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Local restaurants to get to know

Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

Cafe

A'latte

Cafe · 99 Cedar Swamp Rd

A'latte is a cafe located at 99 Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, NY 11753. The cafe was founded by Logan, Elina, and Carolyn, who are students and coffee lovers. They aim to create a space where people can socialize and learn, in addition to serving food and drinks. The cafe offers a variety of events and activities, including book clubs and live music. They also provide baking lessons and host events like Free Food Fridays and Spread Love Sundays. The cafe serves food and drinks using sustainable and biodegradable utensils. A'latte has a delivery service called Sweet Exchange, which delivers food and drinks to customers within a 15-mile radius. Customers can provide delivery instructions when they place their order. The cafe can be contacted through email, social media, or in person. They have a form on their website for hosting events. A'latte offers tea-tasting sessions where customers can brew teas of their choice and create their own combinations. They also have a service where customers can learn to make pastries with their friends.

Italian restaurant

Autentico

Italian restaurant · 124 South St

Autentico is located at 124 South St, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. The business will be closed until September 24, 2024. Autentico serves Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, using farm fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The menu at Autentico changes seasonally. Chef Francesco Pecoraro creates original recipes that incorporate various Mediterranean traditions. He aims to create a connection between the chef and the client to enhance the dining experience. Autentico also hosts private events, with seating for up to 45 guests, a range of menu options, and full bar service. The staff can help plan and curate a menu for special occasions. To inquire about private events, clients can call to meet with the chef. Francesco Pecoraro was born in Filaga, a small Sicilian village. He learned to cook from the women in his family and later apprenticed in his brother-in-law's restaurant. He graduated as a chef from the Istituto Professionale di Stato a Pallavincino and worked with several Italian chefs before opening his own restaurant in Italy. To contact Autentico, clients can fill out the contact form on the website or call 516-922-2212. The business is located in Oyster Bay, NY, and can be reached by calling the phone number or emailing info@autenticooysterbay.com.

Delicatessen

Birch Hill Market

Delicatessen · 153 Birch Hill Rd

Birch Hill Market & Bistro is a business located in Locust Valley, offering fresh seafood, produce, and French bistro cuisine. The market has a butcher and the bistro is open for dinner. The Master Butcher at Birch Hill Market is Tom DeAngelis, who has been working with meats since he was 12 years old. He was trained in traditional meat butchery by his father and many of his father's employees. The Executive Chef at Birch Hill Market & Bistro is Americo Mintegui, who learned his trade at the NY Restaurant School and trained in top European kitchens in NYC. He has worked at several restaurants, including Bouley, Danube, and Lespinasse. Jason Mintegui, the son of Americo Mintegui, also works at the bistro. He began his culinary career working alongside his father and later moved to New York City to join the opening team at One White Street. Jason has also trained at The Jane in Antwerp, Belgium, and The Rooster in Paris. Birch Hill Market & Bistro is located at 153 Birch Hill Rd, Locust Valley, NY 11560. The market can be contacted at (516) 671-3242 and the bistro can be contacted at (516) 200-5655. Reservations can be made for the bistro.

Cafe

Buckram Stables Cafe

Cafe · 31 Forest Ave

Buckram Stables Cafe is located in Locust Valley, New York. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor dining options. The cafe has a distinct atmosphere, with booths designed to resemble horse stalls and a garden patio with various seating choices. The patio has been landscaped to create a warm atmosphere. The cafe serves a range of dishes, including signature items and daily specials. They use ingredients from local sources, such as Rottkamp Farms and St Rocco’s Bakery. The cafe has a bar where customers can order drinks. They also offer touchless payment options and have implemented safety measures, including ultra violet light in their HVAC system and hospital grade filters. The cafe is located at 31 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY 11560, and can be contacted at 516-671-3080 or buckramstables@gmail.com. Customers can make reservations by calling the cafe or ordering online for pickup or carryout service.

