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BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2021 37 BEST MUSSELS SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr, Rocky Point (631) 744-4100 www.spiroslounge.com An appetizing plate of steamed mussels is exactly what’s needed to kick off the fine dining experience at Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge in Rocky Point. Its mussels are carefully steamed in a wine white sauce with garlic and olive oil and are best paired with a glass of white wine. Owner and executive chef Spiro Karachopan has spent the last three decades providing simple, high quality cuisine that tastes amazing and serving portions the way they should be at Spiro’s and its sister restaurant Sea Basin. It’s truly not surprising that Long Islanders have gravitated to Spiro’s for the opportunity to indulge in the freshest and mouth watering mussels on the island! BEST NACHOS DRIFT INN 236 E Main St, East Islip (631) 650-6988 www.driftinnli.com There is no better appetizer for a successful night out with friends than a hearty plate of nachos. At the Drift Inn the goal is simple, bring great food and drinks to all its customers! The relaxed atmosphere and attention to detail to each dish is exactly what everyone needs after a stressful week at the office. Drift Inn serves its nachos with a twist on the traditional cheese and salsa. They also throw on some jalapenos, avocado, pickled red onions and shaved radish to spice up your app. Pair these delicious nachos with a cold glass beer and an order of wings for a great happy hour or a start to a mouthwatering dining experience with friends! BEST OFF PREMISE CATERER CHUBS MEATS 2598 Rte 112, Medford (631) 475-9191 chubsmeats112.com If you’re hosting a big party or event and need some top-notch catering to serve to your guests, Chub Meats is your best bet. From sliders to salads and heros and platters, Chub Meats has a huge selection of items so you can truly customize the menu to suit your needs. Chub Meats has a variety of full meals to choose from, complete with proteins, pastas, vegetables and other side dishes, plus a number of desserts to polish off the meal. The experienced staff at Chubs Meats will guide you in the right direction to ensure your event is a success. Tastings are available upon request. Plus, Chubs Meats offers free local delivery and setup for your event! BEST ORGANIC EATERY ORGANIC KRUSH Multiple Locations organickrush.com For those who are looking to incorporate more organic foods into their diets, check out Organic Krush. With multiple locations throughout Long Island, Organic Krush has an expansive organic menu of juices, smoothies, organic meals and so much more that will have your friends and family licking their lips in anticipation of dinnertime.The eatery will let you completely customize your order, offering a variety of options for smoothies, salads, bowls and more, making it the ideal choice for a delicious organic lunch. Vegan and gluten free options are also available, so those with dietary restrictions can also enjoy some of the delicious menu items at Organic Krush. BEST PANCAKES MAUREEN’S KITCHEN 108 Terry Rd, Smithtown (631) 360-9227 www.facebook.com/ Maureens-Kitchen In the long running battle between pancakes and waffles, many of us will go with pancakes any morning. If you want the best pancake on Long Island, treat yourself to a fluffy stack at Maureen’s Kitchen. The eatery offers a specialty pancake every day, so you could try a variety of different pancakes if you visit for breakfast or brunch multiple times a week. Some past Maureen’s pancakes specials include pistachio blueberry white chocolate chip, the sin-o-bun with sweet icing, and heath bar crunch with bananas, so the restaurant gets adventurous with its pancake offerings. Plus, Maureen’s offers orange pecan pancakes, pistachio pancakes and pumpkin walnut pancakes regularly, as well as your classic traditional pancake. Be sure to order one of Maureen’s delicious sides to round out the meal. BEST PASTRAMI SANDWICH BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Multiple Locations (800) 344-BENS bensdeli.net Ben’s Deli puts the “heart” into a hearty meal. Since 1972, it has served as Long Island’s premier Kosher delicatessen, stacking the tallest, meatiest pastrami sandwich around. Ben’s overstuffed sandwiches are a melt-inyour mouth treat between two slices of rye. If you’re brave, you’ll take it all in one bite, but you’ll likely want to take a few slices home for later. Complete your meal with fresh-cut coleslaw and crunchy pickles and you’re in business! Ben’s offers pick up, dine in, and catering, so you can enjoy their delectable delights whether you’re staying a while or elsewhere. For the top cuts of pastrami on the island, stroll into Ben’s! BEST PICKLE THE PICKLE PEOPLE 611 Woodfield Rd, West Hempstead (516) 481-5350 www.mypicklepeople.com The Pickle People have been in the pickle business for over 40 years. Many remember its start inside Shoppers Village in 1980. The pickle makers remain still today in West Hempstead, and are inside the Western Beef supermarket at 611 Woodfield Rd. In addition to running a shop which is open year round, the Pickle People also attend street fairs and festivals across Long Island from April through November. Some of their renowned recipes include Cajun, Full Sour, New Green, Atomic Hot & Spicy, Bread & Butter, Sweet Ginger, Horseradish, Hot-Shots, & Mustard pickles just to name a few! The company also offers Sauerkraut, Sweet Peppers, Pickled Tomatoes, and Onions. Pickle fans can also purchase tart & tangy naturally fermented pickle brine by the quart. All products are under Kashrut Supervision, Kosher and Pareve. BEST PIZZA GRANDPA TONY’S 101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway (516) 799-8669 www.grandpatonysli.com Wood-fired pies cooked at high heats to capture that slightly smoked flavor and gently charred crust in a yummy way is the hallmark of the pizza here. If you’re a fan of the highest quality cheese and meats and dough that’s done to perfection, not chewy, but fluffy to yield a well-done crust, this is the number one spot for amazing brick oven pizza. Go in with the family or date night and you’re bound to fall in love with this place on your first visit. Legendary here is this star among choices so try a Godfather Pizza. It’s food poetry. The pie is piled high with smoked mozzarella along with roasted red pepper