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Anchor Down Seafood Bar & Grill of Merrick Voted Best LI Seafood Restaurant 2021
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Anchor Down For the second year in a row, Anchor Down Seafood Bar & Grill has been voted Best Long Island Seafood Restaurant by Best of L.I., just in time for the warm weather. The restaurant, located at…
Mamajuana Cafe's First Long Island Location is a Success
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Mamajuana Cafe Mamajuana Cafe has brought its unique architecture and menu to different areas of New York and New Jersey for over two decades. At last, it has landed its first Long Island spot at 555 E…
Peconic County Brewery to Celebrate Mother’s Day With “Mom’s Boujee Brunch”
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Peconic County Brewing Peconic County Brewery is one of several breweries located within the rapidly growing Riverhead beer market. They are a recent addition to the town, having opened in February of…
Plant Wise of Dix Hills provides Quality Vegan Options
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Plant Wise Plant Wise Vegan Eatery is making waves in vegan dining options local to Long Island. The counter-serve cafe, which has a fully vegan menu, is located at 15 E. Deer Park Rd in Dix Hills. The…
Visit Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Clark Botanic Gardens Recently featured on AAA’s Best Botanic Gardens in the Northeast list, Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson is a must-visit hidden gem of Long Island. Founded over 50 years ago in 1969,…
Catch Oyster Bar Continues to be a Seafood Favorite in Patchogue
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Catch Oyster Bar Since it was first established in 2016, Catch Oyster Bar has drawn eyes from Patchogue residents for its classic take on seafood with an emphasis on raw, fresh oysters and clams. The…
Dolphin Bookshop: A Staple of Port Washington for 75 Years
by Long Island WaveDolphin Bookshop & Cafe has been an important establishment of Port Washington since its opening in 1946, about 75 years ago. This bookshop and cafe has been a part of the town’s heritage for generations and continues…
Five Mexican Eateries to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
by Long Island WaveLooking for an excuse to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year? Whether celebrating in the comfort of your home or out on the town, the list below will provide you with five tasty deals to celebrate the 5th at your favorite…
New Long Beach Boardwalk Mural to be Unveiled on May 4
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Discover Long Island A mural commissioned by Discover Long Island, a Long Island-based information center that seeks to teach others about what LI has to offer, will be unveiled on May 4 as part of a gift…
Save the Date: The Global Giving Tree hosts Inaugural Golf Outing for World Elephant Day
by Long Island WaveThe Global Giving Tree will be holding its Inaugural Golf Outing for World Elephant Day on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The event will be held at Timber Point Golf Course at 398 Great River Road in Great River. The…
Northport Farmers' Market to Return for the Season June 5
by Long Island WaveThe Northport Farmers’ Market will reopen for the 2021 summer season on June 5. The Northport Chamber of Commerce made the announcement on its Facebook page . The Northport Farmers market will be open between 8 a.m. and…
Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program is Now Offering Full-Day Sessions
by Long Island WaveThe Town of Oyster Bay has been running its summer recreation program for 56 seasons now. Meant for children ages 4-12, the program is hosted at one of six community parks. New measures have allowed the program to…
New CDC Mask, Vaccination, and Restaurant Guidelines Announced for New Yorkers
by Long Island WaveOn April 27, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced new mask guidelines, which were quickly adopted by New York state. The new measures signify effective vaccination rollout by the CDC. The most…
Top Wineries to Check Out This Summer on The North Fork
by Long Island WaveVisiting some of Long Island’s wineries is a great way to get into the summer mood! Below is a great list of five vineyards on the North Fork to sit back, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine. Sherwood House Vineyards : The…
Angela's Pizza Will Have Grand Opening Under New Ownership
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Angela’s Pizza Angela’s Pizza, located at 192 Islip Ave., has recently opened its doors under new ownership. The new owners, Tara and Vincent DiMaio, took over Angela’s Pizza in September and have freshly…
Long Island Aquarium is a Must-See Destination in Riverhead
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: The Long Island Aquarium The Long Island Aquarium, based in Riverhead, has continued to maintain its incredible mission throughout the global pandemic. At one time, its doors were closed due to government…
More Long Island Hikes to Try out this Spring
by Long Island WaveThere is no shortage of natural beauty on Long Island. Locals have not hesitated to take advantage of the preserves, state parks, and walking trails the island has to offer. Below is a list of Long Island hikes and…
West Islip Retail Site Gains Promising New Tenants
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Piazzetta Italian Kitchen & Bar In 2019, Island Associates, a well-known developer based out of Smithtown, acquired a $2.4 million dollar property in West Islip with the goal of creating a new retail…
