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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.
Pup-inspired Brody’s Coffee opens its doors in Westhampton Beach
Brody’s Coffee, located next to Westhampton Beach Brew & Grill on Main Street, opened Saturday as the vision of 27-year-old …
This Melville pizzeria will be like none other when it opens this month
Say Cheese Pizza Cafe, opening May 27 at 89 Ruland Rd. in the former Ruland Road Deli space, aims to …
It’s all smoke, sauce and staying power as Patchogue’s Bobbique turns 20
Bobbique celebrates 20 years in Patchogue, serving up barbecue, live music and a loyal following since opening in 2006 …
Viral dessert sensation Dolce Bella officially opens in Smithtown
What began during the pandemic as a small catering cart serving gelato and Italian ice quickly evolved into a social …
New Greek food truck brings a taste of the boroughs to Massapequa
Golden Greek Street Food opened its take-out window Friday in the parking lot of Sunrise Smoke Shop, in front of …
Dom’s Famous Chicken Fingers getting closer to opening in Plainview
The chicken fingers first built a loyal following inside Dominick’s Deli in New Hyde Park, where they earned quite the …
NYC-born salad chain opens 10th Long Island location in North Babylon
Just Salad has opened its 10th Long Island location, bringing a new fast-casual healthy dining option to North Babylon. The …
Wantagh’s new Wok Out Asian Cuisine is already building a loyal following
The menu also branches into other Asian influences, including Korean-style Gangnam fried wings and fish fillets served in Thai green …
American Times Restaurant & Tavern set to open May 15 in Oakdale
Owner John Sarno transforms the former Village Idiot Irish Pub into a modern American tavern with coastal cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, …
Knicks playoff fever has Long Island restaurants axing ‘Philly’ on cheesesteaks
By Nick Mongiovi Cheesesteaks have become collateral damage in the Knicks-76ers playoff rivalry. Long Island restaurants are taking shots at …
Crabby Amy’s closing after 27 years at Seaford’s Treasure Island Marina
The restaurant space, which owner Amy Breidenbach leased from the marina for the last 27 years, was heavily damaged in …
LI foodie favorite Smart’wich opening standalone Syosset shop
The popular pop-up sandwich concept gets a permanent home [Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the originally reported Friday opening has …
Mademoiselle of Patchogue set to reopen as sourdough-only bakery
Mademoiselle of Patchogue is set to reopen as a sourdough-only bakery, shifting away from its French-inspired patisserie roots to focus …
Dive Taco joins growing Fire Island lineup for Standard Provisions
The new concept replaces Bar Aquatica’s sandwich-heavy menu with a quicker, beach-friendly experience …
Two Suffolk restaurants among OpenTable’s Top 100 brunch spots in U.S.
Two Northport restaurants — Del Vino Vineyards and The Northport Hotel — have been named to OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch …
The James set to return after sudden closure in Babylon
One of Babylon Village’s buzziest restaurants is making a comeback. The James, a modern American brasserie at 21 Fire Island …
Have a Smokey Bones gift card? Here’s what you can do
They showed up for wings. They left with questions. Now, some Smokey Bones customers are also left holding gift cards …
Athenian Greek Taverna announces sudden closure in Commack
The restaurant announced the news in a social media post Thursday, thanking patrons for their support over the years …
Mighty Fine debuts in Huntington with a custom pie experience
At the center of it all is the café’s “create your own pie” bar, where customers can start with a …
Ronkonkoma’s Smokey Bones closes as chain shutters locations nationwide
The sudden closure caught some locals off guard. At least a handful of customers showed up for lunch while Greater …
Jazz brunch hits Patchogue alongside indulgent new weekend menu
Amsterdam brings live music, bold brunch menu to Main St. Acoustic brunches on Saturdays and jazz brunches on Sundays are …
Long Island Italian sushi sensation lands on Fox 5, the Today show
Uncle Giuseppe’s “Italian sushi” is blowing up online with millions of views. Then came national television attention …
Here’s how to spend the perfect day at Belmont Park
By Alyssa Seidman Spring has officially sprung on Long Island, and if you’re looking to get out and enjoy the …
First look: Namu Korean BBQ looks to revive Patchogue restaurant site
Greater Long Island got a sneak peek this week at Namu, a new Korean barbecue restaurant putting the finishing touches …
Pathmark returning to Long Island with new concept in East Meadow
A familiar grocery name is making its way back to Long Island. Pathmark, once a supermarket staple across Nassau and …
