Bobby Van’s is well established in Manhattan as one of the premier steakhouses, operating multiple locations throughout the city.  I’ve dined at several of their locations over the years and have always been pleased with their service and fare.  But it was in the summer of 2011 that I came across a wonderful new surprise [...]

Why? Because it comes at you from land, sea, and air! Constructed from an Angus third pounder, McChicken and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, who could possibly challenge this barrage of fast food. The indomitable bear, REI Jonez, that’s who. He took down the armed forces of McDonald’s in less than one minute, banquet beer in hand. Tip [...]

After four years at Richmond, I’ve happily journeyed through the entire menu of 18 specialty burgers at Carytown Burgers & Fries. They are all incredibly delicious. But my hands down favorite, both in name and taste, is easily The Rodeo. Topped with onion rings, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, and bacon, this burger lives in the [...]

I’ve watched the construction of the Setai Hotel from my apartment window for the past two or so years, ever curious of the coming restaurant and bar offering so near my home.  And as a serious fan of the Black Label Burger of Minetta Tavern, I was quite excited to learn about Michael White’s take [...]