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BEST BURRITO*
CHUBS BURGERS BURRITOS & HEROES
625 Horseblock Rd, Farmingville
(631) 880-7999 www.chubsbbh.com
Chubs Burgers Burritos & Heroes menu is jam
packed with fan favorites but their “rittos”
are sure to hit the spot on your next takeout
night. Chubs offers a range of burritos that
are filled with everything from cheesy potato
skins to marinated skirt steak. For meat
lovers, the 625 is a great choice as it is filled
with a steak burger, bacon, potato skins, onion
rings, cheese and its famous chub sauce.
Looking to try something new? Go for the Dr.
Feelgood which comprises of chicken fingers,
rice, pineapple, mozzarella cheese and spicy
Cheetos. The Triple Double is as big as it
sounds containing steak, chicken and shrimp
along with rice, queso and potato chips! That
buritto, and all their other mouthwatering
burrito selections will keep you full all winter
long if you manage to finish it.
BEST BUTCHER
CHUBS MEATS
2598 Rte 112, Medford
(631) 475-9191 chubsmeats112.com
Chubs Meats offers cuts of all types for meat
lovers. The butchers exclusively use top-ofthe
line USDA Choice Meat so that you get
the best quality possible. Whether you’re
looking for a raw steak to grill up at home or
homemade meats so that you don’t have to do
the cooking,, there is something for everyone
here. Chubs provide made from scratch
sandwiches, all made with the freshest meats,
breads and vegetables. Need food at a party?
Chubs Meats can help you with that. The local
butchers can even deliver to you if you cannot
make it into their shop. Beef, pork, cold cuts,
sausage, poultry and ham – this is a meat store
that caters to all your needs.
BEST CALAMARI
GRANDPA TONY’S
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 www.grandpatonysli.com
Delish calamari that comes among a handful
of apps is dished about around town. It’s a
good place to start a hearty Italian meal. The
house favorite comes with marinara or fra
Diavolo and Arrabiata for those who love some
heat. The latter is a spicy sauce often made
for pasta from garlic, tomatoes, and dried red
chilis cooked in olive oil. Sound pleasing? How
nice here your platters will be brought out
by some of the friendliest serving staff on the
Island. The legendary app should reel you in
for a bite. And if that doesn’t sound heavenly
enough how would you like to hunker down
for a spell in a scenic dining room overlooking
the sound to enjoy your savory favorites? This
is the place.
BEST CANDY STORE
BOBB HOWARD’S GENERAL STORE
581 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park
(516) 354-9564 www.
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 find 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!
BEST CHEESESTEAK
CHUBS BURGERS BURRITOS & HEROES
625 Horseblock Rd, Farmingville
(631) 880-7999 www.chubsbbh.com
There is no need to travel all the way to
Philadelphia when your next cheesesteak
craving hits because Chubs Burgers Burritos &
Heroes has got you covered. The restaurant’s
award-winning cheesesteak known as “Uncle
Ron’s Philly Cheese” includes perfectly sauteed
prime roast beef, peppers, onions and cheese
sauce. The description alone is probably
enough to make your mouth water. Craving
fries as well? Chubs also has philly cheese fries
which tastes as amazing as they sound. These
crispy fries are topped with sauteed peppers
and onions in addition to savory steak and
melted cheddar. What more could you ask
from Long Island’s best Philly cheesesteak
spot?
BEST CHICKEN POT PIE
ZORN’S OF BETHPAGE
4321 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage
(516) 731-5500 zornsofbethpage.com
A butter golden crust with edges gently folded
over the lid of the pan as if it were a special
letter to someone dear. Zorn’s of Bethpage
chicken pot pie will have your family thinking
you baked it yourself from scratch. But don’t
let them, rather share the intel. You will want
them to pay-it-forward the next time you’re
their guest. Chickens are cage-free and every
recipe has hand-chopped ingredients, made in
Zorn’s of Bethpage kitchen from scratch using
original spices and the same recipe, since
1940. So next time you shop here go straight to
the refrigerated case for this old-time favorite.
