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Consider prepackaging food and drinks — perhaps in your own holiday-inspired takeout boxes — so guests don’t have to share serving utensils or touch the same items. Virtual Merrymaking Even if you’re separated from loved ones by distance, you can still connect with video calls on platforms such as FaceTime, Facebook, Google Hangout, Zoom and more. “Scheduling is always best,” says Everette Farmer, a personal technology trainer with GroovyTek, which helps people navigate their technology. “Be considerate of the invitees and their time. A meeting between two close friends is usually informal and needs less notice than a family reunion of 20 people.” While it may be impractical for everyone to have video on for a whole afternoon, plan to video chat at a specific time. Tell everyone to have dessert ready to enjoy on the call. Gift Exchange Give gifts differently this year. One idea to consider? Drop off gifts ahead of the holiday, or ship them to the recipients’ homes. Then you can open the gifts during a virtual meetup. Recipe Swap Food is an important part of holiday celebrations. Think about coordinating menus with family members and friends so you can all share a dish no matter the distance.
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“Have everyone swap recipes so that you are all making the same dishes whether it’s a recipe that’s a family favorite or something new you want to try,” says Maura Horton, chief community officer of content hub JUNIPERunltd. “Then when you sit down to your virtual meal you are all enjoying the same food. ... It’s a simple way to make it feel like you’re together and can help generate conversations about how much you love someone’s family recipe.” Alternatively, you could all order from the same caterer or order the same items from a restaurant, such as a holiday pie from a local bakery. Shared Themes David Cusick, chief strategy officer and executive editor of the home-services research company House Method, says we’re all “looking for ... a sense of togetherness” during the pandemic, especially during the winter holidays. He suggests having family members and friends follow a shared decor plan, “with enough wiggle room for each household to put their own spin on the festivity.” It’ll be enjoyable to see each person’s similar-yet-distinct background. No matter how you celebrate the holidays this year, enjoy the moments as much as possible and know that these unusual festivities are not forever.
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to 12 minutes. Bake them until the edges are well browned, and then with a slotted spatula turn them over and cook the latkes for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned. These can be made 2 days in advance and reheated in the oven. Meanwhile, to make the applesauce, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook them for 3 minutes, until they soften. Add the vinegar and brown sugar and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the apples, coriander, ginger, cinnamon stick, salt and pepper, and cook, covered, on low heat for 15 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes and then puree it, using an immersion blender or a food processor. The applesauce can be made 4 days in advance and served warm or cold. Makes 25 latkes. Reprinted by The Nosher with permission from “The Healthy Jewish Kitchen” ©2017 by Paula Shoyer, Sterling Epicure.
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Restaurants brace for winter
As temperatures drop, outdoor dining will be limited
By the Herald Staff
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nseasonably mild weather until recently has allowed local restaurants to take further advantage of outdoor seating, but with winter weather looming, local restaurant owners throughout are bracing for the challenge of losing what has become an important segment of their business during the pandemic. George Korten, owner of George Martin the Original, a Rockville Centre fixture with an extensive menu, said he can seat up to 35 diners outdoors. Indoor capacity was limited to 50 percent by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in June, and Korten said he was concerned about losing the outdoor revenue. “Those tables outside are like having another room,” he said. “We’re hopeful some of that business will transition inside. We have a very safe environment indoors and are doing all the right things.” Korten said that under social distancing guidelines, patrons are not permitted to wait around the bar area and enjoy a drink while waiting for a
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table. In addition, he said, those who sit at the bar must order dinner to go with their drinks. Other restaurants have also tried to make the best of the outdoor seating. Charles Christensen, general manager of Wild Ginger, on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, said that the restaurant has been successful with outdoor dining, thanks to the addition of a tent, and it is toying with the idea of adding heaters as temperatures drop. “The demand is there, but it’s the practicality of it,” Christensen said. “Will people want to sit outside when it’s colder? Will people feel comfortable eating indoors? Right now, we don’t really know what will happen.” With indoor dining capacity limited to 50 percent, he said that the biggest challenge Wild Ginger faces is “managing that capacity” by not only spreading tables out, but also carefully timing the seating schedule so the restaurant stays at capacity for longer stretches, rather than the traditional lunch and dinner rushes, which would be too crowded. “We’re getting better and better every week with indoor dining, even though we’re only allowed 50 people
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instead of 100,” said Vito Vinceslao, owner of Friendlier Pizza and Restaurant in Woodmere, adding that outdoor seating has helped his business over the past few months. “Those who are skeptical of sitting inside sit outside, which is fine.” Vinceslao acknowledged that he did not have a date in mind by which outdoor seating would be put on hold. “It’s all weather permitting,” he said. “If it’s 25 degrees outside, the heaters aren’t going to help too much. We’re going to have to concentrate on takeout and people coming inside when it gets cold.” That clearly is the direction for restaurateurs in the months ahead. Christensen said that he anticipated doing more takeout and delivery as the weather gets colder. “I don’t think anyone really knows what to expect,” he said. “It’s a very up-and-down time.” Takeout and delivery has always been strong, he said, and has “increased exponentially” during the pandemic. “It’s always been a place we can fall back on,” Christensen said, “and takes the pressure off the dining room.” Although, because of the shift in the seating schedule, he said, so far, Continued to Restaurants
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the business from the dining room has actually been “comparable to years past” just in a different structure. And, like other restaurants, Wild Ginger is using paper tablecloths and napkins, as well as disposable menus. “We want to make sure the customers feel secure and comfortable, and we concentrated on that from the beginning,” Christensen said. “The community has been amazing. Between all of our different profit centers, we’ll be OK-ish.” Over the summer, Bourbon & Brews’ outdoor dining patio was a popular destination, in Merrick, to grab a craft cocktail or a bar bite. To accommodate guests during the colder months, owner John Amaruso is in the process of setting up miniature greenhouses over the outdoor tables; each comes with its own heat lamp. “We’re learning how to survive in this new abnormal,” he said. And as far as indoor dining goes, “the tables are spaced apart far enough, and we’ve taken half of the stools [at the bar] away.” Holding on in ‘survival mode For other eateries, the outlook is bleaker. Some have not had the space to serve customers outdoors, and have had to rely mainly on takeout and delivery service since March. Ram Bisht, owner of Color of Spices, on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, said he tried outdoor dining, but found that food got cold too fast.
