Check Out Eating Long Island and Eating Brooklyn
We’ve been cranking out the restaurant reviews in both Brooklyn and Long Island in the past few months. Although East of NYC will always be our first true love, EatingLongIsland.com and EatingBrooklyn.com have one focus only; providing you with the best information on some of the area’s most beloved restaurants. To check them out click here (BK) and here (LI).
And remember to always come back to East of NYC for your updates on everything that is happening this side of the East River.
Cafe Luluc in Brooklyn
Our favorite foodie website in Brooklyn (and also a sister-site of this one), Eating Brooklyn has just posted a review of Cafe Luluc on Smith Street. To find out what they're saying, follow through on this link.
Gabrielle’s Brasserie & WIne Bar in Rockville Centre
Our sister site Eating Long Island has just posted their review of Gabrielle's Trattoria and Wine Bar in Rockville Centre. What did they think about it? You'll have to click here to find out!
Eating Brooklyn Wants You!
Eating Brooklyn is looking for contributors for the ever-expanding culinary guide into Brooklyn. Check out the post and contact the editor, Sam, if you are interested. We'd love to see more views and critiques, so get those fingers working!
Bonsai Japanese Restaurant in Port Washington
Our sister-site EatingLongIsland.com has just posted a review on Bonsai Japanese Restaurant in Port Washington. You can find that review by clicking here. 516-883-0103
LENNDEVOURS: In The Running For an Award
Our local partner LENNDEVOURS is in the running for being one of the wine-bloggers of the year. This post originally appeared on LENNDEVOURS.
"It's that time of year again in the wine blogosphere. Yes, the American Wine Blog Awards are
back and this year I'm honored to learn that LENNDEVOURS has been named
a finalist in 2 of the 7 categories, "Best Single-Subject Wine Blog"
and "Best Overall Wine Blog."
Some of my favorite blogs have also made the final round, so congratulations to those bloggers as well.
As
I said, it's an honor just to be nominated (not that I'd mind winning
mind you) not only because it is great to be recognized by peers and
wine blog readers, but also because it truly shows the power that wine
blogs can have. To have a wine blog that focuses on New York wines be
named a double finalist really shows how blogs can help level the
playing field for lesser-known regions.
Personally, I'm proud
that a blogger like me — someone not from California (the enter of the
U.S. wine world) and someone with a day job outside of the wine world
– has apparently earned a place alongside people who write about for a
living. That's the power of blogs afterall, isn't it? Citizen
journalism and all that.
I would also be remiss if I didn't give
much of the credit for this blog's success to Nena, who has supported
me and pushed me to post more and better throughout the years. And, in
the last year or so, I've been able to bring several great writers on
board to help bring new voices and perspectives to the blog.
So, if you enjoy what read here on LENNDEVOURS, I'd encourage you to vote for us. Voting ends at the end of the day on March 4.
Vote today."
Tazza in Brooklyn Heights
Our newest contributor in the East of NYC and "Eating…" networks is Jacquelyn Moore. She's written a fantastic review of Tazza in Brooklyn Heights for our new site, Eating Brooklyn. You can find that here! Go check it out! Now!
Cross Post: Shang Hai Pavilion II in Bellmore
Our sister site, Eating Long Island has just posted a review of Shang Hai Pavilion II in Bellmore and the reason for their visit, the hard to find Soup Dumplings. To read the review please click here.
Happy Hour Of The Week: Bulldog Grille in Amityville
A mixture of old and new decor; with new flat screen televisions above the bar but the old world class of wood stylings will bring you to watch your favorite game while relaxing in a comfortable environment that may remind you of the days gone by. Settle in, have a drink and tell them that East of NYC sent you. 631-691-1947
To view their food menu, click here
LENNDEVOURS: Jamesport Vineyards NV East End Series Cinq (North Fork of Long Island)
This post has been reproduced from our friends over at LENNDEVOURS
I love when I taste a Long Island red with complexity and substance… especially when I find out later that it’s only $16 at the winery (and no-doubt available for under $15 at shops).
One such wine is Jamesport Vineyards’ East End Series Cinq. It’s a kitchen sink blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, syrah and pinot noir that surprisingly doesn’t taste like a bunch of leftovers thrown together.
Medium crimson red in the glass, there are nice, fairly effusive aromas of black cherry preserves, blackberries, black pepper spice and even a subtle smoked meat component that is interesting.
Medium bodied with soft tannins and just a little acidity the flavors are very similar to the nose with maybe a bit more smoke and oak apparent.
It’s not a mind-blowing wine. It’s not going to set the world ablaze or knock you over the head… but that’s a good thing. This is a good every day local red.
Producer: Jamesport Vineyards
AVA: North Fork of Long Island
Price: $16
Rating:
About Lenn Thompson:
Lenn a proud Pittsburgh, PA native, moved to Long Island
nearly a decade ago and promptly fell in love with the region’s dynamic and
emerging wine industry. An Internet marketing guru by profession, he founded LENNDEVOURS.com, his wine
blog, in early 2004 to share his passion for the wines of New York with his
readers. It has since grown into the premier source for New York wine commentary, tasting notes and news.
Formerly the editor of the Long Island Wine Gazette and contributor to Edible Brooklyn, he serves as the wine columnist for Edible East End, Hamptons.com and Dan’s Papers in the Hamptons. He is also a regional editor for Appellation America
covering the Long Island and Hudson River Valley regions. He lives in
Sound Beach, NY with his wife Nena, son Jackson and trusty beagle, Ben
Roethlisbeagle.
