
Dining out can be a landmine for anyone trying to stick to a diet. A lot of restaurant food is loaded with enough carbs, fat, sodium to create a challenge for even the most determined healthy eaters. However, when you live on Long Island, eating healthy while dining out is easy, and you don't have to sacrifice flavor and quality. March is Nutrition Month — a time to carefully reflect on the quality of the food we eat. Our real estate agents thought it'd be the perfect time to share a list of some of our favorite restaurants for clean eating around Long Island.

There is nothing quite like catching a movie at a local independent movie theater. The many great theaters of Long Island are not only full of character, but they also allow you to step back into history. Some of these community assets have been entertaining residents for over one hundred years, and they offer more of a laid-back, unique change from the traditional, commercialized movie-going experience offered by the large chains. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, our real estate agents recommend catching a film at one of these unique Long Island theaters.

What's the best day to end a day on Long Island? A delicious sweet treat from a Long Island shop. We're serious about quality desserts around here. From mouthwatering pastries to homemade ice cream, you don't have to look far for the perfect dessert to indulge your sweet tooth. Wondering where to find the best after-dinner treat? Our real estate agents ranked our top 5 local dessert shops to help make your decision easier:

Italian immigrants introduced Neapolitan-style pizza to New York in the early 1900s, and since then, it's evolved into the famous "New York-style pizza slice" — one of the most iconic foods in America. Today, there are hundreds of pizza shops across Long Island, each with their own take on this classic culinary creation. If you're interested in a Long Island pizza tour or are simply craving a thin slice of authentic New York-style pizza, our real estate agents are here to help you pick some of the very best pizza shops around:

Long Island's fascinating and rich history has given rise to a diverse and vibrant culture. Immersing yourself in Long Island's culture is easy — there are dozens of world-class theaters and museums across our communities where you'll find the works and performances of our talented local artists on display. Catching a live show and browsing art are some of our favorite weekend activities, so our real estate agents came together to curate this list of Long Island's top arts and culture institutions: