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]
2011 Long Island Restaurant Week (November 6 – 13, 2011)
It’s too early to really think about the late Fall and the chilly temperatures that come along with it, but we’ve got the details on this year’s Long Island Restaurant Week; a yearly week-long prix fixe bonanza thrown by Wordhampton Public Relations at some of Long Island’s top restaurants.
Blue Point Brewery Poised To Tap World’s Largest Cask
Blue Point Brewery, one of Long Island’s better known and most popular microbrewers is set to tap the world’s largest cask as it hosts the 7th Annual Blue Point Cask Ale Festival on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 2pm – 6pm at their headquarters in Patchogue. For those unfamiliar with Cask Ale, it’s a reference to unfiltered and unpasteurized beer that is conditioned and served directly from a cask.
Upcoming Event: Hamptons Restaurant Week, March 21st – March 28th
It came around pretty quick, but it's that time of the year again for Hamptons Restaurant Week, put together by PR powerhouse Wordhampton Public Relations. From Sunday, March 21st – Sunday, March 28th, visitors to participating restaurants can enjoy two different prix fixed meals ($19.95 and/or $24.95). They've upped the ante this year by also allowing visitors discounts on wine, discounts on participating tastings at select vineyards and reduced accommodations at participating hotels.
If you've ever dined during Restaurant Week, you already know that you have to make reservations in advance as these events and dining times fill up pretty quickly. If you've never dined during Restaurant Week, now's your chance to; especially if you've been dying to try one of the many restaurants on the list.
Haiti Earthquake Benefit at Thyme in Roslyn on January 28
Thyme Restaurant & Cafe in Roslyn will be donating 100% of their proceeds gained (they're donating all of the food and drinks) from the newly announced cocktail party to benefit Oxfarm America's efforts in Haiti. The cocktail party is to be held on January 28th from 5-9pm. Along with the great Roslyn Pond views, you'll be treated to pass arounds and live music. There's a $10 suggested donation to gain entry into the party, so bring as many people as you can to help a great cause. To RSVP you can email the organizers directly by January 21st.
Winterfest Classic Beer Dinner at The Library Cafe in Farmingdale
If you're a beer-loving Long Islander, you'll love this event that we're letting you all know about. The Library Cafe in Farmingdale is hosting a Winterfest Classic Beer Dinner on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7pm. A four-course dinner, not only will you be sampling some great brews and food, you'll also get to listen to and meet Josh Havey, of Samuel Adams.
The menus will consist of:
1) Pretzel, Cinnamon Sugar paired with Old Fezziwig Ale
2) Chopped salad infused with Samuel Adams Cranberry Lambic dressing, paired with Coastal Wheat
3) Skirt Steak marinated in Boston Lager OR Chicken breast marinated in Cranberry Lambic dressing paired with Winter Lager
4) Molten Lava Chocolate Cake with vanilla ice cream, paired with Holiday Porter Float
Seating is limited, so call 516-752-7678 for a reservation.
International Great Beer Expo at The Nassau Coliseum
Today is the day where over 100 beers are brought together from all over the world (and some that are local too!) to reach out to the masses that attend. If you're anywhere near the Nassau Coliseum and are at or above the legal drinking age, head on over to the International Great Beer Expo for either of their two sessions (12:30-4pm and 5:30-9pm). Oh yeah, bring a designated driver, you'll need one.
Upcoming NYC Event: NY Taste by New York Magazine (November 2nd)
On Monday, November 2nd, join New York culinary editor Gillian Duffy and more than 40 of the city’s finest restaurants for the 11th annual New York Taste, an evening to benefit City Harvest.
Participants at this year’s event will include Alain Allegretti, Dan
Barber, Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde, Alex Guarnaschelli of
Butter, Morimoto, Michael White of Marea, Zak Pelaccio and many more.
Click here to purchase tickets.
VIP TICKET PRICE: $250 plus 8.875% sales tax
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICE: $175 plus 8.875% sales tax
Skylight
275 Hudson Street (between Spring and Dominick Streets)
New York, NY 10013
[ via Eating Manhattan ]
Upcoming Event: 2009 Merrick Fall Festival
This weekend is the Merrick Fall Festival, taking place at the Merrick LIRR station. Rides, music, food, vendors and other entertainment options all await you at this weekend-long get together on the south shore. We've gone in years past and always find it a great way to spend a nice fall day.
Upcoming Event: Battle of the BBQ Brethren on October 23rd-25th in Sayville
Think you have what it takes to be a world-class pit master? If you’ve been wowing your friends with some of your Q and want to take it to a higher level, it may be time to put your money where your pig is. The Battle of the BBQ Brethren is heating up Sayville form October 23-25th with their brand of competition. Hit up their website for more information on how you can participate and compete.
