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This Is Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row, Customers Say This Is Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row, Customers Say
This Is Long Island's Favorite Diner 4 Years In A Row, Customers Say A 70-year-old restaurant has cemented itself as Long Island’s favorite diner, winning the title of “Best Diner” for the fourth time in as many years. Lindenhurst Diner, located at 195 East Montauk Highway, is the best diner on Long Island, according to the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best of LI” awards. Founded in 1954, the spot touts its restaurant quality food at diner prices – and diners near and far agree that it really is the best of the best. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lindenhurst Diner (@lindenhurstdiner) “Everything was…
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates In Long Beach Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates In Long Beach
Taylor Swift-Inspired Pop-Up Restaurant Extends Dates In Long Beach The limited-time experience honoring a music icon has made Long Island Swiftie’s wildest dreams come true by extending its dates. The Taylor Swift-Inspired Dining Experience, or Pop Star Pop-Up, is just saying yes to sticking around – the eatery, which started at the beginning of December and was originally meant to serve guests until Sunday, Dec. 31, has now announced that it will extend its time in Long Beach until Wednesday, Jan. 31. Located at 906 West Beech Street, where The Ugly Duckling restaurant and bar usually is, the pop-up offers Swifties a themed, interactive brunch and dinner…
'The Best Best BEST': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating 'The Best Best BEST': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating
'The Best Best Best': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating A Long Island gastropub, which closed down and has re-opened with a whole new identity, has opened to rave reviews from diners. The Rabbit Hole Bar & Grill, located at 1960 Bayberry Avenue in Merrick, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A rebrand of former seafood restaurant Anchor Down, the new-and-improved eatery (still owned and operated by Chef Stephen Rosenbluth) offers up tapas-style plates, craft cocktails, and more. Since its opening date, it’s received an overall 5-star rating on Yelp. “We have always loved Anchor Down, but the restaurant's rebranding as the Rabbit Hole is on ano…
New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot
New Eatery Takes Over Beloved Long Island French Spot Shortly after a staple Long Island restaurant closed down, a new spot has taken its place, offering delicious meals at any time of day. Sunflower Cafe & Bakery has big shoes to fill. Located at 825 Montauk Highway in Bayport, the eatery opened on Tuesday, Dec. 12, taking over the spot formerly occupied by Le Soir – which closed at the end of November 2023 and was dubbed a “Grand Dame of Long Island French Restaurants” by a Facebook user.  Now, after a face-lift consisting of checkered flooring and more, Sunflower Cafe & Bakery is ready to feed diners brunch, lunch, and dinner (and…
New Rockville Centre Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings New Rockville Centre Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings
New Rockville Centre Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings A new sushi and omakase restaurant on Long Island has left its mark on diners with its boutique-like atmosphere and tasty dishes. RŌZU, located at 21 South Park Avenue in Rockville Centre, first opened its doors in March of 2023 but has already garnered lots of attention for its ambiance, service, and food. Guests are greeted with two wide, looming trunks in the middle of the restaurant, which boast dozens, if not hundreds, of flowers. Murals adorn the walls, and multiple chandeliers hang over the tables.  For food, RŌZU offers a variety of sashimi, rolls, entrees, and more. Perhaps o…
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says
Here Are Eight Brand-New Eateries Expected To Make Splash In Hamptons This Summer, Report Says A variety of new restaurants are set to make a splash in the Hamptons this summer, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The news outlet reported that the restaurants span a variety of types of food, from upscale seafood eateries to expanding pizzerias from established owners.  Bloomberg reported that the following eateries are set to open up this summer or have recently begun serving guests: Roberta's, a pizzeria in Montauk O by Kissaki, a Japanese restaurant located at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton Lobster Roll, located at 32 Montauk Highway in Southampton, and an off-shoo…
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Long Island Location Now Open For Business New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Long Island Location Now Open For Business