Italian restaurant

Cafe Testarossa

Italian restaurant · 499 Jericho Tpke

Cafe Testarossa is an Italian restaurant located in Syosset, Long Island. It offers handmade pasta, wood-grilled seafood, curated wines, and modern Italian cuisine. The restaurant has a warm and refined setting, providing attentive service to its customers. It serves a variety of dishes, including Fresh Orecchiette with hot and sweet sausage and broccoli rabe, and a fork-tender pork chop. Cafe Testarossa has a range of menus, including a dinner menu, bar selections, wine and spirits, and desserts. The dinner menu features dishes such as Grilled Marinated Octopus, Crabmeat and Shrimp Cakes, and Veal Meatball Sliders. The restaurant also offers special menus, including a Wednesday in Sicily Three Course Prix Fixe Menu and a Thursday Family Night Price Fixe Thursday Menu. These menus feature traditional Sicilian dishes and other Italian favorites. Cafe Testarossa is located at 499 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791, and can be contacted at 516-364-8877 to book a table.

Bar and grill restaurant

Eddie's Bistro & Bar

Bar and grill restaurant · 80 South St

Eddie's Bistro & Bar is located at 80 South Street in Oyster Bay, NY 11771. The business can be contacted at (516) 460-8300. The establishment offers a range of dining options, including brunch, dinner, and drinks. To make a reservation, guests can call the provided phone number. Guests are asked to respect these time limits. Eddie's Bistro & Bar has a unique story, representing a fusion of a Scottish family legacy and the local culture of Long Island. The business prioritizes its roots and the community it serves, aiming to foster connections through shared experiences over meals.

Independent shops worth exploring

Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

Herb and spice store

A1 Spice World

Herb and spice store · 157 Glen Head Rd

A1 Spice World is a shop located in the Town of Oyster Bay, New York, offering a wide variety of spices, seasonings, and herbs. The shop provides products such as ground spices, whole spices, garlic and onion, chili pepper and powders, cinnamon, paprika, baking spices, Cajun spices, and curry and Indian spices. The shop also offers seasoning blends, including barbecue and grilling, salt-free seasonings, salt and peppercorns, salts, peppercorns, sprinkles, and sugars. Additionally, A1 Spice World provides spice jars, bottles, and jugs, as well as extracts. A1 Spice World has an online store where customers can purchase products at wholesale prices. The shop fills orders directly from the source, allowing customers to save. The online store is fast, easy, and secure to use. Customers can contact A1 Spice World with questions concerning orders, shipping, bulk pricing, product availability, and more. The shop can be reached by phone at 516-801-2132 or through the contact form on the website. A1 Spice World is located at 157 Glen Head Rd, Glen Head, NY 11545.

Flowers and gifts store

Baron Floral Designs

Flowers and gifts store · 82 Roslyn Ave

Baron Floral Designs is a full-service florist located in Sea Cliff, New York. The business specializes in unique, creative designs using fresh flowers sourced from local growers whenever possible. The florist offers a range of services, including weddings, funerals, special events, fruit baskets, and patio planting. They also have a selection of gifts, including vintage items, vases, glassware, and Voluspa candles. Baron Floral Designs has a design studio at 82 Roslyn Avenue, Sea Cliff, where clients can visit by appointment. The business guarantees customer satisfaction with their flowers and plants, and offers a return policy to ensure clients are happy with their purchases. The florist delivers to various locations, including Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Manhasset, and Roslyn, and has been selected as a preferred vendor at several venues. They treat every event as if it were their own, listening to clients and putting their desires first.

Butcher shop

Bayville Meat Center

Butcher shop · 282 Bayville Ave

Bayville Meat Center is a butcher shop located at 282 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709, USA. The business offers a variety of meats, including beef, pork, poultry, and lamb. The shop provides USDA Prime and USDA Choice meats, as well as 100% grass-fed beef and heritage breed hogs that are antibiotic and hormone-free. They also offer All Natural Air Chilled Chicken and Certified Organic Chickens. In addition to raw meats, Bayville Meat Center offers prepared foods, such as homemade soups, breakfast sandwiches, and deli meats. They also provide catering services for events. The business has a long history, established in 1976 by Pasquale and Else Vassallo. It is now a three-generation family-owned and operated business, with Pasquale's son Edward and grandson Michael involved in the operation. The family takes great pride in their services and aims to provide the freshest, highest-quality meals and meats to their customers. Bayville Meat Center also offers a raw dog food option, Lexi's Prime Raw Dog Mix, which is made with real, wholesome ingredients and is designed to mirror a dog's natural diet. It is closed on Tuesdays.

