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BEST APPETIZER
BEN’S KOSHER DELI
www.bensdeli.net
Long-time kosher deli serving entrees,
sandwiches, delicious soups and sides,
Ben’s Kosher Deli is a family-owned and
operated restaurant and delicatessen that
serves the finest authentic New York-style
Kosher delicatessen and eastern European
comfort foods on Long Island. Their success
has spread like a schmear on a bagel, Ben’s
now has locations on Long Island, Midtown
Manhattan, Queens and Boca Raton, Florida.
Ben’s offers amazing appetizers including,
chicken fingers, fried kreplach, potted mini
meatballs, and chopped liver. Ben’s is also
the perfect spot for a full-roster of deli
favorites like pastrami, corned beef, sour
pickles, potato latkes, and other highlights of
kosher cooking.
BEST BACON MENU
ITEM
PETER LUGER, SIZZLING BACON
255 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
516-487-8800
peterluger.com/great-neck/
Meaty, extra thick, and literally sizzlin’, this
must-order appetizer is as wonderful as you’d
expect from this legendary steak house and is
the perfect warm-up, or side order, to go with
your special feast!
BEST BAGELS
BAGEL BOSS
Multiple Locations.
888-BOSS-TIME. bagelboss.com
And the winner is—well, you already know. A
longtime champion of the Best Bagel on Long
Island category, this bagel store continues to
show Long Islanders who’s boss—the bagel
boss, that is! With multiple locations throughout
the island, including Roslyn, Oceanside and
East Northport, Bagel Boss offers the freshest,
doughiest bagels that pair exceptionally well
with eggs, butter, and/or cream cheese. In the
mood for cinnamon raisin? Craving an egg
everything? Searching for the perfect sesame?
Bagel Boss has it all!
BEST BAKERY
FRONT STREET BAKERY
51 Front St., Rockville Centre
516-766-1199
frontstreetbakery.com
Front Street Bakery has once again earned the
number one spot atop this list! Family owned
and operated for three generations, Front Street
Bakery offers a wide selection of tasty treats.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect bakery
to make your wedding cake or in need of a
beautifully crafted birthday cake, don’t stress,
because Front Street Bakery continues to be
the best option! Not only are the desserts and
pastries incredible, but the staff really cares
about their customers, which is why they have
maintained a great relationship with them, for
years!
BEST BREAKFAST
MAUREEN’S KITCHEN
208 Terry Road
Smithtown, NY 11787
Go cow-crazy over at Maureen’s Kitchen in
Smithtown, NY. A breakfast oasis, you would
be hard-pressed to find a better breakfast (or
lunch) anywhere on Long Island. The lovely
Victorian house is decorated in all things dairy
(the walls, tablecloths, and chair coverings
are all cow-themed and guests continue to
donate their personal cow collections to the
place). The delicious down-home items include
traditional French toast, stuffed croissants,
pistachio pancakes, and endless delectable
choices. Started in 1985 by Maureen Dernbach,
Maureen’s is now run by son Kevin and
daughter Christine. Maureen’s Kitchen is open
Monday through Friday from 7 am until 3 pm.
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 lands the top
spot on this list for yet another year—and we
can see why. Since its establishment in 1963, All
American Hamburger Drive-In has continuously
been the go-to place for mouthwatering
hamburgers. Made with the best ingredients and
offered at the best prices, they don’t just serve
FOOD AND
DRINK
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