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“It’s not very practical for us,” Bisht said. “Plus, to keep that many tables, we don’t have the basement or place to store them later on.” His dining room has been open, he said, but he has not had many customers. “It seems people are not ready,” Bisht said. “I’m doing some takeout and delivery through online companies, but we don’t have that much revenue now.” Frank Abbracciamento, the owner of Abbracciamento’s on Merrick Road in Lynbrook, said he would soon have to put an end to outdoor dining because the weather will get cold and heaters are not cost efficient for their limited use. He added that his business has taken a significant hit since the coronavirus pandemic first began. “Business is still off by 70 percent,” he said. “You’re busy on weekends, but the weekdays drag along. More people come out on the weekend, but I think it’s going to be a while before business returns. It’s not back yet at all.” For Nick Scarcella, owner of Da Nicola in Hewlett, business has been consistent in recent months thanks to the outdoor option. “Our business has been a nice mix of takeout and outdoor seating,” he said. “Indoor seating has done the least business for us. With the weather getting colder, the plan for us is to prepare for mostly takeout business, as the people who haven’t been sitting inside will just go back to takeout.” Scarcella noted
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that his outdoor seating accommodates roughly 35 diners. He added that he was uncertain about how business would be in the winter. “We pretty much have to take it week by week,” he said. “I think it’s safe to say that people want to sit outside more than they want to sit inside right now.” At Elisa’s Restaurant in North Bellmore, owner Paul Telese said he’ll continue to offer outdoor dining “as long as we possibly can.” Inside, diners are seated at a social distance, plastic dividers have been installed, the HVAC system has been updated and there are four sanitizing stations placed throughout the restaurant. The menu has also been revamped to be more takeout-friendly for diners who opt to eat at home. “The guests have been very understanding and cooperative — they know we’re doing our best,” Telese said. “I’m looking forward to the day when we can see a light at the end of the tunnel.” Reported by Tony Bellissimo, Jill Nossa, Briana Bonfiglio, Alyssa Seidman, Mike Smollins, Matthew Ferremi
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Right page photo: The menu at Elisa’s Restaurant in North Bellmore has been updated to be more takeout-friendly for the cold weather months.
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Old Fashioned glass 2 teaspoons sugar Maraschino cherries (stems removed) Cranberries Orange slices Bitters Sprite or other lemon/lime soda 2 ounces bourbon Directions • In an Old Fashioned glass, add sugar, one maraschino cherry, a few cranberries, an orange slice, a few dashes of bitters and a splash of Sprite. • Muddle until the sugar is entirely dissolved • Fill the glass with ice. • Add bourbon and another splash of Sprite. • Stir gently Enjoy!
