A new year brings new promises, an opportunity for a fresh start. A chance to rid yourself of unhealthy habits and commit to doing better in the year ahead. more

For nearly 30 years, Remy Kurtaj’s name has been synonymous with the elegance of Northern Italian cuisine and European-style service. Long-time Five Towners will remember him . . . more

Summer fun need not end on Labor Day, thanks to Alex Jacobson, who owns both the New York Beach Club (members only) and its restaurant, which is open to the public on weekend evenings. more

Sonny’s Canal House has long been more than a restaurant to regular patron Rinatta Vanatta. It’s where she first felt welcomed in the neighborhood when she moved to the area from Queens 15 years … more

Formerly the Long Beach Diner, Syrtaki Greek Restaurant Taverna is the newest creation of owner Theodore Agelis, who is originally from Greece. Since numerous diners grace the area . . . more

In celebration of Black History Month, the Nassau Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority held its first-ever Baldwin Renaissance business crawl last Saturday to support and raise awareness of minority- and women-owned businesses in Baldwin. The event focused on attracting potential customers to eight businesses, all located in Baldwin’s downtown, along Merrick Road and Grand Avenue, including Star Cuts Barbershop, Coal House Grill, Northside Activity Center, Pot O’ Paint Art Gallery, Studio 91 Natural Hair Salon, Sweet and Savory Café, the Brat Shack Party Store and Toddlewood Studio. more

Amerrickana Tapas Bar & Restaurant was purchased by the Jacob family only weeks ago. Haizel Jacob, who runs the operation, is a CIA (Culinary Institute of America) graduate who also trained as a chef in Singapore. more

Nine bakeries –– six of them Italian pastry shops –– were in business in Elmont when Paul Sapienza took over his parents’ popular Hempstead Turnpike bakery, Sapienza’s, in 1973. more

Since opening two years ago as an intimate neighborhood spot, Raagini Restaurant has undergone some stunning changes. The restaurant is now . . . more

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more