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From fine dining to the supermarkets, Greater Long Island was hitting the streets all summer bringing you all the foodie news.
We found 5 spots for lease to solve Trader Joe’s Long Island service gap
News this week that an eighth Trader Joe’s has been approved for Long Island, this time in Miller Place, only …
Step inside Suffolk’s first Wild Fork Foods, now open in Lake Grove
Ground elk, kangaroo, ostrich fillets, and alligator tenderloins are just some of the exotic meats available at Wild Fork Foods, …
Looking for a doughnut on Long Island? We have some spots for you
Long Island is going nuts for doughnuts. And GLI is all about it. So it was quite the easy task …
Street to Table owner looks to open soon in Huntington Station
The owner of the Street to Table dining concept that opened in Merrick in 2019 has set his eyes on …
Panera Bread opening new Islandia cafe with Dec. 11 ceremony
Panera Bread is set to open the chain’s newest Long Island location, in Islandia, The new bakery-cafe, located at 1900 …
Just Salad opens in Port Washington; three more planned for LI
Just Salad continues its rapid expansion on Long Island, recently opening a brand-new location in Port Washington. Located at 143 …
New IHOP restaurant opens in Patchogue’s Gateway Plaza
IHOP has officially opened its doors in Patchogue’s Gateway Plaza. Nestled between Best Buy and Work ‘N Gear, the pancake …
PopUp Bagels scouting spots for 2nd permanent Long Island store
After a hugely successful entrance into Nassau County, the growing bagel sensation known as PopUp Bagels is looking for a …
Sayville Nutrition House celebrates its grand opening
Sayville has its smoothie place back — just under a different name and with new ownership. The Sayville Nutrition House …
‘The Pizzeria’ restaurant rides into Smithtown focused on employee happiness
Smithtown is set to welcome a new dining destination as The Pizzeria prepares to open its doors on Main Street …
Exclusive: Take a look inside as Wegmans takes shape in Lake Grove
Long Island is just two months away from welcoming its first Wegmans grocery store. The popular Rochester-based chain is set …
Eat, drink and be merry at these Long Island holiday hotspots
GLI Foodie Guide sponsored by The Christmas Extravaganza at Brightwaters Farms in Bay Shore. Click here to learn more. Whether …
Nassau’s popular Sabor a Colombia chain is working on its first Suffolk location
Carrabba’s Italian Grill closed its doors in Central Islip on Feb. 23. The building didn’t stay empty for long. The …
Wegmans announces opening date for its first Long Island location
Here’s the news Wegmans-loving Long Islanders have been waiting for, the opening date for Lake Grove, which will be the …
Lucharitos is set to open two new locations this holiday season
The gift of more Lucharitos is coming this holiday season. That’s because the locally beloved Tex-Mex chain is expanding its …
The story behind the new LA PORTA in downtown Northport
When he opened his LA PORTA in Northport Village this summer, owner Rob Simmons didn’t need to do any advertising …
Tony’s Tacos, wine & spirits store the latest to sign leases at SunVet
Tony’s Tacos and a wine and spirits store have been added to the growing slate of restaurants and retailers headed …
Long Island almost lost The Argyle in Babylon, then Lily’s stepped in
The owners of The Argyle announced in mid-June the beloved restaurant would close after a quarter-century run in Babylon Village …
Report: Uncle Giuseppe’s to join Sayville Plaza in Bohemia
Sayville Plaza’s big comeback continues. According to Newsday, Italian specialty grocery store Uncle Giuseppe’s is set to open in the …
Lucharitos announces opening date at Ronkonkoma’s Station Yards
The next Lucharitos location is about to arrive. The Long Island chain is bringing its Tex-Mex flavors to Ronkonkoma, with …
NY Burger Shack opens along Route 112 in Medford
New York Burger Shack began serving its signature burgers to customers on Friday at its new brick-and-mortar location in Medford …
Argyle restaurant reopens in Babylon Village under new owners
The Argyle restaurant, which was a Babylon Village mainstay for nearly 25 years, has just reopened under new owners. The …
The Melting Pot celebrates its new refreshed look in Farmingdale
The Melting Pot, a fondue favorite in Farmingdale, has unveiled a fresh new look following a major renovation completed this …
Suffolk’s largest South Asian grocery store opens in Commack
By Hamza Khan Commack is now home to the largest South Asian grocery store in Suffolk County. Sanjha Bazaar officially …
Del Vino is Long Island’s only spot to crack OpenTable’s Top 100 restaurants for 2024
For four years running, Del Vino Vineyards in Northport has landed on OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America list for …
This might be Long Island’s only ‘Italian sports bar,’ and it’s now open