The Lobster Shack at Oakdale’s View Restaurant is Open for Summer 2021
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: View Restaurant The Lobster Shack at View restaurant reopened on Friday, April 23 for its summer season. Located on the Connetquot River at 3 Consuelo Place in Oakdale, the restaurant accommodates those…
Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails Now Open in Bellmore
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails In late March of 2021, the greatly anticipated Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails opened for business at 106 Bedford Ave in Bellmore. The restaurant offers a lengthy list…
Destination Unknown Beer Company Celebrates Sixth Anniversary
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Destination Unknown Destination Unknown Beer Company, also known as DUBCO, is ready to kick off their sixth anniversary with plenty of events and celebratory brews. After six years of hard work and…
Secatogue Brewing Company is holding its Anniversary Celebration this Weekend
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Secatogue Brewing Co. Secatogue Brewing Company will be kicking off its anniversary with a special celebration beginning on April 29, lasting through to Sunday, May 2. The event known as “Secatogue's…
The Salt & Sea - Original Art and Design Creations
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: The Salt and Sea Bring the feeling of the beach to your home this summer by supporting local brand, The Salt & Sea. The Salt & Sea is a Long Island company, focusing on original art and design creations.…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Open Soon in Shirley
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Tropical Smoothie A brand new Tropical Smoothie Cafe location will be opening up soon in Shirley. At present, there are over 850 locations in the country, with 21 of those locations being on Long Island.…
317 Main Street offers Customers a Marketplace Experience
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: 317 Main Street When Food Network’s “Chopped” champion, Chef Eric LeVine first opened 317 Main Street, he had big plans in mind. The restaurant offers a variety of high-end options on its extensive menu,…
Burgerology's New Stony Brook Location is Open
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Burgerology The newest Burgerology location at 2302B Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook officially opened for business this month. It is the sixth spot the burger joint has opened, following locations in…
New Affordable Housing coming to Port Jefferson in 2022
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Conifer Developers With the help of partner Conifer Realty & Developers, Port Jefferson is making movements towards having affordable housing at 1615 Main St. by 2022. Demolition for what will be known as…
Westhampton Free Library Opening for In-Person Visits May 10
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Westhampton Free Library After just over a year without physical visitors, the Westhampton Free Library will be welcoming book lovers in-person again starting Monday, May 10. Since the pandemic hit, the…
'Blue Bloods' Films at Youngs Farm in Old Brookville
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Youngs Farm The popular CBS show “Blue Bloods” recently shot its season 11 finale at a Long Island location. Old Brookville’s Youngs Farm has been used several times by the television industry for its…
Long Island’s First Selfie Studio Pops Up in Ronkonkoma
by Long Island WaveThe perfect spot to capture Instagrammable photos has arrived on Long Island. PopUp Speakeasy Selfie Studio, located at 1860 Pond Road in Ronkonkoma, is dedicated to providing a unique photo experience. Ahead of the…
Wildplay Adventure Park at Jones Beach Opens for Spring
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Wildplay Wildplay Adventure Park at Jones Beach recently opened on April 16 for its third year at the esteemed state park. Wildplay offers plenty of beachside fun, from ziplines to massive jungle gyms,…
Animal Shelter to be Built in Halesite/Huntington
by Long Island WaveOn Tuesday, April 13, the Town of Huntington announced set plans to fund a new animal shelter on Creek Road in Halesite. Plans for this shelter include providing ADA-accessible facilities including 50 double-stall…
Bay Shore's Westfield South Shore Mall is getting an Aerie Location Soon
by Long Island WaveLast month, American Eagle Outfitters announced seven new Aerie locations to come, as well as two OFFLINE by Aerie locations, opening across the nation. Aerie, a sister store of American Eagle Outfitters, is opening one…
Ceci’s Arepa Joint Brings Great South American Cuisine to East Meadow
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Ceci’s Arepa Ceci’s Arepa Joint, which held its grand opening in March of 2021 in East Meadow, is a great spot for genuine South American cuisine. Offering gourmet arepas, empanadas, and other fantastic…
Ginny Marie Schooner is Setting Sail in Port Jefferson for the 2021 Summer Season
by Long Island WaveThe Ginny Marie Schooner is returning for its second season in the Port Jefferson Harbor. Commanded by Captain Brian Murphy, the Ginny Marie Schooner will offer cruises out of Harborfront Park seven days a week for up…
Long Island Spring and Summer Boating Safety Courses are Open
by Long Island WaveAmerica’s Boating Club released a statement in late March, updating members and future Personalized Water Craft (PWC) owners and operators of new boat safety measures that have been put in place due to the passing of…
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