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Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion
Shake Shack Offers Free Burgers With Purchase During Holiday Promotion Shake Shack is launching a limited-time promotion offering free burgers with a qualifying purchase during the holiday season.  The “Holiday Burger Blitz” will run from Monday, Dec. 16, to Tuesday, Dec. 24, providing customers with a free burger each day when they spend a minimum of $10 and use the code BURGERBLITZ at checkout. The promotion features a different burger each day, including popular items like the ShackBurger, SmokeShack, and Avocado Bacon Burger. The schedule for the free offerings is as follows: Monday, Dec. 16: ShackBurger Tuesday, Dec. 17: SmokeShack Wednesday, Dec. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
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…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Iconic Diner On Long Island Closing After Almost 40 Years Iconic Diner On Long Island Closing After Almost 40 Years
Iconic Diner On Long Island Closing After Almost 40 Years It’s the end of an era for this beloved Long Island restaurant. The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – is set to close after 39 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart, I have to announce that due to economic hardships the Lindencrest Diner will be closed,” read a sign posted on the front door Thursday, Aug. 22. “We would like to thank all our patrons and staff over the past 39 years for making this diner the success it has been. We will truly miss all the familiar, happy faces that made this establishment a huge part of our lives and family.” The…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Stop & Shop Issues New Guidance To Customers After Massive Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Expands Stop & Shop Issues New Guidance To Customers After Massive Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Expands
Stop & Shop Issues New Guidance To Customers After Massive Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Expands Stop & Shop has issued new guidance to customers after a massive recall of Boar's Head deli meats has expanded by seven million pounds due to the threat of Listeria contamination. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recall expansion includes 71 products produced between Friday, May 10, and Monday, July 29, 2024, under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brand names. The products, all made at Boar's Head's facility in Jarratt, Virginia, have “sell by” dates ranging from 29 July 2024 to 17 Oct. 24. The products shipped to retailers bear the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' 'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem'
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' To say this place has the meats would be a massive understatement. A new Brazilian steakhouse on Long Island is earning high praise just months into business. AG Steakhouse – located in Westbury at 1177 Corporate Drive – held its soft opening in May 2024, promising “an edgy twist” on the traditional Brazilian churracso (barbecue) experience. Diners who opt for the AG Rodizio, Portuguese for “rotation,” can simply flip their tokens to green and watch as their table is regaled with an endless stream of freshly cooked meats, including lamb chop, ribeye steak, pork ribs, and chicken legs, all …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices In Massapequa New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices In Massapequa
New Pizzeria Serves Up 'Absolutely Fantastic' Slices In Massapequa A family-owned pizzeria is wowing diners on Long Island and beyond with its authentic Italian pies. “Wow, just wow.” Pizzeria Undici, located at 4195 Merrick Road in Massapequa, opened shop in June 2023. The Italian family-owned pizzeria had one goal: to serve the finest pizzas alongside the best customer service. In the few months since its opening, it appears to have done just that. “Long Island has a pretty good track record for pizza joints…and I suggest adding this one to your list,” wrote Nassau County resident Anthony S. on the shop’s Yelp page. Anthony and a group of his f…

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by Sophie Grieser