Patrick Walters is fulfilling a life long dream at the age of 65 with the opening of his Jamaican takeout restaurant, Uncle Don's Kitchen in Hicksville, which he runs with his children.


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'Appeared to be a human jawbone'

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'We were asked to take a look at it and that's what we'll do'

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'We wanted to bring our food to everyone'

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Maximum Disney on a 'Minnie' budget

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See the bluffs, walk a labyrinth and more Block Island adventures

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A second act for America's thoroughbreds

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A great place to relax if you can get away from work

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'The fun and the thrill of the unknown'

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Trying Sora Omakase in Stony Brook

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Scott Vogel tours Harlem

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See what it's like inside the TWA Hotel (hint: there's a poolcuzzi)

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Insomnia Cookies, Jacob's Pickles and more

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Check out Hummel Hummel's pizza crumb

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'I made it with my mom in India'

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I Am Nacho Mama menu draws on family's diverse Latin background

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Scott Vogel farms for oysters

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Trying lobster rolls, wings and tacos at an LI seafood shack

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These 5 couples met at speed dating events

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Hush puppies stuffed with cream cheese and more treats at Paris Baguette

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'Will you come eat with me?'

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Inside East Northport's new distillery

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'No chicken wings, no ribs' and more tips on picking a first-date restaurant

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