Village Connection November - Babylon Edition

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A Taste of the Good Life Babylon Dining Guide

Billy Joel Rocks the Paramount to Benefit Long Island Cares

Live Music & Nightlife Calendar November Performances and Events

Long Island’s Lifestyle, Arts & Entertainment Magazine Babylon Township Edition

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8 Cover Artist 10 Eye on the Arts 12 Live at the Paramount: Billy Joel 14 Art & Music 18 Personal Training 22 Dix Hills Performing Arts Center Holiday Performances 24 Outdoor Living 31 Babylon Eats: Dining Guide 36 East of NYC 38 Live Music & Nightlife 4 • village connection • november 2013

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From the Publisher

village staff Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy Creative Director Nicole Savalli Customer Relations Sean Carroll Social Media j. murphy creative marketing Marygrace Foti Distribution Michael Savalli

It's a beautiful Fall day as we finalize the November issue of Village Connection. Working on a magazine with a monthly deadline really makes the months seem like they're flying by, and sometimes we have to remind ourselves to stop and enjoy some of the many things that are happening in the towns that we cover.

The month of October brought us the Long Island Fall Festival in Huntington and once again we enjoyed hosting the Village Connection Carnival Stage with Scotto Savitt. We've got the best location - sandwiched between the carnival rides and festival food vendors - and we all spent time enjoying some of the many bands that appear on our stage during the 4-day festival. With thousands of visitors attending each year, it always makes us smile to walk around and see so many people enjoying both the Huntington and Babylon editions of the magazine.

Music lovers that we are, we were as surprised and thrilled as everyone else on Long Island when the Paramount Theater announced a surprise Billy Joel concert that took place on Wednesday, October 16. As publisher of Village Connection, I was able to score ONE ticket, and I felt like I found Willie Wonka's last golden ticket. It wasn't easy to decide what to do with just one ticket to such a once in a lifetime event, but in the end, I gave it up to my sister and the magazine's Associate Publisher, Jeanne Murphy.

She had an amazing time, and hopefully she will remember how grateful she was when she's losing sleep on the next deadline.

Time to start putting together our big December issue and thinking about the holidays, including all of the parades, festivals, parties and shopping to come .... In the meantime,

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Cover Artist Bill Kuchler Award-winning Fine Artist & Graphic Designer, Bill Kuchler, has been painting with watercolors for over thirty years. While his work is inspired by the places that he has visited in the Northeast, including Pennsylvania, Upstate New York, Connecticut and Vermont, Bill also finds his inspiration in the beauty of Long Island. Bill's body of work is extensive and his paintings are often considered snapshots of rural life captured in watercolors. His attention to detail is apparent in all of his works and he manages to create a depth that is rarely seen in such a difficult medium. Bill's work focuses mainly on the barns, lighthouses, and covered bridges that he has come across in his travels.

You can contact Bill at: bkpaint@optonline.net or bluebarnstudio.blogspot.com

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eye on the arts • elise pearlman

North and South Shore Faces Light Up Star Playhouse’s Production of Les Misérables The Star Playhouse in Commack will ignite their 2013-2014 season with one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals-- Les Misérables. It took Victor Hugo, one of France’s greatest novelists, 17 years and several volumes to complete his timeless pièce de résistance. Les Misérables masterfully juxtaposes one man’s lifelong quest for redemption against the backdrop of social and political unrest that characterized the French Revolution. The sweeping saga follows the fortunes of convicted criminal Jean Valjean and the lives of those his path crosses as he tries to elude Javert, a singleminded police inspector intent on bringing him to justice.

The Broadway production, which opened in 1987, became one of the longest running shows, winning a plethora of Tony and Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical. When the rights for the production finally became available, the Star Playhouse eagerly applied for them.

Larry Katz of East Northport, chairman of the Star Playhouse committee and a

Suffolk Y JCC board member and his wife, Maxine, have proudly been involved with the theater group since its inception.

“We’ve come a tremendous distance. People now audition from across Long Island,” Larry said of the enormous theatrical strides made by the playhouse which has embarked on its 31st season.

According to Maxine, more than 130 Les Miz hopefuls auditioned, and the talent of more than 50 will be showcased in the production.

