The Villager Farmingdale, NY…read more@thevillagerfarmingdale The @thevillagerfarmingdale is part of @lfrg_ny and a great spot to grab a delicious bite to eat and drink of your choice. We loved everything we had, especially the buffalo chicken egg rolls and the Philly cheesesteak empanadas! They make them in house daily and you can tell! The cocktails were fresh, colorful, and fun! The service here was professional and welcoming. Their menu offers an array of large plates, burgers, tacos, and shareables. They have 24 seasonal, rotating draft beers and some amazing handcrafted cocktails. They also have a full mocktail menu if you are partaking in dry January! Come stop by! Weekly Specials: * Margarita Monday * Bingo Tuesday * Dips & Chips Wednesday * Burger & Beer Thursday * Brunch Sunday Follow us at @drinklongislandny for full video review and many more spots!

Got together with some friends on the island for a relaxing dinner…read more We were told this is a nice, fun and relaxing atmosphere. That's pretty much correct. The night was bingo night but that aside we had a good time. You can eat both inside and outside. The outside offers seating in front and back. I'm a big outdoor seating person so we ate outdoors. For the most part, everyone enjoyed their dinner. The hamburgers were good. The fried pickles were good, if you like those. The Parmesan fries were also popular, but not my thing. What caught my eye was the berry goat cheese salad. Mixed greens, berries, caramel pecans, goat cheese, and their red vinaigrette was excellent. I thought I'd throw some protein on there so added the steak. The steak was not very good so I ended up eating very little of it. Not quite sure what the taste was that the steak was giving off but not something to my liking. Otherwise, this is a terrific salad. The vegetables refresh, they gave you a ton of variety of berries, and the overall size was terrific.

The sandwiches were good, and the service was fast since I placed my order online. However, I have…read moreto say that the long walk just to get to the pickup area is so weird! lol. The food was great, but I definitely want to try something else next time. Los sándwiches estuvieron buenos y el servicio fue rápido ya que hice el pedido en línea. Sin embargo, ¡tengo que decir que toda esa larga caminata solo para llegar a la zona de entrega es muy extraña! jajaja. La comida estuvo rica, pero definitivamente quiero probar algo diferente la próxima vez.

I was not a frequent flyer at Smok-Haus...until now! WOW! A quick decision for takeout last week…read moreled us to Smok-Haus. I enjoyed the two meat combo (Shredded Chicken and the Chopped Brisket). Both meats were flavorful and just the right amount of seasoning. The baked beans are absolutely incredible. Everything was just right. Hot and delicious! I wasn't a fan of the cole slaw but I'm picky in the slaw arena. Can't wait to return.

The vegan grandma pizza is one of the best I have had! I have yet to be disappointed with anything…read moreI have tried there. And the best part is they have plenty of vegan options. Everyone who works there is super nice and helpful. Definitely a must try.

Pizza is excellent! Thin crust, flavorful, and the just the right amount of crust. Highly recommend…read morethis establishment. Their playlist is also great!

Best halal spot in the area by far. The food is fresh and delicious and staff is friendly. AWESOME…read morenew spot, it's a hidden gem.

A staple in front of the Glen Oaks shopping mall. Very consistent. Ordered the lamb & chicken combo…read moreover rice. Meat seasoned well and sauces added to your taste. For a meal and soda for $8, it's a great bargain.

Walked in to grab a water bottle and the employee had his bare feet on the food counter. No shoes…read moreno socks just his bare feet kicked up on a counter where they serve food. This is definitely a health hazard.

