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MUCH MORE THAN A MALL
senior community center located
on the grounds and a top-notch
playground that was just built
in recent years, including eight
swings, a rock climb, bar pull and
a geo-dome climber.
Another gem among Massapequa’s
outdoor offerings is Marjorie R.
Post Community Park (Unqua
Rd.), boasting a wide assortment
of diversions, including a pool/
aquatic center, ice skating rink,
roller hockey court, playgrounds,
picnic areas, barbecue pits, handball
courts, tennis courts, walking trails
and gazebos for special events. With
so much to do in one neighborhood
space, the park is an essential spot
for residents, as well as guests who
only wish their hometown had a
space this great.
INDOOR EXPERIENCES
As fun as Massapequa is, visitors
still may want to spend some of
that time trying to escape from it.
Or more specifically, they could
end up trying to devise ways out
of captivity at Just Escape (529
Broadway, 516-809-8980, justescapeli.
com), where six different
60-minute escape-room challenges
await. Choose from the Carnival
Conundrum, Sweet Revenge, Underworld,
The Illusionist, Pirates
of the Dark Sea, and Prey, all with
varying levels of difficulty and
scare factor. Bring your wits, because
you’ll need them!
After the escape room proves how
intellectually unprepared many are
for the challenge, consider unwinding
and rethinking the failed exit
strategies over a few drinks with
friends. On top of all its many other
assets, Massapequa also boasts a vibrant
bar scene, catering to a range
of tastes. For craft beer lovers, it’s
mandatory that you stop at Ziggy’s
Corner Pub (1 Central Ave., 516-541-
5400, ziggyscornerpub.com), which
offers 10 rotating tap options and 40
different bottled beers each day, and
PRESS BUZZ: DESTINATIONS
also hosts live music, comedy and
karaoke (check the online events
calendar).
Or, those who prefer nightlife with
a Gaelic twist, hunker down for a
spell at Paddy’s Loft (1286 Hicksville
Rd., 516-798-7660, paddysloft.
com), where you can bank on obtaining
a properly poured Guinness
and peruse a mouthwatering
menu that features an eclectic mix
of gourmet creations alongside
Celtic-themed edibles like Irish
spring rolls, chicken Killarney,
bangers and mash, corned beef and
cabbage, and of course, shepherd's
pie. There is live music on Tuesday
nights, as well as other special
events throughout the year.
No trip to the area would be complete
without a walk through Park
Boulevard, home of the Village of
Massapequa Park’s quaint downtown.
Besides the array of shops is
one must-visit English-style pub,
The Good Life (1039 Park Blvd.,
516-798-4663, thegoodlifeny.com),
a popular watering hole known for
drawing craft beer aficionados from
miles around.
And before the journey through
Massapequa comes to a close, do not
even consider leaving town without
a detour to All American Hamburger
Drive-In (4286 Merrick Rd.,
516-798-9574, allamericanhamburgerli.
com), an iconic Long Island
burger joint that has been the stuff
of legend since 1963. The prices can’t
be beat, the menu is delightfully
WHERE TO DINE
All American Hamburger
Drive-In
4286 Merrick Rd., 516-798-9574,
allamericanhamburgerli.com
American Beauty Bistro
24 Central Ave., 516-590-7477,
americanbeautybistro.com
Big Daddy’s
1 Park Ln., 516-799-8877,
bigdaddysny.com
Ginza
45 Carmans Rd., 516-882-9688,
ginzali.com
Giovanni’s of Massapequa
5612 Merrick Rd., 516-799-7326,
giovannisofmassapequany.com
Hudson’s Mill
5599 Merrick Rd., 516-799-5394,
hudsonsmill.com
Krisch's Restaurant & Ice Cream
Parlour
11 Central Ave, Massapequa,
516-797-3149
Salumi Tapas and Wine Bar
5600 Merrick Rd., 516-620-0057,
salumibarli.com
Saverio's Authentic Pizza
Napoletana
929 N. Broadway (A&S Pork Store),
516-799-0091, saveriospizza.com
Taco Joe’s
4267 Merrick Rd., 516-308-3311
Tai Show Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurants
4318 & 4320 Merrick Rd., 516-798-
3958/516-798-1119, taishow.com
simple and the house-made potato
products — namely the french fries
and knishes — are second to none.
Get a sack of All American’s salty,
greasy goodness to fully know
the definition of bliss. As much as
Massapequa has changed over the
decades, fortunately some things
remain the same.
All American Hamburger Drive-In serves us the classics to throngs of hungry patrons daily. (Photo by Jennifer Uihlein)
Tai Show Hibachi & Sushi Restaurants
serves up some of the most
delicious Japanese cuisine on
Long Island. (Photo by Jennifer Uihlein)
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