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Like its predecessors, Blackstone & Rare 650 Steakhouses, Insignia’s inspired menu features the finest prime dry-aged steaks and freshest sushi and seafood. It includes Mediterranean whole fish, served up in a chic, elegant atmosphere that is also a feast for the eyes. Picture a historic Hamptons mansion with cedar shakes, quarried stone and a beautiful architectural turret combined with the energy and vibe of a trendy Manhattan restaurant. “That’s Insignia, it’s refreshingly unique,” stated Anthony Scotto, proprietor. According to Mr. Scotto, Insignia’s architectural amenities are many. The restaurant’s main floor has multiple unique dining areas, including special oversized “power booths” for small parties, a plush VIP area for up to ten people and a dynamic sushi bar. The dramatic second level glass wine room can be seen from the first floor and showcases an extensive collection of fine vintages. The east side of the restaurant is a full square granite bar with a shimmering wall of glass behind it. It is the portal to an outdoor dining and lounge area complete with a fire ribbon wall, encased in glass and stone. It is also covered and heated for all-season use. For special functions and events, Insignia’s private banquet room can comfortably accommodate up to 175 guests. The room features a fireplace, detailed Tré ceiling and dramatic hanging light fixtures. It can also be divided into three smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings. Two of the rooms boast outdoor patios for dining and cocktail hours. “Our goal was to make Insignia an incredible place to have dinner, host a party or simply meet and greet friends and business associates,” said Mr. Scotto. “I think we’ve succeeded in adding a sparkling new piece to Long Island’s culinary landscape.”
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If you are reading these words, then you’ve just picked up our second issue of The LIST Magazine, your premier source for the latest must have, must go and must know information for those living along the coastline of the Great South Bay and beyond. We are thrilled with all the wonderful feedback and encouragement we received from our winter edition.
This past season I’ve been busy visiting and seeking out the best retailers, restaurants, tradesman and professionals to bring to you this issue, not only venturing along the south coastline, but across the island as well—for South to meet North—because some things are just worth the short drive. Through my many years as a marketing consultant, I’ve developed an eye for spotting the must knows in the area, and have become known as the “go-to girl” for suggesting great finds. Now, through The LIST Magazine, I’m so pleased to be able to share my passion for show and tell with you. With spring upon us and summer right around the corner, this issue is all about embracing change, new beginnings and words of encouragement. Throughout these pages, you’ll find threads of this theme interwoven into our articles and ads…including personal stories of change from our talented photographer, Susan Eckert, and about Marilyn Schulman, both of whom are mentors and successful Long Island business entrepreneurs. I hope you enjoy our uplifting tidbits and straight-to-the point abridged writing style, designed to capture your attention and fulfill your desire for information as a quick read. But mostly, I hope for you to recognize our advertisers and featured businesses for their merits, knowing that they were carefully hand picked for their extraordinary service and offerings. Please let them know that they were recommended by us if you do pay them a visit. Also, please remember to “like” us on Facebook, because some of our advertisers appear on our “Royal List” with event postings and surprise deals just for our LIST readers. In addition, look for Bubba Buritto’s surf board among the pages for a chance to win a gift certificate to their restaurant! I encourage you to share your thoughts with me at Joanne@ thelistmagazing.com, including your experiences from the professionals and businesses we recommend, suggestions for great places you’d like to see in future issues, or anything else that’s on your mind. I’d love to hear from you! I’d also like to extend a special thanks to our readers for welcoming us, and to my children, family and friends who once again were there to help in so many ways, to Kathleen Goldin and her Syosset High School, AP Marketing Class for inviting me to speak, and to my own teenagers’ friends, whose input has been a big part of inspiring me. But to save the very best for last, to my mom and dad, who have always encouraged me to do my best but still who love and accept me for me. Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and all women. Until next time,
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“Celebrate endings - for they precede new beginnings” When I was invited to write a piece on the subject of change - the theme of this particular issue of The LIST Magazine - I smiled. You see, Change and I are old friends. And as with most lasting friendships, we’ve had our fair share of ups and downs. There have been times when Change has arrived like a rude guest-unannounced, uninvited, and unwanted, unraveling plans I’d worked so hard to put in place. But in most cases, I’d later see that she’d also appeared like a guardian angel, bearing gifts and blessings I didn’t even know I needed just when I needed them most. It was Change I stared down as I made the life-changing decision to leave a spiritcrushing corporate career, and Change I
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Oceana Cruises focuses healthy eating and fitness as you cruise the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas. Experts will share insights on increasing your vitality to live life to the fullest.
