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Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island
A swanky restaurant known for its brunch has opened its fifth spot on Long Island – and has already received rave reviews.
The newest spot of The Shed, located at 685 Merrick Avenue in Westbury, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, May 22, marking the restaurant’s fifth official spot.
With over 40,000 followers on Instagram, The Shed offers up brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes that are as tasty as they are aesthetically pleasing – and the newest addition, which is located in the Selby luxury apartment building, seems to be no different.
Melissa M, a Hempstead resident who visited T…
'Fresh, Hot, Absolutely Filling:' New Long Island Eatery Offers Delicious Eats, Customers Say
A ramen restaurant on Long Island has opened up its second location, wowing foodies with its fresh bowls and other dishes.
Oh! Ramen, located in Levittown at 341 Wantagh Avenue, has already proven to be a welcome addition to the food community, customers on Yelp have determined.
Currently, the restaurant has a five-star rating from those who have left reviews.
Serving up what one Yelper described as “fresh, hot, and absolutely filling” bowls of ramen, Oh! Ramen offers over a dozen different flavors of the traditional Japanese dish – including black garlic chashu pork belly ramen, veget…
New Long Island Restaurant 'Hits Almost All The Elements,' Diner Says
A new Japanese restaurant on Long Island appears to be a hit with diners in the months since opening.
Ikedo Ramen, located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road, held its grand opening in late February 2023.
It marked the second Long Island location for the eatery, which touts its authentic Japanese dishes, according to its website.
Donning the menu are several appetizers, each accompanied by a homemade sauce. Among them is the Takoyaki, consisting of fried octopus balls topped with Japanese mayo, aonori, and bonito flakes.
Diners can also choose from several salads, stir fry, and curry …
Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say
When it comes to the best French dip around, hungry diners need look no further than this Long Island restaurant, according to online foodies.
Bar Frites, located in Greenvale at 400 Wheatley Plaza, received the most mentions on a recent post asking where to find the best French dip sandwich on the Facebook group "Long Island Restaurant Group."
Opened in 2010, Bar Frites serves up a wide selection of “bistro fare,” including burgers, steaks, croque monsieur, and steamed mussels in a hip, urban setting, according to its website.
Its menu also features a variety of salads, pastas, and piz…
New Nassau County Eatery Hailed As A 'Must-Try' Hidden Gem
A new Long Island restaurant that offers a variety of gyros is seeing positive reviews from customers.
Gyro Jimmy's is located at 165 Voice Road in the Nassau County hamlet of Carle Place.
Online reviewers have praised the restaurant's menu, which features gyro sandwiches and platters including pork, beef, lamb and chicken.
"Best authentic Greek option in area," said Lou D., of Long Island, in a Yelp review. "A must try! i guarantee you will enjoy and return. The interior is neat, clean, modern, efficient, and casual. The exterior is also new and modern. They are off t…
Popular Suffolk County Eatery Gets High Marks For Burgers, Wings
A well-known Long Island restaurant is seeing praise for its burgers and wings.
The Whiskey Barrel is located at 138 Main St. in Port Jefferson. The eatery opened its doors in the spring.
In addition to its wide variety of beer, wine and whiskey, the eatery also offers a selection of salads, wraps, sandwiches and more.
A number of online reviewers have shouted out The Whiskey Barrel's wings, which can be made with a variety of different sauces, including mustard brown sugar, buffalo, sweet BBQ and "Barrel Sauce," which is maple bourbon sauce.
"I visited The Whiskey Barrel on th…
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Suffolk County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Sink your teeth into these five Suffolk County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp:
1. Barrow Food House (452 Main Road in Riverhead)
With a perfect 5/5-star Yelp rating, Barrow Food House has long been considered a Riverhead staple. The restaurant serves small bites and sandwiches as well as hearty burgers, like the Smash Burger (aged cheddar, house-cured bacon, pickles, house sauce, shredded lettuce and steamed white onion) and the bean and mushroom burger (black bean, mungbean, quinoa, mushroom, poblano, cotija cheese, carrot kimchi and cashew avocado crema), which is vegan.
For mo…
ITA Kitchen, New Italian Restaurant, Debuts In Bay Shore
Modern Italian eatery ITA Kitchen is off to a promising start after its late September opening on Long Island.
Located in the heart of Bay Shore, ITA, short for Italian American, provides a fine Italian dining experience with a more casual environment. The 2,300 square-foot eatery serves classic Italian specialties with a new age twist.
On the menu, you’ll find lunch and dinner options like calamari, pesto risotto balls, veal chops, quinoa bowls and more. Pasta options are also plentiful; choose from classics like the burrata ravioli with basil pesto and heirloom tomato or the one-of-a-kin…
Tradition-Rich Oyster Bay Eatery Opens Second Long Island Location
After opening the doors of its second Long Island location in late September, The Homestead restaurant continues to receive rave reviews for its rich traditions and New American style cuisine.
Located at 2120 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, The Homestead, originally opened in Oyster Bay in 1896, serves a generous variety of classic appetizers, hearty entrees, fresh burgers, pasta and more.
On the menu, you’ll find all of your favorites when it comes to bar fare, including nachos, potato skins and quesadillas, to name a few.
The Homestead is particularly known for its never-frozen and nev…
