Indian cuisine has become quite popular on Long Island as more and more restaurants dedicated to this country’s cuisine have been popping up. Spicy, savory and often meatless, Indian food incorporates many different herbs, vegetables, fruits and grains into dishes for very distinct tastes and aromas. For the best in this distinctive style of cooking that has…
Want pancakes at midnight, but your friend wants a burger? And how about that other friend who wants a gyro? Don’t fret—a diner is exactly the place for you all to go. And luckily for you all, there’s practically a diner on every corner on Long Island. There’s nothing you can’t get at these classic…
Latin American cuisine is just as one would imagine it to be: delicious and savory, with a spicy little kick in every bite, and heavily influenced by corn-based foods like tortillas, along with beans, rice, salsas and a wide variety of meats. And while it’s not to be confused with Tex-Mex food, this style is…
Thai cuisine consists of different kinds of noodles, rices, vegetables, pastes and sauces that give all dishes a spicy, distinct flavor. And while most dishes incorporate some kind of rice into them, the grain is always paired with a vegetable, a meat or both. Noodles and peanut sauce seem to be the most commonly known…
A restaurant can have great food and a great atmosphere, but if the service is bad, then the whole experience is ruined for the customer. That’s why waiters and waitresses need to make sure they are courteous and welcoming to their restaurants’ guests. After all, they are there to serve them (plus they get tipped!).…
There’s nothing like a pastrami sandwich piled high on rye with mustard, or a good, old fashioned bowl of chicken noodle soup to warm the heart and soul, or a succulent stuffed cabbage packed with ground beef and rice in a savory, sweet sauce. These are just some of the delicacies you’ll find on the…
French food is magnifique, non? From the cheeses and breads to the traditional ratatouille dish (stewed vegetables)—not to mention eclairs and macaroons for desserts—just thinking about it all makes our mouths water. And no, French fries are not actually French. If you have a love for food from this country, or are intrigued and want…
Long Islanders go out to eat to enjoy a delicious meal they don’t have to prepare themselves. But the meal is even better when you can have as much food as you want at one fixed price. Buffets and other dining establishments offer these exact deals, and they can be both a blessing and a…
What’s great about living on Long Island is that there are so many restaurants to choose from. There are ones dedicated to different kinds of cuisines, ones with themes, ones known more for their desserts than their for main courses, and more. And in what may have been the most difficult category to vote in,…
Greek cuisine is so much more than gyros, olives and feta. It incorporates lots of ripe vegetables and fresh fish, as well as yogurt, lamb and pork. From salads and spanakopita to baklava and rizogalo (or rice pudding), these dishes have very Greek names, but their contents have familiar tastes. For the greatest Greek food…