HOLIDAY 2015
COMPLIMENTARY COPY
HOLIDAY GUIDE FOR LOCAL
SHOPPING, DINING AND CELEBRATION
RECIPES FOR THE
SEASON
CHECK LIST INSIDE
COVER SHOT BY VICKI JAURON
FAVORITE GIFT CARD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LET TER FROM THE PUBLISHER
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magazine PUBLISHER Joanne Lifavi ART DIRECTOR Jennie Alberto CONTRIBUTING WRITER Patricia Thomas LOCAL RECIPES Stephanie Racanelli Rich Fisher Doreen Taylor Anna Espina SPECIAL THANKS TO Vicki Jauron* Front Cover & Willy Nilly @ Home (p11) INTERNS Melanie Zerah Michelle Lifavi Advertising Inquiries, call 917.559.7821 If you know a business to suggest, want to submit an editorial, or have other inquiries, email us at connect@thelistmagazine.com REPRINTED ARTICLES John Kehoe learningpower.com/articles Cesar Milan cesarsway.com/dog-care/first-aid/top-holiday-tips
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MUST KNOW 12 Scents for the Holiday 14 Shop Babylon Shop, Dine, Celebrate 20 Good Reads 22 What's Happening 25 Gift Card Checklist 26 Tips & Tricks What to Do About a Slip & Spill MUST GO 10 The Nut Cracker
WISE WORDS BY REAL PEOPLE 13 Be a Good Receiver
21 AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
OUR DOG STARS & COMPANY 30 The Biggest Gift We Can Give To Our Dog and Ourselves RECIPES 28 Braised Osso Bucco & Roasted Vegetable Rose 29 Holiday Cookie Swap
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE... LIST PICKS AUTO 3, 31 PET CARE 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 12, 15, 16 HOME & GARDEN 26, 27, BC HAIR & BEAUTY 10, 18, 24 REAL ESTATE 4, 5, 6 RESTAURANT / CAFE / NIGHTLIFE 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19, 21, 24, 26, 30 SHOPPING & GIFTS 10, 11, 14, 15, 19, 23 TRAVEL 8
*The cover shot is a photograph of Argyle Grill & Tavern in Babylon Village, taken by the very talented local photographer, Vicki Jauron. We are proud to showcase Vicki’s work in our magazine which depicts the beauty of South Shore Long Island, and particularly the Great South Bay area. Her work can be viewed and is available for purchase on her website www.babylonandbeyond.com
IN PREPARATION FOR OUR HOLIDAY ISSUE OF THE LIST, I did what I love to do, discover new finds by exploring new places and meeting the owners and people who run them. You heard the saying don't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes because a place doesn't look shiny and new on the outside you hesitate to go in, but much to your surprise, you discover the merchant inside is a master of their trade and their knowledge, values and quality makes you an instant admirer. On the other hand, there are times when a larger, more extravagant store looks fabulous on the outside, but lacks the personal service that is so important. Here at The List Magazine, I think we did a pretty good job gathering some gems to share with you.
In this special issue, we created a guide for holiday gift shopping and restaurants to go to and celebrate this joyous season. Most of the places we highlight are in our local communities, from Babylon to Great River. We are fortunate to live in a coastal area in which all the communities are wonderful and complement each other. It's so easy to drive along Montauk Hwy or Sunrise and interchange between communities. Gift cards these days are more popular than ever for stocking stuffers or more extravagant gifts. Use our Gift Card Check off list on page 25. We’ve put together a list of some favorite restaurants, retailers and service professionals that sell Gift Cards and some that you buy have a gift for you too. It’s a perfect tool to help you check gifts off your shopping list. This holiday season I hope you get to explore each of our neighboring towns as there is nothing quite like the warm feeling and special energy of shopping and celebrating the season where you feel that sense of community. I hope you and your family have a blessed and wonderful holiday season, and as the publisher of the list magazine I am overjoyed to say Merry Christmas!! And a Happy New Year to all. xo
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BABYLON
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$849,000
4200+ Sqft Contemporary Home w/ Superior Craftsmanship/ Constructuction. Perfect Waterfront Setting W/Lg Boat Slip & Priv Dock. Lg Priv Mstr Ste W/His&Her Bths, Exec Chef’s Kit, Open Flr Plan W/Sweeping Views, Stone Fpl, Manhattan Retreat Less Than 60 Mins Away.
Gorgeous Turn Of The Century Victorian w/Formal Entry, FDR FLR, EIK, Butlers Pantry, Wrap Porch, Htd Enc Porch, 6Brs, 3.5 Bths Beautiful Mouldings & Built Ins, Orig Wavy Glass On Porch, CAC,Gas Heat, Parklike Grounds.
Restored Classic 1886 Colonial Set On Shy 3/4 Acre Manicured Fenced In Yard. Quality & Character Have Been Maintained Throughout This 5 Br, 2 Bth w/Hw Flrs, Cathedral Ceilings, 2 Enc Porches, Great Rm w/Fpl, Granite Eik, Lg Rms, Det 2 Car Gar.
Rick Ramsay, LB
516-319-2252
Diane Betz, LSA
Tammy Ramsay, LSA 516-319-8605
BAY BRIGHTWATERS SHORE
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2Br, Great3 Village Full Bath Location, End Unit1Blk WithToFinished Concourse Basement Canal, Circa & Elevator. 1915, Great Hardwood Front Floors Porch, Thru 3 Story OutTraditional Unit, Kit W/Stainless Colonial, PrivSteel 1/2 Acre, Appliances, FBsmt, New Trad Moldings Ac/Heating& System. Features,Clubhouse, LR w/FPL, Gym, FDR, Pool, Den, Det. 55 And 2 Car Over Gar.Community.
Rick Ramsay, LB Tammy Ramsay, LSA 516-319-2252
a BRIGHTWATERS
Tammy Ramsay, LSA 516-319-8605 516-319-8605
$549,000
Views Views Views! Premiere Location On Grand Concourse. Traditional & Spacious 4 BR Colonial With Gorgeous Bay Views. Your Chance To Transform This Classic Into Your Dream Waterfront Home!
Rosemary Keenan-Zulli, LSA
BRIGHTWATERS
917-922-1995
$599,000
BAY SHORE
631-241-0298
$1,595,000
BAY SHORE
Justin Galbraith, LSA 516-761-2399
$1,750,000
2.3 Acre Estate In The Desirable O-Conee Assoc. 5Brs, 4.55 Bth, Ef, Flr w/Fp, Fdr, Lib, Sunporch, Master Suite, New Gourmet Eik Open To GR w/ Vaulted Ceiling & Fp. Priv Free Form Gunite Pool, Tennis Court, All Sports Court, Det Gar.