“It’s one of the largest casts of any Les Miz production on the Island and we also have a live 12 piece orchestra,” Larry indicated, adding that the audience will also delight in the elaborate and colorful period costumes designed by his wife.

The multi-level set, which includes the infamous barricade, is also the largest of any Long Island production.

Les Misérables is unlike anything the theater group has ever done in terms of the scope of the production and the music, Larry remarked.

“It is like an opera,” he said of the story which is told totally through song and therefore requires actors who boast phenomenal voices.

“I hope that the audience will come away with an understanding of the teamwork that goes into such a production and how much talent there is on Long Island,” Larry said.

Expect to see a plethora of North and Shore Shore faces including Arielle Cooperman (Eponine), Lindsay Lao (young Eponine), and Patrice Richardson (Fantine), all of Dix Hills.

Solomon Buchman who plays Javert and Eden Seskin (young Cosette) both reside in Commack. Musical Director Rob Fishman comes from Huntington and Laurie Lamar Roundsman, who plays the comic role of Madam Thenardier, is from Islip Terrace.

Performances take place on Saturdays at 8 pm on November 9 and 23; there are 2 pm Sunday matinees on November 10, 17, and 24.

The Star Playhouse is located at the Suffolk Y JCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack. For tickets or information, call the box office at (631) 462-9800 ext. 136. Tickets may also be purchased at the Customer Service Desk and will be available at the door prior to performances. For Customer Service Desk hours, visit starplayhouse.com.

Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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Live at the Paramount

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LONG ISLAND CARES ACKNOWLEDGES THE SUPPORT OF BILLY JOEL AND THE PARAMOUNT IN THEIR MISSION TO FEED THE HUNGRY ON LONG ISLAND

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n Tuesday, October 15, The Paramount Theater announced that Billy Joel would be performing a surprise concert the following night, with a portion of proceeds to be donated to Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Tickets went on sale at noon Tuesday and sold out within minutes.

For the lucky few who were able to score tickets to an intimate concert in this venue that holds approximately 1,500 people, it was a night to remember. The following letter was distributed by Long Island Cares to thank Billy for his generosity.

Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank is extremely grateful to Billy Joel for his decision to perform a concert on Long Island at the Paramount in Huntington on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. We are deeply appreciative of his decision to donate a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of all of the tickets purchased through Ticket Master to Long Island Cares in recognition of our work towards providing emergency food and support services to Long Islanders in need.

Billy Joel has long been familiar with the work of our organization and he has supported our efforts on several occasions. His illustrious career has brought him in

contact with numerous artists and performers including our founder, the late Harry Chapin. Mr. Joel, like many Long Islanders, respected Harry’s talents and admired his philanthropic work in advocating for an end to hunger. His concert on October 16 was as much a tribute to Harry Chapin’s legacy as it was a generous show of support for Long Island Cares.

As a result of this support, Long Island Cares will be able to provide more than 113,000 meals to help our neighbors in need. We are also extremely grateful to the staff at the Paramount in Huntington who has supported our organization even before they officially opened, and who extended their own generous support as part of this historical music event.

Billy Joel’s work in advocating for numerous social and charitable causes to make our region a better place to live is admired by all of us. His benefit concert at the Paramount will long be remembered for its excitement and meaning, and will allow Long Island Cares to assist even more people in need as we enter the holiday season.

Paule T. Pachter, Executive Director Long Island Cares, Inc.

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art and music • rich rivkin

Art & Music Dave Rogers, a New York based painter, installation and sculpture artist and independent curator, who has shown his work nationally and internationally, belongs to The Guild of American paper cutters, the Chinese Art and Oil Painting Associations, The Huntington and Patchogue Arts Councils, and Studio Montclair. His work has been featured in Long Island, Chinese, Korean and Japanese newspapers and magazines as well as on Fios1 Long Island and Guangdong Television in China. Rogers considers himself an art-a-holoic, who struggled early on due to growing up in a artless family. Growing up in New York City Rogers was able to meet artists and art lovers that would Dave inspire him to find a way to Rogers make art. Not sure if he could make it as an artist, Rogers spent 14 years in the Army traveling around the world and learning about the life that he wanted to capture in his works of art. After being disabled as a first responder at the World Trade Center, Rogers left the Army and spent seven years as a professor of art and visiting lecturer in art and design through China before returning to New York. He is currently an instructor at 2 different art organizations, an art advisor and lecturer for emerging artists and and independent art curator. Rogers has won awards for his work with the Disabled Peoples Union of China, and the Art Association of Jiangmen, China and the Chinese Government, The Veterans Affairs Administration and from several art organizations on Long Island. He is also the winner of the O’Malley Grant in Fine Art from Long Island University. He received his BA in Visual Arts with Honors from SUNY Old Westbury, and an MFA in Sculpture from Long Island University. “As an artist I believe that even ordinary life can be immortalized through art. It is this belief that I take with me in the work that I do as a curator, art advisor and lecturer of art”

