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Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Glen Cove Diner Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Glen Cove Diner
Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Glen Cove Diner Funnyman Jimmy Fallon was spotted at a popular Long Island restaurant. The Tonight Show host and SNL alum stopped by Glen Cove Diner in Glen Cove for dinner on Thursday, Jan. 26, the restaurant announced on Facebook. “It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight!” reads the post. “Hope you visit us again soon!” Accompanying the post is a picture of Fallon, age 48, smiling with restaurant employees. It was an honor to serve Jimmy Fallon here at Glen Cove Diner tonight! Hope you visit us again soon! Who can guess what... Posted by Glen Cove Diner and Cafe on Th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
‘Not Done Lightly’: Popular Lynbrook Restaurant Changing Hands After 15 Years ‘Not Done Lightly’: Popular Lynbrook Restaurant Changing Hands After 15 Years
‘Not Done Lightly’: Popular Lynbrook Restaurant Changing Hands After 15 Years This story has been updated. A popular Long Island restaurant known for its casual American cuisine is changing hands after 15 years in business. McQuades Neighborhood Grill, located in Lynbrook at 275 Merrick Road, has been sold to new owners, restaurant owner Jim McQuade revealed in a Facebook post Monday, Jan. 2.  “The decision to sell after 15 years of serving you, getting to know you and making you part of our McQuade's family was not done lightly,” he said. “Our family business has been going steadily for many years and has been a wonderful experience for us. Lynbrook and the surro…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Martha Stewart To Open Las Vegas Restaurant Named After NY Town Martha Stewart To Open Las Vegas Restaurant Named After NY Town
Martha Stewart To Open Las Vegas Restaurant Named After NY Town Martha Stewart will soon open a restaurant that pays homage to the New York town where she has been a longtime resident. The exact opening date of “The Bedford,” has not yet been announced, but the restaurant, which will be in Las Vegas, is scheduled to open in the spring of 2022, according to Paris Las Vegas. The eatery was designed by Stewart and takes inspiration from her country farmhouse in the hamlet of Katonah, located in the town of Bedford in Northern Westchester County. It will have 194 seats and serve seasonally-inspired American cuisine. "It's a charming restaurant," Stewart t…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Blends American, French Cuisine Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Blends American, French Cuisine
Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Blends American, French Cuisine A brand-new Long Island restaurant is offering a menu that blends American and French cuisine.  Réserve Restaurant held its official grand opening on Friday, Feb. 18, and Saturday, Feb. 19. Located at 326 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including brie and fig pizza, New York strip steak, and chaleureux gnocchi, which is made with lobster. Find the full menu here. The eatery also offers brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving meals such as avocado toast, quiche lorraine, and eggs benedict made with smoked salmon. Online r…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New Nassau County Indian Eatery Quickly Grows Following New Nassau County Indian Eatery Quickly Grows Following
New Nassau County Indian Eatery Quickly Grows Following A new Long Island Indian restaurant is representing the whole subcontinent on one menu. The owner of the Royale Restaurant and Bar in Carle Place said that he’s not normally a fan of the term “Indian cuisine” because it is too vague. It “would be like saying to a sommelier 'North American wine,' " said Amrinder S in a statement. "Like Napa, Sonoma, Columbia, and Anderson Valley, for example, there are many areas within India that have its own unique cooking methods, spices, and local ingredients." But in the case of The Royale, an exception can be made. The restaurant really does seek to …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes
Long Island Eatery Stands Out For Friendly Service, Popular Dishes One of the first things people say they notice about North Tavern is the warm-welcome and attentive staff that greet diners as they arrive. The new American restaurant on North Country Road in Wading River has been described by Yelp reviewers as a hidden gem with an attentive and courteous staff that goes above and beyond for customers. The restaurant opened in 2018 and is run by the Wendelken family - Drew, the chef, and his wife Carol, as well as brother Brian and his wife Denise. North Tavern provides a kind of rustic-meets-industrial style that you can see reflected in the wooden glo…

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by Kristin Palpini
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Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu
Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu Modern American-style eatery Rustic Root continues to receive rave reviews after opening its Long Island doors more than three years ago. Located at 7927 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, Rustic Root offers a modest variety of American classics with extra attention paid to sourcing local and high-end ingredients. The restaurant’s Executive Chef, Thomas Gloster, has many years of industry experience and won the Chopped cooking competition on the Food Network in 2014. On the menu, you’ll find several small bites and appetizers, salads loaded with fresh greens and house-made dressing, grass-fed bu…

