Long Island's second location of Dirty Taco and Tequila, in Rockville Centre, is just as mobbed as the first, thanks to reasonable prices, high-quality ingredients and creative panache. On Friday, Oct.11, Tom Cataldo talked about what makes it worth the wait.


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Brothers Nick and John Tsotsos opened the diner on May 1, 1975. On Wednesday, they'll have a special menu for the golden anniversary.

Circle M Diner celebrates 50 years in Wantagh with special $5 menu

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As Circle M Diner in Wantagh prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, co-owner John Tsotsos attributes its success to good food and loyal customers. 

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'We actually started this dessert 18 years ago'

Newsday food writer Melissa Azofeifa tries the Dubai cheesecake at The Dirty Cheesecake in Smithtown.

'You get the creaminess with the crunch'

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Jay's Hidden Treasures Flea Market & Gift Shop, in Lake Ronkonkoma, is a place where you can find collectibles such as Jeremy Chiaramonte's Betty Boop collection. Chiaramonte says Boop never really went out of style and is back on top thanks to the new Broadway musical "Boop."

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