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BEST RICE PUDDING
JOE’S PIZZA & PASTA
346 Union Ave., Holbrook
631-981-3029 JoesPizzaNY.com
Some desserts are staples of the dining
experience. Ice cream, cake, and pie are just
three examples of some of the most common
desserts that you’ll see offered at almost any
restaurant or diner on Long Island. Rice
pudding is another, and though it may not be as
well known to people outside of Long Island, it’s
beloved among those who’ve experienced it. If
you live on Long Island and have never tried rice
pudding before, you owe it to yourself to take a
trip down to Joe’s Pizza and Pasta in Holbrook
and treat yourself to one of the best desserts
around. For the Long Islander in the know,
Joe’s Pizza and Pasta is the place to go if you’re
craving some of the best rice pudding. Creamy,
delicious, and authentically Italian, you’ll eat it
up in minutes and be left wanting more.
BEST SALAD
SALVATORE’S OF ELMONT
312 Meacham Ave., Elmont
516-488-8484 salvatoresofelmontmenu.
com
Sometimes you just need a refreshing salad for
lunch. For the best salad on Long Island, there’s
Salvatore’s of Elmont Pizzeria & Restaurant.
Like many Italian restaurants, Salvatore’s has a
lineup of the classics, including the Caesar salad,
the Greek salad, and a house salad. While those
are fine and delicious options, Salvatore’s takes
it a step further with a variety of specialty salads
to choose from. Maybe you’ll like the Salvatore
salad, a tasty bowl of mixed greens with roasted
peppers, olives, croutons, onions, and shaved
Romano, or maybe the Asparagus salad, which
is mixed greens, pine nuts, marinated zucchini,
fresh orange slices, and gorgonzola cheese,
is more your speed. Or perhaps you can get
adventurous with the Scungilli salad. Regardless,
there’s not a bad salad on Salvatore’s menu.
BEST SANDWICH
DEAL
TAMBURINO’S ITALIAN
AMERICAN DELI, INC.
672 Central Ave., Cedarhurst
516-295-2769 facebook.com/
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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 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
SALVATORE’S OF ELMONT
312 Meacham Ave., Elmont
516-488-8484 salvatoresofelmontmenu.com
Nothing hits the spot quite like a sausage and
peppers sandwich. At Salvatore’s of Elmont
Pizzeria & Restaurant, you’re in for the best
tasting sausage and peppers sandwich you can
find on Long Island. Each sandwich offers a
generous amount of sausage, peppers and onions,
ensuring that you will be full by the end of your
meal. Depending on your bread preference, you
can get a sausage and peppers sandwich on a hero
at Salvatore’s, but you can also get the sandwich
on a wrap, in a roll or in a panini (known as the
Uncle Nicky panini on the menu). So what are
you waiting for? Sausage and peppers are calling
your name at Salvatore’s!
BEST SLIDERS
ONE EYE JACKS
380 N. Wantagh Ave., Bethpage
516-342-1732 oneeyejacksny.com
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 smoothie is a great option for a meal on the
go, and the best one you can find on Long Island
is at Tropical Smoothie Café. With locations
all over Long Island, Tropical Smoothie Café
has a variety of options that suit every possible
palate. The lunch shop has green smoothies
and fruit smoothies that can be customized to
fit your tastes and needs, whether you want a
healthier option or want to indulge a little with
your smoothie. The team at Tropical Smoothie
Café prides itself on getting your smoothie
made quickly and efficiently, so you’ll have
that delicious-tasting smoothie in your hand in
minutes and enjoy without having to wait.
BEST SOFT PRETZEL
KNOT OF THIS WORLD PRETZELS
3041 Hempstead Tpke., Plainview
516-238-0382 knotofthisworldpretzels.com
Quell your soft pretzel cravings at Knot of This
World Pretzels in Plainview. The company
got its start in 1920 in Brooklyn by Executive
Chef Ray Ruffino’s grandfather. Decades later,
Ruffino’s father and his uncle took over and
expanded the business to include a wider
variety of snack foods. However, they kept
the old fashioned method of making pretzels,
which incorporates love and pride into each
one. In addition to its renowned soft pretzels,
the company is known for its pretzel braids,
flavored pretzels, candy apples, caramel apples,
cotton candy, zeppoles, churros, and more. The
company aims to use the freshest and finest
ingredients to create their snack foods and
guarantees customer satisfaction.
BEST SOUP
NY BONE BROTHS
402 Franklin Ave., Franklin Square
917-520-8373 nybonebroths.com
New York Bone Broth and Soup offers organic
soup with phenomenal taste and presentation.
The eatery offers an array of soups ranging from
classic chicken noodle to organic lentil soup
with bone broth. They use organic grass-fed beef
broth and organic chicken broth, making for a
clean meal you can feel great about. The broth
is completely au naturel, adding absolutely no
hormones, antibiotics, additives, preservatives,
artificial ingredients, gluten, dairy, or GMOs.
Plus, they maximize the nutrients in the broth
by cooking it in small batches over a 24-hour
period. Delicious AND nutritious!
