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Restaurant news

Barbecued ribs and brisket were among the menu Ambitious new BBQ spot closes after 5 months
Wine bar replaced by acai spot in LI mall Thai eatery closes its new LI location LI families open new location of pretzel chain Healthy bowl chain opens second LI location  

Fashion and Shopping

Cloud Nine Exotics in Farmingdale offers luxury car Experience gifts on LI for your loved ones
Great gifts for the girls on your list Holiday shopping guide: Destination Hamptons LI shopping guide: Holidays in Huntington LI holiday mall shopping: Tips and tricks 

Retirement

Social group aids mental health recovery Ex-spouse may still be entitled to Social Security benefits Too old for the the fast lane of hand dryers At 14, a shocking event seared into memory

Recreation

Karen Oaks of Nesconset and her daughter Rebecca, 24 state parks on LI to explore
28 fun ways to enjoy the water on LI Cool off at these public swimming pools on LI Places we loved on Long Island Readers' pics: Best places to see sunrise on LI

Travel

On the Caribbean island of Nevis, the Montpelier Caribbean island is perfect for do-it-yourself wellness retreat
Spirit tops U.S. airlines in on-time arrivals 5 family vacations of a lifetime Explore Bryant Park, more NYC weekend picks 8 winter carnivals near LI, NYC

Advice

How to eliminate weeds between bricks and pavers When to cut back Montauk daisies, beach grass How pets grieve New ways to decorate with poinsettias

Home and Garden

Botanical body products sugar beet and blossom, carrot 10 holiday gifts gardeners will dig
New books to help you decorate your home How to eliminate weeds between bricks and pavers Vintage barware sparkles like new Great new plants for 2019

Interactives

Having a baby? Find the best Long Island What hospitals offer expecting parents
LI's top 100 restaurants of 2018 LI wineries to visit now See all the Cutest Little Long Islander entrants Make 12 signature restaurant cocktails at home

Books

Recent notable deaths Chelsea Clinton working on book about endangered animals 'One Day in December': Not just empty romance fiction Authors appearing on LI this week