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POV: You’re eating your way through Italy… but you never left Manhattan 🇮🇹✨ was the perfect birthday kickoff — cathedral...
10/13/2025

POV: You’re eating your way through Italy… but you never left Manhattan 🇮🇹✨

was the perfect birthday kickoff — cathedral views, truffle dreams, and pasta worth every twirl 🍝

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⭐️ Polpette Al Pomodoro – $22 (8/10)
⭐️ Mocktail – (8/10)
⭐️ Calamari Alla Griglia – $28 (10/10 🔥 a must!)
⭐️ Tagliatelle Al Tartufo – $44 (9/10)
⭐️ Bolognese – $29 (8.5/10)
⭐️ Ravioli Di Burrata Al Tartufo – $48 (8.5/10)
⭐️ White Wine – unknown name but perfect pairing 🍷

The grilled calamari honestly surprised me — I’m usually team fried, but this one changed my mind 👏

Good food, great views, and unforgettable company 🥂
Here’s to new decades done right ✨

09/30/2025

Seafood cravings hit different on a Monday 😍🦞
So I headed back to my childhood neighborhood for some fish market— yep, the spot that went viral years ago and is still serving up 🔥 seafood trays for one or a crew.

💡 What I Ordered:
🌟 Fulton St. (2 ppl) $115 — 4 Snow Crab Clusters, 1 LB Shrimp, 2 Lobster Tails, Corn & Potatoes (8/10)
🌟 Cajun Butter $5 (10/10) — should’ve ordered two 😏
⭐️ Butter $5 (7/10)

Pro tip: If there’s a wait, stroll a few feet to their sit-in spot and try their frozen drinks 🍹. And yes — they’ve got a Long Island location too! on the Nautical Mile is calling your name.

📌 Tag someone who NEEDS a Monday seafood boil and tell them: Seafood Boil + Monday = LIFE CHANGING 😱
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09/24/2025

🎉 Celebrated my sis’s birthday at in New Jersey and it did NOT disappoint! 🌟

📸 Ambience = photo heaven. Don’t miss the back for the ultimate shot!

🍽 What We Ordered (2ppl experience):
🌟 I Want It All $39 – 8.5/10
🌟 The Hennessy Mermaid $18 – 8.5/10
🌟 Mango Fusion Mule $9 – 9/10
🌟 Rack of Lamb $49 – 8/10
🌟 The Puff Teaser $13 – 8/10
💨 Ho**ah: $45 Cash / $50 Card | Refills: $25

💬 Our Experience:
“I Want It All” is perfect for sharing. Mango Madness wings = must-try. Lamb chops executed perfectly. Ho**ah was a hit, and the Mango Fusion Mule is a win for mocktail lovers.

🎶 Weekly Specials:
• Happy Hour: Tuesday–Friday 1pm–7pm
• Free Games + Paint & Sip: Wednesday
• Free Shots for Ladies: Thursday
• R&B Bottomless Brunch: Sunday 1pm–4:30pm

📍 Ikoyi Restaurant
11 Clinton St
Newark, NJ 07102

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09/18/2025

Last May I made my second visit to what I heard was one of the BEST pizzerias in NYC 🍕🔥 — , right next to the Arlo SoHo. I stopped in on a solo lunch break after dropping a passenger off in the city and ordered their Vodka Pesto Slice ($6.83 back then 👀).

Y’all… this slice was SOOO freaking good that I literally went back 2–3 times a week for almost two months straight 😅. It’s light, airy, packed with flavor, and not weighed down by a thick crust. Easily a 10/10 from me.

