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Long Island Eatery Gets High Marks For Steaks, Seafood

March 29, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

For steak and seafood lovers, there is a Long Island eatery that is getting high marks for serving picture-worthy dishes of both.

Hooks & Chops in Commack has steadily continued to grow their customer base as they serve the freshest of seafood and USDA prime steaks.

Yelpers seem to love Hooks & Chops as well as the local foodie crowd.

“We came here with friends on Saturday night and I have to say this was the best restaurant experience I’ve had in years,” said one Yelper who went on to stay his pork chop was “moist and tender,” and halibut

Kitchen

Kitchen Design Solutions Offers Elegant Kitchen Remodeling in Hilton Head Island – Press Release

March 23, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

Hilton Head Island, SC – Remodeling not only improves the overall aesthetic and appearance of your kitchen but it also improves your lifestyle! When you choose to remodel your kitchen, you want to partner with a team that will combine your vision with great quality products that will last.

Kitchen Design Solutions is a top-rated Kitchen remodeler serving Hilton Head Island, SC, and its surroundings. Mark Palmer, Kitchen Design Solutions’ founder and owner, has over 30 years of experience from installation and sales to factory representation.

Mark is supported by a team of skilled and experienced professionals. The team’s cumulative

Cake

Wonderful Wedding Cakes honored: Best of Long Island | Herald Community Newspapers

March 9, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

Dawn Pologruto said she was desperate. Her 3 year old son was allergic to raw eggs and his birthday was approaching. How could she order a cake and not allow the birthday boy to have a taste? Wandering into Locust Valley’s Wonderful Wedding Cakes, she asked co-owner Kristan Newman if she could help.

“She was so kind,” said Pologruto, who lives in Laurel Hollow. “Kristan really is a wonderful person. She made a cake for us without eggs and it was delicious.”

Wonderful Wedding Cakes won first place in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island in the category

Food

Popular Long Island Food Truck Serves Up More Than Just Tasty Tacos

March 8, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

If you love a good taco and happen to be visiting the outlets in Suffolk County, then check out a food truck that foodies say is worth the trip.

Cochinita Porky, usually at 1066 Long Island Ave., in Deer Park, is known for its unusual tacos and empanadas, with everything made fresh, using locally-sourced ingredients.

From what locals and Yelpers say, the business is owned by two sisters who rent space in a body shop lot. And the prices are great too with four tacos and a can of soda costing just $10.

Local Doug Gannon said he enjoys the

Restaurant

Where to Get the Best Restaurant Takeout in Rhode Island

March 7, 20211 min read Ferri Sulu

Oberlin
Crudo to-go, because you can. Oberlin sources local fish species like fluke and scup from area fishermen and slices them up into colorful jewel-like bites drizzled with high-end olive oils and fresh herbs snugly packed in takeout containers. On Mondays, pre-order Sicilian-style thick and crisp tomato pie (it sells out quick), and any day the restaurant is open, opt for perfectly al dente housemade pastas or, what the hell, a whole roasted fish. Oberlin has also created its own stock of frozen pastas for your freezer, and you can join Oberlin Selects, which curates fresh baked bread, wine, cheese,