RESTAURANT REVIEW
Breakfast at BOND 45, NYC
There’s nothing like rising in the morning, pulling back for a deep stretch and filling the stomach with something warm, tasty and delicious! Yes, breakfast can be indeed be the best meal of the day. Experts have long said that starting the day off with a healthy and well-rounded breakfast is key to daily maintenance [...]
Read moreBurrata, Fish, Pasta & Filet Mignon @ VALBELLA, NYC
VALBELLA has to be one of the best restaurants I had never heard of in New York City! Located at 421 West 13th Street in the trendy meatpacking district, Valbella is steps away from the Standard Hotel, the Hotel Gansevoort, and some of the best clubs the city has to offer! Inside, the dark and [...]
Read moreBorscht, Calamari & A LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE @ BROOKLYN DINER, NYC
The convenience of living in Manhattan is part of the appeal. Every want and everything seem to be at the footsteps of every apartment building – so much so that even dining in Brooklyn is feasible without leaving the island! Last Friday, my assistant and I grabbed a booth at the BROOKLYN DINER, located at [...]
Read moreTHE LAMBS CLUB, NYC ***May’s Restaurant of the Month***
THE LAMBS CLUB is so austere there’s a sign at the entrance that reads, “Open To The Public,” to let mere mortals know that they, too, can have access to exceptional dining in grandeur and style. Located at 132 West 44th Street – a tourist-laden Manhattan block that houses exclusive university clubs, famous luxe hotels, [...]
Read moreGORDON RAMSAY’S Fish & Chips!
GORDON RAMSAY is the notoriously harsh British chef and television personality who has built a brand around magnificent dishes coupled with his reputation for dropping “F” bombs as harsh criticism to staff and employees. But if you can get past his rough exterior and, what seems to be, never-ending controversy, Ramsay has earned 15 Michelin [...]
Read moreTwo More Delicious Reasons to Dine @ FRED’S at Barneys!
This week will find us back in New York City, and I could not think of a better way than to kick things off than with FRED’S at Barneys. Since Fred’s was named my Restaurant of the Month for September 2012, it is quickly becoming one of the most reviewed spots here at Burgers & [...]
Read moreUnique & Sophisticated Dining @ JUVIA, Miami
JUVIA is one of those rare restaurants where culinary masterpieces meet contemporary glamour in sheer sexiness, ultra sophistication, and seductive sensuality that beat with the heart of Miami’s posh and elite. The modern purple and cream penthouse space features sleek rooftop dining with spectacular views of Miami’s pulsating beats (and I’m not talking about music, [...]
Read moreWINGS & THINGS – Poolside Snacks @ The EDEN ROC Hotel, Miami
Miami’s timeless EDEN ROC HOTEL will always have a special place in my heart! Not only has it hosted Hollywood greats such as Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart and Lucille Ball, it was also the very FIRST hotel I stayed at when I first visited Miami back in 2000! I fell in love with Miami so much, that [...]
Read moreOysters Rockefeller, Bacon, Fried Shrimp & A Baked Potato @ PRIME 112, Miami
By now, you should know that I just can’t visit my favorite city in the world – Miami, and not stop by one of my favorite restaurants in the world – PRIME 112! Prime 112 was named Burgers & Bourbon’s Restaurant of the Week back in 2011 when I first started this blog, and I’m [...]
Read moreMidnight Snacking in the Living Room of The W Hotel, Atlanta
A stay at a W HOTEL can be a traveler’s dream. Aside from enjoying the hip and stylish decor, indulging in the Bliss bathroom products or never wanting from their Whatever Whenever service, guests also get to dine at some of the best restaurants in the world! During my recent Atlanta visit, after a late [...]
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