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I was raised in Commack, attended grades K-12 and graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Banking & Finance. While having a successful career selling & trading Foreign Exchange for top Wall Street firms, I pursued my true passion by attending a real estate broker licensing course at New York University.

This is the second time I have worked with Kevin. He is knowledgeable, personable and accessible. He knows the market and priced my place perfectly, resulting in an over-thelisted amount offering within a couple of days. His staff is also accessible and helpful. I recommend without hesitation.

Been In The Service Sector For Over 30 Years, I have Cultivated The Art To Listen And The Skill To Comprehend My Client/Customer Ultimate Needs - A Major Component In The World Of Residential Real Estate. Born In Singapore, And Traveled Extensively At A Young Age Plus Living In Several Countries - In Addition To Speaking More Than 3 Languages (English, Mandarin & Cantonese) Enabled Me To Understand And Respect Others’ Culture And Diversity. Based On Utmost Trust, Loyalty, Due Diligence, The ‘TLC’ I Possess And The Natural Ability To Relate To People Has Won Me A Loyal Client TogetherPortfolio. With My Unique Qualities & Expertise, I’ll Be The Broker Working With You In Navigating The Journey In Selling Of Your Home Into A Pleasant & Eventful Voyage. My Ultimate Goal & Satisfaction Is Finding A House That My Client/Customer Regards As Their Dream Home. My Personal Achievement Are Referrals From Past Clients & Customers. .

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Upon receiving my real estate broker’s license I opened my real estate agency. Shortly afterward, business flourished, and I was able to resign from my full-time position on Wall MyStreet.education and work experience in the financial markets have afforded me the expertise to assess the current market value and understand its fluctuations. It is by exacting these keen skills that I am proficient at pricing strategies thereby getting my clients the best attainable price in the shortest time with the least inconvenience.

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Kevin and his team at Leatherman Homes are amazing and personal 010 yrs ago we purchased our 2 bdrm apt with a baby on the way with their help and now we sold to grow with our family of 3 boys now w Same winning team still there just like family! Thank u

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Kevin and his team know their stuff. They were attentive, professional, and reliable. Working with them made the entire process pleasant. We’d use them again in a heartbeat. ‘‘

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Kevin is the Best Kevin and his team know their stuff. They were attentive, professional, and reliable. Working with them made the entire process pleasant. We’d use them again in a heartbeat.

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Being a life-long resident of Long Island, I am well-versed and confident in brokering deals with buyers and sellers in Nassau County from the Gold Coast Communities of the North Shore to the South Shore Communities fronting the Atlantic Ocean and also offer a unique familiarity with Western Suffolk County, and Eastern Queens. In summary, I am a well well-respected real estate professional with years of local expert experience, savvy negotiation skills, immense referral resources, and frequent effective communication which are essential ingredients for facilitating a smooth transaction that is tailored to the client’s specific needs.

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6 | LI HOME Magazine | SUMMER 2022 INSIDE Curb Enthusiasm Your home gets only one chance to make a first impression page 26 TheWorldReel Long Island’s waters keep luring back the most famous face in fishing page 10 HOW TO FIRE PITS Outdoor evenings have us all fired up page Welcome40Home: Pools 8 Real Talk 16 Preservation: McDonald’s 20 Leatherman: Sands Point 36 Charcuterie Queen 44 Home Sweet Home 50

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• More than 8 out of 10 pools use a chlorine system to keep the water clean. The chlorine filtration system for pools was invented in 1910 at Brown University.

• Gaius Maecenas of Rome built the first heated pool, in the 1st century B.C.

• The most famous house in America—the White House— did not have an outdoor swimming pool until Gerald Ford built one in 1975. An indoor pool was built for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.

In a post–World War II America where suburban communities—inspired by Long Island’s very own Levittown—were springing up in the 1950s and making home ownership possible for the masses, the notion of the perfect backyard was born. Alongside swing sets and charcoal grills, few amenities defined this outdoor extension of the dream home like the swimming pool. In the decades that followed, pools evolved in size, shape and sheer magnitude. Above ground, inground, semi-inground, waterfalls, infinity edges, underwater music systems...the options and amenities are endless. As are the fun and fascinating facts you can break out at your next pool party. To paraphrase Plato, a person “is not learned until he can read, write, and swim.” Or at least until they’ve memorized these tidbits:

• According to HouseLogic, a pool may increase a home’s sale value by as much as 7%. As for the enjoyment of a pool during a Long Island summer, well, it’s hard to slap a price on that. So put on that bathing suit, drop your towel on the lounge chair and come on in, the water’s fine…

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• There are more than 10.5 million swimming pools in America, with Phoenix topping the charts for the city with the most pools—32.7% of all homes have one.

