VUE Long Island

R A P I D - F I R E R O U N D : G U T I N S T I N C T O N LY ! No overthinking, just pure foodie instinct. 1. One Long Island dish you'd fight someone over because it's that good? You will have to fight me for my warm lobster roll—a staple during the summer on Long Island! 2. Overrated or underrated: truffle oil? Truffle oil is underrated and a total YES in my book! Specifically mushroom truffle pizza or Parmesan truffle fries, heavenly! 3. You can only eat at ONE restaurant for the rest of the year—what's the pick? I'd have to go with Roadtrip in Bay Shore. eir menu is super diverse, and the rotating weekly specials keep things fresh. ere's always something new to try, so it's a place I could never get bored of. 4. Aliens land on Long Island and you have to convince them to stay using food…what dish are you serving? I can never say no to a fresh made, piping hot slice of pizza. So if aliens landed on Long Island, I'd serve them a fresh, hot grandma slice from a classic local pizzeria. Once they take their first bite they'll understand why Long Island is known for its pizza! @ F O O D I E F A V S L I 1. How did you get started as a content creator, and what drew you specifically to the Long Island food scene? I have always loved to cook, eat, and try new things! New experiences excite me. I love visiting new restaurants on Long Island and exploring. I have always been a creative person. I would always take photos of food, whether it was a meal I made at home or while dining out. I decided to make my own separate Instagram page to post my food content and that is when @FoodieFavsLI was born. In the last few years Instagram transitioned to mostly video (reel) style content, I began creating recipe content and featured a few restaurants and events I visited in video format and it took off ! 2. How would you describe the Long Island dining scene to someone who's never experienced it? First, I'd like to say we are way more than just pizza and bagels! (And don't get me wrong I absolutely LOVE both foods!) If you are a foodie, the Long Island dining scene is a dream! We have it all and everything in between. From longstanding Mom and Pop restaurants to new, trendy spots with all the Instagram-worthy aesthetics and even farm-to-table restaurants with locally sourced fare. ere's truly something for everyone on Long Island! 3. When you're not chasing the latest trend, where do you go for a guaranteed perfect meal? To me, there is nothing like a classic chicken parmigiana and pasta. I grew up in an Italian-American household so this is definitely a comfort food we had oen. I will typically visit one of my favorite local Italian restaurants (there are too many I love to name just one!) and order my ultimate comfort meal. 4. What do you think the next big dining trend on Long Island will be? I believe the next big dining trend on Long Island will center around homemade, authentic cuisine. It seems there is a rise in specialty restaurants that focus on simple, handcraed dishes, such as homemade pasta. ere's a growing appreciation for honest flavors and recipes that feel like home. I think we're heading toward a return to simplicity in dining, where quality and authenticity take the spotlight. VUELONGISLAND.COM 33

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