When you are telling people where to go or visit, what restaurant are you recommending? I am trying to think of ones for both NYC and Long Island... all different types, fun, romantic, whatever, that are unique. Suggestions? Thanks! BTW, almost anywhere in LI is fine, some people are staying near Nassau, some are staying all the way out east at my parents.
NovemberSue
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Can you tell us a little more? What type of food do they like?
bethsiar
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Well, I was trying to think of italian because I think NY has the best, but then I thought about places like 56th Fighters Club that would be fun. Anyone have a favorite maybe?
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La Pace is a great Italian Restaurant in Glen Cove. Its a bit pricey but great for a couple to go to for a great meal and some wine.
On a casual scale,I love Greenfields in Farmingale. That is a Brazilian Restaurant with a great salad bar and all you can eat as they come around continually with all different great meats from sausages & roast beef to exotic foods like ostrich. (I personally stick with the basics.)
bethsiar
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OH! that sounds great! Actually they both do. I have to try out that Brazilian place! Wow I am really excited over food! Thank you!
NovemberSue
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Greenfields is great! Its one set price for each person no matter how much you eat.You just pay extra for drinks and desserts.That could really add up on the bills. If you go,let me know what you think.
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Cheesecake Factory is always good-- and they don't have them everywhere.
Meg9-20-02
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Nassau - I love Amalfi's (Italian) in Sea Cliff and Sarin (Thai) in Glen Cove / Greenvale (right on Glen Cove Rd just north of Northern Blvd). Out East - Suffolk - Not sure where you are looking but some good places out on the north shore are Margarita Grill (mexican) and Blue Hanu (Hawaiian) in Huntington, H20 (mostly seafood) and Casa Rustica (Italian) in Smithtown, Bella Vita Grill (Italian-ish) in St. James, Curry Club (Indian) in Stony Brook, Pasta Pasta in Port Jefferson. Any more specifics on location? That might help - (Can you tell I like to eat out? )
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Well, for Italian you should definitely take them to the Olive Garden. That's where Italian people take their family when they come to visit from Italy!
I'm sorry, I love the Olive Garden, but that commercial is so ridiculous!
ok, I am being sarcastic and not at all helpful. For really yummy Italian, hands down my favorite place is Tony DeNapoli's in NYC (upper east side, 2nd ave and 82nd St - they were also going to open a second location in the city, but I'm not sure where). Good luck!
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LOL, I hate that Olive Garden commercial too. At first I thought you were serious! Thank you everyone for your help! Meg, those are some great suggestions, and really add to my list! My friends visiting from MASS are coming down tonight so I am going to try some of these out! With your suggestions I will add to my current list: Red- Huntington Tellers-Islip Argyle-Babylon Mae Browns Cool Fish-Syosset Red fish grille-Plainview Stresa For drinks to check it out-Carltun in Eisenhower Park ANY more favorites???? I would love to know! THanks!!!
bethsiar
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I just checked out Casa Rustica in Smithtown and newsday gave them an 'outstanding' review! Thanks Meg, I can't wait to try their penne a la vodka.
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Argyle- Babylon Peters Pasta- Also in Babylon
Greenfields is good if your a meat person Paces steakhouse- Smithtown Um
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Saviano's in Bohemia Ole Grill - in Ronknokoma Viva La Vida - Oakdale Mamma Lombardi's - Holbrook Peter's Pasta - Babylon
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I LOOOOVVVVEEEE Vincent's Clam Bar!!!!
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Domenico's in Levittown, Majors in East Meadow or Majors steakhouse on the North Shore- it is right next door to Crest Hollow, Cheesecake factory,Outback
