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BEST GOURMET
FOOD STORE
UNCLE GIUSEPPE’S
Multiple Locations
uncleg.com
Uncle Giuseppe’s opened its first gourmet food
store in 1998 in East Meadow. For the past 22
years, the company has earned a reputation
for selling tasty food made with old-fashioned
Italian recipes and high-quality ingredients. The
stores are complete with a fully stocked meat
department, deli, produce department, bakery,
seafood department, frozen aisle, and cheese
section, making it a one-stop shop for every
shopper’s needs. At Uncle Giuseppe’s, the staff
believes that they are not only a grocery store
but also a place where customers are treated like
family. Over two decades since it first opened,
Uncle Giuseppe’s now has eight locations in
New York State and New Jersey, including its
original locations in East Meadow, Massapequa,
Mellville and Port Washington.
BEST GRILLED
CHEESE
HOPS SCOTCH BOTTLE SHOP
848 Long Island Ave., Deer Park
631-492-9125 hopsscotchny.com
Not only is Hops Scotch Bottle Shop a prime spot
for tasting local, independent craft beers, it’s also
a great place to eat. And of course, comfort food
is on the menu. When it comes to grilled cheese,
Long Islanders have found something special
at Hops Scotch Bottle Shop and have voted it
the best grilled cheese on Long Island. With the
bread grilled and cheese melted to perfection, it
is the only bar food you’ll want to pair with the
many beers, wines, ciders, and meads that this
beer garden has to offer. Or, if you’re not planning
on staying and drinking, you can always order the
grilled cheese – and anything else on the menu –
for pickup or delivery. Yum!
BEST GYRO
HUMMUS MEDITERRANEAN
1066 Main St., Holbrook
631-615-2202 hummusny.com
Hummus Mediterranean has the best gyros
on Long Island, hands down. It may seem like
an easy task to create the perfect gyro, but the
takeout joint has worked hard to ensure that
every ingredient that goes into the creation of
the Greek sandwich is fresh and flavorful. From
the homemade hummus and fluffy pita bread
to the special tzatziki sauce, there’s no denying
why Hummus Mediterranean’s gyros will leave
you coming back again and again for more. Pair
them with some delicious Greek sides, including
grape leaves, kalamata olives, couscous,
chickpea salad, pickled red cabbage and more,
or a side of the hummus. There are also spicy
options and children’s options and baklava for
dessert. What better place for your gyro fix than
Hummus Mediterranean?
BEST HEALTH
FOOD STORE
CORNUCOPIA NATURAL
FOODS - SAYVILLE
35 N.Main St., Sayville
631-589-9579 cornucopiahealthfoods.com
Taste test a veggie burger from Cornucopia
Natural Foods and whether it’s vegan or not,
and it’s possible you’ll never return to beef. For
more than 40 years, this health food store has
specialized in plant-based products. Health
benefits of a plant-based diet include helping
to lower body fat and cholesterol while also
maintaining a healthy weight more easily.
Whether you’re a health food fanatic or just a
foodie who loves to try something new, visiting
this quaint store — excelling at selling burgers
made from black beans and other vegan burger
options — is a satisfying experience. The food
offered here tastes terrific with dairy-free,
gluten-free, and vegan diets options available.
Plus, the food available is always fresh and
delivered as ordered.
BEST HEALTHY
EATERY
HUMMUS MEDITERRANEAN
1066 Main St., Holbrook
631-615-2202 hummusny.com
Craving hummus? Look no further than
Hummus Mediterranean. Taste the perfectly
cooked humus for yourself along with salads,
chicken gyro, and the many more healthy food
options that this eatery has to offer. You can
share tasty baklava with chocolate hummus
and yogurt for a dessert while enjoying a nice
meal with friends or family. The staff is warm
to all customers and very professional in the
workplace. Quick delivery and transferable
food quality are a big plus of Hummus
Mediterranean. The democratic prices and
yummy food in a great atmosphere will have
you falling in love with Hummus Mediterranean
from the very first time you visit, and it will have
you coming back for more.
