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Great spots for brunch

Brunch is the type of meal you want to eat on a lazy Sunday, when

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Outdoor dining on Long Island

Sunny days and starry nights lead to spring and summer's outdoor tables. Dining alfresco is

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Food on the shore: Dock 'n dine

All around the Island inlets and coves lead to restaurants where you can dock your

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Easy eating near the beach

Starved after a day of surf and sun? Eat here.

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Best spots for lobster

The lobster is Long Island's official shellfish. Catch it at these top restaurants across Nassau

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Where to get great ice cream

In addition to many chain stores, Long Island is blessed with dozens of independent ice-cream

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Long Island's best pizza

Thousands of ExploreLI.com readers sent us their favorite places for pizza on Long Island. We

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Lobster rolls on Long Island

Great lobster rolls on Long Island, from East Rockaway to the East End.

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Dinner and a show at LI hibachi tables

Ever think about catching a flying piece of zucchini in your open mouth? Lately, it

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Vegetarian eats

Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan or simply want a healthy restaurant meal, you're sure to

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Best spots for healthy food

To the mindful eater, dining out can present a challenge. That's why it helps to

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Best barbecue joints

Get up-to-here in sauce and napkins and one of these local barbecue joints. They're smokin'.

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Our 10 favorite North Fork restaurants

The North Fork boasts at least 100 eateries to attract your appetite. Here are our

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Cheap eats on Long Island

Big flavors don’t have to cost big bucks.

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Best places for family dining

Here are some of the best family-friendly spots on Long Island.

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Top spots for tacos

We've combed Long Island in search of the top tacos. Most that made the list

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Business lunch spots

These eateries, close to the business centers and courts in Nassau County, are busy midday.

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Fine dining

Nassau and Suffolk are rife with fine-dining restaurants. Here's a guide to those establishments, separated

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Our favorite sandwich shops

The best places for sandwiches on Long Island.

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Top sushi restaurants

After searching high and low, eating one maki roll after another, our critic picks the

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Best Mexican restaurants

From authentic Mexican taquerias to Tex-Mex joints, including fast-food options, here are the best spots

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LI's Best Chinese restaurants

Where have all those old-school Chinese restaurants gone?

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Best Latin restaurants

Our favorite Long Island spots for Central and South American food.

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Best Thai restaurants

We give you five of our favorite spots to sample Thai cuisine, both mild and

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Best delis on Long Island

Here are some Long Island's best kosher and kosher-style delis.

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Our 10 favorite tuna dishes on LI

Restaurant chefs get creative with tuna. Here's where to find our favorites.

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Best burgers on Long Island

These Long Island spots offer the best burgers around.

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Where to get unusual burgers on Long Island

These LI restaurants let you customize your own burgers with toppings like peanut butter, pesto

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Long Island's best diners

From a vintage railroad car to a streamlined new double decker, we give you these

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Our favorite Italian restaurants

We ate our way across Long Island to narrow the field to our favorite Italian

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Best Turkish restaurants

Some days, nothing quite hits the spot like a juicy kebab straight off the spit.

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Best breakfast restaurants

Any local diner can make you eggs, but how many places can serve you a

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Most romantic restaurants on Long Island

Making plans for Valentine's Day? Two of our critics chime in with their recommendations for

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Long Island's 10 best soups

On a blustery winter's day, nothing beats a bowl of steaming soup.

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Best German restaurants

It's Oktoberfest all year long at these German restaurants on Long Island.

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Best Irish restaurants

It's St. Patrick's Day all year long at these great Long Island restaurants.