Find BetsaPasta’s Delectable Recipes, Hidden Gem Restaurants and Destinations on Chef Bert’s Blog
Phoodographs is all about my food photos...and Finds is all about cool places to visit off the beaten path and more effective ways to navigate them for optimum enjoyment. The food blog is peppered with many of my favorite recipes...including the Flank Steak Ragu entered into Gordon Ramsay's Master Chef Competition.
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Bert
Helping You Find Hidden Gem Restaurants
If you love food, Phoodographs and Finds will help you find hidden gem restaurants that we frequent. Through my food blog, I will bring to you many of what I feel are the "hidden gem" restaurants that are less well known and tout the dishes that I feel are praiseworthy enough to write about. From out of the way destinations to local pizzerias right in front of you, I want to introduce you to not only the food we eat but the restaurant experience itself that these eateries have to offer.
I will also regularly share recipes from my own collection so that you can try making delicious meals on your own. If you want or need tech tips on any recipe, all you have to do is go to the comment box or send an email to inquire. Anybody can write their recipe, however, how many opportunities does one have to inquire about the technical aspects surrounding the quality of the ingredients and their applications. So whether you are looking for the best dishes in my chosen restaurants or exquisite homemade recipes, my Phoodographs and Finds blog has just what you need to get you there successfully and leave satisfied.
Food Photography
While I could just tell you about all the delicious food I try, I find it much more helpful...and enjoyable... to show you. Through my food photography...ie...'phoodographs'...you can not only see my recipes, you will also see the delicious meals and recipes that I’ve experienced and tasted for myself, as well as see the atmosphere of the restaurants and markets I visit. In this manner, I can help you much more effectively visualize the best places to eat and prepare you for the experience that these locations have to offer.
Reach out to me to learn more about my blog and start experiencing all that these restaurants have to offer. I proudly write about restaurants and recipes from across the United States.
On Our Way to FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL With A Stop At CHEF GUIDO’s PIZZA TIME (E Molto Altro Ancora) In Boca Raton, Florida!
The NYC 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show…Featuring ILIADA From Greece…My Choice For The Highest Quality & Best Taste In (EVOO) Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
Welcome Back To Braun’s Kitchen In Cutchogue, L.I., New York Featuring The New Menu Of Executive Chef Michael!
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille…Another Restaurant Favorite Of Ours On Sanibel Island, Florida…And Back After Hurricane Ian!
The ‘Lucky’ Mucky Duck English Pub on Captiva Island, Florida, USA!
Remembering Peter…ie…Pietro! A “Pizzaiolo” & Local Phood Hero To His Community
The 3rd Best Creme Brulee In The USA & The 31st In THE WORLD Has Established Itself With Chef Dave’s Original Recipe At Vincent’s Clam Bar In Carle Place, Long Island, New York!
Passion Rules With Giovanna Russo Pasta Sauce At Riverhead’s East End Food Market!
Another Fabulous Phood Find…Latin Fuzion Restaurant On Long Island’s North Fork Town Of Southold
Come on folks! It’s the Perfect Time to pick your own at BHAVANA BLUEBERRY FARM!!
Carmine’s NYC Executive Chef Dave’s Famous Cheesecake, Emma’s Butter Cookies & A Quick Stop to See Ronnie @ Ben’s
BILL’S PANE-DEMIC SOURDOUGH BREAD On The NOFO With A Side O Personality!
Beef Ragu Or Beef Bolognese? That Is The Question!
Perfetto Density Cake Doughnuts By Doughology Of Lynbrook, L.I., New York…SAYS ME!
Just Lovin’ The Gourmet Whaler Bakeshop In Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, New York!
Alta Cucina Brand Tomatoes by Stanislaus or DOP San Marzano? My choice: Alta Cucinaaaaah!
Betsa’s Mildly Sweet & Yummy Marinated Cucumber Salad
BRIDGE LANE BUBBLES @ Bridge Lane Wine Will Satisfy All Taste Buds. Trust Me…Have I Ever Led You Astray?
The Tarry Tavern In Tarrytown, N.Y. … Simply Phab!
“A Feast For The Eyes” Said Ted At The BAHR GALLERY in Oyster Bay, L.I., New York, USA!
Chef Sharyn’s 10th Hamantashen for Purim Anniversary With Mr. Smoooooth!
Marinated Grilled Artichokes, Fresh Mozzarella, Campari Tomatoes On Romaine Leaves With A Raspberry Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette
Meet Sweet Scarlett & Alethea @ Pindar Vineyards on the NOFO!
CHARLES CHIPS Classic Potato Chips Are Back @ ABOUT FOOD in Southold, L.I., New York!
