the sante fe chicken sandwich from olive’s and the iced matcha latte with a pump of raspberry from small world cafe is a fire brunch combo. the sante fe chicken sandwich tastes 10000x better than it sounds and looks. so so good!

this unique balsamico pasta was sooooooooo good. it had creste de gallo pasta, chicken, asparagus, and balsamic cream. the asparagus was nicely grilled and the balsamic cream was TO DIE FOR. I am such a basic pasta eater but this one really intrigued me and it did not disappoint. we also ordered the quattro formaggio! it had mozzarella, fontina, herbed ricotta, gorgonzola, hazelnuts, and hot honey. I personally love honey on pizza :) and I also loved the combination of cheeses but the gorgonzola was a bit overbearing. I give the pizza 4/5 but it paired well with the pasta. update: went back a second time! got the chicken parmesan and the perfecta pizza. both dishes were good but not as flavorful as the dishes we got our first visit here.

yummy green tea soufflé pancakes! 100/10 the right amount of sweetness and the pancakes are so fluffy and light. we also got the teriyaki avocado burger and added monterey jack cheese. the overall combination of the cheese, meat, onions, teriyaki sauce, and avocado was perfect :)

a local filipino dessert shop! the cakes here are so pretty and the pastries are very good. the dessert and drink menu concepts are super unique and different. I ordered a halo-halo matcha as well! it tasted decent but the desserts/pastries here are way better in comparison. some of my favorites are the ube-filled donut, ube cheesecake, and the silvanas (similar to sansrival) everything tastes homemade :)

great cafe! my favorite drink is the matcha einspänner! the pastries are unique as well :) I usually get the garlic butter baguette. the butter inside is sweet and overflows out of the bread! update: ordered the famous dubai chocolate chewy cookie from cafe w and was unpleasantly surprised :( there was not enough pistachio cream inside which made it very dry. it’s better to make it at home!

go-to order: salad bowl - romaine lettuce brown rice tzatziki sauce (+ add crazy feta if you want spice) harissa honey chicken fire roasted corn avocado tomato + cucumber crumbled feta lemon herb tahini + classic pita chips (or harissa honey pita chips if available) + extra tzatziki sauce on the side + drink with 3/4 cucumber mint lime and 1/4 classic lemonade kid’s pita order alternative (one grain and two toppings): ask for them to remove pita - romaine lettuce (+ add brown rice for extra) - tzatziki sauce (+ add crazy feta if you want spice) - harissa honey chicken - side 1: fire roasted corn - side 2: tomato + cucumber - side extra: avocado - lemon herb tahini + comes with classic pita chips + extra tzatziki sauce on the side + comes with drink with 3/4 cucumber mint lime and 1/4 classic lemonade

best pho imo, both dine-in and takeout! my go-to order is the small rare steak and brisket pho. sriracha sauce and hoisin sauce is a must! special shoutout to their french fries provenzal with garlic and parsley :)

I ordered the apricot mule as a drink, and then the tenderloin katsu, sashimi set, konban corn rib, mazemen noodle, and the konban corn ice cream for dessert! apricot mule- sweet, fizzy, and yummy tenderloin katsu- tender! pairs great with the truffle salt and tonkatsu sauce (10/10) sashimi set- amazing assortment, seriously everything tasted so good (100/10) konban corn rib- delicious! (100/10) mazemen noodle- unique, never tasted anything like this! the sauce was so good (100/10) konban corn ice cream- I like that the corn flavor was not overbearing but not impressed with this dessert. won’t be ordering this again

large servings! the guacamole appetizer was so fresh and tasty. we ordered a lot of food, including birria tacos, and chicharron, but the stars of the show are the paella (the best!), steak fajita (basic but yummy), and then a third dish but I wasn’t sure if it was bandeja rola or bandeja paisa :( nonetheless, the plaintain in the rice was a great pairing with all the meats! we got churros and fried ice cream for dessert! the churros were good but the fried ice cream wasn’t actually fried, it was just crisply flakes on the outside. still yummy though!

one of the best italian restaurants in long island, ny! I got the eggplant rollatini, salmon piccata, zuppa di pesce (seafood combo), and caesar salad. I also got cherry mule as a drink. all were stellar!! I wasn’t too impressed with the tiramisu I got for dessert, I’d say their cannoli is a better option :)

the matcha was decent but the salted pistachio cream was so good! I think it’s best to order the matcha with a cream and flavor or the drink will be too bland.

I am a little bias because I love mango lol but I don’t feel guilty eating a healthy dessert like these. my go-to order is the mango juice rice ball with ice cream and the mango pancakes, but the dessert in the picture is the coconut mango juice sago & pomelo with mango ice cream. both dessert bowls are refreshing so I alternate between the two menu ideas. the cream in the mango pancakes is light and fluffy. special yummy shoutout to the special mango juice smoothie-o!!

vibes here are crazy good and the cocktails are so good! I tried the mandarin slush (the best), zen (stronger alcohol flavor), road runner (didn’t like that much), and lemon drop (yummy!) the food is good but not impressive, makes sense since the live jazz is the main focus of this bar. the cod roe spaghetti was great though :) there is a long wait so come early!! the seating is also very tight but it’s not a place you stay too long at.

best malatang in ny! don’t forget the mandarin tanghulu :))

highly recommended mexican restaurant for groups! the nachos are very filling even though they are an appetizer, and the steak fajitas have such a yummy marinade! the cheese is melted well under the steak in the skillet. I love cheese!!!

honeycomb ice cream is popular for a reason, so yummy!

the chicken souvlaki was HUGE! the peppers and onions in between the meat were sweet and tasty. the two dishes that I highly recommend from here are the grilled octopus and the lamb chops. the grilled octopus is soft and not too chewy and the vinegar/oil sauce is incredible. I ordered the lamb chops medium-rare and it was so tender and well-seasoned. the servings here are big, and you get complimentary greek dessert at the end, galaktoboureko!

the cupcakes from martha’s bakery taste homemade! cannot find a lot of bakeries that can make them like this

the triple dipper YAY - honey chipotle chicken crispers, big mouth bites, and nashville hot mozz this dish is super filling and the only downside is the unhealthy shame that comes along with eating this.

such a steal!! the cup was overflowing and they were not stingy with the frozen yogurt or the toppings! we chose the regular greek frozen yogurt, had a slightly sour taste to it which was good, and had a layer of oreo, marshmallow, and strawberry crunch on top!! not expensive either!!

solid mexican restaurant! got the el pastor quesadilla

the jonah crab with lobster roe fettuccine was unique and fresh-tasting. i enjoyed the mushroom! the seaford curry was yummy, thick, and paired well with the bread!

yummy banana nutella waffles!! the waffle texture was soft with the right amount of crunch! not dry at all. i recommended getting the cream on the side instead of the ice cream :)

the cheesier the birria tacos, the better! the yellow rice was a nice addition :)

the drinks and pastries here and very unique! the iced turon latte was 1000/10 but the dubai chocolate strawberries were not good at all. the pistachio cream was diluted and there was not enough chocolate in the cup.