Signature Drink: “Garden Lady” at Mitch & Toni’s in Albertson [Video]
Having top rated restaurants at our fingertips is a nice little bonus for those of us who live on Long Island. Not enough attention, though, is always given to the bar area, which should be a focal point in any establishment. We’re trying to change that one restaurant at a time and this most recent addition to our “Signature Drink” series comes from Mitch & Toni’s American Bistro in Albertson, on Nassau County’s north shore.
Signature Drink: Bistro 72 in Riverhead [Video]
We spent some time recently at Bistro 72, located within the Hotel Indigo out in Riverhead. We spent a full night taking in the sounds of the live music, the bartenders at the bar and the food coming out of the kitchen. This first video features their signature drink, The Long Island Lighthouse.
Food News: First National Franks in Medford Closed, Hot Diggity Dogs Steps In
Throughout our recent travels in Medford, we were surprised to see that the very popular First National Franks, on 112, had changed to a new hot dog spot, Hot Diggity Dogs.
Food News: Bottomz Up Bar And Grill To Open In Carle Place
Where the pet store Safari Stan’s once sat on Old Country Road, a new hotspot is getting ready to open. Now under construction and hiring waitresses and bartenders, Bottomz Up will likely be aligning themselves with the other nearby restaurants and bars that rely heavily on scantily clad servers (CANZaciti Roadhosue and Hooters, namely). Where they hope to step in front of their competition is the quality of their cuisine.
Love Lane Market in Mattituck (With Video)
If you love Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck, you’ll be glad to know that a few months ago, in 2011, the owners set up shop just next door with their organic and local-centric market, Love Lane Market. The market is a great spot to capture a lot of the overflow from the Kitchen, known for its exceptional food and its long waits (especially on weekends).
In Photos: PASSIONE in Carle Place
PASSIONE is new to the Carle Place dining scene. It sits in the same shopping center as the now defunct 6th Avenue Electronics store and is just a few doors down from one of the area’s favorite restaurants, LL Dent. During the construction period they had big signs up that they were coming soon, but we didn’t know what to expect at all. We ventured inside recently to scope out the space and we were genuinely surprised at what was lying inside.
Bistro 72 in Riverhead (Hotel Indigo)
Years ago, a Best Western sat off of exit 72 of the LIE, just next to Tanger Outlets. It wasn’t anything much to look at. It did its job; catering to those looking for a quick getaway to the entryway of the north fork, or a respite between shopping marathons. With time, the tide has changed and the new owners have not only Manhattan-ized the hotel (read: trendy), they’ve also installed Bistro 72, serving up fantastic drinks and cuisine.
Sponsored Video: East of NYC Visits Skinny Pizza in Roslyn Heights
We stopped by Skinny Pizza not too long ago to take our viewers on a video walkthrough of this unique pizza spot in Roslyn Heights. They’re utilizing organic ingredients, guilt free options and many varieties of Skinny Pizza Pies. Enjoy the show!
In Photos: Del Fuego in St. James
Owner Joseph DeNicola has hit the mark again (his other Long Island restaurants, Ruvo East, Ruvo West and La Tavola have been pleasing Suffolk crowds for years) with his new location, Del Fuego, in St. James. This tiny area is packed with great restaurants, and this hopping Tex-Mex joint adds just one more to the growing list of reasons that we love St. James.
Four Food Studio and Cocktail Salon in Melville
Four Food Studio and Cocktail Salon in Melville set a new benchmark of design and atmosphere on Long Island when it opened back in 2006. A decor that represents the four seasons; winter, spring, summer and fall have never looked better.