Trad Eng Tudor Waterfront Estate. 2Acres w/125Ft of New Bulk Head On Deep Water Nat Waterway. 13Rms, 4Brs, 3.5Bths, Det 2 Car Gar w/Maids Qtrs. Water Edge Boathse w/Priv Drive. Visit Virtual Tour Mls#2777261
Jeff Rettaliata, LSA
Carolyn Matherson, LBA
631-300-7393
BRIGHTWATERS
BRIGHTWATERS
631-291-8025
$629,000
Gorgeous Canal & Bay Views From Nearly Every Rm At This Elegant Home On Grand Concourse! Lg Prop, Salt Water IGP, 2 Car Gar. Dock Boat In Front Of Your Home, Close To Beach & Lakes!
Prettiest Block In Brightwaters Two Story Home On 3/4 Acre 5 Br, 3.5 Bth W/Potential Room For Mom, Hw Flrs, Cac, 3 Fpls, 1 Car Garage, Great Yard Front And Back. House Totally Updated No Work To Be Done. A Must See!
Rosemary David Winter, Keenan-Zulli, LSA LSA
Tammy Ramsay, LSA
BRIGHTWATERS
631-875-1880 917-922-1995
$499,000
EAST ISLIP
516-319-8605
$1,299,000
Gorgeous Home w/Flr,Eik w/Rad Heat & Granite/SS Apps, Lg Mstr w/Wic & Bth, Screened Sunporch w/Fp, New:Windows, Roof, Tankless Heat/H20, Htd Salt Wtr IGP, 2 Car Gar. Much Larger Than It Appears! Priv Bch At End Of Blk, Vill Dock, Tennis.
Renovated Beautiful Vill Colonial. Inviting Front Porch, Ef, Fdr, Den w/ Fp, Sunrm/Office, Wd Flrs, New Windows, New Bths, New Roof, Recessed Lighting, Part Fin Heated Bsmt, Double Lot w/Fully Co’d Cottage w/Elec & Water, Det Gar.
Price & Taxes Reduced! Exquisite Moorings Waterfront Custom Classic Contemporary. Great Family & Entertaining Home. EntFoyer w/Walls Of Glass & Hi-Ceilings, Chefs Kit w/Gagganau Appl. Mstr Suite w/Loft & Bay Views. Gunite Pool & Deep-Water Dock. 3+ Car Garage.
Diane Betz, LSA
Diane Betz, LSA
David Sanders, LSA
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$749,000
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$823,000
BABYLON
$799,000
Classic Vill Colonial w/Relaxing Waterviews. 4Br, 2 FBth, Bamboo HwFlrs, Chefs Kit w/High End Appls, Marble Countertops, Gas Fpl In LR, Dual Washer & Dryer, All New Utilities, Detailed Crown Mouldings, Outdoor Deck w/Natural Gas Bbq.
Waterfront w/Spectacular Bay Views, 3 Bedroom, Open Floor Plan, Bulkhead w/Boat Slip, 3.5 Car Garage. Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets and Sunrises Over Great South Bay.
Let The Dreams Begin.. Build Your Home On This Bay Front Land With Panoramic Views, A Cut-In Boat Slip And Private Beach. Babylon’s Best View!
Justin Galbraith, LSA
David Winter, LSA
David Winter, LSA
BAY SHORE
516-761-2399
$599,000
BAY SHORE
631-875-1880
$549,000
Bayfront Townhouse Captain’s Walk Spectacular View of Great South Bay. Totally Renovated w/The Finest Materials, Fpl, Wd Flrs, Fish Pond. Security Gate, Pool, Pier, Clubhse. Huge Priv Deck & Balcony. 2 Car Garage w/Workshop
Lovely 2800 Sq. Ft. Home In Coveted Country Club Area. 3 Brs, 2.5 Bths, Lr/Gas Fp, Great Rm w/Gas Fp, Priv Fenced-In Rear Prop w/IGP, Gazebo, Retractable Awning Over Patio, Lush Landscaping, New Windows, Hi Hats/Mouldings, Built-In Cabinetry.
Carolyn Matherson, LBA 631-291-8025
Rosemary Keenan-Zulli, LSA
BRIGHTWATERS
Bill Vonnes, LSA 516-983-7002
$599,000
BRIGHTWATERS
917-922-1995
$449,000
BAY SHORE
631-875-1880
$1,195,000
Diamond Circa 1912 Colonial Tucked Away On Priv1.7 Acres of Waterfront Prop. This Hidden Treasure Boasts Huge FLR w/FPL, FDR, Gr Rm, EIK, 5Brm 5.5 Baths w/Add’l 3 Rm Guest Suite & Full Bath On 1st Fl w/Sep Ent.
Warren Barta, LSA 516-848-7344
BRIGHTWATERS
Sandy Carlberg, LSA 631-838-1476
$900,000
Stucco Ranch W/Att 2 Car Gar On 3/4 Acre. 3Brs, 1.5 Bths, Lr, Dr, Den, Eik, Marble Flrs In Dr & Lr, Marble Fpl W/Mirrors, Tile Floors, Hardwood Flrs, Fire & Alarm Sys, Igs, Freeform Gunite Pool W/Waterfall & Jacuzzi, Gazebo, Bluestone Patio W/Fountain & Built-In Bbq.
Completely Renovated In 2005. Open Floor Plan, Center Island Kit, 4 Br w/ Master Br Suite w/Lg Master Bath. 3.5Bth, Country Club Back Yard w/Igp Multi Level Trex Deck & Outdoor Shower.
Perfect For Family Living & Grand Entertaining, 2 Fpls, Master Br Suite w/ Fpl, 4Brs, 2.55 Bths, Lg Updated EIK, Screened-In Porch, Deck Oversized Property.
Tammy Ramsay, LSA
Tammy Ramsay, LSA
David Winter, LSA
EAST ISLIP
516-319-8605
$3,500,000
EAST ISLIP
516-319-8605
$539,000
Tranquility On Meadow Creek, 2.46 Acre Gated Estate, 2 Deeded ParcelsOld World Trad 10,000 Sf Home, Shy 1 Acre Buildable Parcel, 368’ On Champlain’s River, Sandy Beach, 50X60 Deep Water Cut In, 50’ T-Dock, Tennis Crt, 60’ 4 Stories Up Widow Walk
Colonial w/4 Brs & 3 FBths, Master Suite w/Updated Full Bth & WIC Updates Include: Roof, Siding, Windows, Cac, Heating System, Fireplace. Desirable Location Set On Private Spacious Lot..
Rick Ramsay, LB
Diane Betz, LSA
516-319-2252
631-241-0298
EAST ISLIP
631-875-1880
$849,000
Beautiful 4200 Sq Ft Home On .62 Acres Park Like Property, 7 Brs, 3.5 Bths, Gourmet Kit, FLR, FDR, Fam Rm w/Stone FPL & Wet Bar, 1st Flr Master, Sunrm, Hot Tub & Lg Deck. Many Updates In 2010 Incl 2nd Flr Addition.
