Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato layered between toasted bread—there’s a reason the BLT is a timeless favorite. Simple yet satisfying, a well-made BLT is all about using the freshest ingredients and just the right balance of flavors. Long Island is home to countless delis and diners putting their own twist on this classic…
Fluffy, sweet, and irresistibly delicious, doughnuts are the perfect treat any time of day. Whether you love a classic glazed, a decadent filled variety, or a creative gourmet twist, the best doughnuts are made fresh with just the right balance of texture and flavor. Long Island is home to bakeries and doughnut shops that take…
Long Island is a breeding ground for some incredible musicians. Our singers top the charts and make it as finalists in contests like American Idol. They travel the world showcasing their talent, but they never, ever forget where they’re from. 2025: Long Islanders Voted Lee Ann Brill & John Prussen (duet) Best Singer from Long…
Sometimes Long Islanders just have too many things — it all can’t fit in their homes, including their attics and garages. In that case, a self-storage company will do the trick. These companies offer spaces for you to rent so that you can store all of the extra items you can’t otherwise squeeze elsewhere. If…
It’s so important to support the little guy, and Mom and Pop businesses are our last defense against the big box stores that threaten to take over our last vestiges of regionalism. Unique, individual, and often family-run, come support the best Mom and Pop businesses on Long Island. 2025: Long Islanders Voted Morrell Printing and…
Once in while a gold necklace or bracelet will pop up in our jewelry box, and we try to think about the last time we wore it. Or we’re just really strapped for cash and need some as soon as possible. If that’s your case for either scenario, then consider selling your gold jewelry to…
Important projects with big challenges require the best technical minds to tackle them. Here’s what Long Islanders think offers the best engineering services in Nassau and Suffolk counties. 2025: Long Islanders Voted Pacifico Engineering Best Engineering Services! Pacifico Engineering 700 Lakeland Avenue, Suite 2B, Bohemia (631) 988-0000 – pacificoengineering.com For more than a decade, Long…
A cover band is the next best thing to your favorite band. They sing the songs you already know and love and have some serious talent to rev up the local music scene. Here are Long Island’s top choices when it comes to cover bands. 2025: Long Islanders Voted The Mystic Music Best Cover Band!…
Going to the dentist can be a scary experience, but if you brush and floss regularly, you can limit your visits to just your semiannual cleanings every year. However, problems do arise once in a while, and that’s where a good dentist is needed to help you fix it all. Whether it’s a little cavity,…
What’s an incredible meal at a restaurant without an appetizer to start it off? Mozzarella sticks, potato skins, calamari, quesadillas…okay, we’ll stop. Your mouth is probably watering right now, anyway. Long Island restaurants have so many different varieties of this ‘appetizing’ dish that it was almost impossible to narrow it down to one, but a…