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BEST SLIDERS
ONE EYE JACKS
380 N Wantagh Ave, Bethpage
(516) 342-1732 www.facebook.com/
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Who doesn’t love a slider? At One Eye Jacks,
the kitchen staff makes the most delicious
mini-burgers that you can find on Long Island.
Though One Eye Jacks offers plenty of bites
to munch on while you enjoy a drink, the
meatball sliders are one of its signature items
that patrons order time and time again, and
when you order it you’ll see why. The sliders
can be topped with a classic marinara sauce
or a vodka sauce and topped with parmesan
cheese, putting an Italian twist on a favorite
bar food. Plus, the bustling atmosphere and
expansive alcohol varieties available behind
the bar can help you round out the night.
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 flavors offered at any of
their Tropical Smoothie Café locations in
Long Island. Their menu boasts bold, flavorful
smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made-toorder
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
AUNTIE ANNE’S
Multiple Locations
auntieannes.com
There’s something about a soft pretzel from
Auntie Anne’s that will never get old. If you’re
like many of its customers, who can’t help
but come back for more, you know what we
mean. Auntie Anne’s is a staple American
business, serving the nation since 1988. Its
freshly baked, warm and twisty goodness
is so simple yet so effective. But if you want
an extra oomph in your soft pretzel, you can
choose from a variety of flavors like cinnamon
sugar, pizza and roasted garlic and parmesan,
among others. You can even complement
the baked goodness with one of its flavored
dips, including caramel dip, cheese dip and
marinara dip, just to name a few. But don’t
take our word for it — go get some of Auntie
Anne’s soft pretzels yourself, while they’re still
warm!
BEST SOUP
PIEZANO’S OF NORTHPORT
395 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport
(631) 651-5015 www.
piezanosofnorthport.com
Sometimes, a hot bowl of soup is all you
need to satisfy your appetite. And there’s no
better soup selection available on the island
than Piezano’s of Northport. Piezano’s offers
an array of Italian soup staples including
minestrone, pasta e fagioli and escarole and
bean. If none of these options pique your
interest, the chef’s soup of the day certainly
will. Whether you order a bowl with a side
salad or prefer it by itself, Piezano’s is
committed to providing its loyal customers
and newcomers with classic favorites and
a modern twist on Italian dishes using the
freshest ingredients. The soup experience can’t
get any better than that for Long Islanders!
BEST SPECIALTY PIZZA
GRANDPA TONY’S
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 www.grandpatonysli.com
Have you ever heard of a Quatro Fromaggi?
Mozzarella, provolone, pecorino Romano
and fontina are the stars. It’s a specialty
pizza at Grandpa Tony’s where even the most
persnickety foodie will gloat helplessly if
asked, “How is it?” The cozy, Italian eatery
makes the best wood-fired pizza in town. Pies
come out steaming hot and you can barely
wait for the smoke to evaporate before biting
into yours. The eatery’s namesake, Little Tony
is a breeze with cheese you’ll want to devour.
This one has roasted peppers cooked in the
brick oven, sausage, tomato sauce, and fresh
garlic with mozzarella. The 800-degree woodfired
oven produces the best well-done pizzas
around.
BEST SPINACH PIE
THE LINDENHURST DINER
195 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst
(631) 991-8600 www.lindenhurstdiner.
com
The Lindenhurst Diner has a number of Greek
food options on their menu, but nothing
quite beats the spinach pie. Also known as
spanakopita, the diner’s spinach pie takes
freshly cooked spinach, onions and feta baked
between flaky layers of filo dough that is
savory, crispy and delicious. The Lindenhurst
Diner offers the spinach pie as an appetizer or
as a meal alongside a Greek salad, so you have
options depending on how hungry you are.
Your mouth will be watering by the time the
spinach pie makes it to your table, and once
you take a bite you will feel as though you have
been transported right to Athens.
