9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (537+ words) A longtime Point Lookout favorite is embracing change while holding onto the qualities that made it a community staple for three decades. Formerly known as JoJo Apples, the neighborhood restaurant at 85 Lido Blvd. is now known as JoJo’s Beachside Cafe,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (598+ words) “The quality of our food is far superior to any of those burrito chains.” Robert Matos didn’t hesitate issuing a bold statement when asked how his Burrito Blvd stacks up against the big national names in fast-casual Mexican food. The…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (386+ words) After nearly a decade serving customers from a food truck, Better Burger has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Selden. The restaurant, located at 1070 Middle Country Road, debuted last month and marks a major milestone for owner Kevin Muller,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (494+ words) Greater Long Island More than 180 guests gathered recently at the Inn & Spa at East Wind in Wading River for Peconic Bay Medical Center’s third annual Sweet Dreams Pastry Chef Competition & Wine and Spirits Tasting Event, raising nearly $18,000 to support the…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (451+ words) Eric and Linda Mann didn’t grow up churning ice cream, but that didn’t stop them from diving spoon-first into the dessert business. Now this Massapequa couple is scooping up bold flavors and big smiles at Mann’s Homemade Ice Cream, the…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (153+ words) Despite the summer heat, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a surprise visit to Bethpage Monday night — with The Grinch tagging along for the ride. It was all part of the Embassy Diner’s annual Christmas in July celebration on Hempstead Turnpike....

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (233+ words) Manorville was sizzling this past weekend. The Manorville Fire Department held its third annual BBQ Rib Cook Off on Saturday, drawing big crowds and 16 teams all vying for the title of best smoked ribs. “Today we are cooking up some…...