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South Shore Long Island Gems

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If you’re on Long Island’s South Shore and wondering “Where should we go?” this board is your new best friend. I’ve rounded up my favorite restaurants, bars, coffee spots, salons, spas, and more so you don’t have to scroll Yelp for 45 minutes only to...
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All the Good Eats

From morning lattes to late-night bites, the South Shore has no shortage of spots worth leaving your couch for. This board is all about the restaurants, coffee shops and bars I keep coming back to. Whether it’s for the perfect cold brew, fresh seafoo...

 
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This place? It’s giving pizza night meets downtown cocktail bar, and honestly - what more could a girl want? Americano Pie Bar is one of those South Shore gems that feels like your go-to Friday night and your unexpected Tuesday treat. The vibes are o... 
What I love: 
The espresso martini is elite. IYKYK. 
Vodka pie + garlic bread tower = instant mood booster. 
The ambiance is cool and buzzy, but still totally comfy. Great for a girls’ night, date night, or bringing your out-of-town cousin to show her Long Island isn’t just bagels and traffic.
Americano Pie Bar
 
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a stand out on the South Shore. Part eclectic eatery, part community mission. It is a restored historic brick building, the interior offers vintage charm enhanced by upcycled décor, with amazing food and topped with an amazing staff. And to make it E...
Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails
 
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The Spread Bar & Grill delivers what it promises - being a newbie spot opened by three high school friends in October 2024 - the goal was to have a laid-back yet tech-forward sports bar with quality food and energetic local character. Perfect for...
The Spread Bar and Grill
 
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Salt Shack is the ultimate summer vibe. You can roll up by boat or car, grab a lobster roll, sip a frozen cocktail, and watch the sun dip while live music plays in the background. It’s part beach bar, part concert, part mini vacation—and yes, there’s...
Salt Shack
 
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My favorite little mom and pop coffee shop. It has a super cute vibe, welcoming atmosphere, diverse drink menu, and delicious pastries. It features a cozy, living room-like ambiance with a nautical theme, friendly staff, and options like gluten-free ...
Muni's Coffee Joint

Where to Pamper Yourself

From Pilates studios that make you actually want to work out, to spas where you leave glowing (and maybe a little too relaxed to drive), the South Shore is packed with hidden gems for feeling your best. This board rounds up my favorite spots to move,...

 
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If you’ve ever thought Pilates was just zen stretches and mellow vibes, Pulse Pilates is here to rewire your expectations. This boutique studio, founded by the endlessly inspiring Nicki, fuses reformer Pilates with an athletic, heart-pumping edge you...
Pulse Pilates
 
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Oh how I love a good spa day! I stumbled upon this Hand & Stone location by chance, and I am sure happy that I did! As soon as you walk in, you immediately relax and it smells delicious. Everyone there is extremely nice which adds to the relaxati... 
If you are looking for a fantastic massage and/or an exceptional facial (shout out to my girl, Harriet - and if you go, ask for her and tell her Danielle says hi) then this is a no brainer of a spot for you to book at.
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
 
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My girl, Jackie, the wizard of all things brow and make up! I mistreated my eyebrows in the 90's and now I am paying for it. But one visit to Jackie and I look like I have the most picture perfect, could be model, brows. And to top it off, she is the...
Premiere Brow & Makeup LLC
 
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I stumbled upon this salon by mistake, and boy I am happy I did! I had been trying out salons for way too long and couldn't find a place that made me say “my hair looks freaking awesome”, then this place came into my life and now I have not had a bad...
Studio Trio Hair Salon