El Pio Resturant

Although i'm not peruvian, I love peruvian food. There is a new resturant that opened in Glen Cove. I was introduced to this by a friend. I personally am not very open to ethnic and new food, but this is definetely a place that everyone should try atleast once.

This restaurant is a small cozy place. It is a family place and you mostly see the same people going there all the time. The service is good. Nothing special. But the food definitely makes up for it.

The food is in my opinion amazing. There are so many different things that you can get. There's fish, beef, chicken and anything else you can imagine. The spices that they use are so different and unique to anything else that I've tasted. Even the rice which is such an easy and common thing to make, is different and tastes amazing.  This is a place that i would recommend to anyone that likes to eat.

East Bay Diner

East Bay diner is located in Wantagh on Merrick Road.  This diner is one of the best diners I have ever been to.  This diner does business 24/7.  As you sit down, a waiter or waitress comes up to ask what you want to drink. 

Then they give you time to decide what you want to eat and come back and take your order in a timely fashion.  The food is great diner food.  They have excellent food at an excellent diner.  If I am there during the morning, I usually get chocolate chip pancakes.  During lunch, I usually get some sort of wrap.  All the wraps are a great choice.  For dinner, I usually get a cheeseburger with fries, also a great choice.  I recommend this diner to anyone who wants to have a great meal with great service.  It is also very good to bring your family out for a bite to eat.

Popei's Clam Bar

When many people hear Popei's, they think of the fast food and fried chicken. My family and i have discovered a seafood resturant located in Bethpage called Popei's Clam Bar. When you first see this resturant you probably wouldnht think twice about going into it. It is in a small shopping center and by the looks of it you would think it only had about five tables. After dining there for the first time, i have a very strong feeling that your opinions will change.

Not only is the food amazing, but the service is first class. Once you are seated you are tended to right away. Everything that is on the menu is equally good. All the seafood is fresh and cooked to order. The food is a little pricey but it is definitely worth every penny.  The waiters and waitresses have always been in good moods and happy every time we go there.The place is always busy and never has a slow night so i would recommend making a reservation in advance.

My family and I always recommend this place to anyone that asks us our opinion. It is more then worth the trip.

Bella Note

Bella Note is an Italian Restaurant located on Merrick Road, in Bellmore.  My family and I have been going to this restaurant for 3 years now.  We usually go for special occasions like; birthdays, anniversary’s and just to have a good meal.

The Owner and the staff provide excellent service.  They are on time and on point when it comes to taking your order and bringing you the food that you ordered.  You don’t wait more than 20 minutes to get your food.  The waiters/waitresses and owner come up to each table to make sure that your meal is good and if you are having a good time at their restaurant like every restaurant should do.

I usually get the Veal Marsala, it is amazing.  The Marsala sauce they use for the veal is to die for.  The pasta and other entrees are fantastic as well.  My family and I always rant and rave about the restaurant.  For an Italian restaurant, the meals are a little pricy, but the food is exceptionally good.  I recommend this restaurant to everyone, especially if you love Italian food and great service.

Service, Service, Service!

The food and service industry is a big part of our culture and we can say that the average American eats out atleast twice a week. Whether it be fast food, 'mom and pop' food or fine dining, the culture of eating out is a part of our lives. This goes along with the importance of good service. Most people are now more aware than ever before about quality service which can make and break an experience.

Good food can be recieved badly if it poorly served and average food can be recieved as above average with excellent service. As much as food the food is the star of the show service will make them continue to come back and definetly make them regulars. People in the industry need to realize how important service is and stay on top of giving the best possible experience to their guests. People have many options when it comes to eating out so its the little things that separates the restaurants that are doing well especially in today's economy.