Comfort food has no match.
BEST CHINESE TAKEOUT
THE ORIENT
623 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage
(516) 822-5610 www.theorientbethpage.
com
The Orient in Bethpage is the place to go
whenever the craving hits for delicious Chinese
food. This highly reviewed restaurant offers
traditional Chinese and Chinese-American
fare including Kung Pao Chicken, Moo Shu
Pork, Pepper Steak and Young Chow Fried
Rice. The Orient serves tasty lunch specials
daily, which includes an entree, fried or white
rice and a choice of an eggroll, soda or soup.
Specials are served Monday through Saturday
until 3 p.m., excluding major holidays. The
restaurant first opened in 2002 and has since
loyally been serving its patrons with dilectible
dishes made from traditional recipes. For a
taste of authentic Chinese cuisine, with dozens
of options from rice dishes and noodles to
flavorful beef, chicken and fish, come to The
Orient in Bethpage!
BEST CHOCOLATIER
THE PERFECT CUPCAKE
250A Larkfield Rd, East Northport
917-751-7198 - www.theperfectcupcake.
com
Don’t let the name fool you. The Perfect
Cupcake started as a cupcake company 12
years ago then quickly moved to chocolate.
Lots and lots of delicious custom chocolate!
They are 100% Tree Nut & Peanut Free! The
owner, Jill Greenberg is an allergy Mom and
knows the difficulties in finding safe and
delicious treats. Whether it’s their custom
chocolate covered Oreos, mixed platters,
Candy Smash & Hot Cocoa Bombs, Holiday
platters, custom favors & gifts.... everything
is unique and delicious! They have their own
Licensed & Insured Commercial Kitchen
and will open for parties and workshops in
the near future. Check out their social media
pages! FB/IG ThePerfectCupcakeLI
BEST CLAM CHOWDER*
BIGELOW’S NEW ENGLAND FRIED
CLAMS
79 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre
(516) 678-3878 bigelows-rvc.com
It’s a food battle that dates back to about 1939:
Manhattan clam chowder vs. New England
clam chowder. Bigelow’s New England Fried
Clams has been around since the start of
that food war between the red, tomato-based
Manhattan variety and the white, cream-based
New England type. Not much has changed
at the restaurant since it opened its doors.
Luckily, that means customers who prefer one
chowder variety over the other can merely opt
for whichever one suits their fancy because
Bigelow’s carries both kinds – and both of
them are delicious. The only decision you
have to make aside from Manhattan or New
England is whether you want it in a cup, a
bowl or a quart!
BEST COFFEE CAKE
LINDENHURST DINER
195 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst
(631) 991-8600 www.lindenhurstdiner.
com
Coffee cake fans will flip for this flaky, crumbly
treat at the Lindenhurst Diner. A familyowned
restaurant known for its menu that’s
delicious all the way through, the diner offers
coffee cake with breakfast or as a scrumptious
dessert. The treat is the perfect blend of hot
and savory, prepared fresh daily by baker
Nick. The traditional American confection
is a marriage of sweet pound cake topped
with brown sugar, cinnamon, and streusel.
Regulars at the Lindenhurst diner love to
pair it with steamy coffee after a wonderful
breakfast like an egg frittata or Tex Mex
scramble, or to top off a hearty dinner. Eat
your cake at your table or get it to go with
takeout or car hop service!
BEST COFFEE HOUSE
COFFEE BOOTHS
226 Middle Country Rd, Selden
(631) 846-1966 www.instagram.com/
coffeebooths_menu
Morning, noon and night, there’s always
a perfect time for a perfect cup of coffee.
