Locals know Hampton Coffee to be the best coffee in the Hamptons. With their fresh, super-premium, estate-grown specialty coffees roasted daily by hand, it’s no wonder their coffee tastes s o refreshing and delicious. Oh, and did I mention it’s organic? Hampton Coffee Company began in 1994, a time when there was only one Starbucks on…

The original Umberto’s in New Hyde Park has been a Zagat rated pizzeria and restaurant for years. Owner Umberto Corteo came to America as a teenager. He opened the famed restaurant in 1965 with his brother Joe. Umberto’s has been a staple in the community for over 40 years. Umberto’s traditional décor is stunning. The multi…

I’ve always considered myself a meat and potato type of girl. I never thought I would enjoy a restaurant that served natural, vegan; grass fed, organic, vegetarian, gluten free dishes until last week.   Anchored in the heart of Cobble Hill, with a flair for flavor, is a Russian restaurant with ambiance and pizazz. Karloff has been…

Chimu is located in the heart of Brooklyn in the Williamsburg section of the city. This peruvian restaurant is one of a kind. It is small yet filled with art and skill. NY Mag says, “The restaurant specializes in the cuisine of the Peruvian coast, where the Chimu people once reigned, so it’s no surprise…