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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 #2660 on: June 03, 2020, 04:52:16 PM »
Anyone else have brown water in their sinks and toilets? Who would I call to address this problem?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2661 on: June 03, 2020, 05:07:17 PM »
Assuming you live in long Island, American water

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2662 on: June 03, 2020, 05:37:33 PM »
And then cedar plumbing to get a filter

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2664 on: June 04, 2020, 09:00:25 PM »
I’m surprised this topic didn’t get more coverage here. I’m up the block from all this excitement . Got a video of one suspect arrested and there were 3 helicopters overhead at one point. They caught the suspects I’m unsure if they got all of them though.

Picture is r Groner standing on his porch in the backround.

2 young children were reportedly told by some of the armed men they’re not going for them don’t worry, they’re only aiming for the police 😳.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2665 on: June 04, 2020, 10:26:50 PM »
We’re living through strange times
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2666 on: June 04, 2020, 10:33:55 PM »
We’re living through strange times


Where is the original post from?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2667 on: June 04, 2020, 10:56:14 PM »
We’re living through strange times
* Village of Cedarhurst *                                     
 We have received several inquiries about a flyer circulating in social media announcing rally that will purportedly take place in Cedarhurst Park on Sunday at 2 pm.
 
The flyer doesn’t identify a sponsor or organizer and we believe that it is a hoax.  The Village has not granted anyone a permit for such an event and the Village will not allow it to take place.
 
The Police have been notified and they are working on tracking down where the flyer originated.  Anyone attempting to organize this rally in our Park is subject to arrest and we will enforce the law to its fullest extent.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2668 on: June 05, 2020, 02:13:53 PM »
Cedarhurst is restarting meter enforcement on 6/15

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2669 on: June 05, 2020, 05:55:16 PM »
I’m surprised this topic didn’t get more coverage here. I’m up the block from all this excitement . Got a video of one suspect arrested and there were 3 helicopters overhead at one point. They caught the suspects I’m unsure if they got all of them though.

Picture is r Groner standing on his porch in the backround.

2 young children were reportedly told by some of the armed men they’re not going for them don’t worry, they’re only aiming for the police 😳.
Far Rockaway throwback

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2670 on: June 07, 2020, 12:36:12 AM »
* Village of Cedarhurst *                                     
 We have received several inquiries about a flyer circulating in social media announcing rally that will purportedly take place in Cedarhurst Park on Sunday at 2 pm.
 
The flyer doesn’t identify a sponsor or organizer and we believe that it is a hoax.  The Village has not granted anyone a permit for such an event and the Village will not allow it to take place.
 
The Police have been notified and they are working on tracking down where the flyer originated.  Anyone attempting to organize this rally in our Park is subject to arrest and we will enforce the law to its fullest extent.


To Lawrence Village Residents:
Many of you have expressed concern about a demonstration scheduled for this Sunday, June 7.
Please note the following:The Mayors of both Lawrence and Cedarhurst, together with the Commanding Officer of the 4th Precinct, NCPD Commissioner’s Office and Homeland Security, have conferred directly with the organizers who are residents of both villages.
  • The demonstrators will consist of less than fifty recent high-school graduates pledged to a peaceful demonstration in support of the right of free speech.
  • Marchers will be confined to the sidewalk with hand-held signs only and no loud speakers.
  • They will start at 2:00pm and will walk from Cedarhurst Village Hall down Central Avenue, then onto Rockaway Turnpike to Peninsula Boulevard, back to Cedarhurst Village Hall and are expected to conclude at 3:30pm.
  • Participants will be under police escort and observation at every point in the march to ensure that they do not interfere with either pedestrian nor vehicular traffic.
  • Participants have been advised that, while their right to assemble will be respected, any deviation from the plan or misconduct or violation of law will result in legal action.
  • We have been assured that police protection is constant, continuous and present, and are confident that our community is safe and secure.
    Very truly yours,
    Alex H. Edelman,Mayor

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2671 on: June 07, 2020, 03:47:41 PM »
BH good stuff. i want to go to the next one (hopefully things will change and we dont need to protest).


So did you go?

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2672 on: June 07, 2020, 05:56:13 PM »

So did you go?
i did
No sign though. Spotted Rabbi Trump there too. I wud love to see ppls reaction if the marchers knew what his name was ;D they estimated 50 ppl lol turned out approx.300 ppl. Was peaceful and a good handful of jews there (I was one of maybe 2 white shirts  ;))
One (peurto rican looking) guy started walking w a maga hat. The crowd didn’t like that 😂.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2673 on: June 08, 2020, 01:14:25 AM »
So did you go?
cmon, u expect me to back up my bluster with action :)? this is an internet forum. i stayed home and worked on my computer :(. would love to be reminded for the next one, we should have a DO

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2674 on: June 08, 2020, 02:16:02 PM »
 one lady stopped me before i joined the march and said if i understood what black lives matter stood for i wudnt join. full disclosure, i didnt join for any particular cause, rather to walk w the community at a community-wide(and beyond apparently) event. I did feel a little uncomfortable walking directly behind the guy w the huge BLM flag who i was near most of the time. I tried moving over a little
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2675 on: June 08, 2020, 05:54:06 PM »
Does anyone know a number and/or times where I can reach rabbi yackov bender? You can PM me as well.

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2676 on: June 08, 2020, 07:35:08 PM »
idk if this is very helpful but if all else fails, try to meet him by his house.. :o <redacted>
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2677 on: June 08, 2020, 07:37:34 PM »
I don’t think you should post his address on a public forum

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2678 on: June 08, 2020, 07:38:16 PM »
For all those who hate GG, pomegranate is now delivering to the 5 towns

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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2679 on: June 09, 2020, 10:34:51 PM »
I don’t think you should post his address on a public forum
why is posting his address online not a good idea? you can get anyones address anywhere from the internet or phonebook apps, like smartlist.. :o :o
whatever
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