by Marc Piperno Ever since Food Network’s “Chopped” Champion, Eric LeVine opened 317 Main Street, heads have been turning and talking. Located in Farmingdale, this gastropub has quickly positioned themselves as cool, hip and artfully creative. Chef and partner, Eric LeVine, graduated from The Culinary Institute of America. With over three decades under his belt, […]

True Italian family bakeries are hard to come by, but Alpine Pastry Shop encompasses all of the fine qualities one could want in a classic pastry shop. Owner Anthony Cuccia was born in Sicily and immigrated to America when he was 15 years old. Because of his heritage, there’s a small bite of Italy in every morsel of his lovingly prepared food. He later lived in Brooklyn and learned the baking trade in a famous pastry shop called Alba. Lucky for us, he decided to bring his style of Italian baking to the Island!

by Marc Piperno   Unless you have been living on the moon for the last couple of months, by now you should have heard, there’s a new sheriff in town. Arlo Kitchen and Bar of Northport, opening late December 2022, has become all the buzz. Owners Steve Squitiro and Andrew Affa purchased the 2 acre […]

BIVIO has been rated #1 by Open Table for its Italian food and great service. Our very own Chef Pastor has brought many good dishes:

Blackstone Steakhouse is exceptionally brilliant and not just your traditional steakhouse. Located in the prime of Melville. With their elegant decor and rich ambiance, customers will feel at ease while enjoying their meals. The food? To die for! Blackstone also offers fresh sushi from their world-renowned sushi bar. This is not just the place for you and your loved one. It’s more than that. Their private dining area allows you to host the perfect special occasion for your closest family and friends. If you haven't had the Blackstone experience yet, don't hesitate to see what all the rave is about.

Owners and cousins, Cinderella Uy and Rosemarie Uzun, are proud to be celebrating their one-year anniversary at the three-in-one ice cream, coffee and matcha shop located right in the heart of Smithtown. From the sophisticated light fixtures, white countertops and walls to the elaborate bathroom, handmade ice cream wall hangings and “I love you so […]

Owners Mike Chidester, Daron Benbenisti, and Evan Deitch of Chiddy’s Cheesteak in Farmingdale have been neighborhood friends for a while now. After 25 years spent in corporate life, Mike Chidester chose to open what was the original Chiddy’s Cheesesteak food truck in 2014. They took a family nickname “Chiddy,” coupled it with a personal passion for cheesesteaks and brought it to the market via food truck. They then added a second truck for catering purposes and four years later, have decided to open a storefront after the addition of business partners Benbenisti and Deitch.

If you are looking to relax and enjoy a great meal of traditional Italian fare, Ciro’s Italian Restaurant, a full service Italian Restaurant and Caterer is the place to go. Ciro’s can hold parties for up to 75 people and provides on and off premise catering with full bar service of premium liquor.

If you are looking to relax and enjoy a great meal of traditional Italian fare, Ciro’s Italian Restaurant, a full service Italian Restaurant and Caterer is the place to go. Ciro’s can hold parties for up to 75 people and provides on and off premise catering with full bar service of premium liquor.

Once upon a time a young man of 15, who lived on a farm in FYN, Denmark (check out the picture of the little blond kid followed by a group of ducklings in the bakery café) decided he needed a job.  So off he went to make some money.  He found a small job in […]

When Kevin Muller imported his first crepe station from France to Suffolk in 2012, he was betting that the area was ready for something fun and different. After years of experience working in the restaurant industry, and with a little inspiration from his grandmother Joyce, Kevin opened the first Crazy Crepe Café in Selden. Just […]