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BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2021 33 BEST EGG SANDWICH TAMBURINO’S DELI 672 Central Ave, Cedarhurst (516) 295-2769 www.facebook.com/ Tamburinos-Italian-American-Deli-Inc Sometimes, you need a “wake up” breakfast sandwich to get you through the morning. At Tamburino’s Deli in Cedarhurst, there’s no better option than its mouthwatering egg sandwiches that’ll satisfy you through lunch and beyond. Its egg sandwiches are served over hard and covered with perfectly toasted bread. For a true New York-style egg sandwich, you can order it with bacon and melted cheese. Whatever your choice, the staff at Tamburino’s Deli are committed to making the best egg sandwiches on Long Island that’ll have you planning your next trip to the Five Towns! BEST EMPANADA ISLAND EMPANADA OF RONKONKOMA 601 Portion Rd #13, Ronkonkoma (631) 617-6427 islandempanada.com Who doesn’t love an empanada? Ronkonkoma’s Island Empanada has mastered the art of the empanada, and there isn’t a stuffing that they won’t try, so there truly is an empanada out there for everyone. If you want to go traditional, Island Empanada has a number of beef options to choose from. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can stuff your empanada with shrimp, pork or bacon mac and cheese, just to name a few options. Want one stuffed with cheese? Island Empanada has it. With its extensive menu of doughey and meaty delights, it’s no wonder that Island Empanada has become a fan favorite among Long Islanders! BEST FARM STAND BRIERMERE FARMS 4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead (631) 722-3931 www.briermerefarms. com One of the advantages of living on Long Island is we have farm stands like Briermere Farms we can look forward to visiting when spring arrives. It’s no surprise that this combination fruit farm and bakery on the North Fork has been voted Best Farm Stand on the Island again. After all, customers just love the breads, cakes, cookies, jams, jellies and muffins made from scratch on the farm. There are no preprepared ingredients or fillings used and most of the fresh fruit used by its bakery are grown on the farm. If you can’t wait until spring for one of their jams and jellies or its apple butter, honey or syrup, place an order at its website to be delivered right to your door! BEST FISH MARKET THE FISH STORE 836 Montauk Hwy, Bayport (631) 472-3018 www.thefishstoreonline. com Founded in 1978, The Fish Store provides top-notch fresh fish, live lobsters, dinners To go, catering and more, along with great customer service – a combination that can’t be beat! Through its commitment, experience and expertise, The Fish Store has established a relationship with customers that will last a lifetime. Join them in their beautiful restaurant, where you can enjoy fresh cut fish cooked to order for you daily, lobster dinners, clams on the half shell, oysters on the half shell, and much much more. They also serve wine and local beer on tap including Blue Point Brewery Seasonal beers. The Fish Store regularly holds field trips of their facility and features everything from demonstrations of fish cutting to viewing local fresh products. BEST FOOD TRUCK GREEN STREET FOOD TRUCK (516) 754-0075 www.greenstreetfoodtruck.com Plant-based and gluten-free food and smoothies are creative and delicious from this food truck that promises no ingredients will be “crazy” rather your clean meals will include fresh ingredients sourced from food suppliers locally and across the Island. The menu is dripping with scrumptious sounding concoctions. Curious about the BBQ Jackfruit Marinated which is slow-cooked jackfruit, pickled red onions and cashew cream? You won’t feel hungry after enjoying a hearty Buffalo Bowl of chickpeas, tomatoes, shredded onion and carrots, guacamole and cashew sour cream. Tacos, bowls and smoothies are the mainstays in a varied menu of choices. All dishes are made completely from scratch. Call ahead to have your order ready to pick up. Healthy and colorful one-of-a-kind creative dishes will have you memorizing the schedule in advance every time this vegan food truck heads out anywhere on the Island. BEST FRENCH FRIES ALL AMERICAN HAMBURGER DRIVE-IN 4286 Merrick Rd, Massapequa (516) 798-9574 www. allamericanhamburgerli.com You can’t have a burger without fries—the meal just wouldn’t be complete. Fortunately, All American Hamburger Drive-In didn’t just win the Best Burger on Long Island for its 12th consecutive year, it has once again earned the number-one spot for Best French Fries on Long Island as well! This fan favorite eatery has been deep-frying pounds of potatoes daily since 1963, using a classic recipe that keeps people coming back. Perfectly cooked with the right amount of crispness and salt, its fries are to-die-for. And not only is the food marvelous, but the service is fast, making All American Hamburger Drive-In the best place for an all- American meal. BEST FRENCH TOAST BROWNSTONES COFFEE - AMITYVILLE 55 Merrick Rd, Amityville (631) 608-8627 www.brownstonescoffee. com Have a sudden craving for french toast? Look no further then Brownstones Coffee in Amityville, best known for its french toast bites! Although the restaurant is known for its bites, the breakfast spot also offers banana nut french toast which are topped with sliced bananas, chopped