is what enables her to show new work every time she is part of an exibition.

For her first solo show, hosted by Toast Coffee Arlene Mcloughlin House in Port Jeff, she created over 70 new pieces in just one month specifically for that show.

She has compiled close to that number in new works for her second solo show at the Brickhouse Brewery in Patchogue.

Angela graduated from Connetquot High School in 2008 and now spends two days a week there as a volunteer in the art department. She works mostly with 11th and 12th graders who are serious about getting into the art field. She hopes to offer alternatives to an expensive art institution by reassuring students that with passion and a healthy drive, they can accomplish anything that they set out to.

In January of 2012, Angela founded the ‘What is that though? Art Show’. The WITT Art Show is a monthly one-night showcase where visual artists and musicians come together to share their work. The show is held at Field 10 Studios in Ronkonkoma and is free to the public. Now in its second year, the WITT has begun to bloom and there appears to be no sign of progress slowing down. The WITT is a true community effort, there is no sign-up or fee to show work or play an instrument. There’s room on the gallery wall for artists of all skill levels and even works-in-progress are accepted. The idea is to represent the growth and development of each artist and to work together to acheive a common goal. Through the WITT Art Show and other shows on Long Island, Angela will continue to display artwork.

She strives to be adept in her feild, never missing an opportunity to try something new or expand on an existing idea. She will work to procure a signature style

Angela Newman is an artist who is self-taught and still learning.

She is most proficient with line work and detail, usually using a wide variety of media. She is a prolific artist, preferring to work at a fast pace and explore the same idea in many different ways. The momentum she has accumulated

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Arlene Mcloughlin is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and has been painting professionally for over 20 years. She started in the fashion industry as an illustrator and designer 25 years ago. As her life situation changed (marriage and family) her artistic goals and passion also changed.

Arlene began painting large scale murals and decorative art for home interiors. The inspiration for many of her murals and finishes comes from extensive

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travel through European countries as well as a small obsession with churches of all kinds.

Philanthropy and charitable causes are a large part of Arlene’s business, giving back to non profits and giving her paintings as gifts and auction items is something that brings great joy to this artist. “I truly feel blessed every day for the last twenty years to be able to go to a job that I absolutely love.” Creating works of art for friends, family and clientele is a gift.

Arlene’s artworks are varied mediums, mainly gold leaf or other precious metal paintings, as well as reactive mediums and acrylics. She also produces collage, mixed media, water color and pen and ink works.

Her works have been shown in galleries and exhibitions. Arlene is a member of the The Salon of Decorative Painters, The International Decorative Artisans League, The Society of Decorative Painters, The Suburban Art League, and the Amityville Artist Circle.

For more information on her paintings, and projects please visit http://www.arlenemurals.com . http://arlenesmural.blogspot.com Jahn Guarino - You only have to look at the delicacy, subtlety, and timeless style of Jahn Guarino to know that you are looking at the work of a fine artist who is capable of capturing the essence and beauty in diverse subjects - flowers, landscapes, still life vignettes and portraits people and pets.

Jahn’s work has been chosen by businesses to hang on offices and hallways, by private collectors to hang on the walls of their homes, commissioned by organizations to fuel their fundraising efforts and to adorn their journals and marketing materials. Her work is diverse and sets them apart from the rest.

Jahn’s creative talent has fueled the success of her own graphics

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design firm, Guarino Graphics & Fine Arts for over 35 years. Known as the “Logo Goddess,” Jahn has won numerous local, regional and national awards for her creative development of corporate identity programs and communication materials for sales and marketing. In addition, she has created her own line of earth-friendly holiday cards that blend original art with famous quotes.

