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These Long Island Restaurants Rank Among Best Spots For Foodies In NY
Long Islanders take their food seriously and in a recent VRBO poll of the top 15 restaurants in New York, three of the top spots landed in both Suffolk and Nassau County, including the number one spot. For the No. 1 spot in the state, applause goes to the Lobster Roll of Amagansett in Suffolk County. Established in 1965, VRBO says the Lobster Roll is "hands down the best place you can go for a lobster roll sandwich - outside of New England." Locals and foodies have known this for years and always make it a stop if they are visiting the Montauk Lighthouse. What makes it so special, well, …
Lifestyle
New Long Island Chick-Fil-A Now Open For Business
If you are one of the few on Long Island who hasn't eaten at a Chick-fil-A then today is your lucky day -- if you don't mind waiting in line. The Chick-fil-a located in Smithtown on the border of Hauppauge, threw open its doors, well, at least its drive-thru lines to fans early Thursday, March 4. So what's the big deal with Chick-fil-A you ask? Well, if it's morning it starts with a warm biscuit with a chicken patty that fills your stomach. Or if you are adventurous, try its sausage biscuit with a little strawberry jam. But really, besides the food, one of the top draws to Chick-fil-A is t…
Lifestyle
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu
It seems the chicken sandwich fast-food wars are heating up again with McDonald's jumping into the fray with a new line of sandwiches. McDonald's announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, it was releasing a new crispy chicken sandwich, which is joining its roster of longtime favorites like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Egg McMuffin, and Filet-O-Fish. Not unlike the famous Popeye's sandwich, the new fried sandwich features a crispy fillet made with all-white meat chicken topped with crinkle-cut pickles and served on a potato roll. But not be outdone, the chain will also offer two additio…
Business
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger
McDonald’s is officially dipping its toes in the vegetarian market with the McPlant, a newly developed plant-based patty that is set to debut as soon as next year. The McPlant offers a new option for some seeking a healthier, vegetarian option from the fast-food giant. “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world have tested plant-based products,” McDonald’s International President Ian Borden said in a statement. Related story - Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? “Informed by those learnings, we have creat…
Business
Covid-
19: KFC Presses Pause On Its Popular Slogan, Calling It 'Inappropriate' Amid Pandemic
Kentucky Fried Chicken is pausing one of the world's most recognizable slogans. The fast-food chain says that after 64 years in use, saying "Finger Lickin' Good" is inappropriate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "We find ourselves in a unique situation — having an iconic slogan that doesn’t quite fit in the current environment," said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, global chief marketing officer at KFC, in a statement. "While we are pausing the use of 'It’s Finger Lickin’ Good,' rest assured the food craved by so many people around the world isn’t changing one bit.” The hous…
Lifestyle
Long Island's Best Burgers? That's What Many Say About This Eatery In Business For 56 Years
Long Islanders know the familiar pale blue signs with "burgers" and "franks" signaling a fast-food drive-in that usually has lines out the door. All American Hamburger Drive-In in Massapequa at 4286 Merrick Road is a town fixture since 1963 though the decor is 50s drive-in and the fare hasn't been updated since, a good thing, nor have the prices, really cheap. The old-school fast-food joint serves the same family recipes of burgers, fries and shakes in a counter-service setup to eat in or carry out. The eatery has plenty of local and out of town fans. Massapequa resident Daniel L., says o…
Lifestyle
Locally Owned Chick-fil-A To Open On Long Island
Chicken lovers rejoice, Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant that is locally owned on Long Island. Chick-fil-A officials said they had selected Scott Buccellato as the franchise owner of the new restaurant in Westbury opening on Thursday, Oct. 17. The restaurant is excepted to hire more than 140 new employees -- or team members -- in Chick-fil-A talk. The new restaurant, located at 1530 Old Country Road, the restaurant will open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday and close on Sundays. The dining room seats 138 and has an indoor children’s playground and free Wi-Fi fo…
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores?
Subway will be truly allowing customers to “eat fresh” as it plans to introduce a plant-based, meatless meatball sub. Beginning in September, Subway will be offering the “Beyond Meatball Marinara” sub, which will be made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants nationwide. It is only expected to be on the menu for a limited time. The restaurant becomes the latest fast-food chain to explore plant-based and vegan options for their menu. Burger King introduced a plant-based Impossible Whopper, Dunkin’ will be testing a Beyond Meat sausage and White Castle, Carl’s Jr. and Tim …
Lifestyle
Popular National Chicken Chain's First NY Restaurant Will Be On Long Island
The popular chicken chain PDQ is coming to Long Island. PDQ, which stands for People Dedicated to Quality, will open its first New York restaurant on Sunday, July 21 in Farmingdale. The menu features hand-breaded chicken tenders, signature homemade sauces and dressings, and made-to-order sandwiches like the Honey Butter and Cali Club. There are also hand-spun milkshakes and salads. The menu is chef-driven with "mindful ingredients" but with the convenience of a fast-food restaurant, according to the company. Restauranteurs Dean Poll and Thomas J. Fanning, Sr. own the Farmingdale restauran…
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Here's When Four McDonald's Worldwide Favorites Will Be Available In US
Four popular and mouthwatering options from McDonald’s restaurants worldwide will be making their U.S. debuts this summer. The following four items will become available at participating U.S. McDonald's locations starting Wednesday, June 5: Stroopwafel McFlurry (From the Netherlands): Hard to say, fun to eat! This sweet treat consists of vanilla soft serve mixed with decadent caramel swirl with authentic chopped Dutch Daelmans Stroopwafel caramel waffle cookie pieces. Yum! Grand McExtreme Bacon Burger (From Spain): This monstrosity isn’t like any bacon burger you’ve had before - it consist…
Business
Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'?
Burger King is taking the slogan “have it your way” to a whole new level, pulling off the seemingly impossible with a new Whopper. The fast-food giant has just announced that it is seeking to serve a plant-based “Impossible Whopper” nationwide by the end of the year. The new product is expected to be rolled out to several regions this summer, then to the entire country if customers are enthusiastic about the vegan burger. The test kicked off on April 1, with the Impossible Whopper being offered to customers at 59 locations around St. Louis. It was created in connection with Impossible Food…
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