Andi Berlin

Long Island is experiencing a boomlet of new French eateries joining a roster of well-established spots.

Fear not, Vietnamese food lovers in Farmingdale. A casual new pho shop has gone up in the Main Street space that previously held Long Island's oldest

"Curiosity. The sea meeting Italy. The first time ever." The young woman sitting in the corner against the bookshelf at Beginnings in Atlantic Beach

Three different flags are on display at The Peruvian Corner, which opened in Franklin Square. First, there's a large American flag draped along the wall of the bright dining nook by the front door.

There are three routes to Long Beach and all involve bridges. But only one of these roads involves burgers.

It's already hard to snag a table at the new Long Beach spot.

Another Long Island diner has fallen by the wayside. The Lindencrest Diner, which has been a fixture of the South Shore community of Lindenhurst since 1985, has closed.

The manager said the all-you-can-eat concept was hard to maintain.

Hawaiian barbecue and saimin noodles come to Long Island

Aura is a vibe. The Mediterranean restaurant has been drawing crowds in Island Park since it opened in August. On weekends, you may have to settle for the bar as reservations can be hard to come by.