Warren Barta, LSA 516-848-7344
Rick Ramsay, LB 516-319-2252
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EAST ISLIP
$3,900,000
GREAT RIVER
$599,000
ISLIP
$549,000
Winding Driveway Thru Woods Leads To “Sanjorjo” A Priv Gated Custom 7700 Sq Ft. Colonial w/Elegance That Abounds Inside & Out. Banquet Sized DR, Chestnut Lib, Conservatory, Mstr Suite, 1 On Suite, 2 Brs w/ FBth. 2.6 Acres w/ 150’Bulkhead & Boat Lift. West Coast Sunsets Over Nature Preserve. Sep 2 Br Cottage w/2Car Gar
Don’t Miss This Great Exp Ranch w/Open Style Living & Private Yard. This Home Features FLR & FDR, Open Style Eik, Bright & Light Sun Rm, Lg FR, 2 Master Suites, 2 Addl Brs & 3 FBths. FBsmt & 2 Car Att Garage.
Hidden Gem! Antique Farm, Main House Renovated & Exp Just 4 Yrs Ago. 2 Br/2 FBth. Cathedral Ceilings In Br & LR w/Fpl. 4 Car Garage, Green Hse, 18’ Dove Cote & Carriage Hse. Mature Cedar Trees & Manicured Tree Lined Landscaping Abound This 1/2 + Acre Prop Surrounded By 6’ Cement Privacy Wall. One Of A Kind.
David Sanders, LSA
Jeff Rettaliata, LSA
David Sanders, LSA
631-335-1914
ISLIP BRIGHTWATERS
$949,000 $589,000
Waterfront-Bayberry Great Village Location,Point 1Blk To Custom Concourse Low Canal, Maintenance Circa 1915, Colonial. Great Front Priv Stairway Porch, 3 Story To Master Traditional Suite Colonial, & SpecialPriv Sitting 1/2 Acre, Area.FBsmt, MassiveTrad Chefs Moldings Kit, GR& &Features, BreakfastLRRm. w/FPL, FDR,FDR, Billiard Den, Rm, Det. 2Priv CarInlaw Gar. Suite. Free Form Heated Pool. 100’ Deep Water Dock. Junior Sailors Club,Bayberry Tennis Club, Priv Assoc Bay Front Beach. Rick Ramsay, LB Tammy Ramsay, LSA David Sanders, LSA 631-335-1914 516-319-2252 516-319-8605
a ISLIP
$629,000
Amazing Classic Home w/”Two Wings” Surrounded By English Garden Courtyard. Gorgeous Priv Prop, Lg FLR w/Fp, Lg FDR, Lg Brs w/En-Suite Bths. Priv Free Form Gunite Pool w/Pool Hse. A Chance For You To Own One Of The Great Homes Of The South Shore!
Diane Betz, LSA
OAK BEACH
631-241-0298
$599,000 / ALSO FOR RENT: $4200
ISLIP
631-300-7393
$7,000,000
11,000 Sq Ft Brick Colonial On 1.6 Acres w/South, East & West Views Of Great South Bay. Incredible Views Of The Sunrise & Sunset. Over 800 Ft Of Navy Style Bulkhd, 11.5 Ft Of First Flr Elev, 40x84 Deep Wtr Marina, 45x20 Infinity Pool & Hot Tub w/Cabana. Be Amazed www.thepointofbayberry.com
Rick Ramsay, LB 516-319-2252
ISLIP
David Sanders, LSA 631-335-1914
$1,495,000
ISLIP
631-335-1914
$369,000
Lakefront Ranch In Islip Village. This Turn Key Home Offers Many Updates. 2 Fpl, New Tile Bath W/Jacuzzi Tub, CAC, 6 Zone IGS, Remolded Great Rm/ DR. Overlooking Lake. Priv Yard w/Prof Green House. Great Feng Shui. Close To Town, Marina & Beaches.
David Sanders, LSA
ISLIP
631-335-1914
$589,000
Pristine French Provincial Home Is One Of The Most Magnificent Pieces Of Real Estate On The South Shore. 500 Sq Ft Of Living Space, Restored w/ Utmost Care. 3.9 Very Priv Acres, 320’ Of Lakefront w/Adj 40’ Deeded Boat Slip To Great South Bay.
Price Reduced! South Of Montauk Totally Renovated Designer Flair Colonial. 5 Bdrms, 3 Full Bths. All Wood Floors Thru Out.. New Roof, New Windows, Boiler And CAC, Must See!
Diane Betz, LSA David Winter, LSA
Dorothy Ziccardi, LSA
WEST ISLIP
631-241-0298 631-875-1880
$550,000
WEST ISLIP
516-729-7851
$1,350,000
Custom 2+ Story, 3000 Sqft 4 Seasons Beach Home With 3/4 Brs, 3 Full Bths, Spectacular Inlet & Bay Water Views, Great Open Flr Plan, Lg Rms, 2 Master Suites. Unique Design. Live A Wonderful Lifestyle Just 60 Min From Manhattan!!
Builders Own. Quality Construction, 5Br, 3.5Bth Colonial, Huge Gorgeous EIK, Great Rm, FDR, Lndry, Mstr Suite 1st Flr, New Bths, Crwn Mlds, Wd Flrs, Lg Deck & Fenced Prop.
Beautiful 4000 Sq Ft 4Br Bayfront Colonial On 1/2 Acre w/Incredible Views Of Great So. Bay & Captree Bridge. 2 Master Suites, 4 FBths, 2nd Flr Laundry, New Roof, New Bulkhd, New Cement Seawall, Gunite IGP, No Water From Sandy.
