Chip City Bringing Its Cookie Lineup to East Northport

A  cookies shop promising lots of gooey flavor and color is headed to East Northport. Peter Phillips, CEO  and founder of Chip City, which has 18 other locations around the region, expects to open in late July at 1943 East Jericho Turnpike. Chip City offers Read More …

Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at the Libraries

Public libraries have expanded well beyond books to serve residents of all ages. Today we look at the culinary and other food classes and advice available at some of the libraries around Huntington. Check with the libraries for availability and any residence requirements. South Huntington  Read More …

Spring Restaurant Week Set April 23-30

Long Island Restaurant Week is coming up April 23-30, with several restaurants in Huntington participating. Arlo Kitchen & Bar in Northport, Piccolo Mondo in Huntington, and Ruvo in Greenlawn are among those signed up so far for the spring event. Participating restaurants  offer a  $27 Read More …

Educators, Officials Prod Hochul on Free School Meals for All Students

Leaders of hunger-relief efforts, medical experts, educators and elected officials Friday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund free meals for all students in her next state budget. Gathered at Jefferson Primary School in Huntington, the assemblage of leaders said that $280 million should be Read More …

New Chef at Sandbar Collaborates with Master Chef Guy Reuge to Create an Elegant Easter Menu

Sandbar restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor is opening the spring dining season with an Easter Sunday Dinner that highlights Long Island specialties and the culinary expertise of two celebrated Chefs. Sandbar’s newly appointed Chef de Cuisine, Jon Luc Monteforte, collaborated with award-winning Master Chef Guy Reuge to Read More …

Whaling Museum to Host Craft Brewing Event

The Whaling Museum & Education Center will host its annual craft brew tasting event, Whales, Ales and Salty Tales on June 3. Adults ages 21 and up are welcome to the tasting featuring Long Island brewers, including, among others, Blind Bat Brewery (Centerport), Destination Unknown Beer Company (Bayshore), Ghost Brewing Read More …

Skorpios Owner Retiring After 44 Years

The owner of Skorpios Restaurant in Huntington Village is retiring, and friends and family are planning a farewell party for him on Saturday. Theotokis Goussis, who is also known as Dennis, is 76. It will also be the last weekend the restaurant is fully open. Read More …

The Farm Italy Opening on Gerard Street

Huntington’s newest restaurant, The Farm Italy, opens officially for reservations on Wednesday. Owned by the same group that has Besito, Ballo and the Shed, the restaurant is at 12 Gerard St., adding to the Mediterranean vibe of the area, with the Greek restaurant Noema directly Read More …

Restaurants Offering Special Super Bowl, Valentine’s Menus

With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day just two days apart, and Mardi Gras the following week, a variety of meals are available at Huntington establishments. The Halesite Fire Department is sponsoring a Super Bowl pancake breakfast Sunday as a fundrasier for the department. Admission Read More …

‘Just Salad’ Restaurant Opens in Commack

Just Salad has opened in Commack, one of four new restaurants brought to Long Island by the chain founded in New York City. The restaurant, at 6040 Jericho Turnpike, is marking the grand opening with special promotional offerings: $5 Meal Days: Every customer who orders Read More …