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HOME I t’s summertime, and the living is easy. Especially if you dive into a crisp, rippling pool every chance you get. Sure, we’re surrounded by water every where you look, but Long Islanders have a particular love for the personal swimmin’ holes that bring such pleasure—not to mention beauty to the landscape—to theirThehomes.tradition is not as old as one might imagine.

• Gunite was invented in 1907 by taxidermist Carl E. Akley, the same year the first above-ground pool in the U.S. was reportedly put up in Philadelphia. The first gunite inground pool was not built until 1940.

• The Guinness Book of World Records tells us that the world’s largest swimming pool is found at the San Alfonso del Mar resort in Algarroba, Chile. The pool covers an area of 19.77 acres and can hold 66 million gallons of water.

• Google searches for the phrase “pool installation” increased 49% across the U.S. in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Historians believe the first swimming pool, the Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro in what is now Pakistan, was constructed around 2600 B.C. It had multiple entry stairs and a surrounding deck.

Elizabeth Markovic is a Real Estate agent afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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Elizabeth Markovic Licensed Associate RE M:elizabeth@elizabethmarkovic.comBroker516.252.8841|O:516.517.4751

MY FEATURED LISTINGS 6 Stirrup Lane, Glen Cove, NY 5 BD | 3 BA | PENDING 29 Altamont Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 3 BD | 2 BA | PENDING andProfessionalpassionate.

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“Having Elizabeth Markovic sell our home was the best decision we made. She was professional every step of the way. She guided us through the whole process with ease. Elizabeth was always available to answer our questions at all times. From start to ﬁnish, we knew we were in good hands. We would highly recommend Elizabeth for any of your real estate needs”.

Elizabeth Markovic is a Real Estate agent afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

Elizabeth Markovic Licensed Associate RE M:elizabeth@elizabethmarkovic.comBroker516.252.8841|O:516.517.4751

From start to ﬁnish, we knew we were in good hands. We would highly recommend Elizabeth for any of your real estate needs”.

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L.I. Home: Did you ever find it hard to make it to where you are now because you’re female?

Darcizzle: Fishing is an actual sport so anytime you put in the effort to catch a different fish you’ve never caught or a bigger fish than before, it’s always a proud moment and I relish those gifts. My father, who got

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By Alexa Anderwkavich ocial media star and pro angler Darcie Arahill — best known as Darcizzle — quit her day job behind a desk a decade ago to pursue her passion for fishing and has been reeling in a huge following ever since. The self-proclaimed leading angler in America started snorkeling and lobstering with her parents at the tender age of 3 and, thanks to her prowess with a rod and reel — and popular videos and photos of her trolling Atlantis — has netted more than 150,000 followers on Instagram and more than 350,000 subscribers on YouTube. Along the way, she fished all over the world — including, of course, off the shores of Long Island, so we caught up with her to learn how the Florida native — whose boyfriend is from Bellport — does what she does, whether or not tackle boxes are still in fashion, and of course, her new favorite Billy Joel song. L.I. Home: We live on an Island, but not all of us fish. How would you convince the landlubbers among us to get out on a boat and cast away? Darcizzle: I think the key is just to go out there and do it. There is no wrong way, so don’t worry if you are not an expert or clueless your first time. I’ll tell you a secret… fishing is not at all about fishing. It’s about the outdoors, spending time in nature, con servation, time with friends and family and creating memories. So whether you can’t cast or don’t catch a fish isn’t the point. And go visit your local tackle shop, just walk right in and say “I don’t know what I’m doing but want to catch a fish, what do I need!”

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Darcizzle: When I come to Long Island there is such a great variety. I’ve caught fluke, stripers, all the bluefish, and delicious sea bass as well. New bies can go out on a drift or party boat from Shinnecock and lots of other places.

Darcizzle: It’s easier in some regards, harder in many others. It is easy to get social media “likes” and engagement as a female, but a portion of that attention is not focused on the fishing aspect but simply on me being a female. I get harassed more online and people simply don’t believe that I caught such and such fish. That is why we started the YouTube channel so that people could see me actually fishing and to help quiet the naysayers. I was one of, if not the first, females to post their fishing online, so before that men, in large part, had no reference point, and I think it surprised them that women can actually fish. Now when you look online I’m happy to see thousands and thousands of female anglers. I still to this day get more interest from sponsors outside of fishing than in the fishing niche. I think that’s a shame.

