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BEST AÇAÍ
BOWLS (TIE)
SOBOL–MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
153 Main St, Sayville
(631) 333-1922 mysobol.com
SoBol is a community driven healthy hangout
spot that showed up in various spots throughout
Long Island in 2014. Since then, they have won
over the favor of the people by serving good
food that is good for you! SoBol takes pride in
its award-winning Açaí Bowls which are made
fresh each day. SoBol can accommodate many
allergies and is looking out for the best of their
customers. They aim to off er an inexpensive,
healthy meal to people who want to feel good
about what they choose to consume. SoBol
does not use any ice, powder or syrup in their
beautiful dishes, but rather they focus on raw
and organic ingredients packed with necessary
nutrients that your body desires. For a bowl of
the best açaí in Long Island, visit SoBol!
BEST AÇAÍ
BOWLS (TIE)
FUSION YOGURT AND BOWLS
(FORMERLY SWIRLS AND
TWIRLS OF WEST ISLIP)
494 Union Blvd, West Islip
(631) 661-0010 swirlsandtwirlsusa.com
If you’re looking to treat yourself with a healthy
indulgence, Fusion Yogurt and Bowls (formerly
known as Swirls and Twirls of West Islip) is
the place to go to grab the perfect treat: an
açaí bowl. Fusion Yogurt and Bowls will serve
you the perfect açaí bowl that will help you get
the best start to your day at breakfast time or
will act as the perfect lunch to keep you going.
Fusion Yogurt and Bowls believes in the power
of personal choice, creative expression and a
healthy diet to nurture, nourish and support and
a healthy lifestyle.
BEST APPETIZER
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
& CATERERS–CARLE PLACE
59 Old Country Rd, Carle Place
(516) 742-3354 bensdeli.net
Nothing starts a meal quite like a great
appetizer. At Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen &
Caterers in Carle Place, they have a huge list of
appetizers that will surely please any guest. Two
of Ben’s OG appetizers are the “Unique Chicken
Fricassee,” mini meatballs served in brown
gravy, and “Stuff ed Cabbage Hongroise,” a
cabbage roll fi lled with lean ground beef, a little
rice and their special seasonings, in a sauce that
cries out for rye. Ben’s also has hush puppies,
fried kreplach, beef tongue polonaise (if you’re
feeling adventurous) and homemade stuff ed
derma, just to name a few of their delicious
off erings. They also have chicken tenders for
those who want to play it safe with a classic dish.
BEST BACON
MENU ITEM
CHURRASQUEIRA CARVALHOS
RODIZIO RESTAURANT
2700 Sunrise Hwy, Bellmore
(516) 679-3300 carvalhosrestaurant.com
Everything’s better with bacon. If you love
bacon, you’re going to love what Carvalhos
Rodizio Restaurant has to off er. They have a
wide variety of meats to choose from on their
menu, including pork, chicken and more. The
Portuguese BBQ meats, seafood and poultry at
Carvalhos Rodizio Restaurant are all seasoned
with a savory mix of herbs and spices from their
secret, homemade recipe that has been perfected
over many years. Whether you’re dining in or
taking out, Carvalhos Rodizio Restaurant aims
to please. Their highly skilled chefs serve up
quality food made from the best ingredients.
BEST BAGELS
BAGEL BOSS
Multiple Locations
888 BOSSTIME bagelboss.com
While the infamous Bagel Boss guy catapulted
them into nation-wide fame, this shop has built
a stellar reputation as the top bagel place on
Long Island over the last 50 years. In a region
where no one compromises on their bagels,
Bagel Boss truly lives up to its name, pleasing
even the most discerning palates. Whether
you’re craving sesame, egg, poppy and plain
or just everything to make it easy — your eyes
will surely wander from basket to basket upon
walking into one of their stores. They are also
happy to bring their doughy delights to your
next corporate meeting, luncheon or any other
occasion with their local delivery and catering
services. Have it with cream cheese, have it with
lox — at Bagel Boss, it starts with a bagel and
ends with brilliance!