Think football and chicken parmesan sliders. Or, if you can picture it, think football and empanada calzones. While we’re at …
NY Burger Shack sets launch date for new storefront in Medford
New York Burger Shack has announced the opening date for its new brick-and-mortar location in Medford. The popular food truck, …
New York’s first Ford’s Garage opens on Long Island
Long Island is now home to New York’s first Ford’s Garage restaurant. The popular Florida-based burger and brew chain, known …
Torte Jeff to close after Thanksgiving, ending 5 years of serving pies in Port Jeff
The beloved pie shop in Port Jefferson, Torte Jeff, will soon close its doors. Lisa Harris, the owner of the …
Ghost Town Coffee owner eyes early 2025 opening in Kings Park
By Hamza Khan Chloe Rain McGeehan has been working in Long Island restaurants since she was 15. And now she’s …
The Farm Italy in Huntington, an instant hit, is opening a Westbury location
The owner of The Farm Italy Restaurant & Bar, which opened to immediate fanfare in February of 2023, has set …
Ben and Jerry’s celebrates grand opening in Patchogue Village
The Patchogue community celebrated the grand opening of a new Ben & Jerry’s location on East Main Street. On Friday, …
Lines form at Long Island’s first PopUp Bagels location in Roslyn
The viral bagel sensation founded in a Connecticut home during the pandemic before opening brick-and-mortar locations across NYC and New …
McDonald’s opens in Blue Point; takes place of community staple
Burger King’s 40-year-run at 32 Montauk Highway in Blue Point came to an abrupt end in October 2023, amid a …
Step inside Great South Bay Brewery’s new location at Station Yards
Long Island’s popular Great South Bay Brewery has officially opened its doors in Ronkonkoma, marking the brewery’s third location and …
The ‘new’ Argyle restaurant is readying for relaunch in Babylon
Joe Flanagan knows every in and out of Babylon’s Deer Park Avenue, every line and crack in the sidewalk. A …
After fire, Tropical Smoothie Cafe reopens in Massapequa Park
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Massapequa Park has officially reopened after being closed for a month following an electrical fire. The …
Sneak peek of NY’s first Ford’s Garage, opening soon on Long Island
Long Island will soon welcome New York’s first Ford’s Garage restaurant. The popular Florida-based burger and brew chain, known for …
Forget Out East. This Western Suffolk downtown has all the apple-flavored pastries you need
By Beth Ann Mayer Is apple the new pumpkin? There’s no real data, but recent headlines suggest this classic fall …
Long Island Pekin owner on his decision to leave Babylon
An East Main Street mainstay is no more in Babylon, but Long Island Pekin’s namesake dish may have a next …
Anna opens in Woodbury, looks to reinvent the LI pizza game
Anna has recently opened at 141 Woodbury Road in Woodbury, with the idea in mind to change the way Long …
Bowl Shake, an acai and smoothie shop, is opening soon in Babylon Village
By Dawn Allcot | Babylon Village is getting a new lunch spot, and just in time for the holiday season …
Lindt Chocolate opens Long Island outpost at Tanger Deer Park
Lindt Chocolate has just opened its only Long Island store at the newly reimagined Tanger Deer Park. Before opening at …
TGIF closes in Westbury and Rockville Centre, down to four locations on LI
TGI Fridays has abruptly closed its Westbury and Rockville Centre restaurants, leaving just four locations standing on Long Island as …
Tullulah’s bids farewell to 4th Avenue spot in Bay Shore; prepares for move
By Michael Campbell Tullulah’s 18-year run at 4th Avenue in Bay Shore is over. But the new American bar and …
The Crushed Olive makes move from downtown Huntington to Halesite
By Anjolique Powell The Crushed Olive has been on the move in the Huntington area. For those out looking or …
Photo Tour: Step inside Long Island’s new Amazon Fresh location
Long Island welcomed two new Amazon Fresh locations on Thursday, one in Plainview and the other in East Setauket. The …
Photos: Ronkonkoma’s Station Yards complex celebrates milestone with foodie festival
It was time to celebrate. Ronkonkoma’s much-anticipated The Core Station Yards officially opened on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking …
Commack soon to be home to Suffolk’s largest South Asian grocery store
By Hamza Khan In just a few days, Commack will be home to the largest South Asian grocery store in …
LI trio opens bar and restaurant that doubles as sports bettor’s paradise
These three friends took a bet on opening a sports bar together in Lindenhurst. And in just two weeks, it’s …
The sign is up! Wegmans is coming soon to Long Island
Wegmaniacs, it’s almost time. Long Island’s first Wegmans is just a few months away from opening its doors at 3240 …
Here’s what to know about the new Chick-fil-A opening on Long Island
