Long Island is set for a wave of new restaurants in 2026, with major chains like Raising Cane's, Shake Shack, Chipotle, Joe & The Juice, Qdoba, and Jinya Ramen Bar expanding, alongside new concepts like Tony's Di Napoli (Italian) and Rocco's Tacos, plus chef-driven spots from Wonder, bringing diverse options from fast-casual chicken and burgers to ramen, Mexican, and upscale Italian across various towns like Commack, Carle Place, Manhasset, Riverhead, and more.

We’ve got cheese to pair with our award-winning wines on LI. Cheese making has become part of our culture, with many farms - especially on the east end - producing delicious, unique hard and soft cheeses. Let’s take a look:

Lots of beer to cheer about - the craft brew scene is bubbling over on LI! Events, new brews, grand openings, and more frothy festivities!