L.I. Home: What is your proudest achievement as an angler?

Photo by Darcizzle Offshore Darcy Arahill with her Long Island catch of the day

L.I. Home: What fish are you catching on Long Island? What should Long Islanders be looking to catch? S Long Island’s waters keep luring back the most famous face in fishing

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SUMMER 2022 | LI HOME Magazine | 11 Karen Elefante Licensed Real Estate 298M:karen.elefante@compass.comSalesperson516.398.5055MerrickRoad,RockvilleCentre,

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me started fishing, used to do a lot of mangrove snapper fishing with me, and he passed away several years ago. So when I catch a big mangrove I always think of my dad and how proud he would be of me now, sometimes I’ll literally start cry ing. So those are some of my best times. My biggest achievement publicly is just being out there doing it for a decade for other girls and women to see it. They have to “see it to be it” and I’m proud that I’ve been the one many girls have seen to start them on their own journey. L.I. Home: What are your favorite places on Long Island? Darcizzle: I’m not objective on this one as my boyfriend grew up in Bellport Village and I’ve grown to love it there. The town, the people, the dock, the beach and now the new “breach” make it so great! L.I. Home: Do you prefer fishing, clam ming, or crabbing? Darcizzle: Oh absolutely fishing, then crabbing. The surprise of opening the crab pot and seeing what is inside is addicting. L.I. Home: What are the essentials in your tackle box and backpack? Do they still have tackle boxes? Darcizzle: Lots of hooks and leaders mostly! The more you fish, the more you learn that the basics are really what work, Don’t get involved with all that new stuff, use what that salty looking dude with the hands covered in cuts and calluses uses and you’ll be okay. We have mostly tackle trays and bags now. LOL! L.I. Home: Can you explain the importance of covering up with a wet shirt and using sunglasses in intense sunlight? Darcizzle: Sun protection is of the utmost importance as a fisherman. Everyone makes dri-fit “performance” shirts these days that block the sun, we love the ones with hoods even. They make a huge dif ference. Sometimes they are not that fem inine or “cute” so I have a bunch that are like crop top, with long sleeves. We put sunscreen on before we leave the house, and include the hands … very important. The best sunscreen is the kids stuff — the harder to rub in the better so you get that chalky look. Naturally re-apply. For sunglasses, polarized quality shades are a must to prevent eye damage and to see the fish better. I’m sponsored by REVO.

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L.I. Home: Are there any surf and turf, clam bars, or crab shacks on Long Island that you like? Darcizzle: My favorite restaurant on the island is Avino’s in Bellport Village. My boyfriend has been friends with the owner for decades and the food and outside apps are the best. It’s my favorite place for Friday happy hour in the summer. I do know also that you can’t go to Montauk without visiting that lobster roll place, I think it’s just called Lunch? It’s awe some. too! L.I. Home: Because we are a Long Island publica tion, we ask this question to everyone: What is your favorite Billy Joel song? Darcizzle: I literally had to ask my boyfriend because I was born in 1989 and not from Long Island! He tells me no real Long Islander does not love “Piano Man”. I did listen. Great song.

Top photo by Darcizzle Offshore/Billy Joel courtesy Wikimedia Commons It’s no fluke that Arahill has become a fan of Long Island’s fish and our very own Billy Joel

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Something I probably should have asked after the first one. She said, “You keep showing us homes with ghosts.” I was a bit puzzled, since I didn’t know I was doing that. She then showed me the iPad, with these blue dots floating around on the screen that represented ghosts. She said, “Do you know if the next home has any ghosts?” I said, “Honestly, I really don’t know, but I do know of a place I’m going right after this that has spirits.”

o describe the recent past in the Long Island real estate market as crazy would be as understated as calling oceanfront property on Dune Road a decent location. The meteoric rise in sale prices, the bidding wars, the challenge of limited inventory, the downs and ups of mortgage rates…it’s been a wild ride filled with things we’ve never seen before. Well, at least some of us. As our gathering of local real estate professionals share the craziest questions they’ve ever been asked about real estate, it seems some people have seen and heard it all.

