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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

The three-in-one carrying case, display and playset features 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  LI holiday shopping: Destination Patchogue

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
8 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in NYC Overbooked destinations, overlooked alternatives 8 winter carnivals near LI, NYC Clever gifts for the traveler

Advice

When to cut back Montauk daisies, beach grass How pets grieve New ways to decorate with poinsettias God Squad: In Judaism, home is where the holidays are

Home and Garden

Federal Glass for sale at South Shore Vintage Vintage barware sparkles like new
Great new plants for 2019 2018's buzzworthy Christmas ornaments 10 vintage shops on LI worth a look 10 holiday gifts gardeners will dig

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

'One Day in December': Not just empty romance fiction Authors appearing on LI this week In Broadway's 'Mockingbird,' focus is on the trial Bestsellers for the week ending Dec. 8