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After being out of the Long Island restaurant scene for more than three years, chef Marc Bynum returns to Farmingdale with his Hush food truck.


Marc Bynum opens Hush food truck in Farmingdale

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Star LI chef returns to Farmingdale with new food truck

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Restaurants like The Main Event in Plainview see a big increase in chicken wing orders for the biggest NFL game of the season. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.


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LIers stock up on chicken wings for Super Bowl celebrations

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From the decor to the menu, O Mandarin in Hicksville might challenge your expectation of what a Chinese restaurant is. Newsday's Erica Marcus explores the new eatery.


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How this restaurant is redefining Chinese food on LI

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The spot is tucked in the back of a vintage shop.


Elise's Niece's Cafe owner Jenna Napolitano talks starting her own business

Inspired by late aunt, 26-year-old opens new bakery, cafe

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Newsday's Scott Vogel takes a tour of a little-known operation making pasteles at the Medford location of Island Empanada.


Making pasteles at Island Empanada in Medford

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This eatery is making one of LI's most sought-after holiday dishes. Here's how.

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When Sea Bar opened in Great Neck earlier in 2021, it instantly became one of the top places on Long Island to find a raw bar. Chef Gregory Zapantis has worked with seafood for the whole of his working life, and muscle memory guides his hands as he opens oysters and clams, unearths lobster meat and gently positions crawfish and shrimp on ice. The result: An edible sculpture.


Inside Sea Bar in Great Neck

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Newsday's Scott Vogel visited El Mofongo to find out why it's the highest rated LI restaurant on Yelp.


How El Mofongo in Hempstead became Long Island's best-reviewed restaurant on Yelp

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How this Hempstead eatery became LI's best-reviewed restaurant on Yelp

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Newsday food writer Scott Vogel explores regional Indian street food in Hicksville.


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Exploring Indian street food in Hicksville

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Grandma Pizza was first invented on Long Island. But Umberto's of New Hyde Park, King Umberto's of Elmont and Da Angelo of Albertson, all claim to have made the first pie. Newsday's food critic, Erica Marcus, has some answers.


Who really invented grandma pizza?

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Kentucky bourbon-soaked pound cake at Henley's Village Tavern

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The spot is known for its broken bacon, egg and cheese.

Breakfast cafe opens inside LI market

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This is the first expansion for the eatery known for its weekday specials.

Popular LI Italian spot opens 2nd location after 50 years

All of these standout dishes are found at casual spots; food trucks or small order-at-the-counter taquerias. (OK, one of them is at a brewery.)

A bacon-wrapped hot dog and other must-try Mexican street foods

The shop specializes in vegan and gluten-free Swedish candy.

Husband and wife opening 3rd LI candy store

The restaurants went on sale in March for $1.2 million.

2 popular eateries close in LI village

The eatery plans to add weekend brunch to the menu.

American tavern opens in former pub

The new-American restaurant opened inside Saks Fifth Avenue in 2016.

LI mall eatery closes after 10 years

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The Knicks will be back at Madison Square Garden for Game 4 on June 10.

Knicks viewing parties at LI restaurants

It is well worth the trip from anywhere on Long Island.

New Turkish restaurant specializes in homestyle dishes

Mama Rosita specializes in the Cali dog, also called the Danger dog or the Tijuana Dog.

Top LI taco truck opens Mexican hot dog cart, new restaurant

It's a fast-casual concept from the owners of Sea Cliff's Onion Tree.

Indian fried chicken spot opens in New Hyde Park

The açaí bowl and smoothie franchise, founded in Sayville, has 87 stores in 11 states and has plans to reach 100 locations by year's end.

SoBol expanding on LI with 4 new acai bowl shops planned in 2026

Huntington's Golden Globe Diner, formerly the Golden Dolphin, closed earlier this month, but owner Peter Tsadilas said he will fight to reopen the eatery.

Popular Huntington diner closes, for now, amid yearslong dispute with landlord

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From the Reptile Expo to Bavarian Fest, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Pappardelle's Pizzeria in Bethpage to try their Knicks-themed pizza.

Trendy Bites: Brunson Pizza

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Mama Rosita's, a hot dog truck in Bay Shore, to try their Mexican hot dog.

Mexican hot dog: 'Best way to describe it - just get crazy'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Chubs Meats in Medford to try The Brunson, a sandwich inspired by the New York Knicks' star player.

'I had to make a sandwich for Jalen Brunson'

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland chats with LGBT Network President David Kilmnick and Newsday features reporter David J. Criblez about Long Island's 2026 Pride Month celebrations.

'Our pride is unstoppable'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes you to a few special places 'Out East'

Out East Show: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Browder's Birds & Sheep Shearing, and Bennett Shellfish in Montauk

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed stops by the iconic Jamesport Country Store, your go-to destination for vintage antiques, vibrant local art, and charming homegrown goods.

Out East: Take a step back in time at the Jamesport Country Store

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa takes a lobster roll taste test at Driftwood on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Trying 3 lobster roll styles in Long Beach

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us different spots you can visit this winter.

Out East: Mecox Bay Dairy, Kent Animal Shelter, Custer Institute & Observatory and local sparkling wines

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East," and shows us the Long Island Aquarium, a comfort food restaurant in Baiting Hollow, a Riverhead greenhouse and Albert Einstein's connections to the East End.

'It's definitely a destination'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits more unique spots in this week's 'Out East.'

'Out East' roundup: Macari Vineyards, Little Gull Cafe, Riverhead Farmers Market and antique cash registers

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us "Out East" to visit a few interesting spots.

Out East show: Buffalo Ranch, Schmitt's Family Farm and roadside attractions

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus helps make a strawberry crunch ice cream at Coyle's Ice Cream in Islip.

'We try to mimic the Good Humor bar'

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the adult "happy meal" at Angie's in Manhasset.

'Happy meals' aren't just for kids anymore

What is mish salad? Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Chateau Coffee Shop in Woodmere to find out.

Trying the mish salad

Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dine at Ensō no Sato in Huntington, one of the places on Newsday's 2026 best sushi list.

Talking sushi at Ensō no Sato

While reporting on Newsday's best burgers list, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visited Reese's 1900 in Patchogue.

"If you get the vibe, it just makes everything better'

Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez visits Rocco's Tacos in Huntington Station to learn about their all-you-can-eat tacos deal.

Tacos and more all-you-can-eat deals on LI

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits The Rainbow Rolls in Center Moriches to try its chocolate ice cream taco.

'We knew we wanted to have like chocolate and brownies included'

After seeing the spice bag all over TikTok, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin found a Long Island pub that serves the Irish-Chinese dish.

'It's like Chinese stir fry and fried food in one'

Shop with Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Sprouts, which opened its first Long Island location in Centereach.

A foodie's guide to shopping at Sprouts

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Robke's in Northport to learn more about the popular Italian restaurant.

5 things you might not know about Robke's

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Enjoy an elevated meal — and the scenery — at these standout eateries on the North and South shores.

LI's best waterside restaurants

These independent shops make their own classic and creative flavors on site.

Top LI ice cream spots

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