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Bites Nearby: La Bottega

Check out a new local restaurant each week on Bellmore Patch.

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Bellmore Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week we head to our neighbors to the west in Merrick.

La Bottega: It is a small Italian bistro that makes what might be the most popular paninis in town. Claiming to have the perfect pressed sandwich, the bistro offers paninis in dozens of variates packed with meat, vegetables, seafood and chicken. Don't overlook the bruschetta either. The various combinations of tomatoes and cheeses make every type of bruschetta a winner. 2012 Merrick Rd, Merrick, NY 11566 | 516-223-0800; 516-546-1220

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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