Gino’s of Long Beach 16 West Park Avenue, Long Beach 516-432-8193 www.GinosPizzaOfLongBeach.com Pizza, Nassau A forever Long Island staple, this pizzeria serves some of the best slices in New York. On any night of the week, locals, and those on a pizza pilgrimage, mob Gino’s for a true piece of New York heaven. Summers are particularly busy with patrons also stopping in for the classic Italian Ices. Of course, they serve all the standard pizzeria

The Beach House 21 South Park Avenue, Rockville Centre 516-678-SURF 906 West Beech Street, Long Beach 516-208-8733 www.TheBeachHouseLBNY.com Classic Comfort and Bar Food, Beer and Cocktails, Nassau Rockville Center is a Long Island mecca for dining spots. The town has a diverse collection of offerings from our favorite French bistro Aperitif, to the super casual and fun Beach House. While nearby Croxley Ale House and Cabo will provide you with a rowdy, college experience, The

Allegria Hotel of Long Beach 80 West Broadway, Long Beach 516-889-1300 www.AllegriaHotel.com Cocktails, Nassau For years, we have frequented the Long Beach boardwalk for summer strolls and nighttime star gazing, and we’ve always made the same comment… it’s missing something. Filled with block after block of private condos or bungalow-style homes, the Long Beach locals have kept their beach on lock-down for a long time. But a boardwalk this beautiful and well maintained would be

Waterzooi Belgian Bistro 850 Franklin Avenue, Garden City 516-877-2177 www.waterzooi.com Belgian, Beer/Cocktails, Nassau Located on the main drag in the lovely Garden City, Waterzooi is a Belgian Gastropub that has it all. This is usually how the story goes: K+M arrive for the happy hour on Friday after work, sit by the bar and order one of 130 beers, or just some signature cocktails. K heads over to the complimentary moules (mussels) and frites, and then

Left Coast Kitchen and Cocktails 1810 Merrick Road, Merrick 516-868-5338 www.LCKNY.com American Gastropub, Craft Beers/Cocktails, Nassau Having recently relocated from Queens to the South Shore of Nassau County, A+L are always out looking for some local gems.  I mean, we can’t drive 40 minutes to the city EVERY night, nor do we want to… that’s why we live near the beach! While out running some errands in the ‘hood, L spotted a new addition to

Aperitif Bistro 242 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre 516-594-3404 www.AperitifBistro.com French Bistro, Wine & Cocktails, Nassau Since moving away from Queens it’s been difficult to find good restaurants in the Nassau County area, let alone ones that produce consistently praiseworthy food. Well the search is over Mes Amis. Just a hop, skip and jump into Rockville Centre is Aperitif Bistro and Wine Bar. Opened about a year ago by the same ownership group as the Sage

Philippe Jericho 399 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho 516-605-2555 www.philippechow.com Chinese, Cocktails, Nassau Philippe in Jericho is part of the mini-chain of founder and Chef Philippe Chow. You can find others in NYC, Miami, LA, and East Hampton. We came here to have dinner with our friends D and L. They had talked about how much they both love this place and find themselves dining here all the time. They know we love food and a good

Rare 650 650 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset 516-496-8000 www.Rare650.com Steak/Sushi, Cocktails, Nassau Breaking the mold of the traditional steakhouse, Rare 650 brings a more contemporary vibe and young feel, while maintaining the typical (and not so typical) offerings. Located on ‘Catering Hall Row’, this modern restaurant is a breath of fresh air, as compared to the nearby competition. A part of the Scotto empire and sister of Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville, Rare 650 is the most