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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 #2440 on: January 22, 2020, 01:15:05 PM »
Staples last day is Friday
The location didn't show up as an option for picking up my online order. Are they functioning normally until Friday or are they selling off their inventory at steep discounts?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2441 on: January 22, 2020, 01:17:05 PM »
Yes, at the White shul. Mincha is always 10 minutes before plag.
Which days of the week?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2442 on: January 22, 2020, 01:17:47 PM »
Yesterday they were functioning regularly, albeit with some stuff in low stock. I didn't see any special discounts
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2443 on: January 22, 2020, 01:18:38 PM »
Which days of the week?

Pretty sure every day except for friday and shabbos
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2444 on: January 22, 2020, 01:23:16 PM »
Pretty sure every day except for friday and shabbos
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2445 on: January 31, 2020, 12:50:58 PM »
There is a sign in GG that as of March 1st, due to NYS laws, there will be no more plastic bags. Boxes will be sold for a fee.

I asked them if they will be getting paper bags l. They said they will not be having bags at all. Either bring your own or buy a box.

Aren't they charging enough to cover the cost of paper bags?!? What's everyone else doing?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2446 on: January 31, 2020, 01:18:14 PM »


Aren't they charging enough to cover the cost of paper bags?!?

No
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2447 on: January 31, 2020, 01:25:06 PM »

No

how can they not be charging enough for paper bags-they are so expensive

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2448 on: January 31, 2020, 03:03:12 PM »

No

They are the most expensive store in the area, more expensive than any other of their own stores. At least give bags!

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2449 on: January 31, 2020, 03:19:11 PM »
There is a sign in GG that as of March 1st, due to NYS laws, there will be no more plastic bags. Boxes will be sold for a fee.

I asked them if they will be getting paper bags l. They said they will not be having bags at all. Either bring your own or buy a box.

Aren't they charging enough to cover the cost of paper bags?!? What's everyone else doing?
Didn't boxes used to be free? Or are they required to charge for boxes with the new fekakta law?
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2450 on: February 01, 2020, 07:37:59 PM »
Didn't boxes used to be free? Or are they required to charge for boxes with the new fekakta law?

The sign says that since cardboard has gone up, they are charging for boxes. Its hard to believe cardboard is going up that much, and I would think they're saving money on bags too.

But GG doesn't care because they gave no competition.  And they're Kol Save store, which started as a discount store is more expensive on many items than GG is, besides they're horrible selection and customer service.

We need BIngo or some other competitor to come here!

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2451 on: February 03, 2020, 02:18:09 PM »
I would assume they are going to charge for boxes since they know a lot more ppl are going to be requesting boxes when the new law takes affect.

how can they not at least give out paper bags

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2452 on: February 10, 2020, 12:28:23 PM »
Should we be like yosef in mitzrayim and start stockpiling bags?

There's going to be a lot of really p'oed people come 3/1.
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2453 on: February 10, 2020, 12:29:51 PM »
Should we be like yosef in mitzrayim and start stockpiling bags?

There's going to be a lot of really p'oed people come 3/1.
Is this a state thing? I thought it was only NYC

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2454 on: February 10, 2020, 12:32:43 PM »
Should we be like yosef in mitzrayim and start stockpiling bags?

There's going to be a lot of really p'oed people come 3/1.
If you do that, go for Glatt Mart. They've got the strongest bags.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2455 on: February 10, 2020, 12:34:19 PM »
Is this a state thing? I thought it was only NYC

Statewide ban

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2456 on: February 10, 2020, 12:56:20 PM »
Is this a state thing? I thought it was only NYC

If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2457 on: February 10, 2020, 01:28:31 PM »

Love the flyer. As if I can easily fit my groceries for my family of 7 in a lovely canvas bag slung over my shoulder.
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« Reply #2458 on: February 10, 2020, 01:32:46 PM »
Love the flyer. As if I can easily fit my groceries for my family of 7 in a lovely canvas bag slung over my shoulder.

Exactly! It's easy for people who cook a big meal twice a year to shop with one bag.

Hence:
There's going to be a lot of really p'oed people come 3/1.
If it's not free shipping it's not worth it.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2459 on: February 10, 2020, 03:23:06 PM »
does anyone know how much the stores will be having a year now that they don't have to supply bags anymore