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Originating in Brooklyn, the shawarma spot offers mostly bowls, wraps and sandwiches.

NYC restaurant opens 2nd LI location

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The facility, on Jericho Turnpike, has been operating as a caterer since the 1950s, according to the suit filed in state Supreme Court.

Jericho banquet hall sues Oyster Bay over denied catering permit

These are must-try variations on LI's beloved breakfast sandwich.

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The third outpost of the Korean chain has landed in Commack.

All-you-can-eat chain opens 3rd LI location

The menu of wraps and platters favors quality over quantity.

NYC halal spot expands to LI

You can have the business — though not the rented real estate — for about $350,000, said George Miglis, who runs the Hicksville market with his wife, Chrystalla.

For sale: New Bakaliko, full of imported gustatory treasure from Greece

The highly Instagrammable coffee shops are taking over former Dairy Barns.

LI drive-thru coffee spot opens new location

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Check out Long Island's latest restaurant openings.

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Find out which eateries recently served their last meals.

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The restaurant offers Vietnamese hits like banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli noodle salads called bún and 19 varieties of pho.

New pho spot opens on LI with gigantic noodle soups

Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar had occupied its space in Farmingdale since 2007. The closest locations are in New Jersey.

Last Houlihan's on LI to close

The white-tableclothed dining room and extensive menu sets it apart.

Elegant Turkish restaurant opens on LI

New owners are keeping the chef — and everything else but the wall color.

Top brunch spot to reopen in Bellmore

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From a seal cruise to the Warped Tour band, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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After 44 years, the Oak Chalet Restaurant in Bellmore closed its doors. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed talked to Gisela Wedel and her family about their restaurant.

'Gonna miss it so much'

I.FLY opens its first Indoor trapeze school at Samanea in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

Flying high: New indoor trapeze school opens

From local treasures to this year's hottest toys, NewsdayTV's team has a tour of our 2025 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide.

Step inside Newsday's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano explores Christmasland, a pop-up holiday experience in Deer Park.

Throw snowballs, walk down Candy Cane Lane and more at holiday pop-up

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed speaks to local wineries on the best sparkling wines for your midnight champagne toast.

'The combination is just decadent'

NewsdayTV'S Elisa DiStefano visits Tutu School of Sayville, which offers dance classs to children as young at 6 months.

'Dancing was a big part of my life, so I want her to start young'

The NewsdayTV team looks at the most wonderful time of the year and the traditions that make it special on LI.

'Tis the season for the NewsdayTV Holiday Show!

Diane Kearns, of Sound Beach, has helped bring the joy of holiday lights to the homes of cancer patients across Long Island.

The brightest of lights in the darkest of times

Newsday's food team has your behind-the-scenes look at FeedMe's Top 50 restaurants list.

'A great restaurant is a place that you want to go back to'

Bruce Springsteen's rendition of "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" was recorded during a concert at C.W. Post in 1975. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'Many people didn't know that it was recorded at C.W. Post'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us out to Center Moriches, where it is extra busy this time of year at Nettie's Country Bakery.

'People don't leave here with a frown on their face'

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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

Newsday's food team takes a look back at the best things they ate on Long Island in 2025.

From sweet to savory: 4 dishes we loved in 2025

Newsday food writers Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus got together for dim sum at Orient Garden in New Hyde Park, one of the spots on Newsday's list of best Chinese restaurants.

From shumai to turnip cake: Our favorite dim sum dishes

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries Thanksgiving pizza at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park, where Grandma-style slices are loaded with gravy, turkey, cheese, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

'It's a Thanksgiving plate on a pizza'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa and Newsday food writer Andi Berlin do a blind pumpkin pie taste test.

The great pumpkin pie taste test

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa checks out the autumn-themed margarita flight at Whiskey Down Diner in Farmingdale.

The 'madness' of seasonal flights

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin tries dumplings at White Bear Restaurant in Great Neck.

White Bear's dumplings make LI debut

Just in time for Halloween, NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa tries the stuffed skull pinwheels at Juventus Pizza in Deer Park.

'We're having skulls all day, every day'

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa drops by Bagel Boss in Bay Shore to try their bagel nachos, a deconstructed version of the bacon, egg and cheese.

Trendy Bites: 'A spin on a New York classic'

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