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I truly believe there is no crazy question. Every person has different knowledge levels, different needs, etcetera, so it’s really hard for me to pick one. My answer has and always will be that there is no crazy question one can ask.

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There are too many to recall that are not G-rated. I guess the “oddest” would have to be about ghosts. This one lady and her family showed up to the first of four homes that we were seeing that day with a giant iPad. I never saw one that large before. She took one step in the house and said, “No, this is not for us.” I said okay, no problem, we have three more to see. We went to the next one and the same thing happened. We then went to the third home and, wouldn’t you know, I received the same reaction. I asked politely, “Why are you saying no to the homes after just taking one step inside the home?”

When it comes to real estate, no question is too crazy. Or maybe it is.

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The craziest question I’ve ever been asked in real estate is if the seller will take $500,000 cash ‘under the table’.

There are several reasons why I would never be a part of that, not to mention I want the sale price to be accurate because I’m proud of the prices I bring to my sellers.

“Can I go ahead and get started with the painting and stuff that needs to get done in this house but not move in and sleep here until we close?”

Which I replied, “Swapping houses works only if both parties agree. It would be best to list your home on the open market and I will find you a buyer. Once the home sells, we will take the monies from the sale and put it towards the purchase of a new home”.

Vincent Bonica Coach Realtors A customer asked if they could swap houses?

The craziest question I get is, “Did anyone ever die in the house? I don’t want to buy a house if anyone has ever passed away here!” The way I see it, if someone died of old age in the house and not in a hospital, that is great!

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Most of the time you don’t know the answer to that question. How strange.

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What has since 1991 been called the “most beautiful McDonald’s in America” was, in 1795, the family farmhouse of Joseph Denton — the son of one of the Town of Hemp stead’s founders Richard Denton. In the 1860s, it was converted into a Georgianstyle mansion with intricate ornamentation adorning its trims and edges that it still has today. It remained a family homestead until about World War I. From then until the 1980s, the Denton House was used as a commer cial property, first as a funeral parlor and then as various restaurants, the last of which being the Charred Oak Manor — which was somewhat passiveaggressively reviewed by the New York Times in 1981 (Our favorite line: “By ordering carefully — that is, not testing the kitchen’s ability to turn out ambitious combinations — one can have a satisfactory and pleasant dining experience here.”).

By Alexa Anderwkavich

In 1985 — the time the McDonald Corporation took an interest in property — the restaurant was closed, the building was vacant and in disrepair, and the world’s biggest burger seller had a simple plan: demolish the two-story house and build a standard, everyday McDonald’s in its place.

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ou’re getting more than just fries with that when you visit the Mc Donald’s on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park, because it’s the only burger joint in the legendary chain that is also a 19th-century Georgian man sionButhome.how did the world’s largest fast-food gi ant, known for its golden arches and cookie-cutter outlets, end up opening inside this historic Long Island homestead?

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The Denton house was home to the son of one of the founders of Hempstead, and was later used as a funeral home and numerous restaurants. Today, it is the world’s most beautiful McDonald’s, having been refurbished and repurpused by the burger chain.

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The first owners, Lawrence and Joan Anderer, said they were taking a big chance franchising a McDonald’s back in the ’90s, but considered the deal a win-win-win: McDonald’s got its restaurant, the community saved a historic landmark, and the Anderer family have made a living for two decades — while giv ing many New Hyde Park kids their first chance at a real job.

“I remember seeing it get built. I loved going there with my kids” said lifelong New Hyde Park resident Renee Guthart. “We would sit in that all-glass room. It was so special.”

“People knock getting a Mcdonald’s job,” he told Patch. ” “But you can go to work with enthusiasm and learn as much as you can.”

There is value in keeping historic buildings fossilized in their original state, as it gives us the closest glimpse into the past; but there is another kind of beauty that stems from repurposing these historical landmarks, one that can best be described by those that ended up frequenting the McDonald’s on a regular basis.

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But New Hyde Park and Nas sau County preservationists who did not want to see the historical structure torn down stepped in. After petitioning for landmark status for two years, they suc ceeded in 1987, and saved the building.McDonald’s agreed to refur bish the mansion to its former glory — including gingerbreadhouse details— on the outside as long as it was allowed to add a drive-thru, which it was. The company installed standard franchise guts — a kitchen with fryers, shake machines, and griddles to make burgers, hot cakes, and sausage; colorful plastic furniture; and all the trimmings of your standard McDonald’s —which were gift-wrapped with an original double grand staircase that leads to an area that can be rented for parties. And since then, it’s become a neighborhood staple.

