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Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening On Long Island Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening On Long Island
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening On Long Island Burgers and brews with a side of automobile nostalgia. That’s what diners can expect at Ford's Garage, a popular chain of vintage car-themed restaurants set to open its first New York location on Long Island. The company will celebrate the grand opening of its Lake Grove restaurant – located at Smith Haven Mall – on Saturday, Nov. 2, a year after announcing it had applied to the Town of Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals. The interior of Ford's Garage. Facebook/Ford's Garage Ford's Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012, less than a mile from its names…

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by Michael Mashburn
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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. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors' 'Place Is Impeccable: New Restaurant On Long Island Aims For 'Rustic Charm, Timeless Flavors'
Casa Stellina In Farmingdale Cited As 'Impeccable' A new restaurant on Long Island promising the “rustic charm and timeless flavors of Italy” is earning top marks from foodies. Casa Stellina – located in Farmingdale at 300 Main Street – opened in late March 2024. Under the direction of Executive Chef Fabrizio Facchini, the restaurant serves an array of enticing pasta dishes, made in house daily, like the Agnolotti di Vitello e Tartufo, made with braised veal and truffles, reggiano cream, and veal demi. Instagram/Casa Stellina Its menu also boasts nearly a dozen varieties of Roman-style pizza pala, served on a wooden paddle. Among them is…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A restaurant, which originally started as a food truck, is now celebrating the opening of its second Long Island location, delighting diners with its tasty and large-portioned dishes. A Wing Away Kitchen, owned by husband and wife duo Anthony and Stefanie Marengo, opened up its second storefront location in Calverton in early August 2023, located at 4490 Middle Country Road. The eatery, which originally started as a food truck, recently announced that it closed its Plainview location in Coliseum Kitchen, making the new Calverton storefront the only physical spot on Long Island to get A W…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'Two Yums Up' For Taco Spot's New Mineola Location, Diners Say 'Two Yums Up' For Taco Spot's New Mineola Location, Diners Say
'Two Yums Up' For Taco Spot's New Mineola Location, Diners Say A popular restaurant celebrated the opening of its third location to the delight of Long Islanders. Right Coast Taqueria, with spots in Deer Park and Ronkonkoma, opened the doors of its Mineola storefront on Tuesday, July 25. The Mexican eatery, which serves up tacos, burritos, and more, has already received rave reviews from diners eager to order at the new location. View this post on Instagram A post shared by rightcoast (@rctaqueria) “Highly recommend, two yums up!!” wrote Gary Dvoskin on the Facebook group Long Island Food & Drink. …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes
Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes After nearly nine years in the business and recent rumors among Long Island foodies, a well-liked restaurant announced that it has permanently closed. On Friday, July 14, La Bonita in Coram announced online that it is no longer in business, putting to end swirling rumors about what was happening with the popular Mexican spot. “Unfortunately, La Bonita is permanently closed,” Steve Salazar wrote in a post shared on both the Long Island Food & Drink (LIFD) and the restaurant’s social media pages. "The partners are retiring from the business and extend their heartfelt thank you for su…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love
Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love Long Islanders don't hold back when you ask them to list foods they really love. The bacon or ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is a high-ranking member of the Long Island-centric food club judging by responses to a Daily Voice question to members of the Long Island Food & Drink and Foodies of Long Island food groups on Facebook.  Here are five foods mentioned. Bacon, egg, and cheese "Bacon, egg and cheese, salt, pepper, ketchup," responded Hayley Valla in a post on the Food & Drink Facebook page. Kim Demanuel, in a post on the page said, "Ham, egg, and cheese on a rol…

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by Donna Christopher
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Here Are 10 Of The Most Popular Foods On Long Island Here Are 10 Of The Most Popular Foods On Long Island
Here Are 10 Of The Most Popular Foods On Long Island Beaches for miles and breathtaking sunsets are memorable on Long Island along with these 10 popular foods: Ideas came from members of Long Island Foodies and Long Island Food & Drink food groups on Facebook. Chinese food: There are several restaurants to choose from in most towns with cuisine ranging from Classic Chinese to Chinese-American and often higher priced Asian fusion. Baked ziti: You'll find this on most Italian menus and virtually every party, high-end or backyard barbecue. Sausage and peppers: The one-pan sizzle of sausage, peppers, and onions is an Italian dish …

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by Donna Christopher