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by Valerie Musson
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Football Happy Hours, Karaoke Draw Crowds To Lenox & Park In Rockville Centre Football Happy Hours, Karaoke Draw Crowds To Lenox & Park In Rockville Centre
Football Happy Hours, Karaoke Draw Crowds To Lenox & Park In Rockville Centre If you’re in need of a new eatery to enjoy football specials, karaoke and more, take a trip to Lenox & Park Italian American Bistro in Rockville Centre. Described as a casual yet sophisticated neighborhood bistro, L&P’s menu options are inspired by upscale American and Italian comfort foods. L&P offers both a dinner menu and a pub menu, both with plenty of savory options. Dinner entrees include traditional pastas as well as heartier chicken and pork dishes, while pub fare includes lighter selections and handhelds like burgers, paninis, flatbreads and more. L&P is also known…

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by Valerie Musson
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Oyster Bay's 2 Spring Unveils Fall Menu Options Oyster Bay's 2 Spring Unveils Fall Menu Options
Oyster Bay's 2 Spring Unveils Fall Menu Options Oyster Bay’s 2 Spring is known for pushing the envelope when it comes to putting out seasonal and sophisticated meals. In fact, the high-end eatery recently rolled out its wide variety of fall menu options. Described as an American Brasserie, 2 Spring was opened in 2017 by Claudia and Michael Taglich and Chef Jesse Schenker. 2 Spring is known for bringing the essence of downtown Manhattan to the heart of Oyster Bay in terms of cuisine and overall atmosphere: “2 Spring brings the quality and hospitality of Manhattan's finest downtown eateries to Oyster Bay,” reads the restaurant’s Facebook p…

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by Valerie Musson
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Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge
Gerardi’s Bar And Grill Offers Wide Range Of American Favorites In Heart Of Hauppauge A swipe through the Twitter feed of Gerardi's Bar and Grill newly opened in Hauppauge will not only make you hungry, but long for old Hollywood. "Elvis appreciated a good sammie and would have LOVED" is posted with a picture of the King biting into one is posted next to ones you might try at the new eatery which serves American cuisine and seasonal fare. A turkey club and chicken BLT tell part of the story. For a lighter appetite, there's a tapas menu with a host of options, from baked clams to bacon-wrapped scallops, and "Lollipop Duo" of crusted lamb chops or roasted chicken lollipops ser…

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by Donna Christopher
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Here Are Five New Restaurants To Try In Nassau County Here Are Five New Restaurants To Try In Nassau County
Here Are Five New Restaurants To Try In Nassau County Here are five new and upcoming restaurants in Nassau County to try. Salt On The Water, 3100 Whaleneck Drive, Rockville Centre: It's on the water and the eatery serves modern American fare and seasonal cocktails. You can go by car or boat for in or outdoor dining. The chef is a "Chopped Champion," according to the website. Dishes include Shrimp Cavatelli, Caribbean Salmon, Pan-seared Salmon, and New York Strip Steak. A Facebook review post by Peggyanne Shaw says, "Food was amazing. I had the Ahi Tuna entree. Perfectly rare as good tuna should be. My friend has the seafood risotto equall…

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by Donna Christopher
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Popular Long Island Restaurant Making Splash With This Specialty Sandwich Popular Long Island Restaurant Making Splash With This Specialty Sandwich
Popular Long Island Restaurant Making Splash With This Specialty Sandwich A specialty sandwich made with a "secret" sauce is a hallmark at a popular Ronkonkoma bar and restaurant. The Old City Public House, located at 200 Portion Road draws a friendly crowd for its quality American pub food of burgers, wings, fajitas and most notably the French Dip Sandwich. "It's a family-oriented tavern. We're the home of the French dip," affable owner Jimmy McGuckin began an interview, echoing the words on a sign at the entrance to the restaurant. McGuckin says they draw a friendly crowd of families, locals and plenty of regulars, many for the bar which features 16 …

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by Donna Christopher
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Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants
Reservations Are Always Needed At Prime's Two High-End Waterfront Restaurants Need a new addition to your weekend restaurant rotation? Check out Prime, an American kitchen and bar that has locations on both sides of the Long Island Sound: in Huntington (117 North New York Ave.) and Stamford (78 Southfield Ave.). On the menu, you’ll find a huge variety of fresh and elegant eats, including chef-crafted artisan salads, sushi and local seafood, 21-day dry-aged USDA Prime steaks, local veggies and more. Though you’ll need to make reservations first, the eatery’s wide array of offerings make it an ideal location for brunch, lunch, dinner or dessert. Prime also provides a “…

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by Valerie Musson