The Theodore Newsletter

September 1, 2021

Six years ago, I wrote the GREAT EATS article. The fifth article in this series appeared a year ago and was concerned with steakhouses. Here’s what I had to say then:

“Steakhouses? A recommendation? I can close out this article right now with my answer: stay away from steakhouses. Period! They are a group of restaurants not to be frequented…but…if not a steak, is there another option? I have come to really enjoy hamburgers. What could be better than a hamburger with fried onions on a crusty roll? Add some ketchup, French fries and a sour Jewish pickle and you’re in business”.

A check of the literature provides a host of restaurants that could rightly be described as “hamburger joints.” Here is an abbreviated list of 10 along with, in some cases, their locations.

1. The Wild Goose, Port Washington
2. Prohibition Kitchen, Port Jefferson
3. Burger King, (chain)
4. McDonalds, (chain)
5. Memories, Williston Park
6. Bareburger, (chain)
7. Beginnings, Atlantic Beach
8. J.R.’s Great American (under construction), Williston Park
9. Majors, (chain)
10. Swing the Teapot, Floral Park. Last but not least, a solid burger with the trimmings, including some really tasty fries. Ask for Mary to be your server. Great entertainment on the weekends; try to catch Hell or High Water.

You might also consider just simply putting some chopped chuck on the grill. The price is definitely right. I don’t know if burgers at some delis and supermarkets qualify for this article but one can occasionally get a delicious burger there…a bargain for which there is no 9-% sales tax and 20+% tip.

You want more? Just check the Yellow Pages. But as for me, I offer the following suggestions for burger joints.

1. Any diner. I’ve yet to have a bad burger at a diner. Honestly, the price is always right and the French fries almost always hit the spot.
2. Shake Shack. My favorite. My family’s favorite. The burgers are tasty and reasonably priced. The French fries are fair but the shakes are excellent.
3. Wendy’s. Dave’s single; a meal in itself. A $5 bargain and the fries are excellent. They occasionally have a 2 for $5 deal…what a bargain! The shakes are fair.
4. The Cornerstone Pub and Restaurant, Mineola. A lot to choose from here but the burgers stand out. A bit pricey but the ambience is excellent.
5. Any of the steakhouses. Hamburgers are your best bet at these spots but the prices are way out of whack.

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Here are this month’s three defensive suggestions from the upcoming second edition of my “BASKETBALL COACHING 101” book.

1. Try to prevent the opponent’s offensive team from taking three-point shots from the end-line and the head of the key (where a higher percentage of shots are made).
2. A great defensive player is as valuable as a great offensive player.
3. A weak defensive player is as ineffectual as a weak offensive player.