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New Italian Sports Bar In Nassau County Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere New Italian Sports Bar In Nassau County Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere
New Italian Sports Bar In Nassau County Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere A new sports bar on Long Island is delighting diners just weeks into business. Allegro Bar & Grille – located in West Hempstead at 157 Hempstead Avenue – opened in late September, serving up “an Italian twist on American classics,” according to its website. Its menu boasts several flatbreads, burgers, salads, and “small bites” like Italian egg rolls, empanada calzones, chicken wings, and housemade bruschetta. Customers can also select from a number of beers, wines, and craft cocktails, including the largest selection of spritzes and espresso martinis in the Long Island/New York City a…
New Nassau County Eatery Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious' Fare, 'Insane' Drinks New Nassau County Eatery Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious' Fare, 'Insane' Drinks
New Nassau County Eatery Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious' Fare, 'Insane' Drinks A new Long Island restaurant serving up innovative brunch dishes is hitting all the right marks just weeks into business. Franklin & Phoebe Brunchery – located in Franklin Square at 11 Franklin Avenue – held its grand opening on Monday, Oct. 7. The eatery’s menu boasts a number of delectable dishes to help break your fast, like stuffed French toast, whiskey barrel apple pancakes, eggs benedict, and raspberry fig baked brie. The Hungry Farmer Scramble Skillet. Instagram/franklin_and_phoebe_brunchery Diners can also choose from an array of yogurt bowls, omelettes, flatbreads, an…
New Bellmore Restaurant Cited For 'Generous Portions, Quality Ingredients' New Bellmore Restaurant Cited For 'Generous Portions, Quality Ingredients'
New Bellmore Restaurant Cited For 'Generous Portions, Quality Ingredients' A new restaurant on Long Island serving up Mediterranean flavors is delighting diners. FETA – located in Bellmore at 2495 Merrick Road – opened in late September 2024. Billed as a “fun, fast-casual” restaurant, its menu boasts an array of Mediterranean cuisine, including homemade hummus and tzatziki, hand rolled falafels, and lamb meatballs. FETA opened in Bellmore in late September 2024.       Facebook/Feta USA Customers can build their own bowls or pitas with a variety of proteins, including marinated grilled chicken, lamb, steak, and salmon, all on more than …
New Pizzeria In Valley Stream Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious’ Offerings New Pizzeria In Valley Stream Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious’ Offerings
New Pizzeria In Valley Stream Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious’ Offerings Not in the mood to cook? This new Long Island pizzeria may be just the answer. Via Cuma Sourdough Pizza & Cucina held its grand opening on Monday, Aug. 19, in Valley Stream at 415 Rockaway Avenue. Under the direction of chef-owner Luca Schiano Di Cola, the eatery serves up nearly a dozen pies, including margherita, Neapolitan, and capricciosa. Diners can also opt for the salsiccia friarielli e provola, made with smoked fior di latte cheese, pork sausage, broccoli rabe, chili pepper, shaved parmigiano reggiano, and olive oil. Via Cuma Sourdough Pizza & Cucina opened in Vall…
These Nassau County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says These Nassau County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
These Nassau County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic.  Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation' 'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation'
Atithi Indian Restaurant In Bethpage Earns High Marks A new restaurant on Long Island serving vegetarian Indian cuisine is a hit with diners just weeks into business. Atithi – located in Bethpage at 398 North Wantagh Avenue – held its grand opening in late August. Under the direction of owner and New Delhi native Deepak Mehta, the eatery promises traditional Indian flavors, sans any meat.  Its menu boasts 18 different variations of Delhi chaat, made with soft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with an assortment of chutneys and spices. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare
New Hicksville Restaurant Cited For ‘Fresh, Delicious’ Fare A new restaurant on Long Island serving seafood and cocktails is earning high praise from diners. Sexy Crab – located in Hicksville at 828 South Oyster Bay Road – held its grand opening in late September 2024. It marks the second Long Island spot for the restaurant chain, which touts itself as having “the freshest and most flavorful Cajun seafood” around. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sexy Crab Levittown, NY (@sexycrabnewyork) The menu features a mouthwatering array of shrimp, crab, lobster tails, clams, and crawfish, to name …
