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…
The quintessential empanada is crisp, golden brown on the outside and the filling juicy, tender and decadent on the inside. Whatever your preference — the traditional beef filling, chicken, cheese or even going outside the box with a chocolate or guava filling as a dessert — empanadas are sure to be a hit with everyone…
The most popular drink made with tequila, the margarita is a must when enjoying a Mexican-themed meal. Or when you want to have an iced drink that packs a punch while you sit by the pool in your backyard during the summer. But if you like your margarita made to perfection, we can assure you…
As seasons come and go, they bring changes in weather and holidays, not to mention plenty of annual events and festivals on Long Island. If you’re a fan of food, music, art, cars or all of the above, there’s definitely some kind of festival around here that you’ll enjoy. Make sure to add the Best…
Mussels can be made in a variety of different ways, but they’re good no matter what. And not only that — they’re fun to eat too. Pretty much every seafood restaurant on Long Island serves up this shellfish as an entree, so it’s hard to choose which one does it best. But Long Islanders did,…
Cemeteries become the new homes of our loved ones after they finish their long, happy lives. And while it’s never a comforting event to lose a loved one, it is however comforting to know that they’ll always still be just a drive away. The best cemetery on Long Island will take care of your loved…
2026: Long Islanders Voted Nostalgia Best Live Music! Nostalgia 380 N. Wantagh Ave, Bethpage (516) 342-1732 – nostagliali.com Nostalgia in Bethpage is a vibrant live music and events destination that celebrates the sounds and culture of the ’90s and early 2000s. More than a typical bar, Nostalgia hosts a diverse calendar of live music featuring…
Long Island’s nightlife may be overshadowed by a city that never sleeps, but that doesn’t mean Long Islanders don’t know how to have a good time after the sun goes down. Long Island has plenty of nightclubs that are great for dancing, getting drinks and hanging out with a bunch of your closest friends — old…
You know the old saying, ‘Break a leg?’ Yeah, don’t actually do that when people tell you to — it’s just a figure of speech. But if you do happen to break your leg or any other bone, make sure to get to an orthopedist’s office stat. He or she will cast you up to…
With so much to do and so much to see on Long Island there is plenty to be written about and shared with the rest of us Long Islanders. It’s a talent to be able to put experiences into words or to be creative enough to capture the minds of an audience. Now with that…