BEST SLIDERS
ONE EYE JACKS
380 N Wantagh Ave, Bethpage
(516) 342-1732 facebook.com/
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It can be tough to fi nd a place that off ers solid
sliders for a slick meal, but look no further. One
Eye Jacks is a “vibing” sports bar that carries
the best sliders you’ll fi nd on the island. Run-on
over to One Eye Jacks, stay all night if you’d like,
and get a solid meal in a buzzing atmosphere.
There’s nothing better than savoring your juicy
mini-burgers with a drink and great friends,
and this bar-restaurant is constantly rolling
out new events and parties for its customers to
enjoy. Off ering a great space to watch the game
or celebrate, One Eyes Jacks is a perfect spot to
spend a Friday evening or night. With a 4.8 out
of 5 recommendation rate on Facebook, it is no
wonder why One Eye Jacks is the top spot for
sliders that indeed hit the spot!
BEST SMOOTHIE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
Multiple Locations
tropicalsmoothie.com
A refreshing smoothie served on a summer day
or right after a workout easily hits the spot.
Replenish your body and your palate with the
variety of fl avors off ered at any of their Tropical
Smoothie Café locations in Long Island. Their
menu boasts bold, fl avorful smoothies with a
healthy appeal, all made-to-order using real
fruits, vegetables and juices. Their classic items
include the Bahama Mama, Mango Manic and
Sunrise Sunset. Looking for an energy boost
in each sip? With their “Superfood Smoothie”
items from Acai Berry Boost to the Chia Banana
Boost, your body will be feeling better in no
time! At Tropical Smoothie Café, their mission is
to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing
food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun.
BEST SOFT PRETZEL
KNOT OF THIS WORLD PRETZELS
3041 Hempstead Pkwy, Plainview
(516) 238-0382 knotoft hisworldpretzels.
com
Quell your soft pretzel cravings at Knot of This
World Pretzels in Plainview. The company
got its start in 1920 in Brooklyn by Executive
Chef Ray Ruffi no’s grandfather. Decades later,
Ruffi no’s father and his uncle took over and
expanded the business to include a wider
variety of snack foods. However, they kept
the old fashioned method of making pretzels,
which incorporates love and pride into each
one. In addition to its renowned soft pretzels,
the company is known for its pretzel braids,
fl avored pretzels, candy apples, caramel apples,
cotton candy, zeppoles, churros and more. The
company aims to use the freshest and fi nest
ingredients to create their snack foods and
guarantees customer satisfaction.
BEST SOUP
NY BONE BROTH AND SOUP
402 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square
(347) 886-9001 nybonebrothandsoup.com
New York Bone Broth and Soup off ers organic
soup with phenomenal taste and presentation.
They off er an array of soups ranging from classic
chicken noodle to organic lentil soup with bone
broth. They use organic grass-fed beef broth and
organic chicken broth, making for a clean meal
you can feel great about. NY Bone Broth and Soup
also sell organic CBD pet treats, CBD oils and pain
management creams! Go to their website to order
yourself a soup, and a treat for your pet!
BEST SPECIALTY
PIZZA
PIZZATINI
185 Henry St, Hempstead
(516) 280-8226 pizzatini.com
When it comes to specialty slices, nobody
makes a better one than Pizzatini. Aside from
the usual favorites like pepperoni served with
“pepperoni chips” for added crunch value,
meatball and sausage, they serve up a truly
superb slice of chicken cutlet, garlic and tomato
pizza. The fresh-breaded chicken cutlet, diced
tomato, fresh garlic and mozzarella make all
the diff erence. Next time you visit Pizzatini in
Hempstead, make sure you pick up a slice for
yourself!
BEST SPINACH PIE
THE FOOD MILL
40 Lido Blvd, Point Lookout
(516) 992-8888 foodmillny.com
The Food Mill has been providing healthy
alternatives to the people of Long Island since
1930. They strive to off er top-notch pre-made
meals that are healthy for you and the freshest
ingredients you can fi nd. While the people of
Long Island defi nitely love the store, it is their
spinach pie that takes them over the top! Rich
with fl avor and crafted with excellence, this pie
is irresistible to anyone who loves this vegetable.
The Food Mill hopes to inspire healthy living
among those they come into contact with, and
the people of Long Island are thankful.
BEST SUSHI
KOTOBUKI RESTAURANT
Multiple Locations
kotobukinewyork.com
Kotobuki Restaurant has yet to relinquish its
title of the top sushi selection in Long Island.
With its varied food menu that combines
traditional Japanese dishes with modern twists
including tuna-friendly K-Mac sliders and tacos
featuring yellowtail and salmon, you never
have to worry about trying something that isn’t
visually appealing or mouthwatering. Their
signature rolls — all with names from American
pop culture references — are masterfully topped
with scallions, spicy mayo, tempura fl akes and
jalapenos. Kotobuki Restaurant has multiple
locations throughout the island, so you don’t
need to travel very far to try the best in town.
