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Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location A Long Island restaurant known for its fusion flavors has once again proven that it is worth the wait by opening its fifth location. The Smithtown location of Dirty Taco + Tequila, located at 716 Smithtown Bypass, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 16, to the excitement of Long Islanders and taco lovers alike. Self-dubbed as “part LA taco truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” Dirty Taco + Tequila debuted its creative taco and cocktail offerings in 2018. View this post on Instagram A post share…

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by Sophie Grieser
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This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Meatballs, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Meatballs, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Meatballs, Voters Say This Long Island restaurant knows a thing or two about meatballs, according to voters. For the second year in a row, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Grandpa Tony’s Wood Fired Pizza as having the best meatballs around. Located at 101 Althouse Ave. in East Rockaway, they offer “Old World Italian cuisine with hearty portions and fresh ingredients." Meatball fans won’t want to miss the Grandpa Tony’s Meatball Bomb, with homemade savory meatballs and topped with ricotta in a freshly toasted bread bowl. And for the calorie-conscious, how about the meatball salad, with lettuce, re…

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by Michael Mashburn
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This Stony Brook Eatery Serves Up LI's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say This Stony Brook Eatery Serves Up LI's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say
This Stony Brook Eatery Serves Up LI's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say Breakfast aficionados won’t want to miss this Long Island coffee shop, according to voters. This year, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Druthers Coffee in Stony Brook as having the best egg sandwich around. The Druthers Egg Sandwich features a fried egg with smoked cheddar, crispy shallots and Calabrian chile aioli, all served up on an everything bagel from Black Seed Bagels in Brooklyn. “You think it's just an egg sandwich until you find that the bagel is warm and pillowy with a satisfying chew and the egg is garnished with mild chili-flavored topping that really brings up …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Rocky Point Restaurant Serves Up Long Island's Best Happy Hour, Voters Say Rocky Point Restaurant Serves Up Long Island's Best Happy Hour, Voters Say
Rocky Point Restaurant Serves Up Long Island's Best Happy Hour, Voters Say Looking to grab a drink after a long day? Look no further than this Long Island watering hole, according to voters. For a whopping seventh year in a row, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Spiro’s restaurant and lounge as having the best happy hour around. Located at 4 Patchogue Drive in Rocky Point, Spiro’s has been quenching thirsty patrons since 2011. “We offer a simple concept, quality food that tastes amazing, portions the way they should be, and prices that are reasonable,” reads the company’s Yelp profile. Spiro's touts a drink list that features over 20 specialty mart…

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by Michael Mashburn
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This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Chinese Takeout, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Chinese Takeout, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Chinese Takeout, Voters Say In the battle for takeout supremacy, a Long Island Chinese restaurant outpaces the competition, according to voters. For the fourth year in a row, those voters on Best of Long Island have named The Orient in Bethpage the best Chinese takeout. A quick look at the menu hints at why diners may be so keen. Since 2002, The Orient has been serving a wide array of traditional Chinese and Chinese-American dishes like Kung Pao Chicken, Moo Shu Pork, and Young Chow Fried Rice. On Yelp, satisfied diners have called out other favorites like the Peking Pork Spare Rib, Sesame Chicken, and Low Mein. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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This Eatery Voted Long Island's Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant This Eatery Voted Long Island's Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant
This Eatery Voted Long Island's Best All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant A family-owned restaurant was voted as having the best all-you-can-eat menu on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Churrasqueira Carvalhos Rodizio Restaurant in Bellmore won that category for the third year in a row.  Located at 2700 Sunrise Highway in Bellmore, the restaurant specializes in Portuguese barbecue dishes, offering meat and seafood dishes seasoned with a combination of herbs and spices from a homemade recipe, the owners report. Read the full announcement from Bethpage Best of Long Island here.

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by Nicole Valinote