible. . . . → Read More: MP Taverna Review – Long Island Dining

Long Island Dining – Blackstone Steakhouse

For what it is, Blackstone is a very solid steakhouse, with an exceptional wine list (Wine Spectator has given its award numerous times). But keep in mind the prices are not cheap, a meal will easily run around $100 per person. Does this really justify going away from Peter Luger’s? . . . → Read More: Long Island Dining – Blackstone Steakhouse

Cantebury Ale and Oyster Bar – Oysters, bar, but no much else.

The goal therefore was to find a good, local restaurant in Queens or Nassau, where I could get a good plate of oysters. Instinctively, I thought I would start with Oyster Bay, just for the name. . . . → Read More: Cantebury Ale and Oyster Bar – Oysters, bar, but no much else.

Sripraphai – The much heralded hidden jewel of Thai

With a menu that reads like a tome, would a chef be able to refine the dishes and deliver the optimal flavor of the ingredients? Imagine what the chefs at Sripraphai can do if they cut the menu down to 2 pages, it’ll certainly be easier to prep, be easier to cook, and perhaps bring more excitement than a green shade of curry with…. um….. chicken. . . . → Read More: Sripraphai – The much heralded hidden jewel of Thai

CLOSED – Two Steak and Sushi Den – Great sushi on Long Island for those who can appreciate it

Two, however begs to be compared, as they serve almost identical dishes to their chef’s origins. While I can get a better version of each course from the NYC original, the fact that these dishes are all available under one roof is quite spectacular. . . . → Read More: CLOSED – Two Steak and Sushi Den – Great sushi on Long Island for those who can appreciate it