Karim’s Gems

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Karim’s Gems

Quick-Bites & Cafes

Grab a quick bite and fresh juices/coffee (Personal Favorite: Creole Crab Cake Sandwich) at this local favorite. It's got funky artwork & paintings and is a place where everyone feels welcome. A rare combination of delicious and health minded food options in a hipster/spunk vibe that feels straight outta Brooklyn.
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Tiger Lily Cafe
156 E Main St
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Grab a quick bite and fresh juices/coffee (Personal Favorite: Creole Crab Cake Sandwich) at this local favorite. It's got funky artwork & paintings and is a place where everyone feels welcome. A rare combination of delicious and health minded food options in a hipster/spunk vibe that feels straight outta Brooklyn.
Local’s cafe is a modern/urban inspired café & bar serving specialty coffee/wine and a health conscious delicious menu. Sometimes you'll be clamoring for a seat but the relaxed ambiance is worth the wait. You can bring a book or work and let the hours pass by as you enjoy the hustle and bustle around you.
Local's Cafe
106 E Main St
Local’s cafe is a modern/urban inspired café & bar serving specialty coffee/wine and a health conscious delicious menu. Sometimes you'll be clamoring for a seat but the relaxed ambiance is worth the wait. You can bring a book or work and let the hours pass by as you enjoy the hustle and bustle around you.
Se-port is a Super Sized classic NY deli with many signature flavors. You'll be blown away by the menu... holy schnikes!!! This spot is a local favorite. Its great for a quick BIG bite to grab.
Se-port Delicatessen
301 Main St
Se-port is a Super Sized classic NY deli with many signature flavors. You'll be blown away by the menu... holy schnikes!!! This spot is a local favorite. Its great for a quick BIG bite to grab.
This food truck serves LITERALLY my favorite fish tacos/burritos on the island AND its walking distance from the apartment, which for LI is a miracle. Its definitely a tad expensive for a food truck but the quality is never lacking and the demand can sometimes be crazy. If you drive over, hop on your car, drink some Mexican soda while you munch on tacos ... ahhhh
Picante Tex Mex
5507 Nesconset Highway
This food truck serves LITERALLY my favorite fish tacos/burritos on the island AND its walking distance from the apartment, which for LI is a miracle. Its definitely a tad expensive for a food truck but the quality is never lacking and the demand can sometimes be crazy. If you drive over, hop on your car, drink some Mexican soda while you munch on tacos ... ahhhh
This place is tantalizing, pure sweet tooth satisfaction. There are around 10 desert spots in Port Jefferson but Kilwin's is easily my favorite. Original recipe Ice Cream, hand-paddled fudge, Kettle cooked corns and brittles, hand-dipped confections, and gourmet chocolates. I also stop by every-time I need a hot chocolate.
Kilwins Port Jefferson
109D Main St
This place is tantalizing, pure sweet tooth satisfaction. There are around 10 desert spots in Port Jefferson but Kilwin's is easily my favorite. Original recipe Ice Cream, hand-paddled fudge, Kettle cooked corns and brittles, hand-dipped confections, and gourmet chocolates. I also stop by every-time I need a hot chocolate.
Donuts that are out of this world. This premium Donut Shop featuring jumbo fluffy donuts with a focus on "over the top" ingredients and flavors, some will make you salivate and others will make you cringe. This place is super cute and has a place for board games in the back. If you decide to visit go BEFORE NOON so that you get the donuts fresh, if you go afterwards you risk disappointment.
East Main & Main
218 E Main St
Donuts that are out of this world. This premium Donut Shop featuring jumbo fluffy donuts with a focus on "over the top" ingredients and flavors, some will make you salivate and others will make you cringe. This place is super cute and has a place for board games in the back. If you decide to visit go BEFORE NOON so that you get the donuts fresh, if you go afterwards you risk disappointment.

