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The franchise has ties to a famous South Korean noodle and dumpling shop.

Must-try noodle shop opens in Little Neck

There's a full cooked-to-order menu in addition to coffee and pastries. 

NYC coffee chain opens third LI location

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Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart but better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea.

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Spend less and visit these Manhattan rooftop bars after New Year's Eve offering stunning views of the city. 

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Long Island is experiencing a boomlet of new French eateries joining a roster of well-established spots.

Guide: LI's top French restaurants

You can have dinner with a backdrop of live jazz.

Swank new restaurant-lounge opens in Huntington

What's on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food

Philadelphia's Swedish Museum unveils pop-up saunas, offering a unique winter experience until March.

Philly museum unveils pop-up saunas with new exhibit

Take a scenic train journey through the Canadian Rockies, explore Norway's fjords and visit iconic sites like the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.

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After last season's closure due to a tree shortage, Shamrock Christmas Tree Farm in Mattituck has over 2,000 trees on its farm, and NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got to cut down one of her own.

'Don't judge your tree by its needles'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits LB Bistro in Long Beach for some French cuisine.

A taste of France in Long Beach

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta make charm bracelets at Hitch in Babylon; one of many DIY gift ideas found inside Newsday's 2024 Ultimate Gift Guide.

DIY gift idea: Making charm bracelets in Babylon

After a holiday shopping spree, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Meghan Giannotta phoned food critic Erica Marcus to see where to eat at Roosevelt Field mall.

Mall shopping and dining spree at Roosevelt Field  

Newsday family reporter Beth Whitehouse has your look at this year's hottest toys. 

Ms. Rachel doll among this year's top toys

From house decorations and candy makers to restaurant and theater offerings, NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks out how Long Islanders are celebrating this holiday season.

Holiday celebrations around LI

This event takes place at the UBS Arena, where families can partake in ice-skating, meeting Santa, and so much more.

inside the Great American Family Christmas Festival at UBS Arena

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learned how to make jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah at ZuckerBakers in Plainview. 

'They're fried in oil that lasted for the eight days for Hanukkah'

For the past 23 years, volunteers have spent weeks making Christmas magic happen here at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Westbury, with an detailed Italian nativity scene called Presepio. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports.

'We take a lot of pride in it'

You can get an authentic, award-winning holiday treat from Italy much closer to home.

D'eCaffè in Long Beach selling standout Italian panettone

Students at Centennial Avenue Elementary School are learning about the seven principles of Kwanzaa. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

'It is very heartwarming'

South Asian supermarket are now expanding even further east with the opening of Sanjha Bazaar in Commack.

South Asian supermarket opens first Suffolk location

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ClawCADE in Uniondale offers 80 claw machines and 60 arcade games, blending traditional and modern gaming with prizes ranging from plush toys to electronics.

An arcade full of claw machines opens at Roosevelt Field mall

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