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Upscale. Innovative. Middle Eastern. Lola was like no other Long Island eatery.

Pioneering LI restaurant to close

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The restaurant was just not making enough money, the owner said.

Top LI bistro closes after nearly 5 years

The multitiered vanilla cake with dulce de leche filling was topped with large basketball.

LI baker creates massive cake for Knicks president

The new venue may be half the size, but it's no less eye popping.

Beloved eatery opens 2nd location

Order your ice cream like you would an Uber.

LI's ice cream boat hits the water this summer

The best part, the couple says: "We were able to stay for the event."

LI baker's trendy treats scored spot at Knicks championship party

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One of the only halal Thai restaurants on Long Island has closed.

Top LI Thai restaurant closes after 5 years

You'll find lunch favorites, plus local beer and wine offerings.

Local cafe chain opens 8th location

It takes over Porto Bello (est. 1992) in the Safe Harbor Stirling Marina.

New waterfront dining spot opens

About 150 firefighters spent 70 minutes bringing the blaze under control Saturday evening.

Fire damages popular waterfront restaurant

The switch to a new name and menu happened overnight.

Storied LI diner closes, then reopens with new concept

The soaring space boasts an indoor/outdoor bar.

Local pizza chain opens 8th shop

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at the Medford pharmacy shooting on Father's Day 2011.

'This was a cold-blooded murder'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some of the new adventures the Long Island Aquarium is offering for families this summer

Out East: LI Aquarium Summer Attractions

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday food writer Marie Elena Martinez try oysters, pizza, and ice cream at The Sandbox in Oyster Bay.

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

Out East Show: LI Game Farm, Main & Mill and Jamesport Country Store

The road to motherhood for Angelina Cammareri was a challenging one, but hasn't stopped her from instilling confidence in her kids and others.

Pregnancy loss lead this LI mom to co-owning a business built around teaching confidence

The "Long Island in the '70s" exhibit at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook shows toys, fashion and other items to "stoke the nostalgia," according to Long Island Museum collections and programming co-executive director Joshua Ruff.

'Sweet spot of lived memory'

From Juneteenth celebrations to the Mattituck Strawberry Festival, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

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NewsdayTV's Erica Marcus visits Mighty Fine in Huntington, where customers can design their own pies.

'Why do people have to eat the pies I decided?'

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 visits an historic home in Jamesport, that was recently renovated and you can visit and enjoy some wine.

Out East: Main & Mill House

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'

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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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Their meticulous harvesting and short season rendering them both expensive and, frequently, unavailable.

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Plenty of local bakeries and restaurants are doing straight dupes of the now-viral cake.

Dot cake trend on LI

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