Like most people, I enjoy food. Not being able to dine-in at my favorite restaurants is frustrating. I’m definitely looking forward to once the stay-at-home order is lifted and I can go to Tap Room and The Meetball Place and Ciao Baby’s and Hummus Mediterranean and Brook House Deli the rest of the amazing places we have on Long Island.
So yesterday I put up a simple question on Instagram which asked “which restaurant do you miss the most?” and here’s the responses. Some were asked to explain what they miss about it and here’s what they said.
Chris Amato (St. Joseph’s) – Avocado’s
Why: Avocado’s is a small Mexican American takeout restaurant located on Lakeland Avenue in Bohemia and has some of the best burritos on Long Island. Being that it’s a hometown spot in Connetquot, I can sometimes be caught ordering their food up to three times per week. My personal favorite is The Favorite John burrito that features chicken, mixed greens, rice, pico, bacon, crushed tortilla chips and ranch dressing mixed with hot sauce. The employees are all extremely welcoming and take great pride in their food.
Steven Kienzle (Sachem North) – Insignia
Why: The service is incredible you never have to worry about that and the food is amazing, if you want the best steak house on Long Island, you go to Insignia.
Jack Layton (Babylon) – Bubba’s Burritos
Why: Bubba’s burrito bar is one of the best places on Long Island. It’s always packed and has great food. My favorite is the ‘guilt trip’ burrito. It has chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, french fries, bacon, shredded cheese and it’s topped with baja sauce. It is so good. Best place to go after a Friday night game.
Shaun Kaminski (SUNY Old Westbury) – Patrizia’s Massapequa
Why: Family style restaurant, awesome Italian food and an overall great environment.
Matt Tempone (University of Rhode Island) – Ciro’s Hauppauge
Why: Ciro’s is the best pizza on Long Island. Not only is the pizza great, but the staff is even better. They know everyone’s name, including my entire family. They are some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet.
Frank Ennis (former Farmingdale State College) – La Nonna Bella
Why: The friendliest waitstaff and chef. Authentic Italian from chef Lino right out of Italy. Homemade gelato is ridiculous. Just all-around awesome food and place.
Here’s some other responses we received…
Bryant & Cooper’s
Changing Times
Patrizia’s
Acqua e Farina Pizzeria
La Plage
Blackstone Steakhouse
La Parma
Piccolo’s
Salisbury Tavern
Toku
Craft
Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks
Buffalo Wild Wings
Applebee’s
Cabo Fresh
Saviano’s
La Scala
Blue Moon
All-American
Howard’s
Umberto’s
Prime
Umberto’s
Cafe Baci
Chic-Fil-A
Bubba’s
Swell Taco
JT’s Cafe
Nacho Mama
Carrabba’s
Main Event
Antonio’s
JPaul’s
Jimmy Hayes
Southold Fish Market
Jack Duggan’s
The Shed
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