Hercules Churrasqueria taking over Forum Diner in Bay Shore
Turning an old diner into a Brazilian grill isn’t the most intuitive concept, but it has worked so…
Craveology opens in Centereach – Newsday
A trio of brothers who got their start working on Mister Softee ice cream trucks has opened Craveology, a…
The Pink Café & Bakery opens in Rockville Centre
Dearest gentle reader, this author eagerly presents a new eatery from Rockville Centre fit for this year’s diamond of…
Hoptron Brewtique to reopen in Port Jefferson
Craft beer fans should recognize the name Hoptron, which sounds like what you might call an IPA but was actually…
Tony Tacos to expand to Levittown, Babylon and beyond
Tony’s Tacos is expanding yet again — owner Mike Scotto has signed leases to open five more outposts…
YoYo Chicken opens in Bellmore
Following last month’s openings in Deer Park and Huntington Station, YoYo Chicken can now add Bellmore to its…
Legacy Room opens in Patchogue
Patchogue boasts one of Long Island’s densest dining (and drinking) strips, bounded by Blue Point Brewery in the…
Taheni opens in Deer Park
Deer Park’s halal food scene is getting even stronger, with the addition of a new Palestinian-owned shawarma spot,…
Crust & Crumb 96 bakery opens in Great Neck
Crust & Crumb 96, a Taiwanese-style bakery chain, has brought a gorgeous array of house-made pastries to Great Neck. It’s…
Courtside Sport + Social opens in Babylon
I was never hit by the pickleball craze that has swept across Long Island, but Babylon’s newest eatery,…
Record Cafe opens in Patchogue
Coffee and vinyl records don’t always mix, but Patchogue’s Record Cafe is blending the two worlds together. Record…
Farmingdale’s Whiskey Down Diner opening 2nd spot
A bright spot of 2026 news for Long Island restaurants: Farmingdale’s Whiskey Down Diner, a cult favorite comfort…