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Salad Pizza Has Long Islanders Divided: ‘Blasphemy’ Salad Pizza Has Long Islanders Divided: ‘Blasphemy’
Salad Pizza Has Long Islanders Divided: ‘Blasphemy’ Forget red sauce or white sauce, thin crust or deep dish — the real question is salad or no salad? On top, that is. New Yorkers are talking after a curious image popped up on the Long Island Foodies Facebook page: a slice of pizza topped with a chicken Caesar salad. “It’s a bad picture, but in your experience, is a salad slice normally on a regular slice?” Sam Marshak asked his fellow foodies. “I’ve never seen this, so just curious what the norm is.” Yes, if you’re like this reporter and didn’t know, “salad pizza” is a thing. The pies are typically made sans the tomato sauce, with either…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says A new report by The Washington Post has recognized these Long Island pizzerias as among the best joints in New York State when it comes to certain regional pizza styles. The four pizza joints earned recognition as part of a new national database by the Post that categorizes the best restaurants in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the rankings, the pizzerias that are pros at serving up certain styles of slices are: Eddie’s Pizza, located at 2048 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park, which specializes in ta…

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by Sophie Grieser
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New Long Island Pizzeria Serves Up Traditional Italian & New York-Style Pies Made With A Twist New Long Island Pizzeria Serves Up Traditional Italian & New York-Style Pies Made With A Twist
New Long Island Pizzeria Serves Up Traditional Italian & New York-Style Pies Made With A Twist The owners of a new Long Island eatery are fulfilling lifelong dreams by opening up a pizzeria that offers a variety of traditional Italian and New York-style pies made with a twist. The Dough & Co. Pizza, located at 318 Main St. in Huntington, first opened on Tuesday, Feb. 1, according to Daniel Rocca, who co-owns the business with Teddy Fortunato. Rocca, age 23, said he has been making pizza since he was 5 years old, and he has always dreamed of opening his own pizzeria.  He said he and Fortunato, who is also 23, felt the timing was perfect for them to open the business. "…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Tradition-Rich Long Island Restaurant & Pizzeria Draws Praise For Plentiful Portions Tradition-Rich Long Island Restaurant & Pizzeria Draws Praise For Plentiful Portions
Tradition-Rich Long Island Restaurant & Pizzeria Draws Praise For Plentiful Portions Tucked away among a row of shops, Long Island staple Taormina Ristorante & Pizzeria has been serving Italian comfort food for decades. Over the years the restaurant, in Commack, has built up a host of loyal diners who enjoy its casual atmosphere and authentic Italian dishes. Taormina invites guests to savor their meals and take some home - the portions, according to patrons. Taormina’s interior is clean and comfortable. The walls and linens are washed in cream colors. There are high-backed booths, tables, and a bar for dining. Glass bottle chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Yelp …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Each Slice Is A Meal At This Long Island Pizzeria, Customers Say Each Slice Is A Meal At This Long Island Pizzeria, Customers Say
Each Slice Is A Meal At This Long Island Pizzeria, Customers Say A Long Island eatery in business eight years is now well-known for authentic food and truly NY-style pizza. Gregorio’s Pizzeria & Trattoria in Massapequa, owned by Gregory Cellucci, who is also the restaurant’s “pie designer,” has worked around food his whole life.  And Cellucci, who grew up in Massapequa, says not all pizzas are created equal. “The art of the pizza pie is an Italian tradition,” Cellucci said on his website. Gregorio’s opened in 2013 and offers dine-in, take-out, as well as catering. The restaurant recently started a Monday pasta special and is selling hear…

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by Kristin Palpini