This Waterfront Restaurant Best Long Island Eatery To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say This Waterfront Restaurant Best Long Island Eatery To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say
This Waterfront Restaurant Best Long Island Eatery To Take Out-Of-Towners, Foodies Say This fine dining restaurant overlooking the Great South Bay is the perfect spot to impress those out-of-town visitors, foodies say. A Bay Shore eatery earned the most recommendations on a post seeking a waterfront restaurant “with amazing food and ambience for a special dinner” on the Long Island Food & Drink Facebook group. “For friends from Australia,” poster Tina Finnin explained. “First time on Long Island.” Finnin’s query garnered dozens of suggestions, all certainly impressive in their own right. But it was Bay Shore’s The LakeHouse restaurant that took the crown. …
New Long Island Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience' New Long Island Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience'
New Long Island Eatery Promising Journey Across America Praised As 'Amazing Experience' You don’t have to leave Long Island for a culinary journey across America. Roadtrip restaurant in Bay Shore – located at 3 East Main Street, at the former site of Rock City Dogs – held its soft opening in late September. Billed as “a celebration of American cuisine and cocktails,” the eatery’s menu features dishes that are inspired by the different states, with a new state highlighted on its specials menu each week. The Herb-Infused Lollipop Lamb Chops – marinated in fresh herbs and served with chilled cucumber and tomato salad tossed in a lemon vinaigrette – highlights Wyoming’s rich trad…
Mineola Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant Mineola Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant
Mineola Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant A Long Island restaurant that opened last year to rave reviews was named the best new ramen spot in the country.  Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, claimed the top spot on Yelp's best new ramen restaurants for 2024 thanks in part to the chef's dedication and patience in creating authentic Japanese fare.  Rich, 16-hour tonkotsu broth and authentic homemade dishes earned this Long Island ramen hotspot the #1 slot on our 2024 list. Yelp users rave about their standout offerings, including the “rich and savory” black garlic tonkotsu ramen, shoyu truffle rame…
New Carle Place Restaurant Cited For 'Solid' Lunch Specials, 'Reasonable' Prices New Carle Place Restaurant Cited For 'Solid' Lunch Specials, 'Reasonable' Prices
New Carle Place Restaurant Cited For 'Solid' Lunch Specials, 'Reasonable' Prices A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” is earning high praise weeks into business. Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Its menu boasts over a dozen varieties of ramen, including the Tonkotsu Ramen, made with chashu pork belly, minced pork, fish cake, a half-cooked egg, mushrooms, green onions, and black garlic oil. Diners can also choose from several curry and donburi bowls, as well as stir fry plates, salads, and bento boxes. Dive into a world of gourmet indulgence, where each plate tells a…
'A Must-Visit': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' 'A Must-Visit': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes'
'A Must-Visit': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' Its name translates to “one more,” and that’s just what customers will be asking for at this new Long Island restaurant. Uno Mas Southampton – located in Southampton at 44 Hampton Road – opened in late June 2024, serving up a simple menu of “tacos” and “not tacos.” Inside the brick-wall and wood-beam-ceiling interior, patrons can chow down on an array of taco goodness, including carne asada (grilled steak), pollo (chicken), and adobada (marinated park). There are also shrimp, cod, and pulled mushroom varieties. Instagram/unomastacosytequila Adorning the “not tacos” portion of the menu …
New Eatery Dubbed 'Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island' New Eatery Dubbed 'Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island'
New Eatery Dubbed 'Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island' It’s a bold claim, but this new eatery may just be the best Italian restaurant on Long Island, at least according to one foodie. Patrizia’s Marquee – located in Commack at 6300 Jericho Turnpike – held its grand opening in May 2024. Its menu boasts a number of enticing entrees from both land and sea, including raw oysters, chicken parmesan, veal marsala, and an array of pasta dishes. Diners can also choose from several soups and salads, as well as appetizers like fried calamari and crab cakes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patr…
