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'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…
Bon Appetit: New Long Island Eatery Introduces Bold Twists On This Classic Dish Bon Appetit: New Long Island Eatery Introduces Bold Twists On This Classic Dish
Bon Appetit: New Long Island Eatery Introduces Bold Twists On This Classic Dish Long Islanders may have never had crepes like these ones. Those looking for a savory or sweet snack need to look no further than the new G Taste Crepe Cafe in Huntington, located at 308 New York Avenue. Tucked away with a brick facade, the charming, French-inspired storefront opened its doors in March of 2023.  In the eight weeks since, it already seems well on its way to being a success. G Taste’s menu offers six sweet crepe and five savory crepe options, which the owners describe as “made with the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection.” Based on the only five-star revie…
Will This New Eatery Be ‘One Of The Top Long Island Destinations’? Will This New Eatery Be ‘One Of The Top Long Island Destinations’?
Will This New Eatery Be ‘One Of The Top Long Island Destinations’? After opening just two months ago, a new Long Island restaurant is quickly jumping to star status among local eaters. Huntington's The Farm Italy, which describes itself as having “a menu that gives new life to modern-classic Italian cuisine with an intriguing collection of alluring cocktails,” opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2023. Owned by the same minds as other popular New York restaurants like The Shed and Basito Mexican, The Farm Italy promises simple, fresh, seasonal Italian food to Huntington residents. So far, it seems that the restaurant is living up to the hype, according to…
Tacos At New Franklin Square Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams' Tacos At New Franklin Square Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams'
Tacos At New Franklin Square Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams' A new taquería on Long Island is earning high marks just weeks after opening. Tony’s Tacos debuted its third Long Island location, located in Franklin Square at 677 Hempstead Turnpike, in late October 2022, according to its Facebook page.  Its menu boasts just about every type of taco one could crave, including several varieties of chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, and veggie tacos. Those opting for the classic carne asada taco will find juicy steak, onion, cilantro, and Tony’s mild green sauce. There’s also the Americano, consisting of ground beef, pico, lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cre…
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In New York This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In New York
This Eatery Named Most Romantic Restaurant In New York A publication has shared its pick for the most romantic restaurant in New York just in time for Valentine's Day. Il Buco Alimentari in New York City, was named the most romantic eatery in the state by Eat This, Not That. It is located at 53 Great Jones St. in the Bowery section of Manhattan. The publication shared a ranking of the most romantic restaurants in all 50 states on Thursday, Feb. 10. Il Buco Alimentari was named to the list thanks to its Valentine's Day tasting menu. Guests can order four courses at $95 per person. The restaurant offers artisanal pasta dishes and…
Nassau County Eatery Cited For 'Hot, Crusty' Brick-Oven Pizza Nassau County Eatery Cited For 'Hot, Crusty' Brick-Oven Pizza
Nassau County Eatery Cited For 'Hot, Crusty' Brick-Oven Pizza A Long Island restaurant has been praised for its selection of coal-fired pizzas. Grimaldi's Pizzeria is located at 980 Franklin Ave. in Garden City. The restaurant is open Sundays through Thursdays from noon to 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Fridays from noon to 10 p.m. The menu features a variety of specialty pies, including eggplant delight, buffalo chicken pizza and vodka pizza, made with vodka sauce, mozzarella and herbs. Some online reviewers have praised the restaurant's atmosphere and dine-in service.  "Love the pizza, the salads, the atmosphere," Michael C., of New York, wr…
New Long Island Eatery Offers Tacos, Nachos & More New Long Island Eatery Offers Tacos, Nachos & More
New Long Island Eatery Offers Tacos, Nachos & More A new restaurant that recently opened its doors on Long Island offers guests a selection of quesadillas, tacos and more. Jalapeño Shack hosted its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 8. It's located at 340 West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington. Guests can build their own burritos, nachos, bowls and soft tacos. Restaurant owners have also recently advertised the eatery's "Shack Style Fries." Shack Style Fries #jalapenoshack Posted by Jalapeno Shack - A Halal Mexican Grill on Saturday, November 13, 2021 "Only halal taco spot in my area and the food has been fresh the few times I got it," wrot…