Florist

Beautiful Flowers

Florist · 679 Glen Cove Ave

Beautiful Flowers is located in Glen Head, NY. The business is situated just above the Glen Head train station. Vivian Cimmino is the owner and chief floral designer. Vivian Cimmino has nearly 25 years of experience in floristry. She has a degree in Fine Arts and Advertising. Vivian has designed arrangements for various clients and locations, including the Central Park Boat House and the Metropolitan Club. Beautiful Flowers offers various products and services, including custom arrangements, classic collections, sympathy flowers, orchids, and plants. The business also provides subscription and decor services, such as weekly and monthly subscriptions and gift subscriptions. Beautiful Flowers can be contacted by phone at +1 (516) 801-3937 or by email at beautifulflowersny@gmail.com.

Mens clothing store

Beltrami

Mens clothing store · 7953 Jericho Tpke

Beltrami is located in Woodbury Village. The business offers men's clothing and tuxedo rentals. It carries clothing in various sizes, including Reg, Short, Long, and Extra-long. Special orders can be made for any size. The store has an in-house master tailor. Beltrami offers custom alterations. It features men's suits, sports jackets, slacks, and custom suits. Ben Youdim is the founder of Beltrami. He travels to Europe to select merchandise. Emanuel Dritsas is the store's tailor. The store is located at 7953 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797. The business can be contacted at (516) 466-0117 or [email protected] It has a blog and offers email alerts. Employment opportunities are available. The store's address is in Woodbury, which is in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Childrens clothing store

Blue Jean Baby Ny

Childrens clothing store · 8039 Jericho Tpke

Blue Jean Baby NY is a children's clothing store located in Woodbury, NY. The store offers a range of clothing, gifts, and accessories for infants and kids. The store provides various services, including free gift wrap in custom boxes on all orders, personalization on apparel and accessories, and wishlist registry and layette shopping. Personal shopping is also available by appointment. Customers can visit the store at 8039 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797. The store can be contacted through email at sydnie@bluejeanbabyny.com or by phone at 516-584-6666. The store aims to provide a curated, personal, and fun shopping experience. Customers can also follow the store on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp.

Make a day of it

Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

Music venue

441 Vintage

Music venue · 441 Main St

441 Vintage is a unique event venue located in the heart of Farmingdale, offering a timeless and intimate atmosphere for various events such as weddings, bar or bat mitzvahs, and corporate events. The venue features a vintage setting where guests can view and purchase wares, including classic antiques and unique items. Every piece has an origin that connects it to its previous owner, and the venue's decor is surrounded by vintage memorabilia. The venue consists of several spaces, including The Store, a Vintage Home Décor Store featuring Architectural Salvage, Antiques, and Repurposed Pieces, The Courtyard, a beautiful event space with tables, chairs, and a scenic fireplace, and The Barn, which is full of larger pieces and marvelous antiques. The venue partners with exclusive vendors, including MMEink, Mikey Mike Events, and Tardi's Catering, to provide event services, entertainment, and catering. The venue is located at 441 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735, and can be contacted through email or phone. It offers a range of services and amenities to make events unique and memorable.

Performing arts venue

North Shore Performing Arts Center

Performing arts venue · 609 Jericho Tpke

North Shore Performing Arts Center is located in Syosset, New York. It serves the community by offering dance classes. The center has a mission to help students gain self-confidence, coordination, and self-expression. It achieves this through various dance classes, including acro, ballet, and jazz. The instructors at the center teach students the art of dance. They strive to encourage all students to reach their full potential. The center has a close relationship with the Syosset Chamber of Commerce. The center performs at local events, such as the Syosset Tree Lighting Ceremony and Syosset Street Fairs. It also performs at senior centers during the holidays. The center is located at 609 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset. The center can be contacted by email or phone. It is open to students of all ages, including children and adults. The center offers a range of dance classes, including hip-hop, lyrical, and tap.

