What started as a family tradition, grilling kebabs on Sunday afternoons, turned into a family-owned restaurant. Hashmat Ghani talks about Kandahar Grill, which he owns with his father. 


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Learn to make pasta, roll sushi and more at these upcoming classes.

Upcoming classes at LI cooking schools

More food and kid-friendly activities are on the menu.

Oyster Bay's summer market extended through fall

It was a standard-bearer for Northern Italian cooking.

Iconic Italian restaurant closes after 40 years

Several longtime eateries have closed this year.

Biggest LI restaurant closings of the year so far

The outpost is the brand's first franchise location.

Health-conscious chain opens 5th LI location

Hawaiian barbecue and saimin noodles come to Long Island.

Long Island gets a Hawaiian barbecue restaurant

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Check out Long Island's latest restaurant openings.

New Long Island restaurants to try in 2024

Here's where and when to get the freshest local produce.

LI farmers markets schedule for 2024

Alessandro's in Manhasset, one of Newsday's top 100 restaurants, recently got a make over.  

One of LI's best Italian spots just got a revamp

"Business started to slow down in 2023," said the owner. "This year was worse."

Beer-and-cheese eatery to close 2 LI locations

When it opens, The Pizzeria will have a bar as well as takeout and dining room. 

Longstanding LI pizzeria to be replaced by local chain

 Even if you've eaten your fill of ice cream, there's always room for gelato.

Where to find LI's best gelato

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits EQ HeadSpa in Port Jefferson.

'It gives premium scalp health'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano takes a cooking class at The Babylon Mercantile in Babylon.

'We do everything from octopus to pasta'

The restaurant's owner could not be reached for comment.

Social media reports an eviction notice posted on the door

Dix Hills native Evan Hirsch grew his audience on TikTok by showing what he's most known for in the fashion world — transforming dresses into other dresses. Hirsch, 26, is now preparing for his first solo show at New York Fashion Week.

Long Islander designs clothing line inspired by Dix Hills home

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has a look at all of the fun at Cedar Beach and Tobay Beach.

'We're on vacation, without really going anywhere'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Newsday Deputy Lifestyle Editor Meghan Giannotta have your look at the best ways to savor summer after Labor Day. 

Summer fun continues after Labor Day 

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and Marie Elena Martinez visit restaurants that continue their outdoor dining offerings past Labor Day.

Seafood and outdoor dining at Dirty Taco in Port Washington

Professor's Diner, in the Kings Park Plaza shopping center, will be closing its doors on Aug. 31 after 40 years in business. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Rising prices and a declining customer base'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and food writer Marie Elena Martinez seek out Long Island restaurants where you can dine in the sand.

Feet in the sand with a drink in hand

Located in the heart of Huntington Village, Dough & Co. in features fresh and organics ingredients, four different styles of pizzas, and over 14 toppings.

Dough & Co.'s owner takes us inside one of LI's top pizza spots

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano dines at Amalfi in Amalfi Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails in Hampton Bays and The Cove in Glen Cove.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano builds a bouquet at the pick-your-own flower field at Horton's Flower Farm in Riverhead.

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