by Marc Piperno
For over 40 years, Fireside Caterers brand has been synonymous with service and quality that transcends traditional delicatessen fare.
Known for their quick to-go lunches and dinners, their unique presentation of comfort food will keep you coming back for more. As you enter this nonconventional deli, you’ll find an endless selection of ready-to-go salads, soups, wraps and a whole lot more. Their hot table has Fireside’s signature, succulent, fall off the bone barbecue ribs, chicken and just about every side you can think of to go along.
Of course, the professional staff at Fireside Caterers will custom make any kind of meal to your liking.
Fireside Deli offers more than a dozen different to-go packages. From their hot open-flame rotisserie chicken, to their fried shrimp & flounder or famous St. Louis style BBQ ribs, Fireside’s reputation has always been to deliver the kind of food that we all love to indulge in.
Providing individual servings and feasts for the whole family to enjoy, Fireside will not disappoint. Dinners also include a choice of over a dozen homemade side dishes that will compliment whatever package you choose.
Popular favorites customers can’t seem to get enough of is their large bbq basket for only $29.99. Included is their 16 pc. rotisserie chicken – 2 large sides that feeds 5-6 hungry family members. From chicken, ribs, shrimp and fish, there isn’t anything these guys can not do to provide you and your guests with a memorable meal, all at a fraction of what it would cost to go out to a restaurant.
Did I mention their catering capabilities? Everything imaginable can be found on their elaborate catering menu. Whether it be serving up their hometown barbecue flavors, or providing for elegant affairs, Fireside offers sumptuous goodies you won’t find at most cocktail hours. Catering hot and cold buffets to themed events Italian style, your next affair with Fireside is only limited by your imagination.
For four decades, Fireside Caterers has provided it’s loyal patrons with a full spectrum of foods that is unmatched by any other traditional deli. Stop in for a quick lunch, pick up a family package for dinner and you’ll soon realize why they should be considered when catering your next big event.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Fireside Caterers can provide your family a bountiful holiday dinner they have come to expect.
For more information on how Fireside Caters can be of service to you and your guests, call 631- 351-1400.

120 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station, NY 11746

Ever since Food Network’s “Chopped” Champion, Eric LeVine opened 317 Main Street, heads have been turning and talking. Located in Farmingdale, this gastropub has quickly positioned themselves as cool, hip and artfully creative.
Chef and partner, Eric LeVine, graduated from The Culinary Institute of America. With over three decades under his belt, he was inspired to create a unique and whimsical dining experience for his patrons. As an honoree of the Restaurant Guild International’s “Five-Star Chef of the Year Award,” Chef LeVine has clearly defined his mastery in the kitchen.
An American nouveau cuisine, 317 Main Street’s menu is notably diverse, which continues to intrigue its customers. I have been to 317 Main Street several times and would like to share some of my recommended favorites.
Once seated, you will be welcomed with a delicious treat of fried and crispy sweet potato thins, served with a chipotle aioli – they are sinfully addictive. For starters, try the charcuterie board; beautifully presented with a variety of Italian meats, complimented with aged cheeses, fig jam and olives. A great way to begin picking with a nice glass of wine or cocktail. The Prosciutto-Wrapped Burrata is another great way to begin. Incredibly silky, this triple cream burrata matched well with the salty and savory prosciutto.
For mains, the allure for me is the seafood. The locally sourced “Pan Seared Scallops,” are meaty yet tender and delicate. Scallops can be a little bland, but when served over their corn risotto, the flavor profile elevates perfectly. The “Basil and Garlic Shrimp” which sits on a bed of pancetta risotto with artichoke, olive and tomato, was delish! Plump shrimp marinated in garlic, basil and olive oil, makes this entree explode with flavor. Round out your meal with the “Deconstructed Cheese Cake” (yes…deconstructed). A creative presentation that was kind of fun to pick at, but with a comforting cappuccino, it pulled the finale together flawlessly.
If you love burgers, then stop right here. Chef Eric’s concoctions, are towering giants that pack immense flavor. No kidding! They are amazing. A blend of chuck, short loin and brisket, makes their burgers irresistibly juicy and savory.
Want to elevate your dining pleasure? Reserve with a party of six at the “Chef’s Table.” The LeVine team will create, present and serve a customized tasting menu just for your party. Learn more by going to 317mainstreet.com. It will be an experience you are certain to remember. Can’t make it in for dinner? Come in for Sunday brunch.
My pick is the “Chorizo Egg Skillet,” sumptuous scrambled eggs piled on a bed of potato hash, laced with crumbled chorizo, pepper jack cheese and fried jalapeño. You will not leave feeling hungry.
Don’t forget to check out their Marketplace at the back entrance. Discover irresistible desserts with plenty of grab-and-go sandwiches, meat and cheese boards and so much more.
With their diversity, unique cuisine and Food Network “Chopped” Champion at the helm, 317 Main Street is definitely a place worth coming to.

317 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

516.512.5317

Restaurant| Farmingdale, NY | 317 Main Street