BEST HERO
CHUBS BURGERS BURRITOS
AND HEROES
625 Horseblock Rd., Farmingville
631-880-7999 chubsbbh.com
Craving a hero? Look no further than Chubs
Burgers Burritos and Heros. The heros come with
generous portions of meat on locally made breads,
crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. With
loads of mouth-watering options, you’ll have to keep
coming back until you try every kind, and then you’ll
want to try each and every unique and massive
hero all over again. To name a couple of the many
options, the Cordon Chub has fried chicken cutlets,
ham, melted swiss cheese, served on a garlic hero
with honey mustard and the Little Sasquach has
roast beef, bacon, mac and cheese, sauteed onions,
and savage sauce. A recent customer said they had
high standards after reading the reviews and wasn’t
disappointed. “That’s what a sandwich should look
like!” they said.
BEST HOMEMADE
PASTA
LA GUSTOSA RAVIOLI
402 Franklin Ave., Franklin Square
516-354-2992 LaGustosaRavioli.com
All products at La Gustosa Ravioli are handmade
at the company’s pasta factory in New York
using “the old Italian way” which guarantees
high quality throughout the entire production
process and safeguarding the old-fashioned
Italian craft, knowledge, and passion. The staff
at the business pays attention to seemingly small
details in the manufacturing process to ensure
the highest quality for consumers. At La Gustosa
Ravioli, the mindset is that having a healthy
diet is based on simple, genuine food while
rediscovering the flavors of the Italian tradition
and balance of the Mediterranean diet. Founded
in 1977, the company also makes pizza dough,
sfogliatelle, and cannoli kits on the premises.
BEST HOT DOGS
KNOT OF THIS WORLD PRETZELS
3041 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown
516-238-0382 knotofthisworldpretzels.com
Addicted to hot dogs in pretzels? You might
be at this pretzel store where one bite into the
dog stuffed in doughy deliciousness will change
your world. Expect to sink your teeth into a
fresh, giant, and snap-happy frankfurter. The
sensationally delicious soft baked dough shaped
in a symmetrical loop is a cozy bun alternative
and a real treat here. Considered perfectly sized
for sharing and worth every penny, the pretzel
part is not too salty or dense, just light, very
fresh, and too tempting with the frank inside to
carry out and eat later ... you’ll gobble the combo
up on the spot! Some even say they’re out of this
world. Try dipping one in honey mustard and
you’ll be hooked. Find out for yourself. It’s about
time you found out what a real New York pretzel
and hot dog tastes like at Knot of This World.
BEST ICE CREAM
DOUGLAS & JAMES HOMEMADE
ICE CREAM (SWEET TREATS
ON THE WHARF)
405 Main St., Port Washington
516-708-1706
Six stars is not a thing but it should be for this
ice cream shop. Fantastic homemade flavors,
an interesting decor of antiques to engage you
while waiting in line, of course, because many
people go in, and friendly staff, all describe it.
Try the cool treat or order a vanilla ice cream
soda like grandma used to buy in her hometown
candy shop. Here’s a sweet little ice cream place
with plenty of treats: shaved ice, sorbet, soft
serve as well as hand-scooped ice cream, are
standard reasons to go. You might go just for
old-time candy or the chance to soak up the oldfashioned,
nostalgic air of the place, and see why
town residents might mention the store makes
Port Washington a great place to live.
BEST JARRED
PASTA SAUCE
UNCLE GIUSEPPE’S -
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Multiple Locations
uncleg.com
Nothing tastes quite like homemade pasta sauce.
For those who want the homemade taste straight
out of a jar, Uncle Giuseppe’s is the place to be.
With multiple locations throughout Long Island,
Uncle Giuseppe’s jars and sells homemade
sauce, which tastes like you’ve been transported
right to Italy. Uncle Giuseppe’s claim to fame is
their marinara sauce, but they also offer tomato
& basil sauce, vodka sauce, francese sauce,
piccata sauce, and fra diavolo sauce, all of which
are worth bringing home with some of Uncle
Giuseppe’s fresh pasta. If you can’t make it to a
store or want to send some sauce as a gift, you
can send it through Uncle Giuseppe’s online
store.
BEST LOBSTER ROLL
THE LOBSTER ROLL AKA LUNCH
1980 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett
631-267-3740 lobsterroll.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a lobster roll,
especially in the summer. If you’re looking for the
best, you want to go to a place aptly named The
Lobster Roll. Also known as “Lunch,” the Lobster
Roll has been serving up the freshest seafood for
guests, including the classic lobster roll and the
hot lobster roll, both of which are popular items
among diners. It makes for the perfect option for
an afternoon out with your lobster-loving friends.
