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Restaurants & Eateries – FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE LIST SEE: https://vaadhakashrus.org/establishments/
  • 550 Restaurant / FiveFifty – Upscale meat chop-house with creative plating (Central Ave.).
  • Adams Glatt – Butcher counter plus hot Israeli grill (Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett).
  • Ahuva’s Grill Express – Shawarma, laffas and salads to-go (Rockaway Tpke.).
  • Anju – Street-food–style Asian-fusion; small-plate focus (Cedarhurst Ave.).
  • Apron Masters Kitchen – Cooking-school storefront now selling prepared Shabbos meals.
  • Bagel Boys On Central – Classic NY bagel & dairy café; early-bird breakfast specials.
  • Barbacoa Burger House – Craft smash-burgers and smoked meats (Spruce St.).
  • Bean & Berry / That Pizza Joint – Dairy café with Detroit-style pies and açai bowls.
  • Berrylicious – Frozen-yogurt & crêpe bar (590 Central Ave.).
  • Blissful Events – Boutique caterer; seasonal boutique pop-ups (Far Rockaway).
  • Bogo Pizza – Buy-one-get-one pies & family combos (Rockaway Tpke.).
  • Bravo Kosher Pizza – Slice joint in Broadway Commons, Hewlett.
  • Burnside Pizza – Neighborhood pizza and salads (Inwood).
  • Café Chocolat – Dairy crêperie & chocolate café (Central Ave.).
  • Capri – Contemporary dairy Italian (Woodmere).
  • Carlos & Gabby’s – Long-running Tex-Mex grill (Washington Ave.).
  • Carving Block – Smokehouse meats, deli platters and pastrami on rye (Cedarhurst Ave.).
  • Central Perk Café – Breakfast & brunch spot with greenhouse seating (Cedarhurst Ave.).
  • Central Pizza Co. – Thin-crust & grandma pies plus pasta (Central Ave.).
  • Chap-A-Nosh – NY deli subs, burgers & the famous sesame chicken (Central Ave.).
  • Chefah Catering – Upscale off-premises caterer; lavish Shabbos packages.
  • Chickies – Crispy chicken sandwiches, fingers and salads (opened 2021).
  • Chimichurri Charcoal Chicken – Latin rotisserie & homestyle sides.
  • Doma – Upscale meat; rave steaks but some find portions small.
  • Hibana Hibachi – Tableside teppanyaki show; mains get mixed reviews.
  • Holy Schnitzel – Long-time chicken-sandwich staple; quality noted as uneven of late.
  • Off The Diet (“Famous Pita / Tanami”) – Israeli grill & shawarma on Broadway, Hewlett.
  • Sandwich Bar – Build-your-own panini & salad bowls (Rockaway Tpke.).
  • Smash House – Smash-burgers; faux-cheese Philly hailed as best value combo.

Groceries / Supermarkets / Meat Stores
  • Bingo Wholesale – Rockaway Tpke. Opened Feb 2024; huge kosher selection, liquor outlet next door.
  • Gourmet Glatt – Flagship kosher super-store; famous but pricey and challenging parking.
  • Stop & Shop – Lawrence – New, spacious branch in former K-Mart site.
  • Seasons – Central Ave. branch; solid prepared-food counter.
  • Kol Save – Budget meats and close-dated grocery deals.
  • Keneret Fresh Market – Butcher/take-out (Mehadrin 5T).

Shuls & Minyanim
  • White Shul (Kehillas Bais Yosef, FR) – Large Ashkenazi; multiple daily minyanim & learning programs.
  • Red Shul (KBYT) – Late-night Selichos & popular shiurim.
  • Shaare Emunah – Sephardic on Peninsula Blvd.; daily minyanim.
  • Hachaim V’Hashalom – 24-hour Beis HaMidrash-style minyan factory.
  • Other busy shuls: Aish Kodesh • The Shteeble • Yeshiva Darchei Torah • YFR Beis Medrash.

Hotels & Lodging
  • Five Towns Inn – Lawrence – Basic but walkable to many shuls.
  • Rockaway Hotel & Spa – Boutique option near beach; confirm eruv routes.
  • Hyatt Place Long Island/East End – About 1-hour east; bundles Aquarium tickets.
  • Standard JFK airport hotels (Hilton, Courtyard, TWA, etc.) are 10–15 min drive if you have post-Shabbos transport.

Things To Do / Attractions
  • Atlantic Beach Boardwalk – Closest ocean access; bridge toll $2 (Long Beach bridge free).
  • Long Island Aquarium – Riverhead – Full-day family outing; Hyatt guest discount available.
  • Woodmere / Hewlett Shopping Stroll – Boutiques & cafés; Target mini-store at Bay Harbour Mall.
  • Seasonal: Kapparos drive-through (Caffrey Ave.), Purim carnivals, local food festivals, etc.

