Ramiro Santos, the owner of Pier 95, took Newsday through the process of how to saute the perfect octopus. 


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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.)

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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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Knicks viewing parties at LI restaurants

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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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

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Main Event, an entertainment center that recently opened in Deer Park.

New entertainment hub offers arcade games, bowling and more

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits the Long Island Game Farm for an inside look at the incredible hands-on wildlife encounters there.

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

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

'Happy meals' aren't just for kids anymore

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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.

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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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