If you’re ever in SoHo, stop by and tell them I sent you! 🙌
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09/17/2025

Lunch break food adventure in Cambria Heights ✨ Pulled up to the new Black-owned spot and let me tell you, this place has some gems! 🌮🌯✅ Daily lunch specials (11–4:30pm) starting at just $7 — can’t beat that.What I tried:⭐️ Oxtail Birria Taco – tender & tasty, solid 7.8/10⭐️ Jerk Chicken Burrito Combo – packed with flavor + fresh homemade chips, 8.5/10 🔥⭐️ Sorrel – not available this time, but refund was quick & easy (props for great service 👏🏽)Loved seeing one of the owners hard at work in the kitchen and the free school supplies at the front was such a nice touch. Community + good food = win 🙌🏽Check them out when you’re in Queens & make sure to tell them I sent you!Follow along for more eats 👉🏽

09/11/2025

Went live to check out – a Black-owned gem right in the heart of Forest Hills ✨ Pulled up with my bro 😎 and let’s just say… the food had us going back and forth over what was the real MVP of the night.Here’s what we tried 👇⭐ Fried Lasagna – $12 (7.2/10)⭐ Philly Salmon Cheesesteak – (8.9/10, bro approved)⭐ Shrimply Supreme Sandwich – $11 (8/10)⭐ Simply Lightning Lemonade – $15 (100/10 🔥 must try!)⭐ Oxtail & Catfish Plantain Boat – $18 (8.5/10, highly recommend!)⭐ Natural Juice – $6 (8/10)⭐ Simply Mac Patty w/ Lobster & Shrimp Mac – $13.52 (8.8/10)⭐ Banana Pudding – $6 P.S. These are combined ratings from my bro & I (No Bias)Note: I can’t eat onions/peppers so I had to skip on the salmon cheesesteak, but my brother tore it up and gave it a solid 8.9/10!If you’re in the area, definitely pull up and try them out. 💯Tell them I sent you 🫶📍 Simply Fried83-06 Austin StKew Gardens, NY 11415Follow for more foodie finds 👉

in Forest Hills is flipping comfort food on its head—soulful, Black-owned, and serving flavors you didn’t know you were...
08/28/2025

in Forest Hills is flipping comfort food on its head—soulful, Black-owned, and serving flavors you didn’t know you were missing. 🍤🔥

We pulled up hungry and left in a food coma. The Philly Salmon Cheesesteak was the star, but that Simply Lightening Lemonade? 100/10. Summer in a cup. 🍓🍋

What We Ordered (2 ppl):
⭐ Fried Lasagna $12 (7.2/10)
⭐ Philly Salmon Cheesesteak (8.9/10)
⭐ Shrimply Supreme Sandwich $11 (8/10)
⭐ Simply Lightening Lemonade $15 (100/10)
⭐ Oxtail & Catfish Plantain Boat $18 (8.5/10)
⭐ Natural Juice $6 (8/10)
⭐ Simply Mac Patty w/ Lobster & Shrimp Mac $13.52 (8.8/10)
⭐ Banana Pudding $6

Unique menu, huge portions, and that honey jerk sauce packs a sweet + spicy punch. If you’re in Queens, this spot is a must.

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08/27/2025

✨ New Restaurant Alert ✨Checked out in Manhattan—such a vibe for date night, girls night, or even birthdays! 🍝 Beautiful ambiance, friendly staff + outdoor seating while the weather’s nice 🌸 (psst… parking is way easier after 7pm 🚗).What We Ordered (2ppl):🌟 Focaccia Bread (Free) (8.5/10)🌟 Caesar Salad $15 (9/10) + Chicken $6 (5/10)🌟 Moscato $16 (7/10)🌟 Spaghetti Con Gamberi $29 (9/10)🌟 Spaghetti Meatballs (Special) $21 (8.5/10)🌟 Lemon Sorbet $7 (8.5/10)Favs: The Spaghetti Con Gamberi (pesto heaven 💚) + the refreshing lemon sorbet 🍋. Caesar salad with anchovies was new for us, but super fresh. Only miss? The chicken was too charred + the wine wasn’t sweet enough for my friend.Overall—gorgeous spot & worth supporting 🙌. Tell them I sent you!Follow 👉

08/19/2025

Back in April, I stopped by , a hidden gem in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn for a weekday vibe check—perfect weather, water views, and of course… ho**ah 💨 ($45, added right to the bill which I loved).

