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Brand-New Long Island Restaurant Offers Unique Flavors, Fun Atmosphere The owner of a brand-new Long Island restaurant has shared his plan to serve up unique and delicious dishes in a welcoming, brightly-colored environment. Zest opened in Suffolk County on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 298 West Main St. in Bay Shore. Chef Michael Liebman, the owner, said since the eatery opened not long before Thanksgiving, business was slow at first, but things have picked up. “Everybody seems to be leaving happy," he said. Liebman said he would classify the restaurant's menu as new American food, similar to a gastropub without the emphasis on alcohol. He said the goal is to tak…

by Nicole Valinote

12/02/2021

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COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic

COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic

Covid-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic If it feels like fast food tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet than just a few months ago - you are not alone. Across the nation, fast food prices have gone up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Business reported. In fact, quickie restaurants haven't jacked up their prices like this since the Great Recession of 2008, according to Eat This, Not That. Citing government data, a Restaurant Business analysis found that prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 6.2 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, traditional resta…

by Kristin Palpini

04/25/2021