“Every Sunday my husband and I and four other couples would go to the McDonald’s after church. We had so much fun,” said 89-year-old Helena Swierkosz, who has lived in New Hyde Park for 45-year years. “We could stay as long as we wanted to. We talked and laughed for hours. It was such a good time in our lives.”

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Your home is an extension of yourself. And just like you, your home gets only one chance to have a great first showing. This does not begin the moment anybody steps foot inside, but rather out front, where your home gets its first best chance to show off to visitors, passers-by or, when the time comes, potential curb appeal and it’s always in style. Even better, it’s perpetually the right time to take on a project that can add a visual boost and some value. What are you waiting for? Home Gets Only One Chance to Make a ImpressionFirst By Alexa Anderwkavich

Your

The DoorFrontFix

The front door welcomes everyone to your home, and you want it to catch their eyes and pull them in. This can be achieved by simply adding a pop of color, an adornment or playing around with the Don’twoodwork.shyaway from bold colors or styles; a bright red door draws the eye, as do rustic entryways with intricate carvings. If you don’t want to replace your current door, simply painting or staining your old one while freshening up the hardware can do wonders for its appearance. You can also add glass features, such as crystal or stained glass. This allows an array of colors and patterns to pool into your doorway via natural light, so it can be enjoyed both from inside and outside of the Evenhouse.easier, you can always add some door decor like seasonal wreaths, or top off your door with a tasteful set of house numbers that come in various metals, typefaces and designs to suit your style.

Often overlooked, the mailbox is just as much a part of the house as any other facet of your home. Hand-me-down mailboxes from previous homeowners are not uncommon, but consider making a mailbox your own. Some homeowners design theirs as a replica of the actual house or other quirky, creative touches, but sometimes all that’s needed is to swap it out with something new and more contemporary.

Mailbox Makeover

Hanging planters are a lovely choice if you have awnings or don’t have space for a standing planter, and window boxes are also an Foroption.seasoned gardeners, raised beds and planting perennial flowers are another great option and don’t have to be left in the backyard. Perennials will regrow each year so you only have to plant them once, then let nature do the decorating.

Lawns are another huge aspect of your outfront flora, especially here on Long Island. Be sure to water your grass in the morning, this way it doesn’t burn when the sun is at its peak but also it will have enough time to absorb, and maintain it by pulling weeds, raking and mowing.

Surrounding your home with flowers and plants not only helps curb appeal, it can even improve your mood. Best of all, it’s completely customizable, from your choice of flower type and color to where they are Thereplanted.are also multiple options for pots such as terracotta, stone, artisanal, and wood.

Keep It Green, Keep It Clean

Raised beds are good for planting herbs and flowers that produce a pleasant scent like lavender, rosemary, honeysuckle and basil. Not only would you add a wonderful, sweet and earthy smell to your entryway, but you can also use these herbs in your kitchen as a homegrown seasoning in food or tea.

Take

Adding outdoor seating can not only improve curb appeal, it also invites your guests to pull up a chair. Have a porch? Get a small table and some chairs or a bench and set up a conversation area. Adorn this space with a few plants and a summer candle and you’ve extended your house space. But too much furniture can cause cluttered chaos, so don’t overdo it. And always keep it clean and well kept. a Seat

Having a clear way to the door is an important aspect of your house. Whether it is stepping stones, a gravel path or pavers, there needs to be something clearly showing the way. You can enhance your walkway with flowers, shrubs, lights, stones or lawn ornaments.

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PerfectThe Path

There is nothing more inviting and warm than a light (or lights!) at the front of your home. This is another aspect of the house that you can have fun with.

First, think of where you’d like to place your lights. You might want to light up the pathway as well as your porch or door. If you’re lighting a path, there are numerous solar-powered lights that get staked into the ground. Keep it sleek with metal trimmings or floor lights, whimsical with lanterns, or artistic with blown glass.

Light

Next, choose your ambiance with the tone of the light. There are warm (yellow and orange hues), cool (blue hue), and color-changing options. There are different kinds of bulbs as well, with LED (not only an energy-efficient go-to but powerful and longlasting) available in vintage coiled bulbs, modern looks and even solar powered. Some lights can also be controlled via apps, which offer timer and color settings to adjust to your mood with just the tap of a finger. the Way

Better in Balance

And in this case “go big or go home” need not apply — you are already home — so it’s usually best to stick to good things in moderation. If you are to add a “feature piece” in one part of your front yard, make it an element that can be balanced out on the opposite side as well. Remember, you want to make a good impression.