Long Island is about to welcome its 10th Chick-fil-A location. On Thursday, the popular chicken sandwich chain will open a …
Step inside New York’s first The Fresh Grocer, now open on Long Island
The Fresh Grocer has launched its first New York location on Long Island. The sister brand to ShopRite opened Aug …
Ben & Jerry’s location opens in downtown Patchogue
Long Island welcomed its third Ben & Jerry’s store this past weekend in Patchogue. The new ice cream shop, located …
Coming soon: Here’s when Farmingville’s new Chick-fil-A opens
Farmingville, get ready to Eat Mor Chikin. Chick-fil-A on Thursday unveiled its opening date for the highly-anticipated new location at …
Amazon Fresh to open two Long Island locations this month
Long Island will soon be home to two new Amazon Fresh supermarkets. The stores, located in East Setauket and Plainview, …
LI chain launches cocktail poll, offering MAGA-Ritas or KAMALA-Coladas
Early voting is now open at Long Island’s Village Idiot locations across Suffolk County, where cocktails are a proxy for …
The Granola Bar opens its first Long Island location
Long Island just got a little crunchier. Native Long Islander Julie Mountain and her friend and business partner Dana Noorily …
The Shed opens fifth location, this time at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut
The Shed, which first opened in Huntington before expanding across Long Island with four locations, is getting set to open …
Five foodie items you must try this Islanders season at UBS Arena
Islanders fans, be sure to come hungry to games. UBS Arena and its hospitality partner, Delaware North, have just announced …
A Long Island guide to private event spaces for your next special occasion
Read, scroll, get excited, and fill out the forms below to start party-planning with one of our featured catering partners.— …
Photo Tour: Step inside Daisy’s new LI location in Miller Place
Daisy’s Nashville Lounge has settled into its new location in Miller Place, celebrating its grand opening last weekend. In mid-September, …
Super romantic Long Island restaurants for your next big date night
If you’re searching for special deals, you’ve found the wrong list. This is for date night on Long Island, prime …
Long Island’s first Ford’s Garage gears up for launch with hiring events
Long Island is getting closer to welcoming its first Ford’s Garage restaurant. The popular Florida-based burger-and-brew chain is preparing to …
King Kullen in Levittown will close permanently on Oct. 3
Levittown is about to lose its King Kullen. A store employee confirmed on Monday to Greater Long Island that the …
After success with food truck, NY Burger Shack to open storefront in Medford
New York Burger Shack is going off-road. The popular food truck, which debuted in January along New York York State …
Bellport’s Eleazers Deli & Soul Food is making the move to Mastic
A Suffolk County soul food spot that opened as a deli during the depths of the pandemic has found a …
DUBCO plans major operations shift, seeks downtown Bay Shore taproom
Destination Unknown Beer Co. (DUBCO) — a fixture in Bay Shore’s craft beer scene for nearly a decade — is …
Daisy’s Nashville Lounge in Miller Place hosts grand opening bash Sept. 27-28
Daisy’s Nashville Lounge, the new Miller Place hotspot that has brought Southern charm and live country music to the North …
Chef JoJo’s Cookshop preps for launch in Bay Shore this week
Chef JoJo’s Cookshop has been in the works since 2022 and is almost ready for its big debut. Joanna Siegel, …
There’s a Wingstop in the works for Montauk Highway in Bay Shore
Wingstop is continuing its march across Long Island with a twelfth location, this time in Bay Shore. Wingstop will be …
This fried chicken joint is readying its launch in Babylon Village
They claim their fried chicken rivals the best in the business. “We want to take on Raising Cane’s and Chick-fil-A,” …
The TikTok-famous Dolce Bella announces opening date in Oceanside
Oceanside is about to get much sweeter. Dolce Bella, the short-lived Roosevelt Field kiosk that offered gelato, Italian ices and …
Hummus Fit to celebrate grand opening at former Good Steer location this month
Hummus Fit has bulked up. The Ronkonkoma-based healthy eats and prepared-meals chain, is preparing to open its largest location yet …
Long Island Oyster Week to offer deals, spotlight growers this October
Long Island’s oyster farmers, researchers and restaurant owners have teamed up to present the second-annual Long Island Oyster Week, which …
Long Island’s six BurgerFi and Anthony’s pizza locations to operate as ‘normal’
The parent company of the BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings chains assures its 144 combined locations “will …
Miller Place gets a taste of Music City; Daisy’s Nashville Lounge opens
Daisy’s Nashville Lounge has officially saddled up on the North Shore. Four years after bringing Southern charm and live country …