Waterfront favorite South Swell won’t reopen after clash with town
A popular Bergen Point summer spot won’t return in 2026, as owners and the town offer competing explanations over licensing …
Spring Long Island Restaurant Week is fully underway across Nassau, Suffolk
Eight days of foodie fun are back — and this time, it’s spring’s turn. Spring Long Island Restaurant Week kicked …
End of an era as Café Il Villaggio closes after 31 years in Babylon
In its final hours, longtime customers are filling Café Il Villaggio for one last meal, sharing memories as the beloved …
Village Idiot Irish Pub in Oakdale to close for renovations, new concept planned
Pints up, one last time. It’s the final hurrah for Village Idiot Irish Pub in Oakdale. The Irish pub, which …
Highly-rated Dough & Co. opens first Nassau location, in Oyster Bay
The dough has officially expanded. Dough & Co., the popular Main Street staple in Huntington, has officially opened its second …
Sprint Into Spring event returns to Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood, May 16
A 5K, Zumba, food and family fun are all part of this spring tradition returning to Brentwood in May …
After general store closes, Local Brew fills the gap in Eastport
Local Brew officially opened in late March and has quickly drawn a steady stream of customers …
Souvlaki Street brings its North Bellmore buzz to Farmingdale
After starting with a hot dog cart near Wall Street, Alex Katehis is growing his Souvlaki Street brand with a …
Whiskey Down Diner begins construction at new, larger location in Babylon
Whiskey Down Diner is taking its next big step on Long Island. The Farmingdale-based restaurant, known for its mashup of …
Coffee shop collaboration brings micro bookstore to Commack cafe
The collaboration has created what the pair call a ‘micro bookstore’ inside the shop at Mayfair Shopping Center …
Harbor Crab to rebrand as Baymen’s Clam Bar under new ownership
Harbor Crab is out. Baymen’s Clam Bar is in. After nearly 26 years on the Patchogue River, one of the …
Barstool’s Dave Portnoy calls Copiague pizza spot ‘Best on Long Island’
The Barstool founder gave Nico’s Charred Pies an 8.2 score and made bold claims about Long Island pizza …
First look at Tejanos Tex-Mex Cantina ahead of Babylon opening
A new Tex-Mex spot is opening in Babylon Village. Tejanos brings tacos, fajitas and a Texas-inspired atmosphere to 117 Deer …
The Comet Club brings big-name chef, luxe vibes to Westbury
A high-profile restaurant collaboration is set to land in Westbury this spring. The Comet Club, a new concept from two-time …
The Luca team from Stony Brook plans Luca Steak in Huntington
Huntington is getting a new steakhouse this summer—but it’s much more than just the usual lineup of strips and filets …
Vibrant Blends bringing smoothies, protein treats to Bay Shore
Saturday’s grand opening will include free samples, raffles, discounts and games. Bay Shore is getting a fresh burst of flavor …
Members-only cocktail lounge Bull Moose opens in Oyster Bay
By Alyssa Seidman | The (bull) moose is loose. Bull Moose, the latest concept from Lush Life Hospitality Group, is …
Meet the Hauppauge family behind Smithtown’s new restaurant
A familiar Long Island restaurant family is back — and this time, they’re doing it right in their own backyard …
Raising Cane’s gearing up for fall construction in Farmingdale
Construction on a new Raising Cane’s in Farmingdale is expected to begin this fall, bringing the popular chicken tender chain …
Here’s when Long Island’s favorite summer hangouts open for 2026
From East End staples to waterfront favorites, here’s when Long Island’s most popular summer spots are opening for the 2026 …
A mom’s promise becomes a welcoming space inside the library
A Shirley mom turns a simple coffee concept into a sensory-friendly space where kids of all abilities can feel at …
Breakers Burrito Bar opens in Lindenhurst after quick transformation
The new concept is led in part by partner Chris Palmer, who has introduced a menu centered on burritos, tacos …
Dario’s bringing viral cheesesteaks, Roman slices to Massapequa Park
Owner Pier Dario Carosi said the expansion comes after two years of planning and growing demand from customers farther east …
Boxcar Burgers opening second location in Smith Haven Mall food court this summer
Boxcar Burgers, the quick-service favorite at the Ronkonkoma LIRR terminal, is heading to the Smith Haven Mall food court in …
Bay Shore native to open halal café ‘Burkii’ on Howells Road
Sammi Dutt took over the space at 87 Howells Rd. more than three years ago and has been renovating it …
The Argyle unveils ‘The Lake Room’ private dining space in Babylon
Instead of letting it sit, the team reimagined the area just off the landing into a 20-seat room designed for …