New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service' New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service'
New Italian Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Top-Notch Service' Long Island has a new Italian restaurant, and it’s already delighting diners. Centro 336 – located in Hampton Bays at 336 West Montauk Highway – held its grand opening on Wednesday, June 24. The restaurant’s menu boasts a number of Italian staples like pizza, pasta, and chicken parmigiana. Everything is made in house using many of the East End’s local, in season produce. “Our menu centers around family recipes including fresh homemade pasta, individual pizzas from our wood burning oven and dishes with Mediterranean touches, such as clams oreganata, grilled octopus and zucchini chips,” read…
New Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Great Portions, Flavors Right On Spot' New Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Great Portions, Flavors Right On Spot'
New Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Great Portions, Flavors Right On Spot' Long Island’s newest restaurant promises elevated American cuisine served with a side of “timeless elegance.” James & Main opened in East Rockaway at 1 Main Street on Friday, July 26. Billed as “the South Shore’s newest classic,” the restaurant and bar describes itself as a place “where the simple pleasures of the past meet the tastes of today." Lining the walls are a decades-curated collection of art, antiques, wine, and whiskey. Join us on the outside deck for a Frozen Piña Colada🥥 Posted by James & Main on Friday, July 26, 2024 “Come for the ambience of timeless elegan…
'Run, Don't Walk': New Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start 'Run, Don't Walk': New Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start
'Run, Don't Walk': New Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start A new restaurant on Long Island promising a fresh take on Greek cuisine is off to a sizzling start. Twisted Greek – located in East Northport at 1972 Jericho Turnpike – opened in late May 2024. Its menu boasts a number of Greek-inspired offerings, including pork, chicken, or beef and lamb gyros with pita bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Diners can also opt for the chicken or pork souvlaki – small pieces of meat and vegetables grilled in a skewer – or the loukaniko, a type of Greek sausage flavored with orange peel, fennel seed, and other dried herbs. Instagram/…
'Best I've Had:' This Long Island Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say 'Best I've Had:' This Long Island Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say
'Best I've Had:' This Long Island Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say When customers want to escape the heat with a sweet treat, ice cream is one of the best choices — and this creamery is the number one place to get it, Long Islanders said. Port Washington-based Douglas & James Homemade Ice Cream, also known as Sweet Treats on the Wharf and located at 405 Main Street, makes the greatest ice cream around, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island results. Winning the title of “Best Ice Cream on Long Island” for the sixth year in a row and entering its thirtieth year in business, Douglas & James’ reputation may precede it. With homemade ic…
'Great Addition': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Well-Balanced, Delicious' Fare 'Great Addition': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Well-Balanced, Delicious' Fare
'Great Addition': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Well-Balanced, Delicious' Fare A new French restaurant on Long Island promising classic bistro fare in a warm atmosphere is delighting diners just weeks into business. Village Bistro – located in East Hampton at 10 Main Street – held its grand opening in early May 2024. Under the direction of owner Adam Potter, the 90-seat restaurant serves a number of French-inspired dishes, like croque monsieur made with comte cheese, bechamel sauce, and ham. Or the ricotta cavatelli, available with bolognese or classic tomato sauce. Diners can also choose from appetizers like tuna tartare, escargot, and heirloom tomato tart, and dess…
'Excellent' Pizzeria Opens Sixth Long Island Location 'Excellent' Pizzeria Opens Sixth Long Island Location
'Excellent' Pizzeria Opens Sixth Long Island Location A popular pizzeria has opened yet another location on Long Island — and so far, it seems to be just as popular as its prior eateries. The Pizzeria of Babylon, located at 606 Montauk Highway, officially opened its doors in April, marking the business’ sixth spot. In its first few weeks of operation, it appears that The Pizzeria of Babylon has left hungry customers satisfied. “Summer vibes are on point. [The] menu is extensive and more than just pizza for sure!” wrote Michael Anthony in a Facebook post to the Long Island Restaurant Group. He continued that the bar area of the new buildi…