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T H E N U T C R AC K E R
The Nut Cracker Performances on Long Island
HOLIDAY 2015
A MUST GO THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Nut Cracker Ballet MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE
December 11th, 12th, 13th Rockville Center, 516.323.4444 MadisonTheatreNY.org
The Nut Cracker Suite PERFORMED BY OVATIONS REPERTORY DANCE COMPANY
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts December 11th, 12th, 13th Patchogue, 631.201.1313 PatchogueTheatre.org The Nut Cracker NEW YORK DANCE THEATER
Presented at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse (Campus of Hofstra University) December 18th, 19th, 20th Hempstead, 516.463.6644
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Scents for the Holiday Make your home smell like Christmas with simmering stovetop potpourri
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A simmering pot on your stove filled with a bit of water and inviting aromatics like cinnamon sticks and apple slices is a great way to make your home smell wonderful. As the mixture heats, it will fill your home with happy, nostalgic scents. For a less sweet take on the simmer pot, try one with pine branches as the main ingredient. To make a holiday blend that's exactly to your liking, experiment with your own recipe of dried fruit and spices or try one of our recipes below. CHRISTMAS TIME SIMMERING POTPOURRI RECIPE • ¾ cups water • 5-6 cinnamon sticks, broken • 1 tbsp. lemon peel Mix all of the ingredients in a small • 1 tbsp. orange peel pan. Simmer for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate • ½ cup whole cloves when done. Reheat the next day, • 1 tbsp. nutmeg adding more water each time it is • ¼ whole allspice reheated. Keep refrigerated! • 1 tbsp. bay leaf spices • 2 slices of dried or fresh apples, optional
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Cut up 1 orange into slices and add to simmering water
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Simmer on the stove top until water is down to 1/4 of the pot. Cinnamon and ginger essential oils are available at Specialty Lotions and Potions in Bay Shore.
WISE WOR DS BY RE AL PEOPLE
Are you a good receiver? It might sound like a funny question but it is an important one that each of us should ask ourselves.
Be a Good Receiver Written by John Kehoe Strangely, most of us are better givers than we are receivers. We give to our children, our spouses, our friends, charities and, contrary to what we might think, most of us are actually very good at giving. But receiving, now that is another matter. We often feel subtly uncomfortable when receiving. Even compliments get deflected when they come our way. Someone pays us a compliment for helping them move or clean up the house and we say, “Ah, it was nothing.” Or someone compliments us on an outfit we are wearing and we feel inclined to mention how we bought it at a discount instead of simply enjoying the compliment and letting it nourish us. The compliment is a gift to us, and when we don’t receive it properly we are dishonoring the giver. Receiving is actually harder to do than giving. Giving is easy, as there is much pleasure in giving, but receiving is an art that takes practice. To be a good receiver requires intimacy, allowing others in our life, however momentarily. It is always a pleasure to be in the presence of a good receiver, to enjoy the way they receive. Being a good receiver is honoring the giver and giving them back something. Many relationships are suffering not because people are not giving to each other, but because they are not receiving from each other. We should receive the love, respect compliments, and acknowledge one another every time giving occurs. We should practice receiving all the pleasures that happen to us daily, not take anything for granted. Think of how many
simple everyday gifts from life we are constantly being given: the beauty of nature, the sound of children playing, art, and stimulating conversations. Are we truly receiving them when they happen to us, or are we busy, preoccupied with other matters, not noticing? We should master the art of receiving, be a good receiver and accept the gifts life offers us. We are taught that it is better to give than receive, but this is wrong. It is better to give and receive. Give and receive. If we think it is better to give than receive, this suggests that there is something wrong with receiving. There is nothing wrong with receiving; in fact we want to receive more, let life shower us with gifts, pleasures, joys, surprises, both large and small, and we want to show our appreciation for all these things. The more we can receive, the more we can give back, but the reverse it not true. Giving more does not necessarily mean we can receive more. We must remember that it is harder to receive than give, and work on this part of ourselves so that we become good receivers and givers, with both in balance. Be a good receiver and let life’s many blessings nourish you deeply. Notice how much there is to receive and don’t be selfish or distracted; receive it generously and abundantly, showing your appreciation every opportunity you can. This gratitude will send out vibrations of energy that will attract even more blessings to you. This is the alchemy of mastering the art of receiving. This practice will nourish you well.
The above is a reprint of an article written by John Kehoe, author of #1 best seller, "Mind Power".
An Italian Market and Gourmet Food Emporium
for the true italian food lover Prime Meats & Poultry d Artisan Italian Sausage & Braciole Fresh Mozzarella & Italian Olives d Freshest Produce Brooklyn Breads d Imported Fresh Pasta & Italian Specialties Our Exclusive Extra Virgin Olive Oil imported & produced from sicily Full Line of Imported & Domestic Cold Cuts & Cheeses Homemade Soups & Entrees Made Daily Italian Desserts d Cappuccino & Espresso Bar
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west main street bay shore 631 665 0047 frankandmarias.com
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family friendly
patio bar
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LET US BE PART OF YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON ʧ Holiday Parties ʧ Happy Hour ʧ Seasonal Craft Beers & Signature Drinks ʧ All Your Sporting Events Seen Here
Lunch - Dinner - Kitchen Always Open Late Seasonal and Daily Menu Specials 29 East Main Street, Bay Shore ChangingTimesPubs.com OTHER LOCATIONS:
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Changing Times Pub, Farmingdale / Changing Times Ale House, E. Northport
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SHOP DINE CELEBRATE in Babylon Village YOU’LL FIND IT ALL IN BABYLON VILLAGE! Distinctive retail
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OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Friday, December 4th 5:00 -9:00 pm Enjoy lots of holiday treats and entertainment, courtesy of your local merchants. Santa arrives on a horse-drawn carriage. Listen to holiday music as you stroll through the village. Child activities and Holiday shopping specials make it a fun night for all.
shops, specialty stores, restaurants and pubs. The quaintness of this historic village setting, welcoming merchants and things to do, make this friendly town the perfect place to be this holiday season.
Dickens Night of Fun & Activities Friday, December 11th A great evening for the entire family
Kids Night Out
Bubble Learning Center's
While shopping in Babylon Village stop at the Greek Garden restaurant, I love to pick up a tray of their kourabiedes, Greek Butter cookies for the holidays. Brought in daily from Astoria, these powdered butter cookies with fine almonds are delightful. They also make Baklava on premises and delicious Greek cuisine. The Greek Garden 6 Grove Place, Babylon 631-422-4722
ANNUAL GINGERBREAD DECORATING December 18th 7:00-9:00pm 15 East Main Street, Babylon
LARGEST PADDLEBOARD SHOP ON LONG ISLAND Special Pricing on Boards
With the Great South Bay just a stone's throw away, Stand Up Paddleboarding has become the new rage in our coastal community. A new paddleboard for Christmas will make someone very happy! (HINT HINT) South Shore Paddleboards is right here in Babylon, and they have it all!! Lots of accessories for gifts and stocking stuffers for the paddleboarder in your house too. SUCTION SUP PADDLEBOARD WATER BOTTLE HOLDER Sold at
South Shore Paddleboards 258 East Main St, Babylon
WE ARE FULLY STOCKED WITH LOTS OF GIFTS FOR THE PADDLER IN YOUR LIFE
INTER FREE W ON NEW E STORAG CHASES PUR BOARD
• Over 60 Boards in Stock • Hamboards (the latest craze in land surfing) PADDLEBOARDING IS A YEAR ROUND SPORT! Cold Weather Paddling Apparel: Wet Suits, Jackets, Booties, Rash Guards
Lay Away • Gift Certificates Free Local Delivery
258 East Main St., Babylon Village • 631.482.1822 www.SouthShorePaddleboards.com
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80 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631.669.0824 tortafina.com Torta Fina has been serving Long Island with fine cakes and pastries since 1998. They use only fresh, all-natural ingredients combined with passion and artistry to create beautiful and delicious desserts for all occasions, or no occasion.