Want to make your own lobster roll at home?
The Lobster Roll sells a lobster roll kit complete
with one pound of lobster meat, mayo, packets of
Lobster Roll’s seasoning, rolls, a lemon, and a few
bags of North Fork Chips. One word: Yum.
BEST LUNCH DEAL
LINDENHURST DINER
195 E. Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
631-991-8600 lindenhurstdiner.com
Located in one of Long Island’s most beautiful
villages, the fabulous Lindenhurst Diner serves
up one of the best deals on Long Island for all
things lunch related, including entrees, soup and
salad combos, sandwiches, and desserts. If you’re
looking to save money on lunch while still getting
great quality food, Lindenhurst Diner’s lunch
deal has something to offer everyone, no matter
how picky an eater you have in your group. What
could be better than an affordable meal made
with fresh ingredients and lovingly prepared by
Lindenhurst Diner? Great food at a great price?
It’s truly the best deal around! We’re getting
hungry just thinking about it! Nom, nom!
BEST LUNCHEONETTE
MAUREEN’S KITCHEN
108 Terry Rd., Smithtown
631-360-9227 facebook.com/Maureens-
Kitchen-120646477947210
Long Island residents, we don’t need to tell you
how great the food is here! So it’s no surprise
that there are plenty of great Luncheonettes—
cafes where you can get breakfast, lunch, or
dinner—here on Long Island. However, one
Luncheonette in particular really does stand out
from the rest: Maureen’s Kitchen. With friendly
service, fresh ingredients, and traditional recipes
passed down from generation to generation,
you’ll feel right at home at Maureen’s Kitchen!
Plus, if you’re in the mood for breakfast in
the afternoon or burgers with fries instead of
onion rings, no problem! Maureen’s Kitchen
has something for everyone! Check out the
menu online or stop by next time you’re in the
neighborhood!
BEST MACARONI
AND CHEESE
ZORN’S OF BETHPAGE
4321 Hempstead Tpke., Bethpage
516-731-5500 zornsofbethpage.com
Since 1940, Zorn’s of Bethpage has crafted
food that tastes just like home to Long
Islanders. Nothing screams “homemade
comfort food” quite like Zorn’s of Bethpage
macaroni and cheese. This dish is cheesy,
creamy and decadent and is made using four
different types of cheese. It can be eaten
along with its famous skinless Southern fried
chicken or by itself if you choose. What truly
stands out is Zorn’s of Bethpage commitment
to using the freshest ingredients and creating
its iconic spices from scratch as it was
intended in the 1940s. Locals can count on
Zorn’s of Bethpage to deliver the one-two
punch of a tasty home made meal.
BEST MEATBALL
GRANDPA TONY’S
101 Althouse Ave., East Rockaway
516-799-8669 grandpatonysli.com
Meatballs are awesome. They are a dream
to eat and when you do, make sure they are
the very best. The dish is king in this cozy
and popular Italian eatery where a legendary
favorite is Grandpa Tony’s Meatball Bomb.
The intense app comes with ricotta on top and
is served in a fresh bread bowl. Yum. Meatball
Parmigiana Hero or Meatball Salad – a bowl
feast of lettuce, onion, tomato, celery, and
meatballs with tomato sauce poured over – are
among options at Grandpa Tony’s to enjoy
the popular dish. And what better way is there
to enjoy them outside of your own grandpa’s
kitchen than in a family-friendly eatery with a
warm ambiance and the best crew ever to serve
up the dish?
BEST MILKSHAKE
DOUGLAS & JAMES HOMEMADE
ICE CREAM (SWEAT TREATS
ON THE WHARF)
405 Main St., Port Washington
516-708-1706
A throwback from countertop service days, few
beverages can rival the perfection of a smooth,
creamy milkshake on a steamy, hot day. A
thirst-banishing drink that has stood the test of
time, the cool confection is a popular order at
the ice cream shop on Port Washington’s main
drag. Locals and visitors to the wharf might
mention it in passing and don’t be surprised
to see them sipping away come summer. . The
store sells homemade ice cream, frozen yogurts,
and sorbet in the tasty milkshakes. An old-time
experience is enjoyed while sipping your shake
at this popular-for-decades store that gives the
neighborhood feel to a great Island town.
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