Best Bakery on Long Island

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…

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Best Empanada on Long Island

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…

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Best Mussels on Long Island

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,…

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Best Live Music on Long Island

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…

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