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Famous Brunch Served Daily Tuesday-Sunday Dinner Tuesday-Saturday New American with a twist. Now taking Holiday Party Reservations. One Main Restaurant & Bar 1 W Main St, Babylon 631.620.3444 onemainrestaurant.com
The most delightful candy store, Roe Roe's Sweet Street, is located on Main Street Babylon. I love ordering and customizing candy baskets for gifts or to bring a platter of assorted Gourmet chocolates to a holiday party. Their truffles, butter crunch and fresh fudge are also favorites. It’s definitely worth a visit. Roe Roe's Sweet Street 68 W Main St, Babylon 631.661.8261
Healthy Alternative is a holistic center and specialty shop located in the heart of the village. It was created to nurture, nourish and inspire health and well-being. Stop in to find out about their exceptional therapies that make fabulous gifts. Their specialty store carries products that are natural and/or organic, repurposed, recycled, inspirational or give back in some way. Healthy Alternatives 79 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631.587.4629
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Looking for a creative holiday gift that will keep the kids in your life excited, thinking outside the box and using their imagination? Shop local and go to Bubble in Babylon Village. A store favorite for this holiday season is Seedling. Seedling creates really cool project kits for kids — the kind of kits you’d totally want in the cupboard when school's out, boredom kicks in, or just a winter's day. There are tons of themed kits to choose from..
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We are now open 7 days 255 Deer Park Avenue, Suite 2 • Babylon Village, 11702 631.669.5196 • roomorsgifts.com
Come shop our selection of gifts that feel as good to give as they do to get! A HOLISTIC CENTER & SPECIALTY SHOP Relax, Restore and Rebalance with our Amazing Therapies! OFFERING: Acupuncture Nutritional Counseling Massage Therapy Reiki Reflexology Network Chiropractic Facials OPEN 7 DAYS GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
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Voluspa candles are some of the most sought after luxury candles on the market today. With their coconut wax blend, they are ultra clean burning with excellent fragrance throw.
a i l g i m a La FStyle Restaurant
Available at Realm Home Furnishing 116 Main St, Babylon
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Come Spend the Holidays with Us! Where Good Food, Family, and Friends Come First. Keep in mind all dishes serve 2-3 people Half Orders Available Party Trays To Go Private Party Room Available Catering On and Off-Premise for all Occasions
La Famiglia
90 West Main Street, Babylon • 631 661 0101 lafamigliany.com OTHER LOCATIONS IN PLAINVIEW & SMITHTOWN
A thumbs up for Argyle Jewelers in Babylon Village for their versatile selection of both fine jewelry, as they are Jewelry designers and their selection of designer and fashion Jewelry. We spotted a new line they carry, Endless Jewelry that we really like. designed by Jennifer Lopez herself to be fun, festive and elegant. You can mix and match colorful leather wrap bracelets and necklaces with a range of unique charm designs to express your personality. Ask about the special promotion going on right now. You get a free charm with your new bracelet from $39 Argyle Jewelers 150 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631.321.0800
Personal Pharmacy Service Has Returned To Babylon Village!
WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY
At Village Pharmacy, we can easily transfer your prescriptions with just one phone call. You pay the exact same insurance co-pay as you would at any of the big chain drugstores.
and Thanking our Customers as we Celebrate our 3 Year Anniversary
100% RAW NATURAL ORGANIC Our Products Are All Natural, Contain No Artificial Flavors or Colors & Have No Added Preservatives Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan & Organic Snacks Specialty Soups/Salads/Wraps Acai and Super Bowls Wheatgrass & Assorted Natural Energy Shots Breakfast Smoothies Specialty Fruit & Vegetable Smoothies Fresh Signature Juices Alkaline Water Pre and Post Cleanses Available Bottled Juice Cleansing System Made Fresh Daily Just for You
At Village Pharmacy & Surgical, we take pride in our ability to serve all your needs. VISIT VILLAGE PHARMACY & RECEIVE
10% OFF Any Single Item í í í í í
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Free Parking (no meter) Free Local Delivery Home Health Care Products Compressions Stockings We Accept All Major Insurance Plans
Excluding Prescriptions (up to $10 Max) Expires 1/31/2016
Seniors love our Gift Certificates as holiday gifts
We carry a vast assortment of surgical supplies to suit your every need
Full Service Pharmacy
631. 482.1160 • 124 East Main Street • Babylon Village Across from Gemelli Fine Foods (In Former West Marine Bldg) SEE OUR NEW HELPFUL WEBSITE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE NEEDS.
www.villagepharmacyandsurgical.com
Dining
Classic American Cuisine Steaks • Chops • Seafood PRIME RIB SUNDAYS $24.95 WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY All Bottles of Wine ½ Price Now Taking Reservations for Christmas Eve Dinner New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dancing
Catering
Catering is Our Specialty Holiday Parties • Corporate Functions Bridal & Baby Showers • Weddings All Occasions Choose from a number of party package options
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Night Life
BRUNCH MENU SIT DOWN MENU PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTIES
HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday, 3-7pm FRIDAYS Live Music • Two for One Drink Specials THURSDAYS Karaoke at the Bar Music & Dance FRIDAY & SATURDAY DJ and Dance After 10
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MOLTO VINO A WINE AND CHEESE OSTERIA
Our Gathering Place is a Perfect Atmosphere to Enjoy the Holiday Season MARGHERITA MONDAY $5 Margherita Pizza All Day and Night
saturday sunday
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over 100 wines by the glass • happy hour , mon-fri 4-7 wines $6 and $7 tagliere misto, an assortment of authentic italian cured meats & cheeses we make our own brick oven neapolitan pizza and breads
45 Deer Park Avenue • Babylon Village • 631.983.8915
No Gift Touches the Heart Like a Beautifully FramedKeepsake Photograph
Expert Custom Framing Visit our gallery for a unique selection of truly stunning images
www.villageframe.com 31 Deer Park Ave, Babylon Village (just a few steps north of Main Street)
631 376 1070
all our framing is done on our premises and is fully guaranteed
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goodreads Snuggle up by the fire and enjoy some family time together as you read these beautifully designed books with your children. Published by Barefoot Books, they combine engaging artwork with captivating storytelling. Each book captures the imagination, sparks curiosity, inspires creativity and instills a respect for cultural, social and ecological diversity.
Magic Hoofbeats
by Josepha Sherman
Photo Credit Vicki Jauron
Give the Gift of Good Taste.
