I run a dining group, and, based on the experiences of our members, you should run down to Ristorante Da Claudio on Cedar Swamp Road in Glen Cove, a restaurant that I enjoy more than its fabled predecessor, La Pace. Read the reviews on Y.....P to see why I have this opinion.

I preside over a dining group and our group went to Wild Honey three weeks ago. Everyone loved the mussels appetizer.Absolutely delicious and the portion is actually entree-sized. The members also loved the fish dishes (salmom & catfish). The restaurant features a sub-thirty dollar three course price fixed menu on Sundays which is one of the best deals on Long Island.

Giulio Cesare on Ellison near Old Country Road, I believe. Unsurpassed old school Italian.

And thank you for your recommendation of Pier 95, Gastronomos. I enjoy reading your posts.

The Oak Room Tavern in Sea Cliff has gotten good mention on Yelp, for the food and brew, not the service. The menu looks yummy. The chef did a Food Network challenge according to the website. I'm going to post it as an event for my dining group because it looks promising.

Thank you, Erica. I think I will try Heart of Portugal again. FYI....I loved your article on the origin of Grandma Pizza since I'm a big King Umberto fan and knew of some of those mentioned.

Thank you for your response, Stuartlafonda. It would take me too long to list the places the group has gone and would be inappropriate for me to promote another website here because I have so much affection for this community and appreciation for what Chowhound does.The group does 4-5 dinners a month in a wide variety of local cuisines and I carefully research my own selections.The concept is "meetup" and information about it is widely available on the Web.

I'm thinking of scheduling Cafe Sport for my dining group Great Restaurants but would really like an update. As Mr. Leff says, I can confirm that it was a go to place back in the day(always thought it was better than Lareira or Heart of Portugal)but I have not been there for years. Does anyone have an update on Cafe Sport or another suggestion for Portuguese food(besides Taberna)? Thank you.

Pound and Pence in the Financial District has it.Their burgers are great too.

For what it is worth, I was there yesterday and I can say that you can get excellent brick oven pizzas at Red Tomato in East Norwich.

Having worked in the area for more than twelve years, I can say that Mulligans Pub on Madison & 39th makes a superb burger, has a large selection of beers and is very close to where you are staying. Rare in the thirties on Lexington Avenue would also be a good and more upscale option.

I have been going to King Umberto since the 70s. The make a great mixed seafood fra diavlo and stuffed veal chop. FYI Grandma Pizza was invented there(at least outside of Grandma's kitchen).

Steinbergs in Oceanside has great Rye.

Cilantro, scallions, cucumbers, KALE(YUCK)

Would you please supply your recipe, Sharuf. Sounds interesting and yummy.

Beef in Chinese takeouts.......at the prices generally charged it must be crud. Meatloaf.......only trust my own.Pasta is an interesting subject. The common perception regarding the markup is spot on. I generally do not order a pasta dish or sauce I can make better but as I'm intimidated by shellfish, I favor those mixed shellfish pasta dishes in "Italian joints"(with plenty of crushed red pepper).

Drink red wine with practically anything and ALWAYS pair cheese with clam, shrimp or any seafood based pasta sauce. IMO......whoever devised the rule re cheese and seafood was a moron.

Broccoli Rabe is my absolute favorite, cooked in EVO, mucho garlic, crushed red pepper on Italian Bread(from Arthur Avenue if I can get it). Bliss! I absolutely ABHOR kale but regret missing out on its alleged health benefits. Is there a palatable way to prepare this vegetable besides throwing it in a smoothie to mask it?

I have been to many of the places referenced on this post but I think the best roast pork is at Ah-Wah on Catherine Street.

I agree about D' Raymonds. They do Italian right and are priced very reasonably. They are also very close to I-787.

He's obviously not the foodie, Roger K. but I still think he must explain. I'm visiting him next week so I will get to the bottom of whether Hembolds/Old World sells deli meats at retail and report back. FYI...They sell miniature hot dogs which are outstanding, particularly with their own hot "zippy sauce".

Thank you so much for your posts,. Who would have thought that Price Chopper is a player in this. Wow!. And the scariest and most incredible fact is that my brother lives on Colleen Road in Troy.......The same block as Old World Provisions!!!!!

You did not specifically request a Chinese option but Yunnan Garden on Schiff Drive, to this native NYer, is as good and authentic as the best Chinatown and Flushing Queens Chinese restaurants.