Jahn is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and has studied watercolor since childhood.

For further information contact: Jahn Guarino at 631-368-4800 or jahn@jahnguarino.com. Online at Watercolors at www.jahnguarino. com - Graphics at www.guarinographics.com - Holiday cards at earthfriendlygreetings.com

Rich Rivkin produces ongoing Art/Music events on Long Island, including Live Art Fusion, ArtMOSPHERE, and the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Series (40 Bands + 100 Artists), featuring the bands and artists listed in this month’s Spotlight. www.limusicfestivals.com

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On Friday, October 18th the Great South Bay YMCA hosted a community playground build day, where more than 200 volunteers came together to help build a new playground on the YMCA premises. The plans for the new and improved playground were designed by the children who attend the Y preschool (drawing attached) and finalized by KaBoom!, BNP Paribas.

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“Walking away from the field after everyone was gone; I was awed by what we had managed to do as a community,” says Sue Rassekh, Associate Executive Director of the Great South Bay Y, “this really embraces what the Y is all about, community involvement.” With great help from the volunteer efforts, the YMCA saved more than $50,000, funding that will be applied to scholarships for programs and services for all ages.

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personal training • bonne marcus

Pre Holiday Workout Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, maybe some string bean casserole, pumpkin bread and, of course, the dessert you claim you don’t have any room for, but ... you’ll try just one bite — of everything. Your (OK, my) average Thanksgiving meal will run between 1,500 to 4,000 calories, depending how many times you head back for seconds. So when you’ve consumed almost, maybe even double your daily requirement of calories in one sitting it's easy to see how the pounds suddenly appear around that waistline.

So, what can you do? Other trainers will tell you to cut your portions in half, and skip the gravy, dessert, and alcohol. But not this trainer! That doesn’t sound like much of a “holiday” to me.

Here what I suggest instead.

Plan a BIG Pre Holiday Workout And I mean BIG! Challenging should be an understatement.

Earn that meal! How about a 10k turkey trot, 90-minute spin

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class or try one of my favorites; Tabata™? Named for exercise physiologist Izumi Tabata, this calorie burning workout consists of several intervals that include 20 seconds of intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest repeated 8 times for a total of 4 minutes per exercise. Intense doesn't adequately describe it. It should feel more like 240 seconds of h*ll. Well except the ten seconds you get to rest. Exercises range from cardio equipment like the elliptical machine to lunges off a step while doing biceps curls, burpees, to push-ups on or off a Bosu™, to squats with shoulder presses and more. Here are 3 of my favorites. The goal is to do as many repetitions as you can in the 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest. Want more ideas? Email me at BonneMarcus@gmail.com The Runner's Lunge to a Row (work your glutes, back, biceps) A variation on the step back lunge, hold an 8-10 pound dumbbell in each hand, step the right leg back and hinge at the

hips so until your torso is parallel to the floor, arms hang straight down. Holding the lunge you will do one row by lifting the dumbbells to your side, bending at the elbows, keeping them close to the body and squeeze the shoulder blades together. Lower the weight, and then step forward so feet are together to return to the start position and alternate legs.

Plie Squat to Shoulder Press (work your inner thighs, glutes, shoulders and arms) Stand with your feet slightly farther apart than hip-width, with your toes and knees turned out holding an 8-pound dumbbell in each hand with your hands in front of your shoulders, palms facing forward.

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2013 Holiday Festival of Performances

The Dix Hills Center for the Performing Arts presents an exciting Holiday Festival of Performances with a variety of entertainment events for audiences of all ages – from a Broadway Musical to Children’s theater, from classical holiday performances to great Jazz – all at great prices, close to home.