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It seems to be so many of your parents and your friends’ parents are getting divorced. Has that made you indecisive about getting married and is there anything you would like to say? “By me seeing my parents fight throughout the years, it hasn’t made me afraid of marriage, but I think I will be more cautious and not rush into it.” - Long Island Teen, Anonymous
“Parents try to hide the fact that they are growing apart, if the break up is getting serious you can start easing us into it if age is appropriate, so it’s not as much of a shock when it actually happens.” - Long Island Teen, Anonymous “We don’t want to hear you talk bad about the other and hear about it all the time. After all, you both are our parents and we love you both.” - Long Island Teen, Anonymous
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“I don’t feel loved because my parents don’t converse with me as a person. My parents separated once and my mom was easy going and was interested in me, but once they got back together I felt alienated.”
“I realize that parents may be preoccupied with their relationships whether it’s your biological parents or their new relationship but it hurts when you feel as if you are tossed aside.” - Long Island Teen, Anonymous
This column is intended for our Long Island teens to talk back and we do feel it is important to hear what you have to say. We welcome our Long Island teens to talk back by sending your input to me at joanne@thelistmagazine.com. All comments are kept confidential and if printed will be anonymous.
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What we can all learn from Marilyn is simple— not only is change okay, but it’s what allows us to learn, to succeed and to be a role model for others. Here at The LIST, we know that Marilyn’s newest creation is going to be both eclectic and exciting… and we look forward to seeing you there!
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Exceptional success is frequently preceded by failure. Whether it’s a business leader who finally finds her groove after filing bankruptcy or the musician who has paid his dues playing dimly lit dives for tips, success requires a commitment to working with the end in mind. “Extraordinary leaders believe the most regrettable failure in life is failing to fail,” says Gary Burnison, author of No Fear of Failure and CEO of Korn/Ferry International. In interviews with leaders including New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, Former Xerox Chairman and CEO Ann Mulcahy and others, Burnison learned that strong leaders share a few common traits. “Although failure might be inevitable at times, these leaders do not view it as an absolute endpoint. They maintain perspective in the journey, immediately shifting from setback to lesson learned.”
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From our Wine List How Much Better is That Expensive Bottle of Wine?
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The Battle of the Guacamole Dips!
The first recipe comes from world famous Rosa Mexicano restaurant in NYC. Our fashion editor swears everyone was going gaga over this Guacamole dip so she brought it home. When it was forwarded to our art director to put in our magazine, Colleen insists she has the best recipe for Guacamole dip. It is from a restaurant we highly recommend, Besito in Huntington. She said everyone tries to cleverly get tips from the waiters to find out what’s in it. But she soon learned that all she had to do was come right out and ask for it and they gave it to her. So here are both. Try them both and let us know what you think.
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Ingredients: Yields 4 servings What makes this guacamole so special is its unique chile paste. STEP ONE: Mix chile paste. Grind ingredients together until very finely ground. Chile Paste Ingredients 1 T finely chopped white onion 1 firmly packed T chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño, or more to taste 1 teaspoon salt STEP TWO: Cut each avocado in half and remove pit. Scoop the diced avocado flesh into the molcajete. 3 medium ripe but firm Hass avocados 3 T diced tomato 2 T chopped fresh cilantro 1 T finely chopped white onion Salt to taste STEP THREE: Gently toss in cubed avocado so that every piece is coated evenly. Serve up with tortilla chips and enjoy.
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Ingredients: Yields 4 servings 2 Hass avocado 4 T chopped cilantro 2 tsp chopped jalapeño chiles 4 tsp chopped onions 4 T chopped tomato (discard juice and seeds)
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1 tsp salt STEP ONE: In a bowl or molcajete, mash the following ingredients into a juicy paste (using salt as a grinder): 2 T chopped cilantro 2 tsp chopped onions 1 tsp chopped jalapeño chiles 1 tsp salt STEP TWO: Split the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the seed. Scoop the avocado out of the skin with a spoon into bowl. STEP THREE: Add the avocado to the paste and thoroughly mix together, then add the rest of the ingredients and fold. Add jalapeño chiles and salt to taste.
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