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Don't forget only place to be on Thursdays 8 PM SPICES NEGRIL 1084 Grand Ave. #spicesnegril #longisland #passthemic #karaoke
Crispy Karma | @crispykarmaeats 📍 271-11 Union Tpke, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 • Tandoori Paneer Bowl • Butter Chicken Sandwich • Jerk Chicken Sandwich • Mango Lassi 🍟 All sandwiches come with fries! Everything had such unique Indian-inspired flavors while still giving that perfect crispy comfort food vibe. The sauces, the spice, the crunch 10/10 If you love bold flavors and crispy chicken with a twist, this spot NEEDS to be on your Long Island food list 👀🍗✨ #longislandeats #longisland #longislandfood #longislandfoodie #longislandlife
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Pass the Mic Thursdays at Spices Negril 🎤 This Thursday from 8 PM it's a happy hour event — $1 wings, $1 spring rolls, $3 rasta pasta bowls, $5 beers, $5 shots, $8 rum punch, and $10 mixed drinks. DJ Livio G keeps the music going while Shy (Let's Talk) has the whole bar involved. Bring your people, grab a seat at the bar, and sing along — make Thursday night the night to be at Spices Negril. 📍 1084 Grand Ave, South Hempstead, NY 11550 #PassTheMic #SpicesNegril #SouthHempstead #LongIsland #RightNowLI
Long Island Restaurant Week is officially here (11/1–11/8)! 🍽️ Take advantage of specially priced prix-fixe menus across the island, including 2-course lunches for $25 and 3-course dinners for $30, $40, or $48! (Note: Saturday nights offered until 7 pm). Save this list for your next date night or dinner with friends! Here are a few top Fab Recs to book this week: 📍 Ruta Oaxaca – Patchogue & Woodbury 📍 Lola's Kitchen and Cocktails – Eastport 📍 Kurofun'e Sushi – Commack 📍 Bistro 72 – Riverhead 📌 Follow @fabfoodli for more Long Island food finds and local recs! Where are you dining first? Drop your favorites in the comments! ⬇️ long island restaurant week, long island food guide, long island foodies, best restaurants on long island, long island restaurant week fall, prix fixe long island, suffolk county restaurants, nassau county food, date night restaurants long island, long island eats, where to eat on long island, affordable dinner long island, long island dining spots #longislandrestaurants #longislandfoodies #longislandeats #datenight #prixfixe
Perfect date night or cute family/friend dinner spots 🤍 The Onion Tree 📍 242 Sea Cliff Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579 🕰️ Hours of Operation: * Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9 PM * Monday: Closed * Tuesday–Thursday: 4:30 PM – 9 PM * Friday: 4:30 PM – 10 PM * Saturday: 4 PM – 10 PM 📞 (516) 916-5353 🌐 www.theoniontree.com 🥂 Discover your next favorite dining experience at The Onion Tree! #LongIslandDining #LongIslandRestaurants #LongIslandFoodie #LongIslandEats #longislandlife
Video by Michael "The Other" Sorrentino (@michaeltheothersorrentino)
🔥🍣 SUSHI, SIZZLING KEBABS, INDIAN SPECIALTIES & SO MUCH MORE… ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! 🤯 📍 HAKA | Hicksville, NY 📌 Corner of S. Oyster Bay Rd & Old Country Rd I’ve been wanting to check out HAKA for quite some time, and WOW… there’s a LOT to love about this place! HAKA is bringing an incredible Pan-Asian Fusion experience to Long Island, with an EXTENSIVE menu that genuinely has something for just about EVERYBODY! 🍲 Spicy Lemon Coriander Soup — Velvety broth, tender chicken, and just a subtle kick of heat! 🍣 Mango Tango & Volcano Sushi Rolls — Fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! 🧀 Grilled Paneer Tikka — Sizzling, beautifully seasoned, and proof that vegetarian dishes can be AMAZING! 🔥 Flaming Kebab Grill — Malai Kebab, Hariyali Kebab, Seekh Kebab, and Tandoori Shrimp! A meat lover’s DREAM! 🌶️ Hakka Chilli Chicken — My first time trying this dish, and it certainly won’t be my last! 🍛 Lamb Vindaloo & Garlic Naan — Tender lamb in a rich, tangy, deeply flavorful sauce. PURE COMFORT! 🍜 Szechwan Shrimp Noodles — Another flavor-packed winner! 🍮 Rasmalai — Soft, sweet, floral, and the perfect finish! But here’s what impressed me MOST… Sometimes restaurants with enormous menus sacrifice QUALITY for VARIETY. NOT HERE! 👏 Every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, packed with flavor, and flat-out DELICIOUS! Whether you’re craving sushi, something sizzling off the grill, comforting Indian specialties, or flavorful noodles, HAKA has you covered! This was my FIRST visit, but it DEFINITELY won’t be my last! 💬 Have YOU been to HAKA yet? What should I order on my next visit? 📌 SAVE this reel for your next Long Island dinner adventure and SHARE it with someone who LOVES Asian cuisine! #LongIslandFoodie #HicksvilleNY #LongIslandRestaurants #PanAsianFusion #LongIslandEats
Video by Melissa Mooney (@lieats)
MESITA 📍 Amityville, Long Island Margarita flights, tableside guacamole made right in the molcajete, ceviche and tostadas, sizzling steak and salmon — and churros with chocolate, tres leches and ice cream to finish. 🇲🇽


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6:20 PM Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 289 -Vehicles, Traffic and Parking
Event date: November 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:20 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Tue, Nov 17, 6:20 PM

6:15 PM Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 291 - Water
Event date: November 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:15 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Tue, Nov 17, 6:15 PM

6:00 PM Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 301, Art.X - Hamlet Center
Event date: November 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM

6:00 PM Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 301, Art.XVIII - Business Center
Event date: November 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM

6:00 PM Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 301, Art.XI - Village Center
Event date: November 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM

6:00 PM Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 301, Art.XLV - Supplementary Use Regulations
Event date: November 17, 2026 Event Time: 06:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM
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