Signature Drink: Bistro 72 in Riverhead [Video]
We spent some time recently at Bistro 72, located within the Hotel Indigo out in Riverhead. We spent a full night taking in the sounds of the live music, the bartenders at the bar and the food coming out of the kitchen. This first video features their signature drink, The Long Island Lighthouse.
Food News: Bottomz Up Bar And Grill To Open In Carle Place
Where the pet store Safari Stan’s once sat on Old Country Road, a new hotspot is getting ready to open. Now under construction and hiring waitresses and bartenders, Bottomz Up will likely be aligning themselves with the other nearby restaurants and bars that rely heavily on scantily clad servers (CANZaciti Roadhosue and Hooters, namely). Where they hope to step in front of their competition is the quality of their cuisine.
Food News: The Patio In Freeport To Open For The Season On Thursday, April 12, 2012
The Patio, which burst onto the scene last year and catered to those Long Islanders who love to eat and drink on the water, is reopening for the season this Thursday, April 12th. Located in the Freeport Inn and Marine, the restaurant and bar features an outdoor lounge area, a bar that opens its doors to the outside and a great food menu that will be sure to be even more popular this year as more people learn about it.
Bistro 72 in Riverhead (Hotel Indigo)
Years ago, a Best Western sat off of exit 72 of the LIE, just next to Tanger Outlets. It wasn’t anything much to look at. It did its job; catering to those looking for a quick getaway to the entryway of the north fork, or a respite between shopping marathons. With time, the tide has changed and the new owners have not only Manhattan-ized the hotel (read: trendy), they’ve also installed Bistro 72, serving up fantastic drinks and cuisine.
Four Food Studio and Cocktail Salon in Melville
Four Food Studio and Cocktail Salon in Melville set a new benchmark of design and atmosphere on Long Island when it opened back in 2006. A decor that represents the four seasons; winter, spring, summer and fall have never looked better.
Mumon Japanese Restaurant in Garden City
Tucked neatly in the back lobby of a Winthrop Hospital building in Garden City is Mumon Japanese Cuisine. Open since 2009, Mumon is a bright star in the local asian cuisine arena on the island. Owned by a distributor of seafood up and down the east coast, it seems a likely fit and an assurance that Mumon will receive the finest seafood available on a continual basis.
Waterzooi in Garden City
In the 11 years that Waterzooi has been in business they have been consistently known for a few things. Their beer, mussels and steak frites are among the most notable on Long Island and they are still pushing as strong as ever.
Photo Tour: Monsoon in Babylon Village
We’ll have more information on the cuisine and experience at Monsoon in Babylon Village, the newest of the Bohlsen Restaurant Group’s six restaurants on Long Island soon, but to tide you over we’ve visited their new location to see what this new hot spot looks like on the inside.
Our Long Island Super Bowl Sunday Hot List [Updating]
If you’re not going to a house party (or hosting one yourself) and want to watch the Giants take down the game on Super Bowl Sunday, getting out to a restaurant / bar where you can cheer on Eli with hundreds of others may not be a bad idea. We’ve compiled our list of go-to hot spots on the island where Big Blue will be front and center. [Updating until Sunday]
Food News: Joe’s Crab Shack Opens In Oceanside
We can now welcome Joe’s Crab Shack to Long Island, with their newest location opening up now on the south shore of Nassau County, in Oceanside.
