LONG ISLAND
THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 9
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LGBTQ+ Long Island
Long Island is as varied and diverse as most states, crammed into 1400 square miles. Though Queens and Brooklyn are technically on Long Island, the term “Long Island” really refers to Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Easily accessible from NYC by the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Long Island encapsulates mellow suburbs, busy cities and quiet rural areas.
The most popular vacation destinations in Long Island are the North Fork, with its picturesque wineries, and of course the Hamptons for its privileged beach homes. Other areas to know about are the North Shore, once so famous as home to the rich that Fitzgerald set his novel The Great Gatsby there, and the South Shore, which tends to be more diverse and popular for its beaches. Of course, just off the South Shore is the hedonistic Fire Island, which can be accessed by ferry from Sayville or Bay Shore.
The west side of the Island is more populous, with the numbers starting to dwindle the further east you go. And you should definitely head east to experience North Fork. In the past few years, North Fork wineries have come into their own and LI wines are carried in some of NYC’s finest restaurants. Long Beach, on the South Shore is also worth a visit, as it has become a hip area of hotels and shops.
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ABOUT
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Anchor Down
Contemporary white-tablecloth
restaurant & bar offering classic seafood & outdoor seating.
1960 Bayberry Ave, Merrick, NY
Blackstone Steakhouse
Prime meats plus sushi & seafood in a wood-accented space.
10 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY
Cafe Baci
The evolution of traditional authentic Roman cuisine.
1636 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY
Coco Bistro Kitchen & Lounge
Island fare plus mojitos served in a splashy dining room.
944 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY
Copperhill
Locally sourced New American dining.
234 Hillside Ave, Williston Park, NY
Drift 82
Easygoing, family-friendly waterfront stop for surf & turf classics plus wine & cocktails.
82 Brightwood St, Patchogue, NY
ITA Kitchen
Innovative Italian American Cuisine.
45 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY
LakeHouse
Intimate eatery renowned for New American fare & water view.
135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Lisbon Cafe
Traditional Portuguese steaks, chops, chicken & seafood.
399 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY
Majors Steak House
Chophouse standards are served in this family-friendly outpost.
284 E Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY
Pace’s Steakhouse
High-end chophouse serving signature dry-aged beef & seafood.
325 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY
Peppercorns: Restaurant & Catering
Since 1983, local staple dishes are steaks & Continental comfort food.
25 E Marie St, Hicksville, NY
Ristegio’s Restaurant & Lounge
Casually elegant restaurant & bar with a varied menu that includes steaks, seafood, pasta & sushi.
641 Medford Ave, Patchogue, NY
Small Batch
American dishes prepared with local, seasonal ingredients.
630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY
SMOK-HAUS
Slow-cooked BBQ & street food, plus draft beer & cocktails.
7 12th St, Garden City, NY
Tango Argentinian Steakhouse
Relaxed Argentinian steakhouse serving up a menu of meat, seafood & pasta, plus wines.
99 W Suffolk Ave, Central Islip, NY
The Cull House
Casual, beachy fixture serving fresh, local and sustainable seafood.
75 Terry St, Sayville, NY
Tullulah’s
Mod haunt with warm decor serving a seasonal American tapas menu.
12 4th Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Waterzooi Belgian Bistro & Oyster Bar
Mussels are the main event at this Belgian bistro.
850 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
For more info visit: lgbtnetwork.org/eastend
APR 29
DAS BOCK
Spring is in the air, which can only mean one thing...bock season is upon us! Put on your lederhosen, New York’s Original Lager Festival™ is coming to the famed Plattduetsche Biergarten, Long Island, Saturday, April 29th from 11am-5pm! Featuring more than 45 breweries from across the state, the unique event offers enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in craft beers of all styles, with a focus on a variety of traditional lagers.
For more info visit: thinknydrinkny.com/das-bock
MAY
MAY 20-21
CRADLE-CON
Cradle-Con is Long Island’s non-profit, comic, collectible, and pop culture convention, built by fans, for fans.
Artists, musicians, and art lovers of all ages participate or watch as artists convert squares of the street into vibrant and moving works of art. For more info visit: bit.ly/3zFb90C
JUNE
JUN 4
PATCHOGUE PRIDE PARADE
In the current world we live in LGBTQIA+ Pride events are all the more important to inspire, educate, commemorate, and celebrate our diverse community.