I'm torn on Taïm. My feelings fall somewhere in the 3.5 realm and (from what you can see of this…read morereview) I chose to round up, though my reasoning might be a little skewed. Let me explain. I met my buddy here for dinner back in late February before heading to the nearby movie theater. I hadn't known Taïm was so close by (or to be honest, what it even was!) until my Yelp search led me to this location. A little Mediterranean-esque meal sounded good and so we strolled in around 7:45 to a semi-spacious spot with no one else in it. Perhaps it was a bit chilly inside, a tad later for some, or maybe the menu isn't/wasn't as enticing to everyone (I watched a family of 4 walk in and out after reading it over), but whatever the reason, it worked for us. Reading things over on that menu, taim feels a lot like Wild Fig or Hummus Mediterranean, two spots with a similar setup that I find to be superb. In the same bowl (or plate as they call it) manner, you can pick your rice/salad base, protein/veggie, toppings, and then sauce. There was plenty to choose from though I opted for the rice over chicken shawarma with toppings of pickled onion, feta, Kalamata olives, peppers, and a cucumber/tomato mix. I got harissa sauce on the side and it came with pita bread too. My buddy got a similar mixture of things. The price for my plate came to a little over $15 which seemed reasonable enough. Once settled at a seat, I dug into the plate with the zing of the chicken shawarma taking hold along with plenty of spicy/tangy/creamy/fresh flavors coming through as well. The pita was subpar if we're being honest here, but I used it with some of that harissa which helped. Though mostly tasty, the plate did seem a little small and by the time I finished, I probably could have had something else to feel a little more full. So why the borderline review? Honestly, the experience was fine, but as you can kind of tell, nothing about taim really jumped out to me. Interior was basic (with honestly too many stools and not enough seats), price was decent, food was pretty good, and service was ok (the staff seemed a little out of it) so me returning here feels like, at first, a real tossup...unless you throw in that proximity piece. Though it shouldn't really count, the closeness to the movie theater (which I will occasionally visit when meeting up with friends) will potentially get me to come back to a place like this again if I'm looking for a lighter type of meal. So with that in mind, taim may hold a purpose for some when in this area and wanting this type of cuisine. Overall, I think Taïm is nothing necessarily special, but it can serve a purpose with its unique type of food in a location that does not seem to offer up too much else like it. Any competition might eliminate the desire to go here and therein lies the dilemma, but for now, I'll push things north and give taim those four stars if for no other reason than where it is and what's around it. Perhaps more visits (because of cinema closeness) will help to solidify those four celestials, but only time will tell.

ORIGIN: TAÏM (pronounced tie-eem) is the Hebrew word for…read moretasty. The first location opened in New York's West Village in 2005. LOCATION: The Farmingdale location opened in 2023. It is conveniently positioned in a new set back strip mall complex along the popular north-south thoroughfare. AMBIANCE: The interior is large, with high ceiling and many windows. The design is simple and cheerful, with blond wood surfaces and sunny yellow graphics. Not by any means a cozy space, but inviting nonetheless. FOOD and BEVERAGE: The expanding chain offers custom Mediterranean plates and pitas filled with flavorful and vibrant components. I've enjoyed a plate with vibrant green falafel and another one with cauliflower shawarma -- both surrounded by my choice of sides and sauces (see attached photos for component details). A beverage of chilled house-made ginger mint lemonade was the perfect accompaniment. Be sure to add the Baklava! SERVICE: Service is efficient. TIP: A small patio courtyard next to the restaurant allows outside dining during pleasant weather. There are quite a few locations around NYC (12) and one in DC, so good to keep in mind when traveling and looking for a reasonably priced, flavorful, and nutritious quick meal.

Was in the area to grab a quick lunch, they cooked everything up on the spot. No muss, no fuss. I'd…read morecome back whenever I'm in the area for some grab and go food. Good: -food came out fast -Gyro was flavorful -Fries were crispy Bad: -None

Food isn't bad but what messed it up is some of the employees. One who I believe is the owner was…read moregood, but the other employees have lurking eyes. Being a Muslim owned business, and ignoring the make customer and staring at the wife is crazy. Ignoring eye contact with the male but locking in with the female really threw me off. And I spoke to them about it but they still did it again and again which made me leave a review.

Really great pizza place. Right across FSC campus, it's the perfect place a lunch break. Their…read moreslices are really solid, their pesto honey slice is pure crack, must try it. The ambience of the place is real comfortable, nice lighting and lay out that is aesthetically pleasing. The staff is also very nice.

Oh do I miss Long Island pizza! We were in town for the day so I had to stop for a slice. We…read morepicked this place randomly as it was in the area and I'm glad we did. Classic LI pizza as I remember it from my childhood! And the people were very nice too!