BEST TACO
AVO TACO
2340 Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park
(516) 373-2340 avotaco.com
For the best taco on Long Island, you’re going to
want to go to AVO TACO in New Hyde Park. At
AVO TACO, they serve up artisanal tacos with
a variety of fi llings. The Calipso Steak taco is
topped with pineapple soy marinated skirt steak,
sour cream, guacamole, corn salsa crèma, cotija
cheese, and cilantro. A taco called El Jefe will
have your mouth watering — it’s honey chipotle
chicken, caramelized pineapple, cilantro, and
avocado poblano crèma. Seafood tacos? THey
have them! Try the Coco Loco — coconut breaded
shrimp, slaw, sweet chili, toasted coconut and
cilantro. Feeling like a veggie taco? ACO TACO
has got you covered (and with some quick
modifi cations, the veggie tacos can become
vegan). Stop by today for lunch or dinner.
BEST TACO
(NATIONAL
WINNER)
TACO BELL
Multiple Locations
tacobell.com
Taco Bell is Long Island’s favorite Mexican fast
food eatery for a reason–they simply stuff the
best taco around. Whether you’re in the mood for
beef, chicken, grilled steak, or some of everything,
Taco Bell has your fi x. Open 24 hours a day,
the restaurant off ers favorites ranging from the
Cheesy Gordita Crunch and Chalupa Supreme
to the Fiesta Taco Salad and Nacho Cheese
Dorito’s Loco’s Tacos. On a budget? Order from
their value menu to satisfy your craving without
breaking the bank. And if you’re celebrating
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something special, be sure to pick up a few of
their delicious taco party packs. Head to Taco Bell
for an unbeatable combination of crunch, spice
and everything nice!
BEST VEGGIE
BURGER
RHUM
13 E Main St, Patchogue
(531) 569-5944 rhumpatchogue.com
At RHUM, there are a variety of vegetarian and
vegan options for foodies who want to get a taste
of tropical paradise alongside their carnivore
counterparts. Their veggie burgers have been
selected as the best in Long Island and for great
reason. Since opening in Patchogue in 2016,
the chefs at RHUM have perfected the veggie
burger by presenting a delicious combination of
house-made quinoa, lentil, black bean burger
with guacamole, lettuce, tomato, slaw topped
with apricot glaze for a Caribbean twist. For the
most unique and mouth watering veggie burger
experience on the island, stop by RHUM today!
BEST VEGGIE
BURGER (NATIONAL
WINNER)
BAREBURGER
Multiple Locations
bareburger.com
Bareburger specializes in using organic, fresh
ingredients in all of its dishes in order to ensure
that every customer receives an absolutely
delicious meal bursting with fl avor. Their produce
is free of GMOs and pesticides, their breads are
all-natural, and their sauces are gluten-free. One
of their famous menu items is their veggie burger,
a great option for vegetarians who still crave the
taste of a traditional burger now and then, and for
those who would like to try this spin on an iconic,
American dish. Who knew eating healthy could
be this enjoyable!
BEST WINE
SHOP/STORE
STEW LEONARD’S WINES &
SPIRITS OF FARMINGDALE
210 Airport Plaza Blvd, Farmingdale
(631) 249-3611 farmingdale.stewswines.
com
Stew Leonard Jr opened Stew Leonard’s Wines
of Farmingdale (Vineyards of Farmingdale LLC)
in 2002. Nine years later, it was named 2011
Wine Enthusiast Retailer of the Year and Market
Watch’s 2017 Retailer of the Year. The store is
known for the personal service it provides to
customers and its knowledgeable staff , many
of whom are certifi ed wine professionals. The
store carries close to 2,000 wines from around
the world, including more than 200 bottles
in the fi ne wine cellar and more than 1,000
spirits. So, if you’re just looking to grab some
Chardonnay, or if you savor the taste of wine
and food pairings, go seek the advice of one of
their knowledgeable wine professionals!
BEST WINGS
OLD CITY PUBLIC HOUSE
200 Portion Rd, Ronkonkoma
(631) 588-1135 oldcitypublichouse.com
The Old City Public House is a restaurant and
bar serving upscale American pub great food
and delicious cocktails, beers and wines. This
joint will give you and your tastebuds a break
from the mundane and spice up your pallet! Old
City Public House off ers classic and boneless
wings with your choice of BBQ, mild, hot,
super hot or Jimmy’s House Sauce. They also
off er sandwiches, burgers, wraps, soups, fajitas
and signature cocktails. With an energizing
atmosphere and specialty food that you won’t
fi nd anywhere else, Old City is a great choice
for any event or catering need. Old City Public
House can serve you for any occasion and really
give your friends or guests something to talk
about!
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