History museum

Raynham Hall Museum

History museum · 30 W Main St

Raynham Hall Museum is located at 30 West Main Street in Oyster Bay, New York. The museum is run by a small team of people who are passionate about history, preservation, and storytelling. The museum offers various programs for students, including on-site visits and in-class or virtual programs. These programs are led by experienced museum educators and align with the New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework and Next Generation learning standards. Some of the programs available include Samuel Townsend: Colonial Merchant, The Townsends in the Revolution, Standing Where They Stood: Slavery and Freedom, Spy Craft, and Engaging with the Townsends: A Family Legacy of Civic Participation. The museum's collection includes approximately 6,000 objects and archival materials that document the Townsend family, Oyster Bay, and the greater Long Island area. The collection spans over 300 years and includes objects such as furniture, works of art, household accessories, textiles, toys, and games. The museum also has an archive that includes personal correspondence, account books, ledgers, and photographs. Researchers can access the museum's collections by appointment only. The museum provides individualized assistance with projects, photocopying assistance, and fact-checking. The museum also has a digital collection that is continually updated, and researchers can access it online.

Arts and culture

Sea Cliff Arts Council

Arts and culture · 86 Roslyn Ave

The Sea Cliff Arts Council is located at 86 Roslyn Avenue in Sea Cliff, New York. It offers classes and workshops in various categories, including dance, acting, music, wellness, art, and writing. The council has a membership program, which allows members to support artists, musicians, and creatives through performances, exhibits, classes, and workshops. Members also receive a monthly digital newsletter and have access to members-only events and classes. The Sea Cliff Arts Council is open by appointment. It has a range of merchandise available, including apparel and gifts. The council's mission is to blend art, culture, and community to discover, inspire, and create together. It offers a variety of programs and events to achieve this mission.

History museum

Sea Cliff Village Museum

History museum · 95 10th Ave

The Sea Cliff Village Museum is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, New York, and its mission is to raise community awareness by preserving and showcasing artifacts, documents, photographs, and costumes relating to the unique historical background of the village. The museum has a vast collection of documents, photographs, artifacts, tools, and art, including a strong archive of early twentieth century photographs of the village. This archive is a valuable resource regularly used by writers, genealogists, and students. The building housing the museum was built in 1913 as the Sea Cliff Methodist Church and is located at 95 Tenth Avenue in Sea Cliff. The museum is situated in the former parsonage adjacent to the former church itself. The museum has a gift shop that offers various items such as books, postcards, posters, toys, and coloring books featuring imagery from the village's past. Limited edition commemorative t-shirts are also available for purchase. Docents are needed to work on Saturdays to guide visitors through the exhibits and run the gift shop.

Dinner theater

Slayer Players Theatre Company

Dinner theater · 242 Glen Cove Ave

The Slayer Players Theatre Company is based in the Town of Oyster Bay, New York, with its home base at the View Grill at the Glen Cove Golf Course. The company performs original murder-mystery plays, Classic TV Live!, and timeless holiday favorites. The company writes and performs original murder-mystery plays customized to the specifics of a venue. They also perform Classic TV Live!, which recreates time-honored TV shows in every detail, and holiday favorites like A Christmas Carol with period-specific costumes and sets. The Slayer Players Theatre Company is available to perform at Long Island restaurants, community centers, and private homes. They also participate in fund raisers and charity events. For information, people can email info@slayerplayers.com or call 516-595-2233. The company has a management and production team, including Eve Lupenko Ferrante, who is the president and handles marketing. The team has experience in community theater and has performed in various productions. The Slayer Players Theatre Company can be contacted at 242 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Cove, NY 11542, or through their website. They can also be reached by phone at 516-595-2233 or by email at info@slayerplayers.com.

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