The Pie at Salvatore's

The Pie at Salvatore's

120 E. Main St.

Bay Shore, NY 11706

(631) 206-1060

salvatorescoalfiredpizza.com/

Here We Go:  Casual, quick, coal-fired, fresh - all words I'd use to describe The Pie.  Whenever we go, we get the The Original Neapolitan Pizza.  I've tried to get other pizzas there, but I just can't!  This pizza calls to me like a mystical pizza siren and I'm left helpless.  It's just so deliciously fresh and cheesy...and the pepperonis are these flavorful slices of heaven.  If you're able to ignore the lure of the Neapolitan, you can find other interesting pies, like Clams Casino Pie and a Salad Pie.  Something you should know is that The Pie doesn't take credit cards, so bring cash or you can use their in-house ATM.  Also, don't expect to walk in for a slice - you get a full pie or niente (nothing).  Plenty of parking in the back, and outdoor seating if it's nice out.

Feast Your Eyes:

How fresh does that salad look? And the dressing is fantastic!

Oh yeah!

Bottom Line: Check it out!

Pancho Villa's

Pancho Villa's

311 New York Ave.

Huntington, NY 11743

(631) 549-0022

www.panchovillalongisland.com/

Here We Go:  When I start to crave great Mexican food, I know Pancho Villa's is the place to go.  As soon as you walk in, you're hit with the aroma of what you know is going to be awesome food and then the decor takes you right to Mexico.  The Guacamole is so fresh and delicious that if you're a fan of guacamole I'd strongly suggest you give it a try.  Go for the combination plates just so you can try a variety of things, otherwise, you're likely to end up sampling food from around the table.  Parking isn't usually an issue, but they do offer valet for dinnertime.  The dress is casual, so feel free to wear anything with an elastic waist, or prepare to unbutton.

Feast Your Eyes:

The salt rim is done in the colors of the Mexican flag.  Sweet!

Bottom Line: You know what to do.  Check it out!

Peninsula

Peninsula

55 West Main St.
Bay Shore, NY 11706

http://www.allmenus.com/ny/islip/59067-peninsula-fs/menu/

Here We Go:   The thing about a place like Penninsula is that the decor just makes it worth revisiting.  Sure, you can get pretty much anything on the menu at any other Chinese or sushi restaurant, respectively, but when you walk in and step on the little bridge that takes you over the koi pond, you just feel like you're in a great place.  At night, the room darkens and the ceiling comes to life with little twinkling stars and the large salt water fish tank is stunning.  Once you take in all of the sights, you can focus on the menu, which boasts everything you'd expect.  Really, the thing that sets Peninsula apart from the rest is the atmosphere, so check it out for that reason, but you can get this food as take out someplace else (and probably for a little less money).

Feast Your Eyes:

Beef and Broccoli

Sweet and Sour Chicken (sauce on the side per request)

Sushi Bar

Garden Salad with Ginger Dressing

Honey Roll

 Maki Lunch Box

Bottom Line:  Take it or leave it.