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Oversized tavern fare in Rockville Centre

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Staff at Mesita spent the day throwing out spoiled food and pondering when the Mexican restaurant will reopen.

Garden City eatery in cleanup mode after fire

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The eatery serves some of the crispiest carne asada fries you'll find.

Top LI taco truck opens 1st restaurant

"This cafe could end up being a moving pop-up, it could be a permanent cafe," she said.

Reality star opening pop-up cafe on LI next week

It's rather dark inside the new restaurant, but when a server comes out carrying a half-charred tube made from bamboo, pay attention.

Elevated Indian eatery opens in LI village

The popular summer staple did not open for the 2026 season.

Italian ice spot plans reopening after fire

These poultry eateries are giving Long Islanders tasty options.

3 new LI spots to grab fried chicken

The opening comes three years after the launch of their original Main Street location.

Mexican ice cream spot opens 2nd LI outpost

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You think you've had chicken shawarma, you think you've had a wrap — and then you eat this.

7 best things we ate on LI last month

It drew customers from all over Long Island for its regional cuisine.

Beloved neighborhood Italian eatery closes

Move over BEC sandwich. It's time for the LEC.

Lobster, egg and cheese sandwich is the ultimate LI twist on the BEC

Diner owners say camera-ready creations tap into a dining trend that brings in a new crowd.

Dirty sodas, loaded bread bowls: LI diners adding trendy food

A lease expiration will end Maggiano's Little Italy's nearly decade-long run in Garden City — and leave Long Island without a location.

Maggiano's to close its only LI restaurant, laying off 57 workers

It's the first restaurant the chef owned, and he's in it for the long haul.

Venezuelan-Japanese eatery opens in LI village

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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'

From the Retro Gaming Expo at Cradle of Aviation Museum to the Paumanauke Pow Wow, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.

What's up on LI this weekend

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has a first look at something new to enjoy, an evergreen maze at Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm.

Out East: Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm's new evergreen maze

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus explores the new farmers market at Station Yards in Ronkonkoma.

Farmers market opens at Station Yards

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Doug Geed take a look back at the case against Richard Angelo, who injected several patients with a paralyzing drug.

'One of the worst we've ever seen'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed tours Splish Splash, which has been entertaining Long Islanders for 35 years.

Out East: Slide into fun at Splish Splash

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Phenom in Rockville Centre, a new lacrosse store created for female athletes.

'It's an all-girls brand that celebrates the power of sports in girls' lives'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano made braciole with the nonnas of St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church in Glen Cove as they prepared for The Feast of St. Rocco.

'We prepare the food with a lot of love'

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits three restaurants where dining al fresco is the way to go.

Out East: Restaurants with great outdoor spaces

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us 'Out East' and visits a few popular spots and a few local gems.

Out East Show: A trip to Splish Splash, Dining al fresco, Arts Center at Duck Creek

NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Jones Beach through the years.

That time Robert Moses turned marshland into an LI treasure

A weaver from Huntington helped hide guns from the British at his home. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

''After the Battle of Long Island, he had to hide those guns'

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Mokafé's newest location, which is next to the Hicksville LIRR station.

'Yemen is where coffee originated'

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tried several dishes on from the social media menu at Island Lake Diner in Ronkonkoma.

Trying the social media menu at Island Lake Diner

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa stops by Smokin' Al's in Massapequa to try their oversized nachos, known as Macho Nachos.

'It's a wow dish'

From pizza to clams, Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits two restaurants that are on the way to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater.

Eats en route to Jones Beach

NewsdayTV's Marie Elena Martinez got a sneak peek at the new Babylon Whiskey Down Diner location, which is currently under construction with plans to open in the fall.

Take a peek inside Whiskey Down Diner's new location

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa takes a lobster roll taste test at Driftwood on the Long Beach boardwalk.

Trying 3 lobster roll styles in Long Beach

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 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'

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

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Summer on Long Island isn't complete without a concert at Jones Beach. Here are five places to grab a bite nearby.

Where to eat before a Jones Beach concert

Find your brew with a slew of new spots to caffeinate.

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