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Anton del Forno and the Gemini Youth Orchestra

Tribute to Jazz Piano with FTC Piano Greats & Renowned Jazz Pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs 2 Sat, 7:30 PM The Liverpool Shuffle 3 Sun, 2:00 PM Broadway Bound to Strouse 8 Fri, 7:30 PM Steve Perrillo & Millennium Jazz 9 Sat, 7:30 PM Neil Diamond Tribute with Diamond One Hot Night 10 Sun, 2:00 PM A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee with Stacy Sullivan 21 Thurs – Sat 11/23, 7:30 PM – How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 24 Sun, 2:00 PM How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying 1 Fri, 7:30 PM

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The season kicks off Nov. 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. with the Broadway hit musical ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying,’ the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical written by Frank Loesser, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert. The show is being directed by Broadway

December

Wed, 7:30 PM Winter Concert with the FTC Chorus & Concert Pops Sat, 11 AM & 2 PM – Moey’s Fairy Tale Adventure ~Children’s Theatre Sun, 12 NOON & 2 PM – Moey’s Fairy Tale Adventure Mon, 7:30 PM The Mostly Barbershop ~A Cappella Show Tue, 7:30 PM Evening of Jazz ~FTC Jazz Orchestra & Swing Band Wed, 7:30 PM Holiday Concert ~FTC Choir, Vocal Jazz & Chamber Orchestra Thurs, 7:30 PM Celebrating the Greatest Jazz Guitar Teachers of the Twentieth Century • Volume II 15 Sun, 2 PM Broadway Bound to Love with the World’s Greatest Love Songs 16 Mon, 5 PM FTC Jazz Ensembles 4 7 8 9 10 11 12

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Best of Broadway & More Benefit Show The Wild Women of Comedy The Magic of Thaddeus Presents Mystical Adventures 70’s / 80’s NIGHT with The LP’s & Decadia SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on LONG ISLAND! with Joe Piscopo Tribute to Chick Corea with Scogeojam

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Beginnings play Chicago’s Greatest Hits Great Jazz and Tap with TW Sample and Maurice Chestnut MOSTLY MOPTOP... “The Fab ’64 Show” Just 60’s – The Songs You Love to Hear Eagles Tribute with Desert Highway The Music of James Taylor with Copperline NOT Just Sinatra with Steve Maglio Tribute to Crosby, Stills & Nash with Gathering Time

February

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veteran and Five Towns College Professor Marie Danvers.

Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors and students.

On Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the Winter Concert by the FTC Chorus and Concert Pops. Some of Five Towns College’s most outstanding student musicians and vocalists present their annual Winter Concert. The FTC Concert Pops is conducted by Dean Karahalis. The FTC Chorus is directed by Jeffrey Lipton. Tickets are $10.

Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 12 noon and 2 p.m.: DHPAC presents the World Premiere of Moey’s Fairy Tale Adventure, an original musical comedy fable, directed by Broadway veteran and Five Towns College Professor Marie Danvers. The play is written by acclaimed children’s performer Melissa Levis, also known as Moey.

This production is Ideal for children ten years of age and younger. Tickets are just $10 for this highly entertaining, original production.

Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. is The Mostly Barbershop A Capella Show directed by Marc Silverberg. This lively show, featuring dynamic pristine voices, is a perennial favorite of Dix Hills audiences. Tickets are $10.

On Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., the Center is pleased to present An Evening of Jazz with the FTC Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Demetrius Spaneas. Some of Five Towns College’s most talented student performers will present an evening of exhilarating Jazz and Swing music.

Tickets are $10.

Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the Holiday Concert with the FTC Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra’ under the direction of Jeffrey Lipton, Stephen Gleason and Matthew Pierce, respectively. Tickets are $10.

Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., the Guitar Extravaganza, celebrating the Greatest Jazz Guitar Teachers of the 20th Century, Volume II is directed by Peter Rogine, providing guitar enthusiasts with a special event hand-tailored just for their appreciation. Students, educators, professionals and members of the music industry will have an opportunity to socialize and network following the concert. Tickets are $10.

Dec. 15 at 2:00 p.m. Broadway Bound to Love, featuring the great songs of Maury Yeston, Ervin Drake and many others, directed by Marie Danvers and Rob Gallagher under the musical direction of Arnie Gruber. The talented students of Five Towns College will perform a musical review of some of the world’s most popular love songs from the Broadway stage. Tickets are $10.

Dec. 16th at 5:00 p.m., join Jazz lovers for a free concert with the FTC Jazz Ensembles featuring many small group of enthusiastic Five Towns College jazz performers.