BEST SPECIALTY
PIZZA
GRANDPA TONY’S
101 Althouse Ave., East Rockaway
516-799-8669 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 slice, 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 wood-fired oven
produces the best well-done pizzas around.
BEST SPINACH PIE
SALVATORES OF ELMONT
PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT
312 Meacham Ave., Elmont
516-488-8484 salvatoresofelmontmenu.
com
There’s something about a spinach pie that
just tastes so good, and Salvatore’s of Elmont
Pizzeria & Restaurant has the best tasting
spinach pie on Long Island. The filo dough is
crispy and cooked perfectly, complimenting the
deliciously seasoned stuffing of spinach, onions,
and feta cheese. The best way to eat a Salvatore’s
spinach pie is to have it right out of the oven,
but even if you decide to save it for later you are
in for an amazingly savory treat. Don’t forget to
grab a tasty side dish from Salvatore’s menu to
round out the meal for a delicious lunch option.
BEST SUSHI
KOTOBUKI RESTAURANT
Multiple Locations
kotobukinewyork.com
Preset your GPS and go back often to this
authentic sushi and Japanese restaurant. An
appealing aesthetic is the minimalist theme that
might remind you of a Zen-like garden. Multiple
sushi chefs dish up the platters of sensational
firm pieces of fresh fish, combined with rice,
sauce, and other ingredients. Try something
different and pair it with oysters at any of the
locations on the Island of this mini-chain.
An amazing venue with a delectable menu, it
delivers great flavor in generous servings. Their
trademark sushi and sashimi offers a unique and
flavorful eating experience that’s unlike anything
else, both excellent!
BEST TACO
DIRTY TACO + TEQUILA
Multiple Locations
dirtytacoandtequila.com
Dirty Taco can best be described as a unique
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 but also
incorporates Asian elements into the menu for
a meal you won’t forget. As you can guess from
the name, Dirty Taco’s menu mainly consists
of tacos. But don’t just think chicken and beef
— they also offer fish, pork, and veggie/vegan
options so there’s truly something for everyone.
From a Thai meatball taco to a short rib taco,
no one taco is alike and each contains unique
toppings, such as carrots, pineapple salsa, and
sushi rice. Between Dirty Taco’s menu and
reputation, it is no wonder why it was selected
as Long Island’s number one pick for the best
tacos!
BEST VEGGIE
BURGER
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
630 Old Country Rd., Suite 1040B, Garden
City
516-559-4728 truefoodkitchen.com/
locations/gardencity
For those looking for a meat alternative, a veggie
burger is a staple in a plant-based diet. For the
best veggie burger around, you have to swing by
True Food Kitchen in Garden City. At True Food
Kitchen, they believe that food has the power to
positively impact how you feel, and the veggie
burger is no exception. The veggie burger is the
star of its Vegan Double Cheeseburger, which
is homemade portobello, walnut, beet, lettuce,
pickled onion, organic tomato, vegan cheddar,
and jalapeño remoulade on a flaxseed bun.
However, you can customize a veggie burger to
suit your tastes if that isn’t your speed. Be sure
to stop by for lunch or dinner to try out these
amazing veggie burgers!
BEST WINE SHOP
STEW LEONARD’S WINES &
SPIRITS OF FARMINGDALE
210 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale
631-249-3611 farmingdale.stewswines.
com
Out of wine? Or maybe your liquor cabinet
is running low? Time to head out to Stew
Leonard’s Wines & Spirits. When you walk
into Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits, you are
immediately greeted by an immense selection
of alcohol to choose from. From red, white,
and pink wine to clear and dark spirits, there’s
something for everyone here. Going to a
friend’s dinner party and don’t want to arrive
empty-handed? No problem, Stew Leonard’s
has the perfect selection. In addition to in-store
shopping, Stew Leonard’s Wine & Spirits offers
same-day delivery for those who can’t make it to
the store but need to stock up on spirits. So what
are you waiting for? Head to Stew Leonard’s
Wine & Spirits for all of your alcohol needs! Be
sure to ask the employees about the wine of the
month while you’re there!
BEST WINE SHOP
WHEATLEY HILLS DISCOUNT
WINE & SPIRITS
193 Post Ave., Westbury
516-333-1110 wheatleywineandspirits.com
La Marca Prosecco Rose and Cupcake Red
Velvet Blend are some of the fine labels you may
find 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, too.
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 wish.
BEST WINGS
SMOK-HAUS
7 12th St., Garden City
516-400-7100 smok-haus.com
Crispy, juicy, all white-meat chicken ordered
with a Kansas City Red, Buffalo sauce, or the
steamy mango habanero are a boneless chicken
wing sensation. This authentic BBQ eatery
serves the trademark dish with Alabama white
dipping sauce. Plenty of meat and varied entrees
and great sides draw favor among locals. The
restaurant has a quick service takeout and
relaxed sit down dining. No choice is wrong
here in ordering food at a place regulars say is
an eating experience not to be forgotten. The
choices range from your traditional smoked
meats and a few less common choices, such as
the smoked porchetta.
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