Long Island

by Scott_R 9 years ago

About once a week, I go out for breakfast. For me this means more than scrambled eggs on a roll or a donut. I like to find interesting creations that I can sit and relax with (and I don't have muc...

by Gastronomos 3 years ago

I know we've discussed this topic in other ways, but I'm curious as those posts are old and we need new, fresh sources and discussions. I was at Rachel's Waterside Grill recently (I know, I'm a ...

Almost died last night from a 10pm craving. Where the heck does one get decent: (1) rib-eye (first choice); or (2) broiled/grilled salmon (second but healthier choice) in Nassau at that time of ni...

I spend a good part of my summer at Lido Beach and with beach weather on the way was just thinking, as I read a Newsday story about a new taqueria opening in the old ay caramba between five guys a...

At the risk of offending, and sincere aplogies if that is the case, I'd like to go on record and say that among nassau county, the 5 boroughs and westchester county, that nassau county, by a ...

by Gastronomos 3 years ago

At dinner last night... at the diner... I was served a side monkey dish of lukewarm broccoli. I tried to add the ice cold butter from the little packet to the broccoli, but it wouldn't melt. I add...

by Gastronomos 1 year ago

Erica Marcus review of the new restaurant Ara: https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/ara-greek-kitchen-review-commack-1.15545824

They are showing up at the market now. How do you like them prepared, and who does it best in our area?

by Scott_R 30 days ago

I used to buy Bob's Red Mill Dried Diced Apples. Unlike most dried apple I've seen, the bits were much smaller (almost lentil sized) and crunchy; they were really good for waffles and baked goods. ...

by sbp 2 years ago

Anywhere no Long Island (preferably central) that carries poppy seeds in something larger than those tiny spice jars? It was raining, so I didn't make it to International Foods by the Port Authorit...

Does any one remember this place, it closed about 20 years ago, they had the range burger and the chili cheese burger, the place was owned by John and Perry Pappas, there brother Al opened a litt...

by Fred19 3 months ago

Had the lamb, scallions and leeks at LOL with a request for spicy. It was terrific Northern Chinese food. Probably the best dish that I have had on LI. I was going to eat half and take half home, b...

Hey there- I seem to remember a Long Island deep dish pizza restaurant called "My PI" (but spelled with the greek symbol for 3.14) There was one by the Sunrise Mall and one in Hicksville. Does a...

by MisterBill2 4 months ago

I'm looking for a reasonably priced restaurant in Westchester or Long Island for my daughter's bridal shower later this year. Normally I'd pick X2O for something like this, but they're up to $48 fo...

by sgny 5 months ago

Heading out to the aquarium today and the kids discovered they love churros. Would love to find some fresh homemade ones. Thanks

by Scott_R 6 months ago

With Bagel Factory in Farmingdale closing I'm looking for a source for bagel chips--the crispy things made from bagels sliced across the larger dimension (i.e., how you'd slice a bagel to put cream...