Kodiaks
1815 Broadhallow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Phone: 631-414-7055
Website: http://www.kodiaksrestaurant.net
Coupons or Deals: Long Island Big Deals website. Pay $15 for a $30 coupon
Date of Visit: June 2011
Jeffrey and I went in on a Sunday afternoon for some din-din. The ambiance when you walk in is very casual and comfortable. They have two huge bars located inside the establishment, with several flat screen TV's throughout. Jeff and I were sat in a cubicle on the lower portion of the restaurant. Our waitress greeted us right away and remained attentive during the course of our meal.
I order from the "spinach and broccoli" section. It was broccoli, spinach, garlic and grilled chicken all sauteed together. The meal tasted really good but it was basically a really expensive glorified salad. After i ate half, I was kind of wanting something else besides spinach and broccoli on my plate.
Jeff got a huge burger that was served on a pretzel bun. It had plenty of cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on it as well. Very yummy! The french fries were a bit soggy.
The drink specials are very enticing. They actually have lots of drink specials. This particular night they had Pabst blue ribbon on sale for $4 a can but that was only served at the bar. I got long beach iced tea (similar to the long island iced tea). It was good, not great.
I think the prices are a bit high for an American grill fast food chain (aka Fridays or Chilis).
Genre: American Grill
Hours:
Reservations: Not necessary
Dress Code: Casual
Menu Items: Burgers, Salads, Sandwhiches, Pasta, Apps, Seafood section
Wait time: The staff were prompt. The drinks came quickly. The food came in 15 minutes.
Price: Average per person is $15 - 20 per entree
Environment: Family friendly bar/restaurant
Kid Friendly: Yes
Service: Excellent
Apps: Yes
Dessert: Yes
Specialties: Multiple Beers on Tap
Favorite Menu Item:
Recommended: I would try it at least once
I'm always reading reviews about restaurants, movies, stores, bars but since I have no idea who the people are that wrote them, I tend to take their advice with a grain of salt. So... I have decided to share my new endeavors with you all in hopes that it will inspire you guys to try out these new places. Please feel free to suggest places or share your thoughts. I am always looking for new places to try out! I hope you guys find it somewhat beneficial :)
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Aurora Foot Spa
Aurora Foot Spa
3099 North Jerusalem Road
Levittown, NY 11756
Phone: 516-796-1916
Website: n/a
Coupons or Deals: They had an ad in the pennysaver for $20 for a 1 hour foot rub or 1 hour back rub.
Date of Visit: June 11, 2011
Jeffrey got the 1 hour foot rub and I got the 1 hour back rub. My lady was very nice. She led me to the tables for the back rubs which are set at the back of the store. She had just the right amount of pressure and added more pressure when I asked her. My one concern, she rubbed my butt A LOT! But it all felt great.
Jeffrey said his lady was amazing. She started on his back and worked her way to his feet. They soaked his feet in a hot bath and proceeded to kneed out any tension and stress. He was thoroughly impressed.
Since we took advantage of the discount in the paper, we ended up tipping them 10 bucks a piece. It was well worth it.
Hours: Open 7 days a week. 10am - 8:30pm. The last appointment is at 7:30pm.
Reservations: Absolutely call ahead of time.
Dress Code: I always wear comfy clothes to these type of places
Menu Items: Foot Rub, Back Rub, Hot Stone Treatment
Price: $28 for the 1 hour foot rub, $18 for 1/2 hour foot rub, $30 for 1 hour back rub, $20 for 1/2 hour back rub
Environment: The place is nestled in a strip mall in Levittown where there was ample parking. The receptionist was very nice. The massage room is very clean with whimsical music lightly playing in the background. When you remove your shoes and socks, they provide a bucket for you to keep your valuables while you close your eyes and let them work their magic. Remember to whisper once you enter the room. Quiet time.
Service: Everyone was very nice. Feel free to ask your massager to go lighter or harder with the pressure.
Recommended: Heck Yes! We have also tried the place across from Denny's, I like this place much better.
3099 North Jerusalem Road
Levittown, NY 11756
Phone: 516-796-1916
Website: n/a
Coupons or Deals: They had an ad in the pennysaver for $20 for a 1 hour foot rub or 1 hour back rub.