cream sauce, roasted peppers, sausage and onions and topped with pecorino Romano and basil garnish. BEST POTATO CHIPS* NORTH FORK POTATO CHIPS Mattituck (631) 298-8631 www.northforkchips.com Nothing beats the satisfying crunch of a potato chip, and no one knows this quite like North Fork Potato Chips. Grown and processed right here on Long Island, the North Fork family has been growing their own local potatoes since 1910. The crew kettle cooks the potatoes in sunflower oil, giving it a delicious hearty flavor with a unique crunch that can’t be replicated anywhere else. In addition to the classic potato chip, the company offers a variety of delectable flavors, one (or more) of which will end up being your go-to bag of chips. These chips are so good, you may just end up polishing off the bag in one sitting! BEST QUESADILLA CHUBS BURGERS BURRITOS & HEROES 625 Horseblock Rd, Farmingville (631) 880-7999 www.chubsbbh.com Looking for more than just a cheese quesadilla? Look no further then Chubs Burgers Burritos & Heroes in Farmingville as they offer a wide selection of unique quesadillas that will keep you coming back for more. Craving a quesadilla but also a cheeseburger? Go for the sweet baby cheeseburger. This quesadilla has exactly what you think it might: ground beef, bacon and of course, creamy cheese! If you want something completely out of the ordinary then try the drunken wondo which contains hot corned beef, crispy fries, kraut and two different cheeses. With the unique menu and awesome reviews, it’s no wonder Chubs has found its way into Long Islanders hearts! BEST RIBS SMOKIN AL’S 4847 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park (516) 799-4900 www.smokinals.com For the most succulent ribs on this side of the Northeast, look no further than Smokin Al’s in Massapequa Park. Smokin Al himself has made it his mission to serve the finest barbecued ribs, traveling through the Southern U.S. to perfect the art of barbecuing. Smokin Al’s signature Specialty Baby Backs are slowly smoked over six hours and then covered in three BBQ sauces of your choice. If St. Louis Ribs are more your speed, the St. Louie Grand Backs are smoked for seven hours until the pork is falling right off the bone. If that’s not enough, the monstrous Black Angus Beef Bones are sure to please you! Whatever your preference, Smokin’ Al’s seeks to make sure the customers have a satisfying meal and a wonderful experience. BEST RICE BALL GRANDPA TONY’S 101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway (516) 799-8669 www.grandpatonysli.com Everything that happens here is a pleasant and delicious experience. Have you ever had a Buffalo Rice Ball? Try it at this Italian eatery where super-friendly service and an original take on a classic Sicilian recipe has become the talk of Island foodies lately. Eating any dish at Grandpa Tony’s is so laid back and enjoyable much like you feel at home at Sunday dinner though this delectable app is probably now on your dinner table. The one-of-a-kind way to enjoy the best rice balls around garnering attention is a dish of rice balls made with creamy risotto, Buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and breadcrumbs. They come served with house-made Buffalo sauce. Rice symbolizes prosperity and wealth and this pleasing uptick on a traditional “arancini’’ is a memorable and surprising and substantial way to enjoy the classic favorite. BEST RICE PUDDING LUCKY LOU’S GOURMET PUDDINGS Email address- maria@luckylousinc.com (631) 672-7162 - www.luckylousinc.com Lucky Lou’s Gourmet Pudding is celebrating their third consecutive year on the Best of LI list, and for good reason: their famous rice pudding is a hit at every family dinner it’s served at. Made with premium Americangrown rice, grass-fed milk, and the purest cane sugar on the market, Lucky Lou has taken what used to be a humble cinnamon-dusted dessert and turned it into a show-stopping after-dinner delicacy that has found its way into stores across the island. You can find Lucky Lou’s in a 7-11 or a super market near you, or you can have it delivered directly to your front door through their website. Trust us, you and your dinner guests will not regret it. BEST SALAD LA BOTTEGA - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Multiple Locations (516) 414-4404 www.labottegagourmet. com Salad fanatics across Long Island are lining up for La Bottega. With ten locations and counting, it’s hard for lunch lovers not to pay a visit. Salads here are carefully constructed with ingredients like a variety of greens, cheeses, nuts, and perfectly grilled veggies. All toppings are supplied in generous amounts. And regulars love its classic, fresh, zesty dressings such as balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry, and lime. La Bottega salads can be deliciously paired with homemade soups, bruschetta, and paninis. In a day when many restaurants are getting into takeout, La Bottega is no stranger to preparing meals to go. And with wonderful options like pizza and a kids’ menu, you can pick up a fresh meal your whole family can enjoy together! BEST SANDWICH DEAL TAMBURINO’S DELI 672 Central Ave, Cedarhurst (516) 295-2769 facebook.com/ Tamburinos-Italian-American-Deli-Inc They don’t call it the “Best Hero in the Five Towns for nothing!” At Tamburino’s Deli in Cedarhurst, sandwiches are the star of the dish. As soon as you walk inside, you’ll find yourself immersed in delicious options. Whether you’re craving an American hero, a pastrami sandwich or a classic chicken cutlet, you can be rest assured that each bite contains the highest quality meats that’ll easily elevate your experience. What truly makes the sandwiches at Tamburino’s Deli the best deal on the island are its large portions at inexpensive prices that could be saved and eaten at a later time. For the ultimate sandwich experience, visit Tamburino’s Deli today! BEST SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS SANDWICH VINCENT’S CLAM BAR 179 Old Country Rd, Carle Place (516) 742-4577 www.vincentsclambar. com You don’t need to go all the way to Little Italy in Manhattan to get that wonderful Italian sausage and pepper sandwich you so desire. Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place serves up the classic sandwich the only way your grandmother would approve of. Though traditionally a lunch item, there is nothing stopping you from getting the hearty sandwich for dinner. 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