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outdoor living • charles h gamarekian

Creating The Transparent Indoor/Outdoor Experience With Hardscaping It can be said that legendary landscape architects James Rose and Lawrence Halprin, along with architects Frank Lloyd Wright and Philip Johnson, were visionaries whose many pioneering designs kept inside and outside spaces visually and sensually transparent. A prime example is The Glass House created in 1949 during a midcareer break by Johnson, America’s “dean of architecture,” and scion of a New Amsterdam family. Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, it remains a National Trust Historic Site frequently visited by curious tourists and followers of his and other’s artistic expressions of the “transparent experience.” The iconic 20th century structure is an interpretation of modern architecture, landscape, and art. The house is also a canvas for inspiration and experimentation that preceded the growing modern day trend of bringing inside amenities outside though the creation of the outside living room. What makes an outdoor living room special is the fact that, much like with interior design, landscaping a home’s exterior or styling a pool deck or patio should translate into an extension of the homeowner’s lifestyle.

Because of the array of styles, colors and textures, it can also be said that hardscaping products from leading manufacturers can make the transition from indoors to outside fluid while paying homage to other characteristics of the home as well as its natural surroundings. Materials such as natural stone facings on walls and fireplaces as well as granite countertops in kitchens and baths, decorative tile inlays, stainless steel appliances and cast stone embellishments are among those that have earned their places on today’s interior wish lists. These features can also be found in the open-air kitchens, fireplaces, columns and other components found in a well-designed outdoor living room. Although the features tie in with favored designer-inspired amenities incorporated into interior rooms, they are made of materials manufactured and tested to hold

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up against outside elements. And many of them are available as fully-assembled components or in pre-cut/pre-packaged kits ready for your landscape designer or contractor to design/build into a completely, personalized outdoor room.

Architects like Johnson were proponents of a design technique known as “hide and reveal” as well, whereby as visitors were led through a hallway in a home, for instance, they would encounter a visual surprise be it a striking piece of art, a dramatic change of style, or a panoramic view from an upper level window wall.

This technique can also be accomplished in an outside room by making a specific component of the outdoor space a centerpiece in your design. A fireplace is often positioned in an interior room so that it not only maximizes function but also makes a statement reflecting the style and lifestyle intention of the room. An outdoor fireplace is a natural choice on a patio too. Thanks to hardscape product manufacturers, there are a lot of styles in the marketplace.

By today’s interpretations of family life at home, the door truly swings both ways. Creating a “transparent experience” with hardscaping will make the experience even more apparent.

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A Taste of the Good Life

“The Argyle Grill is a snap, crackle and pop kind of place that looks like yesterday but is very much today” JOANNE STARKEY

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The Argyle Grill has established itself as an old-time family run business catering to the locals with fine food and spirits.

In keeping with the tradition of Babylon, The Argyle Grill & Tavern was created as a tribute to the once grand Argyle Hotel.

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Post Office Cafe

For over 30 years the Post Office Cafe has been at the center of Babylon Village. Excellent service and outstanding food keep the doors open, as well as a few late night get-together among friends.

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Barrique

Barrique is all about enjoying life with good wine and good friends. Reminiscent of a century old win cellar, Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar, offers global foods, wines and spirits in a lively and welcoming atmosphere with attentive personal service, while letting you, the guest, set the pace.

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Bulldog Grill

Bulldog Grill is a full service family restaurant, a place with a great atmosphere, excellent food and friendly staff. Their spacious and comfortable bar is the perfect spot for happy hour cocktails and late night entertainment.

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Babylon

American Post Office Café 130 W Main St, Babylon 631 669-9224 Babylon Carriage House 21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 422-5161 Argyle Grill & Tavern 90 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-4900 Park Avenue Grill 178 Park Ave, Amityville 631 598-4618 The Blue Lagoon 677 Route 109, West Babylon 631 225-7619

Asian Fancy Lee 101 W Main St, Babylon 631 422-6505 Oriental Palace Restaurant 1159 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon 631 243-2745 Tang 903-A Montauk Hwy, Copiague 631 608-9196

Bakery Madame Butterfly Cakes 22 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 669-1069 A&G Bakery Inc. 1350 Deer Park Ave, Ste 2627, North Babylon 631 242-3131

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Red Riding Hood Bakery 18 William St, Copiague 631 669-6172 Salvitos Bakery 946 Montauk Hwy, Copiague 631 842-4202