It is in our nature to be attracted to things that are even and balanced. Symmetry can be incredibly alluring, so it is best to do things in twos: If you add a light on one side, for example, do the same to the other. Too much attention on one area can be off-putting.

Gold Coast History and Dreamsin Sands Point

In Fitzgerald’s Roaring Twenties world, East Egg was the home of old money and the mansion Daisy shared with her cheat ing husband, Tom, was a symbol of how far out of reach she had become to her former flame Gatsby. The home described in the book was based on the former Gug genheim estate that still stands today and is just a stone’s throw away.

ay Gatsby felt the pull of East Egg. It’s allure remains just as powerful today.

“This is as good as it gets on Nas sau County’s North Shore,” said Kevin Leatherman of Leatherman Homes, who has the listing of this property in one of Long Island’s most storied locales. “And it’s a unique opportunity, with five residen tial building lots for new construction.”

But it is not for all comers.

These special properties, according to Leatherman, voted the 2020 Long Island Broker of the Year by the Long Island Board of Realtors and once named the top broker in Nassau County by Long Island

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Five Gold Coast properties situated in the village of Sands Point on the pen insular known as “East Egg” in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby where Daisy Buchanan’s beacon made its nightly call to Gatsby across the harbor have hit the market, giving bibliophiles with the means the chance to own in an area as revered as the author who wrote about it.

38 | LI HOME Magazine | SUMMER 2022 Business News, require a special kind of buyer.“This isn’t your average drive up, take a look around, see if you like it, and buy it,” Leatherman said. “For properties like these, you have to treat it like a bottle of fine wine — you need to let it breathe before you take a sip. You don’t just dive right in.” And letting breathe requires know ing exactly what you want, and having the means to get it done. But once it is done…

The rolling terrain offers Elysian views of Manhasset Bay, where ships from the nearby eponymous yacht club stipple the shoreline, while dreaming of speeding a roadster over a sparkling Queensboro Bridge and into Manhattan. Historically a portion of part of a larger property called “The Moorings,” the prop erties, at 29 Cedar Lane, 27 Cedar Lane, 25 Cedar Lane, 23 Cedar Lane, and 21 Hicks Lane are each more than two acres.

This historic property offers not only incredible views across the water to Manhattan (opener), but also rolling hills, classic structures, pristine privacy and unlimited potential. But they are far from the cookie-cutter pieces of land that made the suburbs famous. Each has its own distinct, irregular lines that add to its appeal. Of course, they offer quick access to the city via the Long Island Rail Road as well as numerous shopping, dining, and cultural institutions nearby. Sand’s Point was incorporated in 1910, and was originally owned by three families — the Sands, the Cornwells, and the Vanderbilts. The property was purchased in 1924 by George and ElizabethWhoseMarshall.namewill be next? And so we beat on… For more information, head to https://www.leathermanhomes.com/sands-point.

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How To S’moreWewant OUTDOOR EVENINGS have us all Fired Up

Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing is certain when you’re lighting it up: it needs a source of carbon to burn. The three choices in today’s firepits are good old-fashioned wood, natural gas like the stuff pumped into your home to run your stove, or propane, which typically comes in those familiar refillable metal tanks.

Once the summer sun goes down, it’s hard to find a better way to relax than by gathering with family and friends around a backyard fire. Roasting s’mores, sipping a glass of wine, swapping stories as the flames dance and the smoke swirls, it’s a rite of the season here on Long Island. As with anything worth doing, the backyard fire experience is worth doing right. The questions may seem endless: A fire pit or a fireplace? Gas or wood? Built-in or portable? Old-school or modern? And the answers for how to choose the right option, as we learn from Brian Puma and Matthew Lawrence of Taylor’s Hearth and Leisure in Franklin Square, are as boundless as your imagination these days. Firepit vs. Fireplace

Each has its own advantages, depending on the convenience, style and

By Alexa Anderwkavich

Natural Gas vs. Propane vs. Wood

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A fire pit is more conducive to gatherings in that “cooking-hot-dogsaround-a-campfire” sort of way. As such, they are built to be more interactive, allowing for the production of s’mores, for instance, and allowing for seating around it. “A lot of people are still staying home, utilizing the backyard more, doing more outdoor living,” Puma notes, “so firepits have become very popular.”

