What started as a family tradition, grilling kebabs on Sunday afternoons, turned into a family-owned restaurant. Hashmat Ghani talks about Kandahar Grill, which he owns with his father. 


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Its predecessor was featured in a bestselling memoir and a George Clooney film.

Stylish eatery takes over historic LI pub

The Indian-Chinese spot is back, in a new location, after a three-year hiatus.

Popular LI restaurant reopens after fire

Diners can get a five-course meal starring brunch favorites.

LI brunch spot launches dinner pop-up

The retiring owner will run the legendary restaurant until June 24, when it will be closed for remodeling.

Iconic NYC restaurant Sardi's to close for renovations

The co-owner has been vocal about the challenges facing hospitality businesses.

2 popular Huntington eateries for sale for $1.2M

This DIY bowl concept is centered around teriyaki.

Fast food chain opening first LI location

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The 27-year-old owner is a Long Island pizza pioneer.

Top LI pizzeria opens 2nd location

The Greek diner on New York Avenue in Huntington has shut down.

LI diner closes less than a year after opening

Great South Bay Brewery is shifting one of its restaurants to a beachy Mexican concept.

LI brewery restaurant closing to become taco spot

The must-try dish is a lush tomato and meat stew named after the pan it's often served in.

Massive banquet-style restaurant opens on LI

This is the second location of the Franklin Square original.

Elevated gyro joint opens second spot

The sports bar-restaurant has an Italian American menu and eye-catching back patio.

New Patchogue eatery has fun outdoor space

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Babylon Mercantile will be hosting a cooking competition called "Mercantile Diced" for its guests throughout the year.

'We thought it would be a good opportunity for our guests'

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

Out East show: Sip'n Soda, Lumber & Salt, Polka Deli

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited G Taste Crepe Café in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

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From The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt to Double Vision at The Suffolk, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at activities to do with the family this winter break.

Winter break is full of fun

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the long and storied past of the unique Westbury Music Fair.

'Originally, it was a tent'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited Seafood Mania in Oceanside to try the Big Boi seafood boil, which includes a lobster tail, snow crab legs and much more.

Her daughter bet her a dollar someone would buy this seafood boil

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits the Babe Cave in Rockville Centre, a collaborative space home to several women-owned businesses.

'We focus on community and bringing females together'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us back in time to a family-run luncheonette that is bringing back some old time favorites.

Out East: Take a trip back in time to Sip'n Soda

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us a rare farm on Long Island where buffalo roam and where you can try their nutritious meat too.

Out East: Buffalo ranch at North Quarter Farm

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stopped by Alpine Pastry Shoppe in Smithtown to try their rainbow cookie donuts.

'We combined things that people love'

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited La Roma Pastry Shop in Oakdale to see how pastries are made for St. Joseph's Day.

'That's how we celebrate Father's Day in Italy'

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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.

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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.

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

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Newsday food writers Erica Marcus and Marie Elena Martinez dined at Orto in Miller Place, one of the spots on Newsday's 2026 list of best Italian restaurants.

'What we've chosen are restaurants that kind of rise above all that'

The soft-serve ice cream dipped in melted butter and sprinkled with salt has gone viral.

Trying the viral butter ice cream

Newsday's food team tasted and ranked sheet cakes from eight supermarkets on Long Island.

Watch: The great sheet cake taste test

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano joins Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez at Hometown Bakeshop in Centerport to try customizable bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.

Bacon, egg and cheese with a twist at this LI bakery

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