Always looking for new wines to try, especially in expensive ones, I ask people what they are drinking all the time. A bout a week ago two different people I aksed told me about this Cabernet by Smoking Loon.  So I tried it. The bottle was about $9 from the local wine store and it was worth it.  I myself like Cabernet but usually in expensive Cabernet tastes like crap. Smoking Loon is very drinkable and you’ll probably end up having one glass mroe than you wanted too.  Thats the great thing about wine!  Im not going to get into describing tastes of fruits and hints of oak or a nose full of berries. I tried it , I liked and now I am suggesting you do the same.

I stopped by Moe’s Southwest Grill this afternoon for lunch. Moes has go to be the best place to get a burrito in Long Island. They do offer other things on the menu like fajitas, nachos, and the usual tex mex goods as well.  If your going to Moe’s though your going for a burrito. The burritos are priced between about 5 and 7 dollars. Needless to say one burrito will more than likely stuff you. I had the “Joey Bag Of Donuts” Burrito.  I dont really get the name but it had nice helpings og rice, cheese, pic da gallo, chicken (you can your choice of chicken or steak) and beans. The burrito also came with some warm salted tortilla chips on the side to round out the meal.

All i can really say was that the burrito was stuffed and delicious and I was stuffed when i finished it.  Ive tried some burritos at other places on Long Island but theres no competition for Moe’s.  Taco King in Franklin Square has reaally great Tacos and Quesdillas but they cant keep a burrito together. There is nothing worse than trying to eat a burrito with the tortilla fallinng apart and food coming out of it.  Moe’s has better tasting ingredients and seals the Tortilla on the grill. Once they roll the burrito its closed for good.

Moe’s is a great place for a healthy filling lunch and will satisfy your “Run To The Border” crave with out having to get 10 tacos off the $0.99 cent menu.
For more info check out:
Moe’s Southwestern Grill

Locations:
14-A Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside

2565 Hempstead Turnpike, Eastmeadow

90 Northern Blvd.
Greenvale

So last night I made my way though the Long Island weather to Majors Steakhouse in East Meadow. The popular steak house was not pakced at all but that was due to the April Nor Easter. Other people i know that have eaten there tell me the place is always full and for good reason. The Steak is right on the money.

Upon sitting down in the restaurant I was served a bowl of complimentary assorted pickles. A nice change to the usually free Cheesy biscuits or Tortilla chips. In the pickled selection there was also a pickled red pepper of some sort that looked kind of like a tomato. It was both sweet and spicy and kept my lips smacking with heat while I waited for the main course.

About 10 minutes into my wait for the main course I was presented with the goods. I had ordered the Majors Steak which was a 24 oz Rib Eye loaded with beef. At a little more than an inch thick and seared to perfection my mouth was watering. I had a few bites and realized this was just Rib Eye heaven. The steak was not seasoned heavily. The steak was cooked to allow the true flavor of the cut and meat come through. After a few bites I was reaching for the steak sauce out of curiosity. How much better could this get? Well.. Alot. Major’s Signature Steak Sauce is sweet, tangy and delivers a nice little bit courtesy of the Horseradish on the ingredient’s list. It also taste like it would be pretty mean with shrimp too… The steak was served with your choice of potatoe. I went with the fries. They were okay but next time i would probbly try the mashed Potatoes.

Over all it was a great place. A steak and a glass of wine could set you back about $30 to $40 per person. With all that steak it would have been nice for them to toss in a free garden salad or vegetable with the meal. They do offer them as additional items at about $3 to $4 each. The over all look of Majors Steak House was simple, sports meets western. Autographed New York Jets Footballs and other sports memoriblia are showcased with pictures of cowboys and cows. I like meat alot but sitting there eating a 24 oz Rib Eye steak with pictures of Cows looking at me did make me feel kind of bad. Sure was good though.

Next time i’m going for the Porter House and mashed Potatoes.

For More Information:

MAJORS STEAKHOUSE
284 East Meadow Ave, NY 11554
516-794-6600

MAJORS STEAKHOUSE
8289 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
516-367-7300

Applebees, the popular nationwide chain has some great deals on 2 for 1 drinks and 1/2 price appetizers if you go in the after hours. The starters are okay but you kind of feel like you get what you paid for. Where Applebee’s really shines in their Burgers. The “Cowboy Burger” is off the ranch. A sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese and the usual fixins are joined by some nice salty seasoned fries. A Coke, Beer or Root Beer nice and frosty cold is the drink for this meal. The Brushetta Burger is also pretty good thanks to the new Tyler Florence menu. The road side take out is also pretty good and for $2 or $3 dollars more then a McFactory Grilled Super Ompa Loompa sized Value Meal you stomach and taste buds will greatful.

Good Long Island Eats is coming soon. Long Island has many great places to eat, tons of trendy resturaunts, and many other places to just hang out and have some good food and fun. If you have a favorite place to eat on Long Island let us know.