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Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love
Here Are Five Foods Long Islanders Really Love Long Islanders don't hold back when you ask them to list foods they really love. The bacon or ham, egg, and cheese sandwich is a high-ranking member of the Long Island-centric food club judging by responses to a Daily Voice question to members of the Long Island Food & Drink and Foodies of Long Island food groups on Facebook.  Here are five foods mentioned. Bacon, egg, and cheese "Bacon, egg and cheese, salt, pepper, ketchup," responded Hayley Valla in a post on the Food & Drink Facebook page. Kim Demanuel, in a post on the page said, "Ham, egg, and cheese on a rol…
Long Islanders Reveal Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders Reveal Weirdest Food Combinations
Long Islanders Reveal Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders revealed some of their "weirdest" food combinations when asked on the Long Island Food & Drink group page. Here are some of note: "I love peanut butter on Italian bread with spaghetti on top," said Melissa Schnepp. "BBQ potato chips on a buttered bagel," said Kathy Weston Borax. Crushed potato chips on hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches," said Neil Heffernon. Mike Grieco said, "Bring a box of your favorite chocolate bites to the movies and pour them over your popcorn instead of the butter. Mix well and the warm popcorn melts the chocolate." "Tang sandwiches like Al…
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems?
Can Oysters Solve This Long Island Town's Water Problems? The Town of Oyster Bay is looking to oysters to solve its water problems. The Town designated three parcels of underground land as conservation management areas for the preservation, seeding, rehabilitation of shellfish including the use of community oyster gardens, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Thursday, Aug. 1. The areas in Town waters include one along West Shore Road in Bayville, one at Laurel Hollow Beach, and one in Oyster Bay Cove. The locations throughout Oyster Bay Harbor come to about 50 acres total, and will eventually lead to the creation of a self-sustai…
Here Are Places LIers Love To Go On Vacation Here Are Places LIers Love To Go On Vacation
Here Are Places LIers Love To Go On Vacation When Daily Voice asked Facebook followers on Hey Long Island Do U Remember...? where they love to go on vacation they mentioned some interesting places. Here's a sampling. "Anywhere in the Caribbean during winter," said Michele Petchonka D'Onofrio. "Panama City Beach, Florida," said Lisa Nevin Anderson.  "Lake George," said Marie Neunzig Podolsky. Gerry Fitzgerald Laudani "Poconos-Woodloch Pines. The best," said Gerry Fitzgerald Laudani. "What vacation? LOL," said Andrea Lembo. "I’m comfortable just hanging around anywhere; drinking, not doing anything, i…
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County
Bottoms Up! Here Are Five Bars You'll Want To Tip Your Glass In Suffolk County Whether before dinner cocktails or out for the nightlife tip your glass at these five places in Suffolk County. The Checkmate Inn, 94 N. County Road, Setauket: This is a 1800s neighborhood bar in a residential area with an online fan base based on good reviews on Yelp and Facebook. "It's charming, houses the most chill vibe of any open mic on the island every Sunday. People come in thinking they are watching a paid live band. A five-dollar Guinness is a well-priced Guinness, especially from someone who knows how to pour and they do," Jenn Woodason of Patchogue told Daily Voice. Whales Tale…
TBS Comedy 'The Detour' Features Garden City Girl TBS Comedy 'The Detour' Features Garden City Girl
TBS Comedy 'The Detour' Features Garden City Girl The TBS comedy "The Detour" features a girl from Garden City. Television and film actress Ashley Gerasimovich, 15, stars as “Delilah” in the series opposite Jason Jones and Natalie Zea.  If bad luck had a name, it would be the Parker Family. While traveling on a family vacation road trip, every leg of the trip was met with unforeseen disaster and hilarity. Now the Parkers are on the move again in season four of the laughter-packed comedy. At the age of 5, Ashley auditioned for her first feature film, Fair Game, in which she played Naomi Watts and Sean Penn's daughter, according to War…
Lobster Shack, Known As 'Home Of The Whaler,' To Reopen On Beach In East Haven Lobster Shack, Known As 'Home Of The Whaler,' To Reopen On Beach In East Haven
Lobster Shack, Known As 'Home Of The Whaler,' To Reopen On Beach In East Haven Lobster Shack which calls itself "Home of the Whaler" is reopening on the beach in East Haven after serving as a summertime staple in its former location on the Branford waterfront. Renovations are underway for opening in the second week of August, says a recorded message on their voicemail. The menu feature lobsters, burgers and hot dogs. "The Whaler" is their signature lobster roll made with a half-pound of lobster meat which comes with lemon and butter on a toasted sub. Their "Lobster Roll" is the same setup with one-quarter pound of lobster meat. Choices include The Lobster and Land" w…
Here Are Six Places To Eat Oysters In Suffolk County Here Are Six Places To Eat Oysters In Suffolk County
Here Are Six Places To Eat Oysters In Suffolk County You can slurp them dockside, at a sleek bar or in a fine dining restaurant Here are six places to eat oysters in Suffolk County: Atlantic Seafood Fish Market and Restaurant, 117 Montauk Highway, Center Moriches: Fresh steamers, mussels, oysters, lobster, seafood, lobster and clam chowder are some of what's on this casual eatery's packed menu. "The Hubs and I felt like seafood tonight and wow! Not only did we get seafood we got delicious seafood, cooked to perfection, fresh oysters, scallops, lobster...DELISH," posted Bebe B., of Nesconset on Yelp review. Little Creek Oyster Farm & Ma…
Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County
Wine & Food Fest To Bring Thousands To Putnam County Organizers expect thousands to come to the region for the popular two-day Putnam County Wine & Food Fest. Hudson Valley wines, spirits, cider, food, and crafts vendors are the highlights of the event being held at Cold Spring Mayor's Park in Cold Spring Saturday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 12. Vendors include Black Bear, Lakeland, Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, Black Button Distilling, Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage, Union Grove Distillery, Master Asador BBQ, Octavio’s Food Wagon, Two Dogs Hotdogs, Finger Lake Harvest, Reggae Boy Cafe, Pizza A Legna, Kisco Sweets & …
Hot Dog Eating Contest Highlights Walter's 100th Anniversary Celebration Hot Dog Eating Contest Highlights Walter's 100th Anniversary Celebration
Hot Dog Eating Contest Highlights Walter's 100th Anniversary Celebration Nationally known Walter's Hot Dogs is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a hot dog eating contest at its original location. The centennial is being marked with one dollar dogs Monday, Aug. 26 which is customer appreciation day at all three Walter's locations, in Mamaroneck, White Plains, and Stamford. The contest is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 937 Palmer Ave. in Mamaroneck. There will be live music and all age fun activities. Walter's Hot Dogs opened in 1919 on Palmer Avenue. The building itself was established in 1928. It is a copper-roofed Chinese pagoda and a National Regi…
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