Great Restaurants To Dine Al Fresco & Kick-Off Summer 2020 In Style

From America's grandest castle, to some of Long Islands most spectacular waterfronts, to trendy local haunts, and everything in between - We've curated a list of the best spots to celebrate our long-overdue return to fine dining after 100+ long days of quarantinis and take-out.

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10TH ANNUAL LONG ISLAND FOOD CRITIC AWARDS

Our Favorites In This New World of Restaurant Take Out & Delivery

We wanted to provide some good news to our subscribers, in these trying times, as we enter this brave new world of take out dining, curb-side orders, and home delivery.
Being inside doesn’t have to be boring. Although it may feel like we are trapped indoors these days, that doesn’t mean we can’t explore the flavors of the world from inside our homes.

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FAVORITES IN A NEWFOUND ERA OF CURBSIDE ENTHUSIASM

Chefs

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre & Chef Martin Butera Join Forces in Forks & Films

Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre has an on-going weekly online cooking show featuring Chef Martin Butera as he prepares dishes inspired by famous movies. Chef Martin guides viewers through each step of how to make the episode's dish, along with demonstrating helpful cooking techniques.
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Other

Tom Schaudel has Done it Again!

As we all know, it’s impossible to have grown up on Long Island and not have been touched by diner culture. Every town had its own, and everyone had their favorite. When you hear the word diner, you probably think of those traditional Long Island diners. 24 North...
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Take Out & Delivery

Butera’s Meatballs Seem to be Everywhere

Nearly all restaurants are coping with the current social gatherings ban by offering take-out and delivery options. While we are all doing our part to help flatten the curve, the Butera's Restaurants offer a unique combination of choices to one of their most famous dishes.
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Take Out & Delivery

Babalu Cuban Mediterranean Bistro Has Ramped Up Their To-Go Game

Critically acclaimed newcomer to the Huntington Village restaurant scene, Babalu quickly developed such a local following that it wasn't long before they outgrew the modest space which housed their popular Cuban Mediterranean bistro. They recently finished the long anticipated expansion and remodeling of their restaurant when...
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Take Out & Delivery

One Of A Kind Sandwiches Are Born At Roast Sandwich House

Roast Sandwich Shop has been taking Long Island by storm with their belief that a great sandwich starts with all-natural whole roasted meats cooked in-house daily, fresh produce and served on hand crafted artisan bread. Their chefs’ passion to create the best sandwiches, soups, salads and sides on...
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Take Out & Delivery

Greek Food Like Yia Yia Makes

When it comes to Greek cuisine, John and Chef Alex Homenides of Athenian Greek Taverna are the real deal. These brothers have the old fashioned family recipes for traditional Greek fare. Located in Commack, their restaurant offers all things Greek with an emphasis on history and...
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Other

Wine & Oysters, Personally Delivered by Giovanni Borghese

Borghese Vineyards is going above and beyond to help ensure not just Long Island, but neighboring Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island can all enjoy their delicious wines, paired with fresh oysters. Even though you may not be able to visit the vineyard, you can...
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Other

NYC Chef Lost Nearly 100 lbs Eating Neapolitan Pizza

Naples, Italy native, NYC Chef Pasquale Cozzolino, 38, lost an astounding 94 pounds and 12 inches off his waist eating a 12-inch Neapolitan Margherita pizza daily. He supplemented it with fruit, salad, veggies, fish and even the occasional glass of red wine, which is indeed part of...
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Chefs

Chef Stephan Bogardus’s Waterfront Halyard Restaurant Goes Live

Despite not being able to serve the community in the face-to-face fashion that we're all accustomed to, Chef Stephan Bogardus of the Halyard has found a way to reach out to his usual patrons and newcomers alike. You may not be able to go to your favorite restaurants...
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