R E C IE V E FR E E $10 B ONU S CARD With Purchase of $50 Gift Card
90 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Village
631.321.4900
www.theargylegrill.com
FREEWith$10 BONUS CARD Purchase of $50 Gift Card MONDAY
1/2 Price Wine Flights
WEDNESDAY
$10 OFF Any Full Bottle Of Wine
THURSDAY
Ladies Night At The Bar 9pm- 11pm $6 Wines, Sangrias & Martinis • $10 Pizza
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The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales
by Rachel Griffin
Happy Hour 3pm-7pm $6 Wines, Sangrias & Martinis • $10 Pizza
Dinner 3pm-11pm
Create an instant family tradition! Each story in this lovingly crafted anthology is meant to be read at a certain time between Halloween and spring. Mark the time through the winter months by sharing and discussing these stories as a family during the dark, cozy months of the year when everyone is getting restless inside the house. It's the perfect cabin fever buster!
The Twelve Days of Christmas
FRIDAY
SUNDAY
by Caitlin Matthews & Helen Cann
This engaging collection includes eight delightful tales from the Jewish tradition. Each story has been chosen for its appeal to families and each has a simple — yet powerful — message. Written by Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand, herself a mother of three, this is a fantastic set of stories to share and to treasure. Includes two story CDs narrated by Debra Messing.
TUESDAY
Dinner 3pm-11pm
Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve
by Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand
Prix Fixe Dinner & Wine Offered All Night
SATURDAY
Lose yourself in the world of the equestrian with this unique, beautifully illustrated anthology of stories about magical, mystical and memorable horses. Bringing together stories from many different traditions and containing fascinating notes about the different breeds, this book is guaranteed to become a much treasured volume in any child's collection. A must for horse lovers everywhere, the book is written by horse whisperer Josepha Sherman and illustrated in radiant hues by artist Linda Wingerter.
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The classic Christmas song is presented as a beautiful hardcover picture book with hand-sewn fabric collage illustrations by Barefoot favorite Rachel Griffin. Unlike most print versions of Twelve Days, which are traditionally Anglo-saxon and somewhat old-fashioned, this version incorporates imagery from various cultures, like pipers from India and drummers from Africa.
Add new adventures and a love for literacy to your childs library visit barefootbookslongisland.com or contact your Barefoot Books Ambassador, Jennifer, directly at 631.306.4515 or jennifer@booknookcenter.com
AN AT TITUDE OF GR ATITUDE
an Attitude of Gratitude by Patricia Thomas
It’s the time of year when we all have too much to do; too much cooking, shopping, wrapping. Too many parties to attend and family to entertain. Whew! It’s a whirlwind of activity from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. We know it is coming, it happens every year at the same time, yet, there are those of us that procrastinate and those that organize every little detail. Many years ago, when I was engaged to be married, my fiancé and I would drive from Massapequa to Brooklyn for Thanksgiving “brunch” at my parents’ house and then later on for dinner at his parents’ house in North Babylon. On Christmas Eve, we would drive to his parents’ house and then on Christmas
Day we would drive into Brooklyn to my see family. It was a lot of driving, but being with family during the holidays is magical, or if you’re in my family, it is downright madness. As the food was being passed around the table, someone always missed their chance as the bowl of mashed potatoes went by, someone else took an extra helping of stuffing and the last one to the table had barely a morsel of food on their plate. Biscuits were actually tossed to whoever yelled out for one, and if you could not catch it, the dog was happily eating your biscuit. My mother would have slaved over the meal for hours and the 6 or 10 of us, depending on spouses, and such, would
consume it all in roughly 12 minutes, give or take a minute. We ate as if it were our last meal. Mom always really had more than enough food for everyone, and anyone else who wanted to take their life in their hands and join us. We were blessed and grateful. Only your family knows the inside “jokes” and stories that you’ve shared with one another, over and over. For about 5 years in a row, all the siblings bought my brother, Kevin, a sweater for Christmas. The first year it was just a coincidence, but we decided to do it again the following year, and then it became our family joke. Over the years, after having children and our parents getting older, we started to take turns hosting the holidays, but then whoever was hosting was doing too much. So we decided to “break it up a little” and had the host and hostess cook the main meal and everyone else brought side dishes and desserts. That made it a little easier for everyone, procrastinator and organized alike.
Those of us who like to procrastinate, work better under pressure. They have gotten last minute sales and bought the best gifts ever for their loved ones. Those of us who like to organize everything, feel a sense of accomplishment when they check all they have done off their to-do list. Doesn’t Santa do that? Whichever personality trait you and your loved ones have, embrace it and them and all that comes your way. So my brother turned 50 a couple of years ago, and his wife had a big party for him. He opened my sister’s gift to him, it was a sweater. Then he opened my gift to him, another sweater. He finally got to my mother’s gift and as he holds up yet another sweater, he says to our mom, “It’s just what I wanted!” It is always the right time to have an attitude of gratitude.
Have a Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!
Happy Holidays! A LANDSCAPE, NATURE OR FINE ART PRINT WOULD MAKE A GREAT PRESENT! CHECK OUT MY EXTENSIVE COLLECTION AT:
www.BabylonAndBeyond.com
Thanks for Supporting Your Local Businesses!
COPYRIGHT VICKI JAURON, 2011 BABYLON VILLAGE, LONG ISLAND
Vicki Jauron 631.338.6702 vicjauron@yahoo.com
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Presents
Chef Tasting Happy Hour Seasonal Menu Wine & Beer Tastings Speakeasy Cocktails
HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING Saturday, December 5th • 5:00pm Main Street in Islip Historical Society of Islip Hamlet presents
22ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR December 6th • 12:00-5:00pm
Homes will be decorated for the Holidays as tour guides in Victorian dress greet you at each home Tickets available at: NOOK & CRANNY - 469 Main Street, Islip
Catering for All Events 399 MONTAUK HIGHWAY WEST ISLIP NY, 11795 631 587 2844 www.rootsli.com
SNOWFLAKE SALE AND VISIT FROM SAINT NICHOLAS Saturday, December 5th • 10:00am - 4:00pm BAY SHORE HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 22 Maple Avenue LIGHT THE NIGHT Sunday, December 13th • 5:00pm The Bay Shore - Brightwaters community will be aglow with luminaries. Sponsored by: BEAUTIFICATION SOCIETY
Let us Enhance Your Holiday Gathering Catering Specialty Trays and Platters Some of Our Popular Favorites Baked Clams Rice Balls Stuffed Mushrooms Antipasti Platters Cold Seafood Salad Zuppa De Pesce
shrimp, clams, calamari, scungilli & mussels
Shrimp or Scallops wrapped in bacon
Stuffed Flounder
with spinach, crabmeat risotto topped with a caper dijon sauce
Eggplant Rollatini Eggplant Parmesan Homemade Lasagna
Indoor Catering (parties of up to 50 people) Off Premise Full Catering • Specialty Trays and Platters
See our extensive catering menu online or stop in and see us 234 East Main St. • East Islip, NY 11730 francescoseastislip.com • 631.277.3704 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
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OPEN MIC’S AROUND TOWN Mondays Shandon Court, East Islip Ki Farrell’s, Bellmore Tuesdays One Main, Babylon Katie’s, Smithtown Wednesdays Brickhouse Brewery, Patchogue The Village Lantern, Lindenhurst Thursdays The Carriage House, Babylon Village Call venue for specifics and any schedule changes
Check our Facebook page to check whats happening around town throughout the holidays. Like us at G / thelistmagazineli • Follow us at x / thelistmagazineli
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OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE, NEW YEARS EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAY
HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS our gift to you...
