BEST NACHOS
MARACAS SOUTHWEST GRILL
1142 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon
631-940-8409
www.maracasgrill.com
Nothing satisfies a late night craving than
a plate of nachos covered with the works. If
you’re looking for the best nacho plate on
Long Island, head over to Maracas Southwest
in North Babylon. They’re a purveyor of great
Tex-Mex fast casual dining. Maracas Southwest
Grill offers authentic tasty and filling burritos,
bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and more. Maracas
opened in October 2015 and is located inside
the Sunset Plaza shopping center in Long
Island. Maracas’ interior, design reflects the
hip sensibilities of the surrounding commercial
area while also paying tribute to Latin America.
The restaurant offers the choice to see and
build your own entrees from start to finish.
BEST OFF PREMISE
CATERER
DELICIOUS MOMENTS CATERERS
792 Merrick Rd., Baldwin
516-594-1349
www.icater4u.com
Serving Baldwin and the surrounding areas,
Delicious Moments Caterers is a fullservice
catering company that specialize in
off-premise catering of all kinds! Catering
weddings, corporate events, anniversaries,
BBQ’s, birthdays, and many other large or
small gatherings, Delicious Moments Caterers
provide quality food served with amazing
customer service at budget conscious prices.
With expertise in creating memorable events,
Delicious Moments is a great option if you want
to sit back, relax, and enjoy your celebration
while keeping your guests happy! Check out
their extensive menu for a wide range of
affordable and quality items and make your
next event delicious.
BEST ORGANIC
EATERY
TULA’S KITCHEN - BAY SHORE
41 E. Main St., Bay Shore
631-539-7183
www.tulakitchen.com
Now in business for more than 10 years, Tula’s
Kitchen believes not only in living to eat, but
also eating to live. They’ve recently expanded
and renovated with a new French chic space
and a handcrafted old world bar. All of their
offerings are prepared with organic and natural
ingredients, whenever possible, to ensure all
guests are eating well and fresh. Tula’s Kitchen
offers breakfast and lunch Tuesday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and dinner every
night except Monday.
BEST PANCAKES
LINDENHURST DINER
195 E Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
631-991-8600
www.lindenhurstdiner.com
At Lindenhurst Diner, they like to say they
offer restaurant quality at diner prices with
chef-crafted meals, with their pancakes a
huge highlight. They know that, especially in
the New York area and in a place like Long
Island, there’s nothing quite like having your
own friendly neighborhood diner to visit every
now and then. Lindenhurst Diner understands
that it’s their job to serve the community with
delicious food no matter what time of day. They
serve breakfast, lunch and dinner every day at
reasonable prices. Every day, people come in
to Lindenhurst Diner and get the same quality
food at a price affordable for everyday folks
across Long Island.
BEST PANCAKES
(NATIONAL
WINNER)
IHOP
Multiple Locations.
www.ihop.com
A truly wonderful pancake can go a long way.
IHOP makes pancakes the way they were
meant to be made: soft, fluffy, and delicious!
From Stuffed Crepes to German-Style to
Smiley-Face and Silver Dollar, IHOP has
dozens of choices to choose from and an
accompanying breakfast menu that can easily
make a solo flapjack into an eggs-and-sausage
team player! The best part; they serve pancakes
All Day Long, so you can feast on some
pancakes for dinner, too!
BEST PASTRAMI
SANDWICH
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
& CATERERS
Multiple Locations.
www.bensdeli.net
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen & Caterers
continues to be the champion of the pastrami
sandwich on Long Island. With an enthusiastic
owner who is dedicated to creating lifelong
relationships with his customers and highquality
fresh meat included on every sandwich,
Ben’s certainly stands out from the crowd, and
has been doing so for the last four decades!
Stop by today and enjoy a hot pastrami
sandwich served with your choice of whole
wheat or rye bread!
BEST PIZZA
MARIO’S PIZZA & RESTAURANT
655 Broadway, Massapequa
516-797-1122
www.mariosmassapequa.com
When eating a slice of pizza with homemade
sauce, scrumptious cheese, and perfectly
cooked dough that has just the right amount
of crunch, it almost feels like you’ve been
transported to an Italian village without having
stepped foot on an airplane. Mario’s Pizzeria
Restaurant in Massapequa has been making
customers feel like that for more than 35 years.
Family owned and operated, Mario’s cooks
the most delicious Sicilian and round pies that
can be topped with pepperoni, mushrooms,
black olives, eggplant, and so much more! Plus,
they even accommodate to their gluten-free
customers. It’s no wonder they’ve been voted
the Best Pizza on Long Island for the second
year in a row!
BEST RIBS
BELL’S KITCHEN AND
SMOKEHOUSE
976 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square
516-492-3557
www.bellskitchenandsmokehouse.com
Few things are better than diving into a plate
of sticky, sweet, smoky ribs that are fingerlicking
good. Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse
has made it their mission to create the best ribs
on Long Island, and they’ve succeeded. Bell’s
Kitchen and Smokehouse is the premier place
on the island for all things grilled and fried,
including their delicious smoked ribs and other
rib products. The venue is family owned and
all of the meat is locally smoked, so you know
you’re getting high quality, fresh meat. At Bell’s
Kitchen and Smokehouse, they take ribs as
seriously as you and your family do. You’ll keep
coming back for more of their delicious meat
products, always well prepared in the area.
Bell’s Kitchen and Smokehouse is a friendly,
convenient local option for meat that will leave
you smiling and satisfied on the way home.
