"Homer Simpson taught us: “You don't make friends with salad.”, but where ever Springfield is, it is far from Long Island. La Bottega in Plainview makes some of the best salads I've ever had and the ambiance is cozy and inviting, unlike some salad spots that are pretending to be a Williamsburg loft… The staff has always been really friendly and I've always left more than satisfied. Their main dishes look great and I swear I will try them one day, but for now I'm still willing to drive 20+ mins … – show"