The owner/chef of the Secrets of Flight restaurant in Port Washington details how he makes his signature octopus dish. 


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New LI taco spot offers made-to-order tortillas

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Instagram-friendly coffee shop opens 2nd LI spot

The cafe features a midcentury futurism aesthetic.

Futuristic cafe opens on LI with a space-themed menu 

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The owner said the diner, on a busy stretch of Sunrise Highway, had suffered with rising costs.

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Each show and dining spot is conveniently located, ensuring a seamless evening.

Dinner and a show: Theater productions to pair with a nearby eatery 

Several longtime eateries have closed this year.

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The spot opened in the space that used to be Mission Taco.

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Kevin's gets rechristened as FAN Coffee Shop in Oceanside after the original owner retires, but regulars can expect menu favorites with some Central American fare added in.

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A new state law will require all cosmetology students to learn how to property treat all styles and textures of hair. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

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From a retro-futuristic coffee shop to a drive-through caffeine stop, here's a look at three new coffee shops on Long Island.

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Thirty typewriters from Tom Hanks' famous collection will be on display at The Church in Sag Harbor now through March 10.

Clickety-clack! See Tom Hanks' typewriters

Tap Room in Rockville Centre has line dancing events every Thursday that are very popular.

'Massive increase of line dancing on Long Island'

The franchise has ties to a famous South Korean noodle and dumpling shop.

Must-try noodle shop opens in Little Neck

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta make charm bracelets at Hitch in Babylon; one of many DIY gift ideas found inside Newsday's 2024 Ultimate Gift Guide.

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The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

The "scone queen," shares her recipes, comedy and Italian-American culture on TikTok, growing not only her following, but also growing her business called "The Hungry Gnome."

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Mele, 24, has over 27 million followers on TikTok and made content creation his full-time job.

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visits Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee shop in Westbury.

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