Nobody on Long Island brews up a better cup
of joe than Coffee Booths. The neighborhood
coffee shop features Aldo’s coffee beans, hand
roasted down the road in Greenport, and
it doesn’t get any fresher than that! While
you’re enjoying a great cup of coffee, you can
also feast on homemade muffins, scones, and
stuffed biscuits, among many other treats at
Coffee Booths. The star, of course, is the brew,
and it will leave you feeling fantastic and
coming back for more!
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
COFFEE BOOTHS
226 Middle Country Rd, Selden
(631) 846-1966 www.instagram.com/
coffeebooths_menu
The perfect cup of Joe will help jump-start
the day of tired souls. At Coffee Booths in
Selden, they know how to make the perfect
cup of coffee each time by using beans that
are hand roasted out of Greenport. If you
desire a little sweetness in your cup, the shop’s
flavored coffee is made with real ingredients
like melted Belgium chocolate, melted caramel
and homemade pumpkin syrup. Whether the
go-to is a simple black cup with no sugar or an
elaborate salted caramel latte, it’s no surprise
why Coffee Booths continues to be the place
to get your caffeine fix on Long Island for the
sixth consecutive year.
BEST DELICATESSEN
TAMBURINO’S DELI
672 Central Ave, Cedarhurst
(516) 295-2769 www.facebook.com/
Tamburinos-Italian-American-Deli-Inc
Operating a successful deli on Long Island
is no easy feat. In order to rise above the
competition, delis need to be more than a
place that prioritizes convenience. It needs
to serve the highest quality of food at the
most accessible of prices. And Tamburino’s
Deli in Cedarhurst does this like no other
delicatessen around. Conveniently located
in the Five Towns, it serves a wide variety
of sandwiches, soups, salads and macaroni
that’ll have you plan your next visit to the
area. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch
option, or need catering for a work event, let
Tamburino’s Deli take care of the rest!
BEST DESSERT PLACE
FRONT STREET BAKERY
51 Front St, Rockville Centre
(516) 766-1199 www.frontstreetbakery.
com
Red velvet, carrot, cheesecake “to die for’’
and a “fabulous Seven Layer Cake” are all
mentioned in hundreds of customer reviews
of this third-generation enterprise. The bake
shop is housed elegantly behind a cement
block facade with European cafe-style
architecture. A dentil with triangular pediment
and pineapple finial, along with black and
white striped awnings and green and goldlettered
signage make it seem authentic. Once
inside you’ll want to see the Danish crumb
cake and dot cookies - kids get a free one and
you can order these in any color- everyone
talks about. Customers talk incessantly about
these online and you won’t click around long
to read about sensational cakes decorated with
such finesse that they’re almost too pretty to
eat but of course you will and and savor every
bite.
BEST DINNER DEAL
APPLEBEE’S
Multiple Locations
applebees.com
Applebee’s continues to revolutionize the
concept of an affordable meal with its varied
selection of dinner deals. Their more recent
deals include “All you can eat wings” and, of
course, longtime favorite “2 for” deals that
include an appetizer and two entrees from the
location’s choosing—ranging from a classic
burger with french fries to a six ounce steak
with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The
Applebee’s dinner deal is perfect for a low-key
date night out without having to break the
bank or an easy dinner night with a friend or
family member. Order up and dig in!
BEST DINNER DEAL
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS - GREENVALE
140 Wheatley Plz, Greenvale
(516) 621-3340 www.bensdeli.net
Dinner deals at Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen
Restaurant & Caterers run the gamut from
Kosher deli classics including hot open
sandwiches that come with a homemade
potato pancake with apple sauce (of course) or
real mashed potatoes or fresh-cut French fries,
to hot entrees including chicken, salmon and
steak served with the vegetable of the day and
choice of potato. If you are not quite hungry
enough to eat a whole overstuffed sandwich,
you can opt to get a half sandwich with choice
of homemade soup and bread. Also keep an
eye out for various alternating special dinner
deals that have included Prime Rib Sundays –
a feast that comes with two side dishes, soup
and a bottomless fountain soda. An amazing
dinner has never been so affordable and
delicious!
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