BEST SUSHI
KOTOBUKI RESTAURANT - MULTIPLE
LOCATIONS
Multiple Locations
kotobukirestaurants.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. Its signature rolls — all with
names from American pop culture references
— are masterfully topped with scallions, spicy
mayo, tempura flakes and jalapenos. Kotobuki
Restaurant has multiple locations throughout
the island, so you don’t need to travel very far
to try the best sushi in town!
BEST TACO
DIRTY TACO & TEQUILA
Multiple Locations
dirtytacoandtequila.com
This restaurant is a combination of a Los
Angeles taco truck and a Miami liquor
stand. What more could you want out of a
restaurant? Dirty Taco does not just delve
out typical Mexican cuisine, instead this local
joint incorporates Asian elements into the
menu for a meal you won’t forget. As you
can foreshadow from the name, Dirty Taco’s
menu consists mainly of tacos. Don’t just think
chicken and beef, they also offer fish, pork and
veggie/vegan. This restaurant has everything
from a Thai meatball taco to a short rib taco.
Not one taco is alike on their menu and they
all contain unique toppings including carrots,
pineapple salsa and sushi rice. Between Dirty
Taco’s menu and reputation it is no wonder
they were Long Island’s #1 pick.
BEST VEGGIE BURGER
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 flavor.
Its produce is free of GMOs and pesticides,
its breads are all-natural, and its sauces are
gluten-free. One of Bareburger’s famous
menu items is its 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 VEGGIE BURGER
BATATA CAFE
847 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport
(631) 754-4439 www.batatacafe.com
Who said healthy food isn’t tasty? If you visit
Batata Cafe in Northport, you’ll be happy to
find a menu full of options that aren’t just
good for you, they’re also quite delicious.
Batata Cafe is considered the place for all
your vegan and vegetarian needs in Suffolk.
Its extensive menu of breakfast, lunch and
dinner includes freshly baked muffins, hearty
soups, ACAI bowls and vegan ice creams. But
a fan favorites is the Veggie Burger, made
with chunky vegetable patty, tomato, avocado,
alfalfa sprouts and housemade chipotle mayo.
The cafe prides itself on preparing meals
specifically for its guests and providing many
plant-based and gluten free menu items, with
ingredients like free range, antibiotic free
chicken and organic, soy free eggs. Be sure to
check out its website to see the full menu!
BEST WINE SHOP
WHEATLEY HILLS DISCOUNT WINE &
SPIRITS
193 Post Ave, Westbury
(516) 333-1110 www.
wheatleywineandspirits.com
La Marca Prosecco Rose and Cupcake Red
Velvet Blend are some of the fine labels you
may find on special in this popular wine and
liquor store in beautiful Westbury Village.
Substantial parking either on the street or
out back makes the experience even more
pleasing. Go in and you will enjoy shopping in
this lovely store where service is impeccable
and prices are unmatched. And though
you’ll find the finest wines here they’re truly
discounted but don’t take our word for it.
Check around and compare. It’s part of the
business plan. When you go in look for “red
tag” items that are priced the lowest possible.
The business has other discounts- - older
neighbors can look for “white tag” items on
their special days. The selection of wines
and liquors are many and varied and every
purchase comes with free gift-wrapping if you
want.
BEST WINGS
DRIFT INN
236 E Main St, East Islip
(631) 650-6988
The Drift Inn located in East Islip is an
inviting local restaurant where the beers are
cold, and the wings keep coming. No food
pairs with a cold beer and a good time better
then an order of wings. Drift Inn offers an
array of different sauces as well as great prices.
If you are looking for something to bring on
the sweat, the Hot Carolina Reaper or the
Teriyaki Wasabi Ginger is for you. If you are
hoping for a good meal with minimal heat
then the Garlic Parmesan or Honey BBQ make
lovely alternatives. The restaurant even offers
two and four ounces of their sauces so you can
dip your wing as much as you’d like! Whether
you are stopping by for a happy hour or
ordering for an event, you can’t go wrong with
a large plate of wings to kick off in style!
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