Newsday's food team eats out nearly every day of the year. Here's what they liked best.

It's a Mexican steakhouse with waterfront views.

This is the "thin edge of the pie wedge" for the grand cafe coming next year.

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YoYo Chicken is positioning itself to be the next big franchise in takeaway chicken.

The pizzeria is making panettone studded with candied citron and orange imported from Italy.

Pair malted chocolate chip cookies with milk or peppermint meringues with hot chocolate.

Sweets offer the chance to overcome geographical obstacles with no more effort than it takes to drive to a nearby market.

Java lovers suddenly have a slew of new spots for serious coffee.

Kids can take weekly cooking classes to learn their way around the kitchen.

The stately North Shore community is now primed for a walkable food crawl.

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The Union Square site is a destination for foodies.

IPAs and pumpkin brews await at these new tasting rooms.

They're small, but mighty, turning out fabulous breads and pastries.

An unprecedented number of restaurants have closed over the past two years.

General stores are experiencing a nostalgic revival, often centering around food.

Most of the new clients are old diner customers, the manager said.

It was one of a dwindling number of places serving chow mein and egg foo young.

The tiny storefront literally looks like a log cabin.

A growing chain with Arabic-inspired drinks and pastries finds a luxe home in a new strip mall.

There are only five beers on tap at this off-the-beaten-track spot.

You'll find Japanese ramen, Vietnamese pho and Chinese sauerkraut fish soup

The owner blamed the economy for a lack of business.

Beehive Espresso Bar serves plenty of java and bakery treats, too.