Large Selection of Unique Affordable Jewelry, Accessories and Gifts for all Ages You will find all the latest trends here
Purchase a $100 gift card and receive a $20 gift card back from us for you to enjoy on a future visit. No limit.
Tuesday - Thursday $35 Three Course Steak Dinner Tuesday - Friday Happy Hour
2 for 1 Draft Beers & Select Wines $5 Svedka Vodka Cocktails • $7 Svedka Martinis
Wine Down Wednesdays
Scarves & Hair Bows
Half Off Bottles of Wine Priced Over $99
Free Gift Wrap All Year
Mystery Red Envelope Thursdays
Custom Embroidery and One of a Kind Custom Signs JEWELRY PARTIES & FUNDRAISERS 631-277-7600 • 469 Main Street, Islip www.NookandCrannyGifts.com
Live Music Every Friday & Saturday 6:30-9:30pm
Prime Rib Sundays
Three Course Dinner $35.00
631.650.6777 • www.georgemartinstripsteak.com 60 River Road, Great River, NY 11739
Place Your Holiday Orders Early
Chef - Prepared Holiday Meals
Fresh Fish...A Family Tradition for the Holidays • CLAMS • MUSSELS • SHRIMP • LOBSTER • CRABS • FLOUNDER FILLET
• SALMON FILLET • ORANGE ROUGHY • OYSTERS • TILAPIA • SCUNGILLI
• CALAMARI • STUFFED MUSHROOMS • STUFFED CALAMARI • SEPIA • PULPO
• SCALLOPS • SMOKED FISH • TUNA • BACCALA • COD FISH
• CLEANED EELS • BACCALA SALAD • CALAMARI SALAD • SCUNGILLI SALAD • ITALIAN SEAFOOD SALAD
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LONG ISLAND’S PREMIERE ECO HAIR SALON! AS VOTED ON
we have an ever changing selection of frames and lenses to fit your needs, personality and lifestyle. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX THIS SEASON GIVE A GIFT CERTIFCATE FROM OUR EYEWARE BOUTIQUE
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GIF T CAR D CHECKLIST
Make Holiday Shopping Easier With Our
GIFT CARD CHECK LIST! We've put together a list of some favorite restaurants, retailers and service professionals that sell Gift Cards or Certificates! From stocking stuffers and "think outside the box " ideas to big wishes fufilled, use our list to Check off gift giving for all the very special people on your holiday Shopping List (and some even come with a special bonus gift card for you!)
RETAILERS ☐☐Argyle Jewelers, Babylon ☐☐Bubble Boutique & Learning Center, Babylon p19 ☐☐Eyes on Main, Islip p24 (fashion frames & lenses) ☐☐Healthy Alternatives, Babylon p16 (inspirational gifts) ☐☐Nook and Cranny, Islip p23 ☐☐Pandemonium Boutique, Babylon (womens fashions) ☐☐Roomors Gifts & Jewelry, Babylon p15 ☐☐South Shore Paddle Board, Babylon p14
RESTAURANTS
☐☐Specialty Lotions & Potions, Bay Shore p12
☐☐Argyle Grill & Tavern, Babylon Village p20
☐☐Willy Nilly Trading, Bay Shore p10
☐☐Bay Shore Bean, Bay Shore p10 ☐☐Babylon Bean, Babylon
GIFTS FOR THE HOME
☐☐Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar, Babylon Village p20
☐☐Realm Home Furnishings and Design Studio, Babylon BC
☐☐Changing Times, Bay Shore p13
☐☐S & S Interiors, Commack p27
☐☐Francesco's Trattoria, East Islip p22
☐☐Shabby to Chic Romantic Décor, Babylon
☐☐Frank and Marias, Bay Shore p13
☐☐Village Framing, Babylon Village, Babylon p19
☐☐Juice N Blendz, Babylon Village p16
☐☐Willy Nilly @ Home, Bay Shore p11
☐☐La Famiglia, Babylon Village p16 ☐☐Any Lessing's Restaurant, lessings.com p9 ☐☐Maxwell's, Islip ☐☐Molto Vino Wine & Cheese Osteria, Babylon p19 ☐☐Nickys on the Bay, Bay Shore p6 ☐☐One Main Street, Babylon Village ☐☐Post Office Café, Babylon Village ☐☐Roots Bistro Gourmand, West Islip p22 ☐☐Strip Steak, Great River p23 ☐☐Southside Hotel, Bay Shore ☐☐The Carriage House, Babylon Village p17 ☐☐Verde Kitchen & Cocktails, Bay Shore p12 ☐☐View Restaurant, Bay Shore ☐☐White Cap Fish, Islip p23
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RECIPES
Braised Osso Bucco A Holiday Favorite by Stephanie Racanelli
Your friends and family will be very satisfied, not to mention impressed. This method can be completed on the stove top in a heavy cast-iron casserole. I prefer my 3 ½ quart Le Creuset Dutch oven. INGREDIENTS • 4 veal shanks, 1 ½-2 inches thick. (Try to purchase the same size shanks with equal size marrow bones and meat density surrounding them. Ask your butcher to tie the pieces with string. I opt not to and just remove them very carefully when done) • 4 tablespoons olive oil • Salt, pepper & dried sage • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 small onion, 3 carrots, 2 celery sticks, finely chopped. • 1 large (29 oz.) can chopped tomatoes in their juice. • ½ cup whole milk • 1 cup dry white wine • Freshly ground pepper, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped parsley • 1lb. wide pappardelle pasta. Risotto and Polenta are just as fabulous! Keep in mind that you will want whatever you choose to be ready when the meat is done.
