Cheap thrills: 10 bites under 10 bucks

October 12, 2012 12:26 PM

Think $10 doesn't buy much anymore? You'll be counting your change and licking your lips if you clue into some of Long Island's top food steals. Like a crazy-good piadina. Or a hearty huarache. Or an utterly unbeatable uttupam.

Here are 10 terrific dishes we've savored at restaurants islandwide. Each is substantial enough to qualify as a meal but priced at $10 or less. So whip out an Alexander Hamilton and join us on our cheap-thrills crawl.--JOAN REMINICK, joan.reminick@newsday.com