peanuts, chocolate syrup and peanut butter sauce. Brownstones also offers strawberry shortcake stuffed french toast — classic french toast stuffed with creamy strawberry cream cheese and sweet strawberry sauce. The restaurant’s pecan dusted stuffed french toast has apricot cinnamon raisin cream cheese dusted with pecans! Don’t worry, fluffy classic french toast is also on the menu if you prefer to keep it simple! BEST FRIED CHICKEN ZORN’S OF BETHPAGE 4321 Hempstead Tpke, Bethpage (516) 731-5500 zornsofbethpage.com Nothing hits the spot quite like a decadent piece of fried chicken, and Zorn’s of Bethpage delivers on that and more. Its signature crispy golden brown skinless Southern fried chicken is cooked in a non-trans fat, cholesterol-free 100% soybean oil that’s guaranteed to be the freshest piece of fried chicken you’ve ever tasted without an ounce of the guilt that comes with consuming fatty foods. Since 1940, Zorn’s of Bethpage has provided Long Islanders with the highest quality poultry from the farm to the kitchen and continues to create the same blend of spices from yesteryear. Whether you’re a sucker for a drumstick, craving a chicken breast or can’t seem to take your hands off the wings, Zorn’s of Bethpage provides an atmosphere that’ll make you feel right at home! BEST FROZEN YOGURT 16 HANDLES 40 Middle Neck Rd, Great Neck (516) 858-0405 16handles.com Even in the winter, there’s nothing quite like a frozen yogurt treat — and there’s nothing quite that treat from 16 Handles. This fan favorite shop is known for helping you celebrate your individuality (or unleash your inner “Fro-Yo chef”) by offering a wide variety of frozen yogurt flavors and all the toppings you could think of, so you can create your perfect fro-yo. 16 Handles has locations in New York City and Long Island, including its popular location in Great Neck at 40 Middle Neck Road that’s conveniently located near the Great Neck Train Station. All of its 16+ frozen yogurts flavors, such as fan favorites rich dark roast coffee and birthday cake, are gluten free. Not in the mood for a frozen yogurt? Easy, make it a smoothie. It’s always a good time to treat yo’self! BEST GLUTEN FREE MENU NO GLUTEN KNEADED 1089 Smithtown Ave, Bohemia (631) 750-3990 www.noglutenkneaded. com Those who suffer from Celiac Disease or a gluten allergy can have a tough time at restaurants. However, those who do don’t have to look very far for a delicious and comfortable dining experience. At No Gluten Kneaded in Bohemia, it’s right there in the name - you won’t find a trace of gluten anywhere on the menu. From donuts and muffins to pizza and sandwiches, you are guaranteed to find your new favorite gluten free bite at this store. The team is dedicated to providing delicious gluten free baked goods to everyone who walks through the doors of the storefront. The menu changes regularly, so every day you can stop by No Gluten Kneaded and find a sweet new treat to try. BEST GOURMET FOOD STORE UNCLE GIUSEPPE’S Multiple Locations uncleg.com Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is a familyowned business that prides itself on its specialty offerings in a full-service supermarket with a unique shopping experience and a focus on courteous old-world service. The Marketplace offers home delivery and curbside pickup for all everyday grocery essentials and added convenience. It also provides catering and specialty baked cakes for all of your special occasions. Each location features a full-service deli, specialty butcher, scratch-made bakery, as well as its famous viewing rooms where pasta and mozzarella are made fresh daily. In addition, its locations include a full grocery, dairy, and frozen food compliment to ensure a complete shopping experience. For more information about Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, please visit UncleG. com. To shop home delivery and curbside pickup, please visit ecomm.uncleg.com. BEST GRILLED CHEESE* TAMBURINO’S DELI 672 Central Ave, Cedarhurst (516) 295-2769 www.facebook.com/ Tamburinos-Italian-American-Deli-Inc The quintessential grilled cheese sandwich is equal parts gooey on the inside and perfectly toasted on the outside. At Tamburino’s Deli in Cedarhurst, grilled cheeses are everything! Whether you order them as a side with an order of the deli’s soup of the week or by itself, each bite will feel like a piece of heaven. There’s a reason why Tamburino’s Deli has built its reputation on being the premier destination for all things sandwiches in the Five Towns. No other deli in Long Island comes close to producing a carefully crafted grilled cheese sandwich quite like Tamburino’s, and Long Islanders wholeheartedly agree on that sentiment. BEST GYRO HUMMUS MEDITERRANEAN 1066 Main St, Holbrook (631) 615-2202 www.hummusny.com Every dish here is made with love. The Meditteranean dishes come out so good and fresh in sizable portions under the guidance of a chef and staff that seem to take pride in everything they make. You can taste it in every bite. Everyone is so nice and the wait is short. Now feast on the gyro. Order steak or chicken and choose a “base” among pita, or rice or salad bowl. Then sit for a spell and enjoy your meal leisurely through the neighborhood spot that is popular with locals who know the eatery as the best takeout spot around. 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