Roasted Vegetable Rose Recipe by Rich Fisher INGREDIENTS For the Pastry Shell: • 1 package “Dufour” brand all butter Puff Pastry (available at Wild by Nature and other specialty stores) For the Filling: • 1/2 cup fresh Mozzarella • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese, slightly drained and squeezed in cheesecloth • 1 tsp Sea salt, and fresh ground pepper to taste • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon mixed Herbs de Provence (2 tsps. if using fresh Herbs instead of dry) For the Vegetable Roses: • 1-2 medium Zucchinis • 1-2 medium Yellow Squash's • 2-4 Carrots (purple and other carrot colors if available) • Quality Olive Oil • 1 clove minced garlic • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme and parsley, finely chopped • Sea salt and Pepper to tast
DIRECTIONS 1. Put the flour in a large plastic bag. Rinse and dry the shanks, salt the meat and place in the bag. Gently toss the shanks from side to side lightly dusting them with the flour. 2. Heat the oil in the casserole on medium-high and brown the shanks on both sides (use tongs so you can carefully turn them over without breaking up the meat or marrow). Remove them from the pan and set aside. 3. In the casserole, add the onion, carrot and celery mixture and sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened and onion is transparent. 4. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Add the white wine and simmer for 3 minutes. 6. Add the milk and simmer 3 minutes. 7. While the sauce is simmering, return the shanks to the sauce and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon dried sage around the pot. 8. Reduce the heat to a low, cover the casserole and simmer for 1 to ½ hours. You will know it is ready when the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone. 9. Check for seasoning and place osso buco atop the accompaniment of your choice. I personally like to serve my Osso Buco on a bed of pappardelle pasta, which can be found at many Italian markets, such as Frank and Maria’s in Bay Shore. 10. Generously spoon the sauce over top of dish, sprinkle with grated cheese, crushed pepper and chopped flat leaf parsley. 11. Enjoy !
This is a dish that is much simpler to make than it looks; the visual treat of color and design is a striking way of preparing and presenting roasted vegetables this Holiday Season. It’s a hit everytime. So stunning, so simple and oh so “Definitely Delish” DIRECTIONS For the Tart Shell 1. Lightly grease an 8-9 inch loose base tart tin. 2. Roll the pastry out until you have a circle approximately 11 inches and lay it over the tart tin and press into the sides. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes. 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrunch up a piece of baking parchment paper and open it back up. Place on the tart shell and fill with several handfuls of dried beans (dried beans are placed on top of the parchment paper to weight down the puff pastry in the center while initially cooking-after cooking they are discarded with the paper). 4. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove the parchment paper filled with dried beans and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the base is cooked through. 5. Set aside to cool. For the Filling: 1. Chop or shred the fresh mozzarella into small pieces and place in a bowl. 2. Add the ricotta, garlic and mixed herbs then stir until combined. 3. Spread the filling over the base of the tart shell.
Rich Fisher is an avid home Chef whose love for cooking started long ago, in childhood, and it has only increased with his recent move to the southern shores of East Islip Long Island with his wife Nicole. You can follow his cooking and photographic adventures at DefinitelyDelish.com.
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For the Vegetable Roses: 1. Using an offset vegetable peeler (also known as a Y peeler due to its offset shape), slice the vegetables into 1/8 inch or thinner slices (strips). 2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. On a chopping board, start with a piece of carrot and begin rolling it into a tight curl. Then wrap the Carrot with a piece of Zucchini and then a piece of Yellow Squash. Roll together the 3 vegetables into a rose shape. Place into prepared Tart shell with filling. 4. Continue this process until you have filled the tart with vegetable roses of various sizes. 5. Drizzle the top lightly with olive oil (useful to have a spout or to pour the olive oil into a bowl and use a spoon to drizzle the oil evenly and lightly), sprinkle with the fresh chopped herbs, finely minced garlic, sea salt and pepper. (Can be prepared a day ahead up to this point and final baking done the day of, just be sure to cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate-then unwrap and remove from fridge a half hour before baking, to bring it back up to room temperature) 6. Transfer the tart into the oven and bake for 4050 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked and lightly golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly before slicing into pie shaped wedges with a knife and serving to your guests. 7. Serve as a main course or bring as a simple but stunning accompaniment to your next Holiday gathering. (Serves anywhere from 6 to 8 slices)
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Enjoy these favorite Christmas Baking Recipes that were contributed by Long Islanders
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe submitted by Doreen Taylor
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature • 2/3 cup of sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp almond extract • Raspberry jam • 2 and 1/8 cups of all-purpose flour • Confectioners’ sugar DIRECTIONS 1. Beat the butter in a large bowl or stand mixer until creamy (a minute or more). Mix in the sugar, vanilla and almond extracts. Add the flour and mix on low until a dough is formed. Take the mixture out of the bowl and form into a ball, then wrap with saran. Chill the dough for a minimum of 3 hours until hard. 2. Preheat the oven to 350F. Take half of the dough out and leave the other half in the fridge to work later (the dough must be cold when put in the oven so the cookies don’t spread). Roll 1 TBLS of dough into same size balls, then press your thumb down in the middle to form a divot. You can smooth out any imperfections with your finger, though it’s not necessary. Fill each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon of jam. Bake on parchment lined cookie sheets for 13-15 minutes, when the edges get slightly brown. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a baking rack. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar to your liking.
Anna's Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe submitted by Anna Espina
YIELDS ABOUT 48 Melt • 2 (1 oz ) squares unsweetened chocolate* Set aside. Thoroughly cream • ½ cup butter • 1 -2/3 cups granulated sugar • 2 tsp vanilla Beat in • 2 eggs Then add the unsweetened chocolate. Stir in • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt Add to the chocolate mixture alternating with • 1/3 cup of milk Add • ½ cup of chopped nuts (optional) Chill 3 hours. Form into 1” balls, roll in confectioners’ sugar. Place on greased cookie sheets 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake in moderate oven 350° for 15 minutes. Cool slightly, remove from pan. *Note: You can substitute 6 tablespoons cocoa and 2 tablespoons margarine for the unsweetened chocolate.
Chunky Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies INGREDIENTS • 1 ½ cup of All Purpose Flour • ½ tsp of Baking Soda • ½ tsp of Salt • ½ cup of Unsalted Butter at room temperature • ½ cup of Granulated Sugar • ½ cup of Brown Sugar • ¾ cup of Creamy Peanut Butter • 1 Egg • 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract • 2 cups of Semisweet Chocolate Chips • ½ cup of Peanuts, coarsely chopped DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a bowl, combine together the flour, salt and baking soda, set aide. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar, add the egg, peanut butter and vanilla and mix everything well. 4. Add the dry ingredients and mix just enough to incorporate all the ingredients together, add in the chocolate chips. 5. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop the dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet and flatten each one with either your fingers or a fork. 6. Bake for about 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, let them cool for 5 minutes on a baking sheet and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool them completely.
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