Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned, onion rings are the ultimate comfort food. Whether enjoyed as a snack, a side dish, or piled high on a burger, a great batch of onion rings is hard to resist. The perfect onion ring strikes a balance between a crunchy exterior and a tender, flavorful onion inside. With so…
Okay, so Long Island isn’t Philadelphia, but chefs here can still dish out some pretty good cheesesteaks. Besides, how hard can it be? Thinly sliced pieces of steak topped with melted cheese that’s served on a long roll doesn’t sound too complicated to make. But oh, is it delicious. If you suddenly crave this fast…
French fries aren’t French, of course, but who cares? They’re delicious, and that’s all that matters. And Long Island restaurants sure know how to make ‘em. So well, in fact, that every time you try a joint’s fries for the first time, you’re probably sure they’re the best you’ve ever had…until you try them somewhere…
Discover which local Long Island vendor impressed your fellow food enthusiasts with their amazing potato salad. 2025: Long Islanders Voted Van’s Country Style Potato Salad Best Potato Salad! Van’s Country Style Potato Salad 4603 Middle County Road, Calverton (631) 356-6822 – vanspotatosalad.com Van’s Country Style Potato Salad offers fresh, creamy, and delicious potato salad made…
Long Islanders are always on the go, so naturally they enjoy a cup of coffee…or two…or three…to get them through the day. And with shoveling out all of that money and the time it takes to actually drink it, they want their coffee to be good. Flavors like vanilla, hazelnut, caramel and pumpkin when it’s…
As much as Long Islanders love fast food, it’s important to keep that all in moderation. That’s where health food comes in. And even though some may cringe at the word ‘health’, many places on Long Island have perfected the art of making healthy food just as, even if not more, tastier than that greasy…
Frozen yogurt was all the rage over the last year, and it thankfully still is one of the most popular summer treats. So many shops have opened up on Long Island that there’s bound to be one within a five-mile radius of anyone’s house (and that’s never a bad thing). So whether you prefer vanilla…
Who said you have to be on a diet to enjoy a salad? Salads can include a lot more than just lettuce, tomatoes and croutons, and plenty of Long Island restaurants have proven that to be true. You can throw in avocado, grilled chicken, shrimp, nuts, corn, rice, beans…just about anything as long as there’s…
Pickles are an essential topping that pairs well with most food options. Whether you’re having it with a sandwich, burger, potato salad or even by itself — whatever the case, Long Island is the home for the best pickle place around. 2025: Long Islanders Voted The Pickle People – West Hempstead Best Pickle! The Pickle…
As much as you want to avoid them (especially after that New Year’s resolution to lose those extra pounds), bakeries on Long Island are essential for supplying us with muffins, breads, cakes, cupcakes and more for special occasions — or if you just have a sweet tooth. They’re also incredibly enjoyable to visit. The smell…