New Year's Eve is business as usual at most Long Island restaurants — and you'll be happy if you already have a reservation.

If you think The Cheesecake Factory's menu is large, wait until you read about the other restaurants this chain owns under-the-radar.

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes by Ryan Scott Welcome dinner ... under the broiler for a stunning baked pasta dish you’ll want to pile on your plate. Best Eggplant Parmesan by Nina Elder ...

Brasato al Barolo, or beef braised in Barolo wine, is a classic dish from Piedmont in northern Italy. Customarily, the beef ...