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'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Long Island Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews 'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Long Island Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews
'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Long Island Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews An Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta dishes and honoring cuisine from a region in northern Italy has opened to rave reviews. Gioia (which is Italian for “joy”) opened in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Dec. 9. “At Gioia, we believe that joy & pasta should be shared around the table, often and with love,” the restaurant’s website states – and tucked away at 94 South Street, Gioia’s cozy interior blends perfectly with the made-with-love vibe of its food, which celebrates the Emilia-Romagna region. “Legend. Drop the [mic],” wrote Mike T. of Oyster Bay on the eatery’s Yelp page. “Lov…
'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens In Huntington 'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens In Huntington
'The Perfect Brunch Spot': New Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Booze Opens In Huntington A restaurant specializing in breakfast and cocktails both classic and contemporary has opened on Long Island, delighting diners near and far. Over Easy, located at 46G Gerard Street in Huntington, celebrated its grand opening at the beginning of August 2023. Though dozens of brunch spots have popped up on the island, the new restaurant has already generated buzz and a reputation for its delicious – not to mention Instagrammable – food and drinks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Over Easy (@overeasyhuntington) “I've been looki…
NY's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash NY's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash
NY's Martha Stewart Responds To Critics After Iceberg Backlash Martha Stewart clapped back at critics for enjoying a cocktail with a real piece of an iceberg "plucked" from the waters while on a cruise off the east coast of Greenland. “End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight," Stewart, age 82, a longtime New Yorker who currently calls the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah home, posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 29. View this post on Instagram A post sh…
New Pizzeria, Brewery In Yaphank Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere New Pizzeria, Brewery In Yaphank Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere
New Pizzeria, Brewery In Yaphank Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere A new pizzeria and brewery on Long Island serving up brick oven pizza, craft cocktails, and cold brews is wowing customers days after opening. Southpaw Brewing Company, located in Yaphank’s Boulevard Shopping Center at 410 Princeton Road, opened Monday, June 5. The restaurant serves up over a dozen signature pies, along with a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Among its signature brick oven pizzas is the Crumbled Sausage and Pepper, made with crumbled Italian sweet sausage, sauteed peppers, and onions tossed in a light marinara and sprinkled with melted mozzarella c…
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…
Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings
Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delicious, Fresh' Offerings A Long Island restaurant that specializes in Mediterranean cuisine has seen praise for its cocktails and fresh dishes. Greek restaurant Kyma is located at 1446 Old Northern Boulevard in the Nassau County village of Roslyn. The owners also operate a location in New York City. The eatery offers guests a variety of dishes, such as spanakopita, grilled octopus, seafood linguini, and lamb chops. For dessert, guests can order baklava, Greek cookies, molten chocolate cake, and more.  Online reviewers have praised the selection of dishes offered on the menu. "Great spot when craving G…
Suffolk County Eatery Stands Out For Steak, Seafood Suffolk County Eatery Stands Out For Steak, Seafood
Suffolk County Eatery Stands Out For Steak, Seafood It can be hard to stay fresh when you’re a 10-year-old restaurant, but Insignia Prime Steak and Sushi is pulling it off nicely. Insignia is a high-end steakhouse in Smithtown that also serves sushi, elaborate cocktails, and has a wine list that boasts more than 500 labels. The restaurant offers prime dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood. On Tuesday and Sunday, price fixe menus are also available. Part of the Anthony Scotto Restaurants group, Insignia stays inline with and upholds Scotto’s reputation for creating posh restaurants that serve gourmet foods. Scotto’s other restaurants inclu…
Old Fields Barbecue In Huntington Keeps Menu Simple With Meats, Sides, Sauce, Bread Old Fields Barbecue In Huntington Keeps Menu Simple With Meats, Sides, Sauce, Bread
Old Fields Barbecue In Huntington Keeps Menu Simple With Meats, Sides, Sauce, Bread Old Fields Barbecue, located at 15 New Street in Huntington, is quickly becoming a staple for Southern-style meats and sides. Despite its recent opening in Spring of 2017, Old Fields, a brand established in 1956, seems to have perfected the art of serving smoked, savory proteins like beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, ribs, pork sausage and pulled chicken. Other Southern-style soul foods, including burgers, fried chicken and blackened Mahi, are also available. As for side options, guests can take their pick from some classic homestyle selections like cornbread, coleslaw, red-skinne…
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Whether before dinner cocktails or out for the nightlife tip your glass at these five places in Suffolk County. The Checkmate Inn, 94 N. County Road, Setauket: This is a 1800s neighborhood bar in a residential area with an online fan base based on good reviews on Yelp and Facebook. "It's charming, houses the most chill vibe of any open mic on the island every Sunday. People come in thinking they are watching a paid live band. A five-dollar Guinness is a well-priced Guinness, especially from someone who knows how to pour and they do," Jenn Woodason of Patchogue told Daily Voice. Whales Tale…
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 “…
Brooklyn Chop House To Open In Southampton Brooklyn Chop House To Open In Southampton
Brooklyn Chop House To Open In Southampton A restaurant that opened temporarily last August as a pop-up inside a Hamptons hotel will be returning for the entire summer. Brooklyn Chop House will be open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend at The Capri Hotel, 281 County Road 39A in Southampton. The new restaurant like its flagship location in New York's Financial District serves steaks alongside Asian fare, of Peking Duck and a variety of unique dumplings. Brooklyn Chop House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a full cocktail menu, wines, and craft beer. The restaurant offers poolside dining. Owners…