Trip Reports (“TR”)

Restaurant Reviews / Ratings (from forum members)
  • Smash House – “Best value in the bunch… fake cheese outshines every other” – shiframeir
  • Hibana Hibachi – Fun show but mains “too salty” for some diners – Agoldsc1
  • Crave – Good food yet concept “made no sense”; closed Jan 2025 – Dan
  • Ondas – “Some of the best steaks I’ve ever had” – mochjas
  • Capri (Woodmere) – “Amazing and always empty – hope they stay open!” – Bookish
  • Early takes on Crave vs. Smash vs. Graze burgers – multiple mini-reviews in the main thread.



Services & Misc.
  • Precision Auto Body – Inwood – Frequently recommended for honest, quality work.
  • Cedar Plumbing – Reliable local plumber for small leak & boiler jobs.
  • Gas deals – Conoco (Peninsula & Rockaway) often cheapest with app discounts.


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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1780 on: May 30, 2018, 11:32:22 AM »
Are there any Frum guys that drive people to the airport? Need a girl driven to EWR today.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1781 on: May 30, 2018, 11:39:56 AM »
Are there any Frum guys that drive people to the airport? Need a girl driven to EWR today.

Wouldn't you want a frum girl then  ???
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1782 on: May 30, 2018, 11:41:16 AM »
Wouldn't you want a frum girl then  ???
Lol. Either. But im pretty desperate.
Anyone here happen to be going to EWR arriving there before 5:15? Or going to lakewood arriving in lakewood before 4pm?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1783 on: May 30, 2018, 12:27:10 PM »
Lol. Either. But im pretty desperate.
Anyone here happen to be going to EWR arriving there before 5:15? Or going to lakewood arriving in lakewood before 4pm?
https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Far-Rockaway/Newark-Airport-EWR

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1784 on: May 30, 2018, 02:33:58 PM »
Any reviews on Sushi-Pie?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1785 on: May 31, 2018, 10:28:26 AM »
Any reviews on Sushi-Pie?
I really like their regular pizza, its a saucy style similar to BOGO but IMO better. Their sushi is good although I found it depends on who is making it, I had one time where it was sub par but it was a different person making it then usual. Its a really good price for sushi, 3 rolls for $12, but somehow I find that I still end up spending the same amount as if I go elsewhere.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1786 on: June 07, 2018, 07:52:25 PM »
Anyone spray for mosquitoes? I just got quoted 80 bucks every two weeks. That seems expensive.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1787 on: June 07, 2018, 08:03:44 PM »
Anyone spray for mosquitoes? I just got quoted 80 bucks every two weeks. That seems expensive.
I personally don't do it because my family is away for the summer but all of my neighbors do and they say that that is a very reasonable price.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1788 on: June 07, 2018, 09:19:41 PM »
I personally don't do it because my family is away for the summer but all of my neighbors do and they say that that is a very reasonable price.
Might be reasonable but still a lot of money. Anyone every spray on their own?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1789 on: June 07, 2018, 09:50:52 PM »
FYI: Strabucks is looking to pull out of the Star-k "Kosher Friendly" program very soon.

If anybody wants to still enjoy even plain coffee at our local Starbucks, you might want to call and pressure Starbucks to stay in the program.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1790 on: June 07, 2018, 09:53:49 PM »
FYI: Strabucks is looking to pull out of the Star-k "Kosher Friendly" program very soon.

If anybody wants to still enjoy even plain coffee at our local Starbucks, you might want to call and pressure Starbucks to stay in the program.
What's this program?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1791 on: June 07, 2018, 09:54:53 PM »
Might be reasonable but still a lot of money. Anyone every spray on their own?
I do every summer and it works well. Just do it ASAP, once there are a lot it's much harder to get rid of

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1792 on: June 07, 2018, 10:04:55 PM »
I do every summer and it works well. Just do it ASAP, once there are a lot it's much harder to get rid of
What do you use and how often do you use it?


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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1794 on: June 07, 2018, 11:00:58 PM »
What do you use and how often do you use it?
there are 2 brands, cutter and I forget the other one. I use both. It attaches to the hose and i spray it all over. They say it last 8+ weeks but i usually spray again after a month

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1795 on: June 08, 2018, 09:32:29 AM »
I use either Cutter or Off
I spray usually every 2-3 weeks just to make sure its still working
lowes or Home Depot sell it
each bottle should last multiple sprayings depending on lawn size

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1796 on: June 08, 2018, 09:46:18 AM »
Anyone spray for mosquitoes? I just got quoted 80 bucks every two weeks. That seems expensive.

Anyone able to get rid of the ants that invade every season?
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1797 on: June 08, 2018, 10:03:45 AM »
there are 2 brands, cutter and I forget the other one. I use both. It attaches to the hose and i spray it all over. They say it last 8+ weeks but i usually spray again after a month
I use either Cutter or Off
I spray usually every 2-3 weeks just to make sure its still working
lowes or Home Depot sell it
each bottle should last multiple sprayings depending on lawn size
so you spray just the lawns? how about bushes and walkways?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1798 on: June 08, 2018, 10:36:42 AM »
so you spray just the lawns? how about bushes and walkways?
I spray the whole yard including the patio and deck and bushes and trees

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #1799 on: June 08, 2018, 10:37:02 AM »
Anyone able to get rid of the ants that invade every season?
that would be a miracle