Best Bakery Front Street Bakery 51 Front St., Rockville Centre. 516-766- 1199. frontstreetbakery.com Family owned and operated for three generations, Front Street Bakery is committed to providing the freshest and highest-quality baked goods available, forged from the finest ingredients and more than 60 years of experience. Desserts and pastries of every shape and size, along with wedding and specialty cakes made to order, Front Street Bakery can literally turn any baked-goods vision into reality! Best Breakfast Maureen’s Kitchen 108 Terry Rd., Smithtown. 631-360-9227. Breakfast and cows are taken very seriously at Maureen’s Kitchen. Whether it’s the long list of inventive pancakes, creative (and super-filling) arsenal of omelets--such as its Kielbasa and Muenster Cheese Omelet and Bacon, Potato, Scallion and Chipotle Gouda Omelette--or its wildly popular take on oatmeal, French toast and croissants, Maureen’s is bound to satisfy and delight! Factor in the countless cow figurines throughout Maureen’s and diners are served perhaps the most unique breakfast experience not just on Long Island, but regionally! Get there early, because the lines can get long, which is exactly what you’d expect from a perennial best! Best Brunch Milleridge Inn 585 N. Broadway, Jericho. 516-931-2201. milleridgeinn.com Countless Long Islanders cherish this historic—and special—restaurant, event venue and gift shop village. The Milleridge Inn has remained an integral part of Long Island’s collective experience for more than 300 years, and its brunches deserve recognition at the top of this list because, quite simply, they are legendary. Milleridge’s “Grand Sunday Buffet Brunch,” besides offering a vast selection of fresh, premium food to satisfy every appetite and featuring traditional breakfast specialties in addition to bountiful seafood and carving stations, have become intertwined with that history, that story, that essence, really, that somehow defines each and every Long Islander. It’s a truly extraordinary place and a truly extraordinary meal. Best Burger All American Hamburger Drive-In 4286 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-798-9574. allamericanhamburger.us All American Hamburger Drive-In consistently tops this prestigious category, and for great reasons: The place is a Long Island institution, having served generations of hungry patrons since its opening in 1963. The meat is quality and the staff is friendly. Most importantly, the burgers are just sooo good, the result of their time-tested, original recipes! Just drive by All American, any day of the week and those lines are proof: All American is The Best! Best Butcher A & S Italian Pork Store 929 N. Broadway, Massapequa. 516-799-4332. asporkstoreexpress.com Long Islanders know where to get their fresh-cut meats: A&S Italian Pork Store! Family owned and operated since its opening in 1967, besides all the choice, high-quality cuts, they come here for its heart. At A&S, you feel like part of the family. A&S can ship its Italian specialties and gourmet goodies anywhere! It’s also now home to Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana! Mangia! Best Calamari Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge 4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point. 631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com Spiro Karachopan knows squid. Born in Greece and taught in the ways of unbelievable Mediterranean cuisine as he traveled the world aboard cruise ships, apprenticing under various chefs, his knowledge of the secret to an exceptional calamari (along with countless other dishes) is derived from dedicating nearly half a century to perfecting his craft. Thick, juicy, and fried to succulent perfection, Spiro’s fritters are The Best! Best Candy Store Krisch’s Restaurant & Ice Cm 11 Central Ave., Massapequa. 516-797-3149. krischs.com “The meeting and eating spot of Massapequa,” Krisch’s has been serving homemade candies, chocolates, pies and ice cream cakes at its current location since 1955! Their chocolate creations, especially around the time of various holidays, such as Easter and Christmas, simply fly off the shelves. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday, or really any day, Krisch’s candies can transform any event celebration into an unforgettable celebration. THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST FISH MARKET 1st Place Winner 3 Years in a Row: H 2014 H 2015 H 2016 The Fish Store 836 Montauk Hwy Bayport, NY, 11705 Phone: (631)472-3018 Market and Restaurant www.the shstoreonline.com THANK YOU FOR MAKING WILD LIZZY’S A WINNER TWO YEARS IN A ROW! I WILL CONTINUE TO GROW BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT AND LOVE FOR MY GOURMET SALTINES! Watch for Wild Lizzy’s on QVC March 22, 2016! 326 Broadway, Bethpage (located in Thyme on Your Side) (516) 681-6397 • www.wildlizzys.com 28 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2016 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOF.LONGISLANDPRESS.com
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