Brownstones team to launch dinner concept ‘Prospect on Union’ in West Islip
A familiar space in West Islip is getting a brand-new identity — this time, for the evening crowd. The former …
National cooking concept Taste Buds Kitchen coming to Smithtown
Franchisee Cesar Del Carpio says the goal is to create a space that feels less like a traditional class and …
Lindenhurst Diner says it hired robot servers — we have questions
The iconic Long Island diner introduced two robot servers on social media. Customers were fooled, skeptical, and already thinking about …
Harbor Crab closes in Patchogue, could return if no buyer emerges
Patchogue’s beloved Harbor Crab Co. is closed — for now — as both the business and its waterfront property hit …
Philly Pretzel Factory location coming ‘very soon’ to Lindenhurst
Signage is up at 48 E. Sunrise Highway as the popular soft pretzel chain prepares to expand in Lindenhurst, joining …
SALT expanding to East Moriches with new waterfront location
A popular waterfront restaurant is expanding east. SALT on the Water, a longtime staple in Merrick, is set to open …
Pour It Out Café opens at Railroad Plaza in Bay Shore
Dorris Claudio has always loved coffee. After decades working in childcare, the lifelong Bay Shore resident decided it was time …
Emilio’s of Commack founder quietly opens Tomato Moon pizzeria in Selden
Emilio Branchinelli has quietly opened Tomato Moon, a new Italian restaurant in Selden taking over the former Capellini space …
Huntington’s Rust & Gold and 1653 Pizza Co. on the market for $1.2M
Rust & Gold and 1653 Pizza Co., neighboring restaurants in Huntington Village, are on the market as a $1.2 million …
From Canada to Hicksville, Pizza Depot makes its NY debut
A popular Canadian chain has opened its first New York location in Hicksville, serving up classic pies alongside globally inspired …
Golf simulator bar Fore & Pour set to open in West Babylon this year
A new golf simulator lounge with food and drinks is coming to West Babylon later this year in West Babylon …
Long Island Spirits sues LIV Golf over ‘LIV’ trademark on alcohol, merch
Long Island Spirits, the maker of LíV Vodka, has filed a federal lawsuit against LIV Golf, alleging the Saudi Arabia-backed …
This new food truck is slinging Sloppy Joes in Patchogue
A new food truck is serving up a messy classic with a side of big plans in Patchogue. Sloppy Joes, …
Free teriyaki for a year up for grabs as chain debuts in North Babylon
A new North Babylon restaurant is offering free teriyaki for a year to its first five customers when it opens …
Carvel brings back 75-cent Flying Saucers, with Massapequa in the spotlight
To mark the 75th anniversary of its iconic Flying Saucer, the company is offering the classic ice cream sandwich for …
The Barn opens fifth location Friday — this time in Center Moriches
The converted Dairy Barn café concept arrives in Center Moriches on Friday, its fifth Long Island location, with a spring …
Mookie’s Sliders, 9-9-9 Challenge headline Citi Field’s new food lineup for 2026
When Mets fans walk through the gates at Citi Field this season, the hope is the team can contend for …
PopUp Bagels lands second Long Island location, this time on the East End
The viral bagel brand that drew massive lines in Nassau County is officially heading east. PopUp Bagels has secured a …
Chipotle opens in Long Beach, taking over former movie theater space
A prominent Long Beach corner that once smelled like movie theater popcorn is now serving up burritos, bowls and grilled …
GLI launches Long Island’s most complete Happy Hour Guide
GLI’s Long Island Happy Hour Guide helps you find the best drink specials, food deals and local bars from Nassau …
Pizza beer is being brewed in Nassau and it starts with real slices
Oyster Bay Brewing and King Umberto are teaming up to create a pizza inspired beer for Nassau County’s 516 Day …
Meet the Barkeep: Joe Palmeri pours tradition at Reese’s 1900
Joe Palmeri, the co-owner of Reese’s 1900 in Patchogue, has been bartending since he was 17. But one of the …
Mighty Fine pie bar, cafe eyes pre-Easter reopening n Huntington
Mighty Fine hopes to reopen by Easter in the former Finley’s space in Huntington as owners also prepare a second …
Long Beach Sandwich Co. reopens after Christmastime kitchen fire
Long Beach Sandwich Company has reopened after a kitchen fire forced the popular West Beech Street deli to close just …
Why the Toast Coffee + Kitchen founder is betting on a quieter concept
With The Study, founder Terence Scarlatos is introducing a quieter café concept designed as a community ‘third space.’ …
La Goulue Sur Mer sets reopening date in Southampton
La Goulue Sur Mer will reopen for the 2026 season in Southampton Village on March 19, bringing back its French …
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