Food scene

Orto is a cute cozy cottage Italian restaurant a short drive away. The food is rustic and soul satisfying. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are sitting by a fireplace at your own home. This place is great for lovebirds and romantics. It accepts only cash payment.
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Orto
90 N Country Rd
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Orto is a cute cozy cottage Italian restaurant a short drive away. The food is rustic and soul satisfying. The atmosphere makes you feel like you are sitting by a fireplace at your own home. This place is great for lovebirds and romantics. It accepts only cash payment.
Has baked brie ever disappointed anyone ? C'est Cheese (pronounced say cheese) offers the finest in artisanal cheese, craft beers and boutique wines. When I need a wine & cheese night with friends, this is where I go. There is also live music on weekends. It's a very intimate environment .
Craft at C'est Cheese
216B Main St
Has baked brie ever disappointed anyone ? C'est Cheese (pronounced say cheese) offers the finest in artisanal cheese, craft beers and boutique wines. When I need a wine & cheese night with friends, this is where I go. There is also live music on weekends. It's a very intimate environment .
Looking for some American comfort food with some unique flavors and culinary twists, look no further. Prohibition has an industrial/roaring twenties vibe. It serves exclusively long island beer and wine and offers live music, vegan options and the environments is vibrant. Parking can be difficult and the wait can be long.
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Prohibition Kitchen
115 Main St
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Looking for some American comfort food with some unique flavors and culinary twists, look no further. Prohibition has an industrial/roaring twenties vibe. It serves exclusively long island beer and wine and offers live music, vegan options and the environments is vibrant. Parking can be difficult and the wait can be long.
Do you want Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue and live music. THIS PLACE ! Its the home of sumptuous southern cuisine, soul-scraping Rhythm and Blues as if your walking in Memphis. This is the spot to get authentic pit slow cooking barbecue. Staples include St. Louis-style ribs, brisket and pulled pork, as well as barbecued salmon and shrimp. DON'T pay attention to the yelp rating... its simply wrong.
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Bobbique
70 W Main St
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Do you want Beer, Bourbon, Barbecue and live music. THIS PLACE ! Its the home of sumptuous southern cuisine, soul-scraping Rhythm and Blues as if your walking in Memphis. This is the spot to get authentic pit slow cooking barbecue. Staples include St. Louis-style ribs, brisket and pulled pork, as well as barbecued salmon and shrimp. DON'T pay attention to the yelp rating... its simply wrong.
The epitome of class, Basil offers Persian & Mediterranean flavors that never fail to impress. Intimately set, take a special someone, and you will feel like royalty here with the excellent service. The food dishes are true masterpieces. Their chilean sea bass tastes like butter and their lamb chops are a meat lovers paradise. You cannot go wrong with Basil.
Basil Cafe Restaurant
413 Lake Ave
The epitome of class, Basil offers Persian & Mediterranean flavors that never fail to impress. Intimately set, take a special someone, and you will feel like royalty here with the excellent service. The food dishes are true masterpieces. Their chilean sea bass tastes like butter and their lamb chops are a meat lovers paradise. You cannot go wrong with Basil.
Sweet or Savory... that is the question. Maureen's Kitchen is an indisputable Long Island classic that will hopefully stay open forever. Have some time to spare because there will always be a wait, and its part of the experience to meet some of the other customers (also cash only). The place is homey, the staff is warm and the portions are generous. A specials board shows off their latest dishes which change on an almost daily basis.