Date of Visit: June 11, 2011
Jeffrey got the 1 hour foot rub and I got the 1 hour back rub. My lady was very nice. She led me to the tables for the back rubs which are set at the back of the store. She had just the right amount of pressure and added more pressure when I asked her. My one concern, she rubbed my butt A LOT! But it all felt great.
Jeffrey said his lady was amazing. She started on his back and worked her way to his feet. They soaked his feet in a hot bath and proceeded to kneed out any tension and stress. He was thoroughly impressed.
Since we took advantage of the discount in the paper, we ended up tipping them 10 bucks a piece. It was well worth it.
Hours: Open 7 days a week. 10am - 8:30pm. The last appointment is at 7:30pm.
Reservations: Absolutely call ahead of time.
Dress Code: I always wear comfy clothes to these type of places
Menu Items: Foot Rub, Back Rub, Hot Stone Treatment
Price: $28 for the 1 hour foot rub, $18 for 1/2 hour foot rub, $30 for 1 hour back rub, $20 for 1/2 hour back rub
Environment: The place is nestled in a strip mall in Levittown where there was ample parking. The receptionist was very nice. The massage room is very clean with whimsical music lightly playing in the background. When you remove your shoes and socks, they provide a bucket for you to keep your valuables while you close your eyes and let them work their magic. Remember to whisper once you enter the room. Quiet time.
Service: Everyone was very nice. Feel free to ask your massager to go lighter or harder with the pressure.
Recommended: Heck Yes! We have also tried the place across from Denny's, I like this place much better.
BayKery Cafe - Breakfast/Lunch spot
BayKery Cafe
124 South Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: 516-922-7002
Website: n/a
Coupons or Deals: None that I can find
Date of Visit: June 12, 2011
Jeffrey ordered the farmers omelette (peppers, onion, broccoli and ham) $7.50. He said the omelette was good but they forgot to put the ham in it. I ordered the Sagamore Panini $8.00. This has turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato. Although my sandwich was good, there was not enough turkey on it at all. There were probably two pieces of cold cut on the panini. I do have to say, the lack of turkey was almost completely overlooked because of the abundance of bacon! It was serviced with a side of pasta salad which had small pieces of fresh mozzarella which is always pleasant in my book. The coffee was good ($2 per person) and so was the water with lemon. I kind of liked that when you ordered a drink, you got your own person mini pitcher that came with it.
We were the youngest people in the joint. It kind of felt like the customers were older and kind of snooty.
I went to the restaurant wanting a spinach and feta omelette which they did not offer, so I went into the situation a little jaded. This may be why I wasn't totally thrilled with the place. I could have gone to a Denny's or got a Fig's sandwich and been happier.
Genre: Breakfast
Hours: 7am - 4pm
Reservations: Not necessary
Dress Code: Casual
Menu Items: Eggs, Waffles, Pancakes, Salads, Soups, Smoothies, Wraps, Panini's
Wait time: We sat down as soon as we walked in. The food took about 15 minutes from when we placed our order with the waitress.
Price: $10 per person
Environment: The place is very very tiny and kind of has a NYC feel to it. I could see this place getting packed during breakfast hours on the weekend.
Kid Friendly: Of course they serve kids but it's not the type of place I would bring them for breakfast.
Service: The waitress was very nice and accommodating
Apps: No
Dessert: Yes - They had a display by the counter with mini-cheesecakes and what not. Looked yummy.
Specialties: I don't know
Favorite Menu Item:
Recommended: Only yes if you are planning to hang out in the downtown area of oyster bay. It would be a great place to stop in and get some coffee.
124 South Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: 516-922-7002
Website: n/a
Coupons or Deals: None that I can find
Date of Visit: June 12, 2011
Jeffrey ordered the farmers omelette (peppers, onion, broccoli and ham) $7.50. He said the omelette was good but they forgot to put the ham in it. I ordered the Sagamore Panini $8.00. This has turkey, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato. Although my sandwich was good, there was not enough turkey on it at all. There were probably two pieces of cold cut on the panini. I do have to say, the lack of turkey was almost completely overlooked because of the abundance of bacon! It was serviced with a side of pasta salad which had small pieces of fresh mozzarella which is always pleasant in my book. The coffee was good ($2 per person) and so was the water with lemon. I kind of liked that when you ordered a drink, you got your own person mini pitcher that came with it.