BEST BAKERY
GLUTEN FREE SWEETS ‘N’ TREATS
(631) 664-1390 gfsweetsntreats.com
At Gluten Free Sweets ‘n’ Treats, they seek
to serve up pastries that are rich while using
ingredients that are gluten, dairy and allergen
free. The bakery came to fruition in 2015 when
its owner and baker Laura, having celiac disease
and other food allergies, turned her focus to
her passion for baking. All of their products
are baked in a gluten-free kitchen and all their
products are non GMO. There are no artifi cial
preservatives, colors or fl avors used in their
baked goods. Their treats can currently be
found at diners, restaurants and bagel shops
throughout the island and are available online
for catering.
BEST BREAKFAST
MAUREEN’S KITCHEN
108 Terry Rd, Smithtown
(631) 360-9227
Start your morning off on the right foot with
the best breakfast on Long Island! Since 1985,
Maureen’s Kitchen has served the Smithtown
community and beyond. Customers have
consistently praised their cinnamon raisin
french toast, specialty pancakes and perfectly
cooked eggs and bacon. Every day at Maureen’s
Kitchen is diff erent as they incorporate diff erent
food items on their special board. But don’t wait
too long to decide on where to go for breakfast.
Due to its enduring popularity — to no one’s
surprise — Maureen’s Kitchen is packed to
capacity as soon as the sun rises!
BEST BRUNCH
MAUREEN’S KITCHEN
108 Terry Rd, Smithtown
(631) 360-9227
Long Island’s best brunch spot serves up the
best midday fare around. Breakfast fans line up
for comfort food at this cow-adorned, cash-only
mainstay also serving lunch. Maureen’s Kitchen
off ers great customer service all around and
exceptional home cooked food for breakfast and
lunch. Portions are fi lling and fresh and their
staff is always so pleasant. Located conveniently
in Smithtown, Maureen’s Kitchen is proud to
serve Long Island with the same great food every
day. Renowned for its brunch menu, Maureen’s
Kitchen is a great place to settle down and enjoy
the middle of your day. Nothing starts the day
(or continues the day, or even ends your day!)
like breakfast food, so why not come out to
Maureen’s Kitchen and enjoy the best!
BEST BURGER
ALL AMERICAN
HAMBURGER DRIVE-IN
4286 Merrick Rd, Massapequa
(516) 798-9574 allamericanhamburger.us
The All American Hamburger Drive-In
continues to sweep the competition in the burger
category. Since 1963, they have been providing
customers in Massapequa and beyond with
the most delectable, mouthwatering burgers
on the island. They only use family recipes and
incorporate the freshest ingredients in all your
orders. At All American Hamburger Drive-In, a
well-cooked burger is essential to providing you
an authentic “All-American” experience!
BEST BUTCHER
CHUBS MEATS
2598 Rte 112, Medford
(631) 475-9191 chubsmeats112.com
Chubs Meats off ers cuts of all types for meat
lovers. The local butchers can even deliver
to you if you cannot make it into their shop.
The butchers exclusively use top-of-the-line
USDA Choice Meat so that you get the best
quality possible. From buy and cook meals to
sandwiches, there is something for everyone.
Need food at a party? Chubs Meats can help you
with that. Beef, pork, cold cuts, sausage, poultry
and ham – a meat store that caters to all your
needs.
BEST CALAMARI
PIZZATINI
185 Henry St, Hempstead
(516) 280-8226 pizzatini.com
Can’t wait until your meal arrives at the table?
Complement your entree by ordering a side of
delicious calamari at Pizzatini. There’s no frills
or fancy twists to this dish! It’s all perfectly fried
and perfectly portioned so that you don’t feel
full before the main dish arrives. Be prepared to
taste the sweetness, crunchiness and nuttiness
of the fried squid all at once sprinkled with a
hint of lemon for additional fl avor. Come by and
witness what Long Islanders already know as the
best calamari around!
BEST CANDY STORE
BOBB HOWARD’S GENERAL STORE
581 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564
bobbhowardsgeneralstore.com
Whether you want to be transported back to
your childhood or discover the sweet delights
of yesterday, come into Bobb Howard’s General
Store for a blast from the past. Everyone has
fond memories with their favorite candy, and
when we fi nd it again after many years, the rush
of nostalgia is an unmatched feeling. At Bobb
Howard’s, the sweet selections are endless, from
whirly pops and tootsie rolls to peppermint
patties and milk duds. It is the perfect place to
take the family: a trip back in time for parents
and a mesmerizing, novel experience for
children. After coming in, you’re guaranteed to
feel like a kid in a candy store!
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