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Maureen's Kitchen
108 Terry Rd
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Sweet or Savory... that is the question. Maureen's Kitchen is an indisputable Long Island classic that will hopefully stay open forever. Have some time to spare because there will always be a wait, and its part of the experience to meet some of the other customers (also cash only). The place is homey, the staff is warm and the portions are generous. A specials board shows off their latest dishes which change on an almost daily basis.
When its cold/rainy and you need something warm to hug your insides, Slurp will deliver. This ramen spot is very popular with the the large Asian exchange student community at Stony Brook University which means that it must be good. Its vibrant and fun and can definitely get packed and loud but once you start downing your broth it all fades into the background.
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Slurp Ramen
109 W Broadway
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When its cold/rainy and you need something warm to hug your insides, Slurp will deliver. This ramen spot is very popular with the the large Asian exchange student community at Stony Brook University which means that it must be good. Its vibrant and fun and can definitely get packed and loud but once you start downing your broth it all fades into the background.
Victorian tearoom serving three-tiered full Afternoon Tea service and lunch. Frilly, fun and undeniably frou-frou decor with carefully crafted treats and sweets on trays and tiers. If you like flowers, tea and a silly good time -- you'll love it. You can spend time trying ridiculous hats that would make women attending the Kentucky derby jealous. Reservations highly encouraged. I have to say the quality of the food come waves.
The Secret Garden Tearoom & Gift Shoppe
225 Main St
Victorian tearoom serving three-tiered full Afternoon Tea service and lunch. Frilly, fun and undeniably frou-frou decor with carefully crafted treats and sweets on trays and tiers. If you like flowers, tea and a silly good time -- you'll love it. You can spend time trying ridiculous hats that would make women attending the Kentucky derby jealous. Reservations highly encouraged. I have to say the quality of the food come waves.
Although LI is traditionally very Italian, it does have its diversity. This is where all the Korean exchange students at Stony Brook University come to get a taste of home. Its both intimate and festive. It has some of the more uncommon Korean food options on the menu (jajangmien, jumpong) & its surrounded by other Korean restaurants (all the owners are friends) so you can grab bubble tea after downing huge amounts of BBQ meat.
Ssambap Korean BBQ
2350 Nesconset Hwy
Although LI is traditionally very Italian, it does have its diversity. This is where all the Korean exchange students at Stony Brook University come to get a taste of home. Its both intimate and festive. It has some of the more uncommon Korean food options on the menu (jajangmien, jumpong) & its surrounded by other Korean restaurants (all the owners are friends) so you can grab bubble tea after downing huge amounts of BBQ meat.
This is the home of LI's premier local beer. The beers try to incorporate Patchogue's dockside lifestyle with flavorings that include local oyster shells, beach plums, and seaweed. Also, you can watch the brewing firsthand in this building while listening to some cool music, munching on burgers or slurping on some oysters. This place can get loud and rowdy especially so its perfect if you are looking for some exciting summertime vibes.
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Blue Point Brewing Company
225 W Main St
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This is the home of LI's premier local beer. The beers try to incorporate Patchogue's dockside lifestyle with flavorings that include local oyster shells, beach plums, and seaweed. Also, you can watch the brewing firsthand in this building while listening to some cool music, munching on burgers or slurping on some oysters. This place can get loud and rowdy especially so its perfect if you are looking for some exciting summertime vibes.