We were the youngest people in the joint. It kind of felt like the customers were older and kind of snooty.
I went to the restaurant wanting a spinach and feta omelette which they did not offer, so I went into the situation a little jaded. This may be why I wasn't totally thrilled with the place. I could have gone to a Denny's or got a Fig's sandwich and been happier.
Genre: Breakfast
Hours: 7am - 4pm
Reservations: Not necessary
Dress Code: Casual
Menu Items: Eggs, Waffles, Pancakes, Salads, Soups, Smoothies, Wraps, Panini's
Wait time: We sat down as soon as we walked in. The food took about 15 minutes from when we placed our order with the waitress.
Price: $10 per person
Environment: The place is very very tiny and kind of has a NYC feel to it. I could see this place getting packed during breakfast hours on the weekend.
Kid Friendly: Of course they serve kids but it's not the type of place I would bring them for breakfast.
Service: The waitress was very nice and accommodating
Apps: No
Dessert: Yes - They had a display by the counter with mini-cheesecakes and what not. Looked yummy.
Specialties: I don't know
Favorite Menu Item:
Recommended: Only yes if you are planning to hang out in the downtown area of oyster bay. It would be a great place to stop in and get some coffee.
Bellagio Restuarant - Italian
Bellagio
211 Airport Plaza
Farmingdale, NY 11735
It is in the home depot and Farmingdale movie theater area.
Phone: 631-777-8282
Website: http://www.bellagiopizzany.com/home.asp
Coupons or Deals: None that I can find
Date of Visit: June 12, 2011
Jeffrey and I ordered a 1/2 white, 1/2 plain pizza. The pizza cost $15.82. The white pizza had too much ricotta cheese and not enough mozzarella. The red sauce on the plain side was awesome! I wish the pizza was cooked a bit more but it was still very good. The pizza was done in exactly 12 minutes from when we placed the order at the counter. There were a bunch of families eating in the dinning area which you can seat yourself at while waiting for your pizza or entree to be done. This is the 4th pizza place we have tried in the Farmingdale area. Although I was not disappointed in the pizza, I think we are going to continue to search for the ultimate pizza. Suggestions welcome :)
Genre: Italian
Hours:
Reservations: Not necessary
Dress Code: Casual
Menu Items: Pizza, Calzones, Hot Entrees, Pasta
Wait time: 12 minutes for a pizza to be made from scratch.
Price: $15 per pie
Environment: Walk in pizzeria. Order at the counter and grab a table in the dinning area.
Kid Friendly: Yes
Service: The counter staff greeted me right away and helped me decide on what to order.
Apps: Yes
Dessert: Yes
Specialties: Gluten Free Pizza
Favorite Menu Item:
Recommended: Yes
211 Airport Plaza
Farmingdale, NY 11735
It is in the home depot and Farmingdale movie theater area.
Phone: 631-777-8282
Website: http://www.bellagiopizzany.com/home.asp
Coupons or Deals: None that I can find
Date of Visit: June 12, 2011
Jeffrey and I ordered a 1/2 white, 1/2 plain pizza. The pizza cost $15.82. The white pizza had too much ricotta cheese and not enough mozzarella. The red sauce on the plain side was awesome! I wish the pizza was cooked a bit more but it was still very good. The pizza was done in exactly 12 minutes from when we placed the order at the counter. There were a bunch of families eating in the dinning area which you can seat yourself at while waiting for your pizza or entree to be done. This is the 4th pizza place we have tried in the Farmingdale area. Although I was not disappointed in the pizza, I think we are going to continue to search for the ultimate pizza. Suggestions welcome :)
Genre: Italian
Hours:
Reservations: Not necessary
Dress Code: Casual
Menu Items: Pizza, Calzones, Hot Entrees, Pasta
Wait time: 12 minutes for a pizza to be made from scratch.
Price: $15 per pie
Environment: Walk in pizzeria. Order at the counter and grab a table in the dinning area.
Kid Friendly: Yes
Service: The counter staff greeted me right away and helped me decide on what to order.
Apps: Yes
Dessert: Yes
Specialties: Gluten Free Pizza
Favorite Menu Item:
Recommended: Yes
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