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Long Island Location Now Open For Business Ruth’s Chris has brought its famous steaks, fine wine, and signature decor to the Smith Haven Mall on Long Island. The steakhouse giant - which has more than 150 locations around the world - opened its latest restaurant at the Suffolk County mall in Lake Grove. Ruth's Hospitality Group, which oversees the franchise, said that the latest location is at the site of the former Bonefish Grill at the Smith Haven Mall. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is now open at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.Ruth's Chris The near 7,000-square-foot Lake Grove restaurant is the second on Long Island, joining …
Iron Chef Opens Second Oyster Bay Eatery Offering Unique Dining Experience Iron Chef Opens Second Oyster Bay Eatery Offering Unique Dining Experience
Iron Chef Opens Second Oyster Bay Eatery Offering Unique Dining Experience A new restaurant opened by Iron Chef Jesse Schenker on Long Island is offering foodies and diners a unique experience that allows them to experience the creative process. Located in Nassau County in Oyster Bay, FOUR Restaurant is connected to its sister restaurant Two Spring and only seats 10 people at a time for a two-and-half-hour dinner that is anything but typical dining. Instead, the owner Iron Chef Jesse Schenker, says on the restaurant's page that diners should expect "a uniquely immersive and interactive dining experience, where the rules, boundaries, and norms of typical dining do…
Popular Restaurant Offers Fun Dining Experience On Long Island Popular Restaurant Offers Fun Dining Experience On Long Island
Popular Restaurant Offers Fun Dining Experience On Long Island If you are looking for a fun and funky spot to dine on Long Island, then the Prohibition Kitchen is right up your alley. Located in downtown Port Jefferson near the port terminal in Suffolk County, it offers a fun menu that changes with the season and a full bar offering a plethora of fancy and unique drinks, and plenty of tasty beers. And, oh, did I mention the sweets, of all kinds? But not your regular sweets, well, okay those too, but special sweets including a chicken sandwich or burgers served on donuts.  The funky really comes into play with the menu choices with such unique choice…
Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Specialty Pizzas, Pasta Dishes Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Specialty Pizzas, Pasta Dishes
Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Specialty Pizzas, Pasta Dishes A Long Island restaurant might be the next best spot for those looking to try new specialty pizzas and garlic bread.  Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta is located at 149 Veterans Highway in Commack.  Some of the pizzas the restaurant offers include Sicilian pizza, eggplant pizza, lasagna pizza, and more. "You absolutely have to get the BBQ chicken pizza from this place," Joe O., of Saint James, advised in a Yelp review. "It's one of the best slices I've had on the island. The regular cheese pizza is also very good, a thin yet fluffy crust, with an excellent sauce." Customers can…
Long Island Kitchen/Bar Hailed As Perfect Place To Celebrate Long Island Kitchen/Bar Hailed As Perfect Place To Celebrate
Long Island Kitchen/Bar Hailed As Perfect Place To Celebrate Drifters Kitchen & Bar opened in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic but has quickly gained a reputation as a well-appointed place for a celebratory meal. The new American cuisine restaurant located on Middle County Road in Ridge was recently renovated and features a large bar, dining room, and patio made of warm wood, slate, and stone. As a bonus during the pandemic, Drifters also has a drive-thru window. (The building was a McDonald’s before Drifters' major renovation.) Owner David Donofrio, who is also president of Masonry Design Company, opened the restaurant in June as a place wher…
Long Island Restaurant Week Centers On Takeout: Here Are Participating Eateries, Menus Long Island Restaurant Week Centers On Takeout: Here Are Participating Eateries, Menus
Long Island Restaurant Week Centers On Takeout: Here Are Participating Eateries, Menus This year’s Long Island Restaurant Week is emphasizing takeout. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant week organizers decided to shift the focus to eat-at-home meals instead of letting virus-related economic restrictions cancel the event. There are still many dine-in deals, too. This year, there are about 70 restaurants participating over the 118-mile region from Garden City to Montauk. From Sunday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 31, participating restaurants are offering two-course lunch options/menus for $20, and three-course dinners prix fixe for $25-$35. The types of restaurants involved inc…
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…