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 Pizzeria Draws Praise For Authentic Neapolitan Pies With House-Made Mozzarella Long Island Pizzeria Draws Praise For Authentic Neapolitan Pies With House-Made Mozzarella
Long Island Pizzeria Draws Praise For Authentic Neapolitan Pies With House-Made Mozzarella A Long Island restaurant known for its authentic Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas has seen praise from online reviewers since moving to its new location last year.  Brunetti Pizza moved to its current location on Main Street in Westhampton Beach in the fall of 2020. Brunetti Pizza and Wine Bar Fall 2020 -Grand Re-Opening at our new 61 Main St, Westhampton Beach location. Along with... Posted by Brunetti Pizza Westhampton Beach on Friday, August 21, 2020 Guests can order pizzas such as Margherita, made with house-made mozzarella, along with the "Vongle" pie, the restaurant's signature pi…
Long Island Seafood Restaurant Praised For 'Wonderful' Lobster Rolls Long Island Seafood Restaurant Praised For 'Wonderful' Lobster Rolls
Long Island Seafood Restaurant Praised For 'Wonderful' Lobster Rolls A Long Island seafood restaurant is making a splash among online reviewers for its lobster rolls and scenic views. Suffolk County's Jerry and the Mermaid has received a four-star rating on Yelp from nearly 550 reviews. The family-owned restaurant is located at 469 East Main Street in Riverhead, and it has been in operation since the 1990s. The restaurant's website advertises that its lobster rolls are now available daily. Find the full menu here.  "The lobster comes in a hot dish separate from the roll so as not to make it soggy before it gets to your table," Yelper Ali M., …
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…
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers
Newly Opened Long Island Eatery Quickly Creating Buzz Among Pizza Lovers A one-month-old pizzeria is quickly becoming a go-to spot for pizza-lovers on Long Island. With multiple pizza styles on the menu - including New York, Roman, and Neapolitan - Mozzafiato opened in late December 2020 on Middle Country Road in Centereach. In Italian, "mozzafiato" means breathtaking, awesome, or amazing. Local foodies on Yelp, Instagram, and the Foodies of Long Island Facebook group, have praised Mozzafiato for its unique specialty pies - like pizza with Buratta, short rib, and truffle oil - as well as the restaurant’s use of fresh, quality ingredients. And Mozzafiato is a…
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations
Gourmet Slices A Big Draw For Pizzeria With Two Long Island Locations Long Island foodies are flocking to a place known for its gourmet pizza. That "place" is La Bistro in both Wading River and Coram which also features other noteworthy offerings from pasta to salad to heroes. The first restaurant in Wading River was opened in 2011 by Matt Rappa, of Selden, who grew up in an Italian traditional lifestyle that took him into the Italian food industry 17 years ago.  The first was such a success, he opened the Corman location a few years later after getting and keeping a local following of foodies who know a good slice when they bite into one. A look at Ye…
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Suffolk County There's never been a better time than now to enjoy some tasty takeout. With COVID-19 restrictions keeping many of us home, knowing where to get the best, delivery and pick-up meals is important. Here are some of the top-reviewed pizzerias in Suffolk County according to local Yelp critics. 1943 Pizza Bar 308D Main St., Greenport (631) 477-6984 -  rollingindoughpizza.com The owner of 1943 Pizza Bar calls his restaurant - and food truck and next door bar - a celebration of pizza. Born in West Haven, Connecticut, Matthew Michel’s star took off in 2009 when his pizza food truck, “R…
This Nassau County Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare This Nassau County Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare
This Nassau County Restaurant Draws Rave Reviews For French Fare A French brasserie on Long Island has earned a four-star rating on Yelp from over 100 reviewers.  Reviewers of Oceanside's Brasserie Persil particularly enjoyed the restaurant's Coq a Vin, wine-braised chicken with mushrooms, lardon, mushrooms and garlic, which costs $24.  "They served a half chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and mashed potatoes on the side," wrote Ally R. "I recommend asking for extra sauce to dip the chicken in." Also enjoyed by a number of reviewers was the establishment's Persil salad.  "This salad was fresh and delicious," Ally R. wr…