What We Ordered (2 ppl):
🥖 Bruschetta – $14 (a must, didn’t disappoint) (9/10)
🍤 Shrimp Cocktail – $19 (good, but garnish was a little extra) (8/10)
🍓🍌 Strawberry Banana Smoothie – $12 (8/10)
🍓 Mixed Berry Smoothie – $12 (can’t go wrong with these) (8/10)
🍝 Linguini Seafood Plate – $27 (flavorful & fresh) (7.7/10)
🥩 10oz Rib Eye Steak – $36 (juicy & satisfying) (8/10)
💨 Ho**ah – $45 (Hit!!)

Our Experience:
Plenty of seating indoors & outdoors with a beautiful view of the bay. The food hit, the ho**ah was smooth, and parking during the day wasn’t bad (just know nights & weekends can be trickier).

🌊 Great food, chill vibes, and ho**ah by the water—what more can you ask for?

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📍 Rocca Café
2712 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

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🥩✨ | NYC Summer Restaurant Week ✨What 3 of us devoured (0 regrets):🍹 Lost In The Tropics Mocktail – $14 (8/10)🥗 Buffalo...
08/17/2025

🥩✨ | NYC Summer Restaurant Week ✨

What 3 of us devoured (0 regrets):
🍹 Lost In The Tropics Mocktail – $14 (8/10)
🥗 Buffalo Mozzarella – (8.7/10)
🦑 Fried Calamari – (8.5/10)
🥬 Caesar Salad – (8/10)
🥓 Sizzling Bacon +$9.95 – (8/10) → pork chop texture, Thanksgiving ham taste 🫠
🍹 Elysian Sojourn Mocktail – $14 (8.5/10)
🍋 Tito’s Lemon Drop – $17 (8/10)
🥩 NY Sirloin – (9/10) + Mashed Potatoes – (8.5/10)
🥩 Rib Eye +$25 – (8/10) + Creamless Creamed Spinach – (9/10)
🍰 NY Cheesecake – (8/10)
🍫 Chocolate Mousse – (7/10)

🌟 Experience: flawless service, steaks & drinks hit, calamari = crispy perfection, and that bacon? Unforgettable. Surprise limoncello shots + mocktail for me sealed the deal. Bathroom = IG-worthy.

🅿️ Easy weekday parking for our 8PM res.

📍 Benjamin Steakhouse
52 E 41st St
New York, NY 10017

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08/15/2025

🍗✨ $1 Wing Wednesdays at ? Say less! You must order at least 6 (because who stops at 1 anyway? 👀) and if you’re a “flats only” lover like me, it’s just $2 extra for perfection. Bonus? Happy Hour ALL DAY with deals from $4–$10. Oh, and the vibes? They’ve got a DJ Thursday–Sunday, bottomless brunch, outdoor seating, and ho**ah so you can really make it a whole vibe.What We Ordered (2ppl feast):⭐️ Garlic Parm Wings – $6 (8/10)⭐️ Lemon Pepper Wings – $6 + $2 Flats (8.8/10)⭐️ Nachos – $10 (7.8/10)⭐️ Raspberry Mojito Mocktail – $10 (6/10)⭐️ Beef Empanadas – $10⭐️ Passionfruit Mojito Mocktail – $10 (8/10)⭐️ Casamigo Reposado Margarita – $19 + $1 Frozen (8.5/10)⭐️ Salmon – $28 (9/10) 🐟✨⭐️ Camarones Al Ajillo – $24 (8.5/10)💬 The Experience:When we arrived, it was quiet — which meant more wings for us 😏. Staff was friendly and on point. The salmon? Chef’s kiss crispy skin + bold flavor. The lemon pepper wings? Addictive. And the shrimp? Straight-up reminded me of home 🇵🇷.📍 The Garden Bar & Grill140 Graham AveBrooklyn, NY 11206Go check them out, live your best foodie life, & tell them I sent you.Follow for more eats 👉

08/01/2025

Popped out to my first ever I ♥️ R&B Wednesdays—usually at but this one was at and it was a whole vibe. 🖤They had bars, food stations, and yes… ho**ah for $70 😅 (I still paid it tho, so whatever). Tried + and baybeee—8.5/10. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and the owner’s energy made it even better. Definitely a must if he’s cooking. 👏🏽They really kept it R&B all night with a few fun mix-ups—10/10 would go again. 🎶Check them out & tell them I sent you ✨Follow for more gems →

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