We live in Patchogue. We love Patchogue, and we want to show everyone that Patchogue is a great place to eat, drink, and shop, for everyone. For more info visit: patchoguepride.com
JUN 11
LONG ISLAND PRIDE
The 2023 Long Island Pride celebration will take place on Sunday, June 11th from 12pm-5pm for the first time ever
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
JUL 20-23
GREAT SOUTH BAY
MUSIC FESTIVAL
A four day music, art & cultural event! Situated on the magnificent Great South Bay, it features over 55 performers on 4 stages, presenting legends, as well as local emerging artists in classic rock, jazz, jam-band, country, folk, zydeco, hip hop and funk.
For more info visit:
SEPTEMBER SEP 19 ANAVITÓRIA
Enjoy the beautiful music of this Brazilian folk-pop duo consisting of singer-songwriter Ana Caetano and singer Vitória Falcão.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3UebBMw
SEP 30
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BAR GUIDE
Lizard Lounge
DJ fueled dance parties, live bands and karaoke nights.
4589 Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia, NY
Mystique Hookah Lounge
Hundreds of hookah flavors in a plush surrounding with occasional belly-dancers.
973 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY
NuBar
Longtime, convivial LGBTQ+ bar.
47 Boundary Ave, Farmingdale, NY
Pavilion
A legend in the LGBTQ+ dance, club, party and film world.
36 Fire Island Blvd, Sayville, NY
Sip·n·Twirl
Gay nightclub with a full bar, dance floor & rotating DJs.
Starr Bar
We celebrate and support movements for social justice.
214 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY
The Blue Whale
Buzzing waterfront gay bar & eatery. Harbour Ln, Bay Shore, NY
The New Vibe Lounge
Buzzy nightspot serving Jamaicaninspired bar bites & creative cocktails. 60 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY
Winners Circle Nite Club
Latin-themed nightspot featuring DJs, cocktails & bar bites. 39 Post Ave, Westbury, NY
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LGBT Immigrants of Long Island
Creates a safe space for LGBT immigrants and allies to express themselves and to engage in discussions about relevant issues. bit.ly/3SXyzX7
91 N Franklin St #208, Hempstead, NY
LGBT Network Hamptons Center
Helping LGBT people to be themselves, stay healthy, and change the world. lgbtnetwork.org
44 Union St #4434, Sag Harbor, NY
Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus
A not-for-profit organization that promotes LGBTQ+ Advocacy through fundraising events and a power of song. ligmc.org
Long Island Pride Chorus
The oldest performing LGBT organization on Long Island.
PFLAG Long Island
Part of a national organization of parents, families, friends and allies united with the LGBTQ+ community to move equality forward. pflagli.org
PFY
Enhancing the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community through education, supportive services and personal development in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties. longislandcrisiscenter.org/prideforyouth 2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY
SCO Family of Services
Helping New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. sco.org
1 Alexander Place, Glen Cove, NY
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20 BUSINESS DIRECTORY COMMERCIAL LOANS Diversified Financial Service ................. 3 DIVORCE LAW Badanes Law Office PC .......... Back Cover EVENT ENTERTAINMENT Jack Morelli Music & Entertainment ................................... 12 ENTERTAINMENT Jack Morelli Music & Entertainment ................................... 12 FAMILY LAW Badanes Law Office PC .......... Back Cover FINANCIAL ADVISOR Marie Taylor - Edward Jones .............. 15 FOOD BANK Long Island Care Inc ............ Front Cover, 5 FURNITURE REPAIR & REFINISHING Precision Furniture & Storage ............. 15 HOME INSPECTIONS Higher Elevation Home Inspections LLC ........................... 7 INSURANCE Umanoff Boyer Insurance Agency LLC ... Front Inside Cover LEATHER REPAIR Precision Furniture & Storage ............. 15 MORTGAGES Diversified Financial Service ................. 3 MUSEUM Suffolk County Historical Society Museum .................... 9 NON PROFIT Red Cross ............................................... 13 SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER Empire Clean Energy Supply ................ Back Inside Cover SUP YOGA Kostal Paddle ........................................ 15 SURF LESSONS Kostal Paddle ........................................ 15 TILE CONTRACTOR Broadway Tile Company ....................... 7 TOUR AGENCY Tapped Enterprises Inc .......................... 1 TOURS Tapped Enterprises Inc .......................... 1 WATER SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTALS Kostal Paddle ........................................ 15 WOOD & MARBLE REFINISHING Precision Furniture & Storage ............. 15
