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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 #2820 on: July 09, 2020, 03:45:38 PM »
Quote from: momo on July 09, 2020, 03:35:32 PM
Um no. It wasn’t legit. This is an official release. What was posted was very obviously not.
what was “leaked” earlier from the vaad (as opposed to this much nicer letter from the local Rabbonim) is still interesting. R eisen said in response to question if it was his that no that letter was not released, so it was presumably a draft, and I wonder who or why.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2821 on: July 09, 2020, 09:42:58 PM »


Interesting timing...
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2822 on: July 09, 2020, 11:29:17 PM »
well there you have it. my rav and my rebbi are on it so that settles that. not that i ever patronized those stores before..
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2823 on: July 09, 2020, 11:44:22 PM »
Quote from: justaregularguy on July 09, 2020, 11:29:17 PM
well there you have it. my rav and my rebbi are on it so that settles that. not that i ever patronized those stores before..


Agreed but I did patronize before and do like them
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2824 on: July 12, 2020, 12:59:25 AM »
Quote from: ushdadude on July 09, 2020, 11:44:22 PM

Agreed but I did patronize before and do like them
yep i agree it would be a difficult thing for you.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2825 on: July 12, 2020, 01:06:19 AM »
Quote from: justaregularguy on July 12, 2020, 12:59:25 AM
yep i agree it would be a difficult thing for you.


Eh. It's just food
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2826 on: July 12, 2020, 01:17:25 AM »
Quote from: ushdadude on July 12, 2020, 01:06:19 AM

Eh. It's just food
wow! an inspiration for us all!! lets learn from you! Moshiach must be on the way!!
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2827 on: July 13, 2020, 07:49:30 PM »
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2828 on: July 13, 2020, 08:17:26 PM »
Quote from: justaregularguy on July 13, 2020, 07:49:30 PM
https://patch.com/new-york/longbeach/long-beach-bridge-be-partially-closed-emergency-work
This will affect all those driving between Long Beach and Island Park. In other words, barely anyone here. This is not the Atlantic Beach Bridge.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2829 on: July 13, 2020, 10:20:57 PM »
Quote from: coralsnake on July 13, 2020, 08:17:26 PM
This will affect all those driving between Long Beach and Island Park. In other words, barely anyone here. This is not the Atlantic Beach Bridge.
oh really?? it looks just like it. ok thanks
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2830 on: July 14, 2020, 11:59:11 AM »
Quote from: justaregularguy on July 13, 2020, 10:20:57 PM
oh really?? it looks just like it. ok thanks
It affects people who don't like paying for the AB Bridge >:( There's still a moderately sized frum community in Long Beach but yes nothing like its neighbors.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2831 on: July 18, 2020, 10:48:43 PM »
Anyone know of a way to get a discount to the long Island aquarium?
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2832 on: July 18, 2020, 11:21:43 PM »
Quote from: stooges44 on July 18, 2020, 10:48:43 PM
Anyone know of a way to get a discount to the long Island aquarium?
stay at the Hyatt next door
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2833 on: July 19, 2020, 09:31:16 AM »
Quote from: mochjas on July 18, 2020, 11:21:43 PM
stay at the Hyatt next door

I don’t have Hyatt points  :(
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2834 on: July 19, 2020, 09:32:23 AM »
Quote from: stooges44 on July 19, 2020, 09:31:16 AM
I don’t have Hyatt points  :(

Chase points? 1:1 transfer
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2835 on: July 19, 2020, 10:01:46 AM »
Quote from: stooges44 on July 19, 2020, 09:31:16 AM
I don’t have Hyatt points  :(

Can use those vouchers that everyone has from the cc at that place
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2836 on: July 20, 2020, 07:00:54 PM »
Quote from: Agoldsc1 on June 29, 2020, 02:55:05 PM
The Bravo sign is already up. Don't know if it's the same Bravo as in NYC though.

And now it's back to a sushi pie sign.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2837 on: July 20, 2020, 10:50:29 PM »
Quote from: stooges44 on July 20, 2020, 07:00:54 PM
And now it's back to a sushi pie sign.
Was just gonna say. Just saw it tonight. The website still says bravo though.
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Re: 5 Towns/Rockaway Master Thread
« Reply #2838 on: July 21, 2020, 12:09:52 AM »
Quote from: stooges44 on July 20, 2020, 07:00:54 PM
And now it's back to a sushi pie sign.
maybe the bravo sign just fell down lol

for the record i called and asked if the pizza recipe changed and they said they changed the cheese and sauce and not the dough so let me know if it tastes different or the same
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« Reply #2839 on: July 21, 2020, 06:31:13 AM »
Quote from: justaregularguy on July 21, 2020, 12:09:52 AM
maybe the bravo sign just fell down lol

for the record i called and asked if the pizza recipe changed and they said they changed the cheese and sauce and not the dough so let me know if it tastes different or the same

It absolutely tastes different and in my opinion it's not as good. I really liked the sushi pie pizza and now it's not the same at all.
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