By Mike White 🎂 April 23, 2026

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☕ Good morning, Long Island!

🍣 Long Island Restaurant Week starts this Sunday! Scroll down for all the juicy, delicious details.

🌴 I am fully back in the saddle — but still hazy after my nephew's bachelor party in the Dominican Republic. 🇩🇴

🦀 We're going heavy up top with foodie news today, since everyone seems to love that.

🗞️ You'll find general headlines at the bottom.

✍🏼 Feel free to respond to this email with feedback.

Weather: Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 69. It's also my birthday, so I lucked out with the weather. 😎

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1. Harbor Crab to rebrand as Baymen’s Clam Bar under new ownership

🦪 After nearly 26 years on the Patchogue River, one of the village’s most recognizable waterfront restaurants has officially closed its doors. Harbor Crab Co. has ended its long run, and the space will soon reopen as Baymen’s Clam Bar, GLI has learned.

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2. Souvlaki Street brings its North Bellmore buzz to Farmingdale

🌯 Souvlaki Street has brought its popular North Bellmore concept to Farmingdale, doubling down on a simple mission: do souvlaki — and do it better than anyone else. So says the man behind the expansion plans.

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3. Whiskey Down Diner begins work at new, larger location in Babylon

☕ The Farmingdale-based restaurant Whiskey Down Diner, known for its mashup of classic diner fare and gastropub-style cuisine, is opening a second location in Babylon Village — a move that co-owner Alyson Kanaras says has been years in the making.

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More headlines to highlight

🎬 A local theater proposal gains traction in Farmingdale, with strong support — and familiar concerns over parking.

🍕 Dave Portnoy calls a Copiague pizzeria the “best on Long Island” after a standout review.

👡 Dozens will channel their inner Mrs. Roper as a colorful, costume-filled walk returns to Point Lookout in 2026, bringing fun and flair to the beachside community.

☕ A Commack café adds a bookstore twist, turning a simple coffee stop into something more community-driven.

🎮 A popular retro arcade is leaving Smith Haven Mall after a steep rent hike, with plans already in motion for a much larger location.

🪶 The quirky American woodcock is back on Long Island, drawing attention for its signature bobbing “dance” during spring migration.

🏈 Dan Villari is looking to turn his Plainedge roots into an NFL opportunity, embracing a versatile path from quarterback to Syracuse tight end.

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Spring Long Island Restaurant Week 2026 runs April 26 to May 3

Long Island Restaurant Week returns April 26 through May 3, offering prix-fixe menus at restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk. Diners can expect multi-course meals at set price points — with lunch and dinner deals designed to showcase local flavors at a value.

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Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon Village. Click here for tickets to The Prince of Egypt, starting April 16 and running through June 7.