Local Exploration

Hidden gem tucked away in a cosy neighborhood. This trail offers a beautiful sunrise/sunset hour picnic spot. It's a calming scenic sandy walk with the occasional dog print tracks meandering across the ground. Once you make it around the cove to the sand dunes at the end you will enjoy a stunning view of the LI sound. The shortfall is that there are only six parking spots in the area and the police are very diligent.
McAllister County Park
Anchorage Road
Hidden gem tucked away in a cosy neighborhood. This trail offers a beautiful sunrise/sunset hour picnic spot. It's a calming scenic sandy walk with the occasional dog print tracks meandering across the ground. Once you make it around the cove to the sand dunes at the end you will enjoy a stunning view of the LI sound. The shortfall is that there are only six parking spots in the area and the police are very diligent.
The Amazing Olive is a specialty store with a wide selection of oils & balsamic's. You can indulge your culinary palate and explore flavors from all over the world (personal favorites: Persian Lime/ Harissa infused olive oils). If you are looking for a gift or something to take home with you this store will definitely check the box. The service is excellent in this family owned business.
Amazing Olive
213 Main St
The Amazing Olive is a specialty store with a wide selection of oils & balsamic's. You can indulge your culinary palate and explore flavors from all over the world (personal favorites: Persian Lime/ Harissa infused olive oils). If you are looking for a gift or something to take home with you this store will definitely check the box. The service is excellent in this family owned business.
The Thomas Kinkade art gallery has been a staple in downtown Port Jefferson for years. This artist's work focuses on detailed landscapes, whimsical disney scenes, justice league and star wars art. Its always fun to stop by to see if anything new is hanging inside and what themes the artist is moving to next. Linda is very knowledgable and can tell you the stories behind the paintings.
Thomas Kinkade
128 E Main St
The Thomas Kinkade art gallery has been a staple in downtown Port Jefferson for years. This artist's work focuses on detailed landscapes, whimsical disney scenes, justice league and star wars art. Its always fun to stop by to see if anything new is hanging inside and what themes the artist is moving to next. Linda is very knowledgable and can tell you the stories behind the paintings.
This park is the social centerpiece or Port Jefferson. You will always find families/dogs and a free bench to enjoy the sunset. This is a great location for a relaxing walk/boat watching whether it be in the morning, noon or evening. The Village Center has a clean bathroom. There are plaques that talk about the shipbuilding origins of PJ.
Harborfront Park
This park is the social centerpiece or Port Jefferson. You will always find families/dogs and a free bench to enjoy the sunset. This is a great location for a relaxing walk/boat watching whether it be in the morning, noon or evening. The Village Center has a clean bathroom. There are plaques that talk about the shipbuilding origins of PJ.
Pindar's vineyards are located on the North Fork of Long Island in Peconic but if you want to save yourself the trek the shop offers provides much of what you want. Their collection is always fresh, wine tasting is offered and the occasional paint night that you can sign up for. This is a family run business and the staff are very hospitable.
Pindar Wine Shop
117 Main St
Pindar's vineyards are located on the North Fork of Long Island in Peconic but if you want to save yourself the trek the shop offers provides much of what you want. Their collection is always fresh, wine tasting is offered and the occasional paint night that you can sign up for. This is a family run business and the staff are very hospitable.
This is the closest local North Shore beach (read pebbly). It's beautiful with gorgeous sunsets & good fishing pier. The lifeguards are very attentive and it is very family friendly and not jam packed busy even in peak summer months. The concession stand turns into a music venue later in the evenings with live music, dancing and cocktails (summer). To park here there is a fee.
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Cedar Beach
244 Harbor Beach Rd
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This is the closest local North Shore beach (read pebbly). It's beautiful with gorgeous sunsets & good fishing pier. The lifeguards are very attentive and it is very family friendly and not jam packed busy even in peak summer months. The concession stand turns into a music venue later in the evenings with live music, dancing and cocktails (summer). To park here there is a fee.
This tea shop is a nice quaint place. Its well stocked with a huge variety of teas/tea pots/cups. The store is run by a Turkish man who will take the time to explain how each tea should be brewed. If you're a tea lover this is a must stop in Port Jefferson.
You, Me and Tea
45 Chandler Square
This tea shop is a nice quaint place. Its well stocked with a huge variety of teas/tea pots/cups. The store is run by a Turkish man who will take the time to explain how each tea should be brewed. If you're a tea lover this is a must stop in Port Jefferson.
Breathe, Breathe, unwind and let go. Port Jeff Salt Cave is a local health and wellness center that offers a diverse range of activities including salt inhalation therapy, Reiki therapy, guided meditation, crystal sound bowl therapy and hot yoga.
Port Jeff Salt Cave
320 Main St
Breathe, Breathe, unwind and let go. Port Jeff Salt Cave is a local health and wellness center that offers a diverse range of activities including salt inhalation therapy, Reiki therapy, guided meditation, crystal sound bowl therapy and hot yoga.

Nature & Sightseeing

A sprawling, fragrant and absolutely charming lavender field tucked away... at the end of the North Fork of Long Island. It has both French & English lavender which bloom at different times during the summer (be sure to check the interactive map on their website to see blooming patterns). This farm is charming and it's wonderful to see friendly bees hard at work. There is a $9 entrance fee.
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Lavender By the Bay
7540 Main Rd
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A sprawling, fragrant and absolutely charming lavender field tucked away... at the end of the North Fork of Long Island. It has both French & English lavender which bloom at different times during the summer (be sure to check the interactive map on their website to see blooming patterns). This farm is charming and it's wonderful to see friendly bees hard at work. There is a $9 entrance fee.
Europe in America; This magnificent Gold Coast Mansion resting majestically on the highest point of Long Island, emanates the elegant refinement of the Chateaux in France coupled with world-class service and a rich history that is distinctly American. You can enjoy guided tours of the estate and gardens, and wine and dine in European style in the OHK Bar & Restaurant. Also... did I mention The Great Gatsby was filmed here..... Remember to make a reservation
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OHEKA CASTLE
135 W Gate Dr
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Europe in America; This magnificent Gold Coast Mansion resting majestically on the highest point of Long Island, emanates the elegant refinement of the Chateaux in France coupled with world-class service and a rich history that is distinctly American. You can enjoy guided tours of the estate and gardens, and wine and dine in European style in the OHK Bar & Restaurant. Also... did I mention The Great Gatsby was filmed here..... Remember to make a reservation