On BOTH Visits…Calm, Courtesy & Invisible Smiles Ruled at The NYC Metropolitan Covid Vaccine Clinic
Challah French Toast With Fresh Blueberries, Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup and Seedless Black Raspberry Preserves
Consistently Phenomenal Slices of Pizza That Stand Alone at Salvo’s Pizzabar in New York City!
We Brought In a Happy, HEALTHY & Safe New Year 2021 With a Fun Friends Zoom Dinner
Grilled Chicken Salad With Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, Peaches & Vidalia Onion Relish With Raspberry Balsamic Glaze Dressing
Local Heroes In The World Of Food That Deserve OUR Support…According To Me!
Lovin’ My POWER POKE in Syosset, L.I, New York!
“The Undoing” Find: Coincidences abound in East Marion On The Ever Evolving NOFO
Finally! Betsa Cole Slaw in The Year of Covid 2020
A Day In the Life Of Sandy & Bert And Those Who Wanted To Join Us On The North Fork Of Long Island, N.Y.!
BetsaPesto 2020!
A Covid-19 visit to Portofino With Pizza Master Taner & Chef Carlos
A True Vintage Emporium with Character on the NOFO in Greenport, Long Island, New York
Our 2020 Coronavirus Sanctuaries At Home & With Family & Friends
The Captiva Farmer’s Market 2020 With A Quick Stop in Sanibel
Nature & Natural Warmth Flourish at Captiva’s South Seas Island Resort 2020
Creativity Overflows At The New Kosher Pizza Roxx In Great Neck, Long Island, New York
A Must See By Christmas! A Truly WONDERful Holiday Phind in Deer Park…No Pun Intended!
The Best Bread In France…And More…Comes to Great Neck, L.I., New York In The Name Of Marie Blachere Boulangerie
Emma’s Veggie Happy Thanksgiving Crudite’
BetsaPasta ‘Half-Truth’ Grilled Barrel Cut Filet Mignon Bistecca alla Fiorentina Style With Lemon & EVOO
Pizza by Elizabeths in Wilmington, Delaware is Not Just Another Pizza Restaurant
Jaw Dropping Size Pizza Slices & Taste to Match at Portofino’s In Goldens Bridge, New York (With a Quick Side Trip to KMA)
It’s PEAK HOUR at Meyer’s Farm in Woodbury, L.I., New York, USA!
Never Heard of Goody’s “Soft-Baked” Granola Till Today. Check it Out @ Whole Foods. Have I Ever Led You Astray?
North Fork Doughnut Co. = NOFODOCO on the NOFO. Where else?
Crab-cakes & More at Braun’s Seafood Grill in Cutchogue, L.I., N.Y, USA…And Now With Chef Michael’s New Crabcake Recipe!
BestaPasta Independence Day Lobster Rolls Served with Roasted Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and NOFO Marion Gardens Organic Lettuce Leaf Basil
The Best of The Summer Fancy Food Show 2019 at The Jacob Javits Center in New York City
Hidden Ridge Plants…A Hidden Gem in Ridge, L.I., N.Y. Off The L.I.E. @ Exit 68
Ikibana Paralelo, Barcelona, Spain/Japanese & Brazilian Fusion
The Best of The 26th International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York @ The Javits Center
The Best Pizza in Miami is Pizza Rustica on Lincoln Road…Simple!
BetsaPasta’s Arthur Avenue Inspired Veggie Hero, Sub, Hoagie Creation…Yum City!
The Taco Beach Shack Mexican Restaurant in Hollywood, Florida. “A Local Gem”
The Best Pastrami On Rye Resides At Hershel’s East Side Deli…And It’s Not In New York!
South Seas Resort, Sanibel & Captiva Farmer’s Markets, The Inspired Art of Matlacha & Shellfies, YES Shellfies!
The Jamesport Manor Inn on the NOFO of Long Island, New York…Quite Special!
“Positively” Rebellious, Rogue & Untraditional Defines The Renegade Crafts Fair in Brooklyn, N.Y., USA!
BetsaPasta Updated & Healthier Meatball Recipe for 2023
‘Late July’! My Favorite Corn Chip for Dipping & Snacking…Phab & Healthy Too!
Simple(y) Exceptional Key Lime Pie featuring Nellie & Joe’s Key Lime Juice
Enzo’s Restaurant on Arthur Avenue & A Very Special Treat at The New MangiPasta Restaurant!
Parfaitement douce Bonne Maman French Preserves…My Favorite!

BetsaPasta Organic Spring Mix Lettuces w/ Citrus Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Topped With Teriyaki Grilled Chicken, Raspberries, Mandarin Oranges and Young’s Plantation Pecans.

The TWA Flight 800 International Memorial
Lazzara’s Pizza In New York City…Excellent & One of a Kind!
Sooo Many Food & Wine Finds in Italy and England…For Sure Do Not Miss The Restaurant At Agriturismo Dimora del Bugiardo In The Heart Of Valpolicella!