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This really is a question of how you want to set up your seating. Outdoor fireplaces are generally for people looking to sit in front of a fire instead of around it. They tend to be more of a statement in your yard, and while they may be more expensive to

install (as they include such elements as a chimney), they can still take up less space than a firepit, as they are usually built up against a wall, as opposed to being centered on a patio as a firepit would.

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42 | LI HOME Magazine | SUMMER 2022 continued from page 40 ambience that best suits your home and lifestyle. “With gas heaters, you can choose from a variety of fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, infrared wall mounted heaters, standing infrared heaters, standing pyramid flame heaters and more,” Lawrence says. “These units can be hooked up directly to a natural gas line or to a portable propane tank. Some even include hidden storage features for an external propane tank.” For that old-school sensation, nothing is as rustic and comforting as the crackling sounds and smoky scent wafting from a woodburning fire pit. “The gas firepits are convenient — there’s no cleaning, there’s no soot. They’re nice because you’re not smelling like wood for three days after,” Puma says with a laugh. “But the wood-burning ones are great, too — you get the crackling, kids can do the s’mores in them, all of that. So both of them have become very popular, and a great way to spend a night outdoors at home.”

Mellow vs. Musical Fire pits create an ambiance to put your guests in relaxation mode, but new technologies can also get the blood, and the music, pumping. “Some are sound reactive and come with a full sound system with multi-colored LED accent lights,” Lawrence offers. “The flames move to the beat of the Andmusic.”the music isn’t limited to fire pits. Outdoor fireplaces now also have the option of getting a groove on while giving off some heat. “Accompanied by a vivacious and eye-catching flame, the units are offered in a polished stainless-steel finish for outdoor applications.”

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HOME Cooking

By Alexa Anderwkavich magine walking the streets of Paris, when, on a whim, you pick up a freshly baked baguette and cheese from the local market and head up to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy the view, good company, and a delectable snack.

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But this was Long Island’s own Corrina Cafarelli’s reality during her time studying abroad in Europe, and her first introduction to the delicacy known as charcuterie board Whilecraftsmanship.inParis, one of her favorite things to do was go to the market, grab cheese and a fresh baguette and some charcuterie — that’s “cooked meat” in French, served cold and laid out decoratively on a wooden board — and head over to the park surrounding the Eiffel Tower with friends.

Sounds like a dream, right?

Meet Long Island’s – and America’s

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Fast-forward to today: That love of cold cuts has made her a hot commodity as The Charcuterie Queen, who, since 2020 has been selling her own artisanal charcuterie boards that have become wildly popular on social media, leading to her appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”

Photos courtesy Nicole Gubelli Drew Barrymore is just one of Cafarelli’s fans.

The boards, she said, can also light up someone’s day or be a form of selfcare during tough times — when a cheese and meat pick-me-up can be just what the doctor ordered. “When I send boards to people that are going through things, they said it made their day much more special,” she said. “To just sit and relax in front of the TV with their friends with a glass of wine and the board.”

Corrina's Perfect Cheese Board: Brie, triple cream. “There are two types of brie cheese: double and triple cream. Triple cream has more fat and gets really soft and creamy.”

Try SurprisingThis Pairing! Blue Cheese and Honey - “I’m a blue cheese lover. Since the flavor is intense, the honey tones it down.”

The Coronation of Corrina

“When I was abroad, we would take whatever flat surface we could find and throw everything on it,” she said.

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Beginning Boards When she started out, Cafarelli’s boards looked nothing like the Instagram-ready spreads she makes now. Back then, she would grab her ingredients — typically cheese, fruit, meat, nuts, and jam — and make them presentable on a plate.

“We would just sit and hang out,” the lifelong Wantagh resident said. “It was the best thing ever.”

The beauty of this craft is finding your way. There are so many different combinations, ways to cut products, and placements. It’s about trying different techniques and foods and discovering your own style.

- Pecorino Romano, with honey.

The Queen’s Go-To Drink Pairings: Prosecco, an Aperol Spritz, and you can never go wrong with a bottle of red or white!

- Aged Cheddar - “You can never go wrong with Aged Cheddar, it goes with everything salty or sweet!”

“Just putting a board in the middle of a table, or on the beach, picnic blanket, anything, just setting it down and really enjoying your friends and family,” she said. “And making those memories, that’s what it truly means to me. I feel like the cheese and charcuterie bring people together, on happy or sad occasions.”