Long Island Eatery Serves Up Caribbean Sandwiches, Salads, Soups Long Island Eatery Serves Up Caribbean Sandwiches, Salads, Soups
Long Island Eatery Serves Up Caribbean Sandwiches, Salads, Soups Nearly half of 500 Yelp reviewers gave a Suffolk County Cuban eatery, known for its ropa vieja and guava chicken wings, five-star ratings.  After an approximately year-long closure for renovations, Cafe Havana on Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown reopened to the public in June of 2020, then reopened again in August after another closure spurred by COVID-19.  "Where do I even begin? Let's start with the incredibly tender meat or should we begin with the traditional Cuban Mofongo?" wrote Yelp reviewer Shannon H. of Cafe Havana's ropa vieja, which was mentioned by 32 other reviewers. "Ea…
Sea Cliff's Maldon & Mignonette Gains Strong Customer Reviews After One Year In Business Sea Cliff's Maldon & Mignonette Gains Strong Customer Reviews After One Year In Business
Sea Cliff's Maldon & Mignonette Gains Strong Customer Reviews After One Year In Business Reviewers continue to rave about Maldon & Mignonette restaurant, which opened in Sea Cliff just over a year ago. Located at 243 Glen Cove Avenue, M&M offers a high-class Italian dining experience thanks to the thoughtful and talented Chef Robert Occhipinti of Long Island. Diagnosed with Chrohn’s Disease in 2008, Occhipinti used his culinary prowess to create a series of dishes that are nutritious to any individual living with the condition. On the menu, M&M offers rotating and seasonal specials, all crafted with high-quality ingredients and produce. For example, on the Fall menu…
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…
Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay
Hearty Dishes, Adjoining Pizzeria Two Reasons Mamma Lombardi's Remains A Long Island Mainstay Mamma Lombardi’s restaurant and pizzeria has been serving up authentic Italian-style eats for more than four decades. Known for both its classic Italian flavors and exceptionally large portion sizes, Mamma Lombardi’s, which now has five locations from Long Island’s North to South Shore, brings the best of both worlds when it comes to specialty dishes and casual Italian cuisine. The restaurant has separate menus for its dining room and pizzeria, allowing guests to enjoy its many authentic eats even on a time crunch. Classic menu items include everything from hearty pasta like chicken parm…
Casa Rustica Serves Up Classic Italian Fare In Smithtown Casa Rustica Serves Up Classic Italian Fare In Smithtown
Casa Rustica Serves Up Classic Italian Fare In Smithtown Next time you’re craving an authentically exquisite Italian meal in Smithtown, stop by Casa Rustica, located at 175 W. Main Street. Established in 1985, Casa Rustica has mastered the art of authenticity, offering specialty dishes like lobster risotto, lasagna bolognese, classic ravioli and other staples of Italian cuisine. You’ll also find plenty of hearty pasta and seafood entrees as well as high-end steak cuts like filet mignon and NY strip. Veal, lamb, chicken and pork are popular options as well. Of course, the restaurant also provides plenty of dessert options as well as freshly-crafte…
Bistro 25, Eclectic Long Island Restaurant, Offers Combined Lunch-Brunch Bistro 25, Eclectic Long Island Restaurant, Offers Combined Lunch-Brunch
Bistro 25, Eclectic Long Island Restaurant, Offers Combined Lunch-Brunch When Michael Turner opened his Sayville restaurant nine years ago, he wanted to bring an "eclectic" and "neighborhood vibe" to dining out. Bistro 25 is casual, cheery and elegant and offers something for everyone, the owner said. It attracts locals and tourists to and from the Fire Island Ferries and they are dog-friendly on the patio where a water bowl is provided. "We have an eclectic style, so you can come in at 3 in the afternoon and sit at a high top at the bar or outside on the patio or on a Friday or Saturday night to enjoy live music. You can order a drink and something from the ra…
Cafe Havana Has Mix Of Cuban, American Cuisine On Long Island Cafe Havana Has Mix Of Cuban, American Cuisine On Long Island
Cafe Havana Has Mix Of Cuban, American Cuisine On Long Island Cafe Havana is exactly what is sounds like - a large but cozy “tropical getaway” offering Caribbean-style food and drinks in the heart of Smithtown. Located at 944 W. Jericho Turnpike, Cafe Havana has a menu inspired by authentic Puerto Rican, and Spanish flavors. “With the palm trees surrounding you and the wide variety of food to choose from, you will feel like you have been transported to a tropical island…Once you get transported to the Caribbean you will never want to leave,” reads the restaurant’s website. Cafe Havana’s menu consists of bold flavors and dishes straight from the Carib…