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1 pound green beans 2 tablespoons butter (softened) 3 cloves garlic ½ cup pistachios (shelled, roasted and salted) ½ cup Ricotta cheese Directions • Trim the ends of the green beans and cut into third. Steam until tender. • In a food processor, combine butter, garlic and pistachios and pulse until thoroughly blended. • Transfer the mixture to a frying pan and cook on low heat until lightly brown, being careful not to burn. • Add Ricotta cheese and cook until bubbling. • Add steamed green beans and heat through. • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
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Crustless Spinach & Mushroom Quiche Christine Kenneally, Rockville Centre 8 slices nitrate-free bacon, cooked until crispy and diced 10 whole pasture raised eggs 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese, shredded 1 ½ cups heavy cream 5 ounces organic baby spinach, chopped in mini food processor 1 cup organic baby Portobello mushrooms, chopped ½ teaspoon finely ground sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper butter or cooking spray Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. • Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream, sea salt and pepper to eggs and whisk to combine. • Stir in bacon and cheese. • Grease 9 ½ to 10 inch round pan with butter or cooking spray. Pour in egg mixture. • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until eggs are set. • Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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Filet Mignon Lorraine Sclafani, Baldwin 4 four ounce filets Salt Pepper
1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup red wine ¼ cup beef broth
Directions • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar with a hand mixer on high speed until fluffy. • Beat in egg and vanilla. • Add flour and mix until smooth. • Spread out mixture on a 9x12-inch baking pan. • Bake 15 minutes. • As soon as pan comes out of oven, put Hershey bars on top of the cookies. • Wait three minutes for chocolate to melt and spread on top of the cookies. • Sprinkle with walnuts (optional). • Let cool completely, cut into small bars. Enjoy!
Directions • Coat filets in salt and pepper. • Melt butter in pan and sauté filets for 1 minute on each side on medium heat. • Reduce heat and add balsamic vinegar, red wine and beef broth. • Cover and cook 4 minutes on each side. • Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of vegetable, asparagus, spinach or broccolini. Enjoy!
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Top toys What the
kids will want this year By Diane Schlindwein There’s no getting around it — the year 2020 has had more than its fair share of life-changing issues. However, ready or not, the holiday season is rapidly approaching — and children, with all their natural resilience, will still be writing their wish lists and letters to Santa.
Price watching Chris Byrne, known internationally as “The Toy Guy,” says he anticipates the trend toward lower-priced toys will continue. “Significantly this is a trend that has been going on for a couple of years as such lines as L.O.L. Surprise!, Shopkins, 5 Surprise Mini Brands and many others are among the best sellers in the business -- and are under $20,” he says. “Even prices of the traditionally $100plus items, like interactive pets have come down under that threshold.” For example, Byrne describes FurReal Mama Josie the Kangaroo Pet as “an adorable interactive kangaroo that comes with three joeys, one of which has a surprise gender reveal.” These FurReal pets are big hits around the holidays. “And now the price has come way down ($69.99) and the play has gone way up,” says Byrne.
Playtime for baby For the very young, little “Baby Shark” enthusiasts will adore Pinkfong Baby Shark Dancing DJ. This little guy comes programmed with five different “Baby Shark” remixes. When baby dances, so does Baby Shark. His body rocks back and forth and his fins flap to the music.
Girl power For girls, American Girl dolls are often high on the request list. “Looking forward to the Summer Olympics, which has been postponed to 2021, the brand is proud to celebrate and cheer on our country’s amazing athletes,” says Queen Stevenson, who represents American Girl. The exclusive doll sets feature 18-inch doll-sized Team USA gear for the following six summer sports: gymnastics, soccer, swimming, track and field, softball and beach volleyball. A Team USA Medal Ceremony Set and a girl-sized Team USA “Go for the Goal” Tee will help young fans gear up for next year’s celebrations. “This is actually going to be a big year for dolls,” Byrne says. He is impressed with The Fresh Dolls, which is an entire line of African American and multicultural dolls developed by Dr. Lisa Williams. These dolls are designed to bring authenticity to the representation of both women and men. “I think these are really significant this year as they allow African American children to see the real beauty of people like them and engage in truly aspirational fashion play.” Continued to Toys
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Continued from Toys
Intergenerational play Another toy that’s sure to be a hit is the Playmobil Back to the Future Delorean. This set came out earlier this year, just in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the movie “Back to the Future.” “This has been a huge hit with kids -- and especially adult collectors,” Byrne says. “We are seeing a lot of toys bought for adults. But this is also great from intergenerational play as kids and parents play together.” If a family is really in need of some silliness, Byrne recommends Deer Pong from Hasbro. “Every year or so, we get one of these absolutely ridiculous games that are just off-the-hook silly,” he says. “This is that game for 2020. This is hilariously dumb.” Byrne anticipates that toy sales may, in fact, be up this holiday season, as parents “are very eager to have the holidays seem as normal as possible,” says Byrne. “And with some holiday traditions on hold for this year, some of that money is likely to go into toy purchases.”
Riding along For a big purchase for a little one, Byrne suggests a ride-on Real Rigs Recycling Truck. “Kids love garbage trucks,” he says. “This recycling truck has a big personality, featuring over 100 interactive sayings, sound effects, songs and expressions. It provides the perfect blend of fun and safety.”
Learning can be fun Learning and keeping busy at home has been another theme this year, and it is something that will likely continue for a while. “Look for arts and crafts, construction, collectibles and other activity sets to be strong sellers,” Byrne says. Popping up on several Top Toys lists is the STEAM Lab Paper Flower Science Kit from Crayola. “I just love this for the combination of science and arts and crafts. Kids make paper flowers and then set the wicking stem into a colored solution. They watch as the color is taken up through the stem and into the petals. There is a whole collection of these sets. “
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