“I’ve taken inspiration from other charcuterie companies as well,” she said. “Like, ‘Oh wow! I really like the way she cut that orange, little things like that, and make it your own. I’m always growing and learning.”

Since those days in Paris, the 26-year-old has used the boards as a way to not only make some money, but to also gather friends and family together and create memories.

- Goat Cheese - “Some goat cheese on a cracker with jam or candied pecans, I love that!”

- Mimolette - “This cheese has a beautiful orange color. It’s a hard cheese but melts in your mouth, so amazing!”

Even though she loved how her mastering of the charcuterie arts was bringing people together and providing her with an enjoyable and fulfilling way to spend her time, Cafarelli did not anticipate ever selling her own boards, let alone starting her own company. But during the pandemic, when she brought a board to some friends, they told her it was time to get into the business. At first, she thought the idea was crazy. At the time, the St. John’s University graduate with a degree in business management was working as a marketing director for a small cosmetics company on Long Island. But after two months of hounding, she decided to do some research,

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Though there is a lot that can go into charcuterie boards, getting started can actually be easier than expected and can make a memorable date night, a night with friends or family. First, gather your ingredients: three to four cheeses, two or more cured meats, blueberries and grapes (or your favorite fruit), nuts, fig jam, or honey. Complete with a baguette or crackers and some wine.

Customers sometimes tell me ‘This board looks so different from last week!’ I love the excitement.”

Next, get any flat surface: the table and some parchment paper, a cutting board — get creative! Begin placing your ingredients, pre-slicing cheeses, cutting shapes, and playing with colors. Changing up the cheese and produce keeps things unique.

Cafarelli keeps the element of surprise alive by trying various cheeses and charcuterie from all over the world and using different products. She wants to ensure that her customers feel taken care of when eating off her boards and this can be done by experimenting with both local and exotic products.

“I never planned to be or could ever imagine where I am or what my business is today,” she said. In December of that same year, the producers of Barrymore’s CBS show reached out and asked if she was interested in being on. On March 15, 2022, she appeared on an episode alongside Eric Stonestreet, in which she taught the two how to make the perfect “rose salami” for a charcuterie board — something the two stars quickly figured out thanks to her expert tutelage. Behind the Boards These days, Cafarelli has her commercial kitchen in Levittown complete with a walkin fridge and a seven-foot stainless steel table where the magic happens. There, she builds the boards, packages them, and sends them off to customers with a list of ingredients and a pairing guide for wine that goes well with the food on the platter. And the food isn’t just slapped down — it’s placed distinctly while keeping in mind which ingredients meld best in your Inmouth.theend, flavors can be muted, loud, tangy, spicy, sweet, and, when combined, becomes a whole new indescribable “I’msensation.putting things near each other that I know will go well together — this cheese with this charcuterie and some honey,” Cafarelli said. “There’s a whole science to it!” She teaches that “science” to the masses first by posting informative videos online, and with in-person classes and workshops where she goes over the basics of prep, pairing and building the Lessonboards.

“I want to spoil my customers,” she said. “I want them to get what they paid for and receive an experience.”

Final Touches that Pack a Visual Punch

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No two of Cafarelli’s boards are alike, even when customers order the same ingredients — something she takes pride “Everyin.board is unique and it’s always a fun surprise for my customers,” she said. “I need to keep them on their toes.

“I only used purple grapes for a while, but now I’ve been loving green and decided to switch,” she said.

48 | LI HOME Magazine | SUMMER 2022 looking into possible competition in the area, then determining who could supply things she’d need to scale up. After looking up charcuterie-themed hashtags and business names and finding nothing, she ordered 10 boxes and launched the week before Father’s Day in 2020 — and, much to her surprise, things took off.

No.1: If you want to get it done in 20 minutes or less, be prepared by washing your fruit, cutting everything, and having your crackers on hand. “Prep is key!” Cafarelli said. Get Your CharcuterieSummerOn

One of Cafarelli’s favorite steps is the final little details, such as the aforementioned salami rose and the simple addition of fresh herbs. “Adding a leaf of basil, mint, or sage next to your charcuterie rose can take things to the next level,” Cafarelli said. “The stem and leaf make it so realistic and cute. I teach it in all my classes. Fresh herbs and edible flowers can really elevate your board.” Never a Boring Board

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