BEST RICE BALL
PIZZATINI
185 Henry St., Hempstead
516-280-8226
www.pizzatini.com
Arancini (rice balls) is a Sicilian delicacy of rice,
cheese and meat that the staff at Pizzatini have
perfected into a feast for the eyes and stomach!
Located conveniently in Hempstead, Pizzatini
features great service and great food. You can
even order online at their website or over the
phone.
BEST RICE PUDDING
LUCKY LOU’S GOURMET PUDDING
4603 Middle County Road, Calverton
631-672-1932
www.luckylousinc.com
Maria & Lucky Lou owned a Luncheonette
in Centereach, NY next to Benkert’s Bakery.
They sold it in 1998 after the birth of their
daughter, Briana. Through the years, friends,
family & prior customers would order trays
of rice pudding. One day, a friend took the
pudding to the local 7-Eleven store where
they worked. The owner loved it and began to
sell it in his store and introduced them to his
business friends. In April of 2016, Maria &
Lucky Lou made a decision to go full-time with
the production of their pudding business and
life’s passions. Lucky Lou’s products are Gluten
Free, No-GMO, No Artificial Preservatives,
Made with Natural Ingredients and In A
Positive Environment. You will see Lucky
Lou’s pudding trucks making deliveries from
Montauk to Manhattan.
BEST SALAD
DELICIOUS MOMENTS CATERERS
792 Merrick Rd., Baldwin
516-594-1349
www.icater4u.com
For more than two decades, Delicious Moments
has been catering to Long Islanders, providing
exceptional meals with high-quality ingredients
and excellent customer service. And their
salads, in particular, are to-die-for. From Greek
and Caesar salads to macaroni and three-bean
salads, Delicious Moments offers a variety of
choices that will not only satisfy your taste
buds, but help make your event that much
more special. We can see why this isn’t their
first time on the top of this prestigious list!
BEST SANDWICH
DEAL
TAMBURINO’S ITALIAN
AMERICAN DELI, INC.
672 Central Ave., Cedarhurst
516-295-2769
Tamburino’s Italian American Deli was
named the Best Delicatessen on Long Island
this year, and their sandwiches are probably
a major reason for that. Whether you love to
indulge in mighty heroes or wonderful wraps,
Tamburino’s has it all, and for an affordable
price, making sure that every each and every
sandwich is made with the utmost care and
precision, and that every customer can enjoy
their meal without breaking the bank. Stop in
today and see for yourself!
BEST SAUSAGE
AND PEPPERS
SANDWICH
VITO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZA
91 Forest Ave., Glen Cove
516-759-1366
www.vitospizzany.com
What can be better than a hero full of Italian
sausage, peppers and onions? If you’re looking
for the best sausage and peppers sandwich
on Long Island, look no further than Vito’s
Ristorante. The eatery opened the doors to
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their first pizzeria in 1982 on Avenue L in
Canarsie which quickly became a staple in the
community. Ten years of service, two pizzerias,
and three kids later, they moved the family out
to Long Island where they opened their third.
This is where their son began to learn the trade,
studying his father’s every move. For the best
in sausage and peppers, and all things Italian,
check out Vito’s Ristorante today.
BEST SLIDERS
THAT MEETBALL PLACE
52 W. Main St., Patchogue
631-569-5888
www.thatmeetballplaceli.com
The concept for That Meetball Place began
years ago when we realized the simplicity of
the meatball, and how it is a comfort food
cherished across all age groups and cultures.
So many of us grew up with our Grandmothers
making Sunday dinner where “The Meatball”
was the simple and delicious focal point of
the entire meal! Their chef has taken his
inspiration from those fond memories of food
and family and with the freshest ingredients
has developed meatballs, salads & sides to
satisfy everyone in your family. In creating the
first “That Meetball Place” on Main Street in
Patchogue in 2014, they were able to provide
that great vibe where friends and families
gather together to enjoy fresh, simple and
delicious food. They are also proud to be a part
of the revitalization of Patchogue, a booming
Main Street Village.
BEST SMOOTHIE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
Multiple Locations
www.tropicalsmoothie.com
We all love a good smoothie, especially on a hot
summer day when you are looking for a fruity
refreshment. But without the most high-quality
ingredients and a lil splash of TLC, a smoothie
can fall flat. Lucky for Long Islanders, we have
access to an entire establishment dedicated
to making creamy, refreshing smoothies:
Tropical Smoothie Café! Are you a sucker for a
strawberry-pineapple smoothie or are you more
of a peanut-butter person? Either way, you’ll
love Tropical Smoothie Café! With multiple
locations on the island and a wide selection of
creative and delightful smoothies, it’s safe to
say we understand why they’ve been voted the
Best Smoothie on Long Island on more than
one occasion!
BEST SOFT PRETZEL
THE PRETZEL STOP – OCEANSIDE
3212 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside
516-543-5050
www.thepretzelstop.com
This Unique, Old Fashion, completely NUT
FREE Pretzel Bakery and Event Space
specializes in “Celebrating Everything with a
TWIST.” Be the Hit of the Party and order one
of their delicious signature Soft Nugget Pretzel
TRAYS or call today to book their Pretzel
BUS, Vintage CART or PARTY Room. Open
Thursdays - Sundays 10am-6pm.
BEST SOUP
VITO’S RISTORANTE & PIZZA
91 Forest Ave., Glen Cove
516-759-1366
www.vitospizzany.com
Nothing warms the heart and soul like a good
bowl of soup, and Vito’s Ristorante and Pizza
specializes in some amazing soup that you
won’t find anywhere else. Stop in the next
time you’re in Glen Cove for a great bowl of
minestrone, chicken noodle, tortellini soup or
stracciatella soup. You can even get a pint or a
quart of it to go!
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