Bar Food Seabreeze Café 470 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 669-9790 Giacomo Jack’s 248 S Ketcham Ave, Amityville 631 691-2722 Cafe 51 530 Broadway, Amityville 631 842-5080

Caribbean Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Café 179 Broadway, Amityville 631 264-8055 Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill 777 Broadway, Amityville 631 789-8777

Chinese

China Buffet City 1114 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon 631 274-0888

Deli Captree Deli 462 Union Blvd, West Islip 631 669-9663 Salpino III Italian Deli 38 Deer Park Ave, Ste 4, North Babylon 631 242-5500 Spanky’s Famous Deli 345 Bay Shore Rd, Deer Park 631 586-0240

Diner Infinity Diner 663 Route 109, West Babylon 631 884-6321 Atlantis Diner 350 Montauk Hwy, West Islip 631 587-2003 Olympic Diner 1536 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 631 242-1902

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Roots 399 Montauk Hwy, West Islip 631 587-2844

Long River Chinese Restaurant 351 Union Blvd, West Islip 631 669-4982

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German The Village Lantern 143 N Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst 631 225-1690

Greek Greek Garden 6 Grove Pl, Babylon 631 422-4722 Acropolis Souvlaki and Gyro 122 N Carll Ave, Babylon 631 482-8417 Athena 65A Merrick Rd, Amityville 631 691-4607

Irish Lily Flanagan’s 345 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 539-0816

Italian Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar 69 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-1175 Gemelli Ristorante 175 E Main St, Babylon 631 321-6392 La Famiglia 90 West Main St, Babylon 631 661-0101 Raimo’s 45 Merrick Rd, Amityville 631 608-3260 Café Dolce Vita 1942 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 631 254-2233

Japanese/Sushi Kabuki Japanese Cuisine 183 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst 631 226-8688

Kotobuki Restaurant 86 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-8387 Monsoon 48 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 587-4400 Sakura 111 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 893-1811

Mexican Swell Taco 135 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 482-1299 Don Ricardo’s Restaurant 94 East Main St, Babylon 631 321-0194 Green Cactus Mexican Grill 1209 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon 631 242-2008 Tex Mex Express 360 Commack Rd, Deer Park 631 243-2469

Pizza Francesco Pizzeria 29 John St, Babylon 631 587-1340 Mulberry Street 30 E Main St, Babylon 631 321-5980 Albert’s Pizza 1642 Great Neck Rd, Copiague 631 842-6039 Tony’s Pizzeria 1829 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park 631 595-9776 Papa Joe’s Pizza 450 Commack Rd, Deer Park 631 242-8902 Mangia Pizza 785 Deer Park Ave, Ste C, North Babylon 631 661-6188

Polish Bozena Restaurant 485 W Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst 631 226-3001 Zagloba Polish Bar & Restaurant 700 Montauk Hwy, Copiague 631 608-0856

Seafood Horace & Sylvia’s Publick House 100 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 587-5080 Captree Cove Fish House 21 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 376-1866 Pier 44 Restaurant 444 Fire Island Ave, Babylon 631 661-5999 B&B Fish and Clam 179 Merrick Rd, Amityville 631 608-0202 Southside Fish & Clam Restaurant 395 W Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst 631 226-3322

Steakhouse Joe Michael’s Steak House 262 Deer Park Ave, Babylon 631 321-5580 Texas Roadhouse 502 Commack Rd, Deer Park 631 242-7472

Tapas One Main 1 West Main St, Babylon 631 620-3444 Vero 192 Broadway, Amityville 631 608-4340

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By Mark Levine

At The Bar: Bulldog Grille in Amityville Stopping into The Bulldog Grille in Amityville not too long ago we were surprised that they were no longer a part of the Lessing’s family of restaurants (they had just been sold), but that didn’t deter us from hopping up to the bar, taking in some football, beer, wings and sliders.

Sometimes, especially when we’re not in the mood for a “sit-down” dinner, we’ll just sit at the bar and order a bunch of appetizers in place of an entree. It opens up our experience a bit because appetizers are cheaper (we can order more for the same price) and since variety is the spice of life, we’re satisfied to have many different flavors.

This particular trip was during the football season for Monday Night Football. During the football season, the bar

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had specials every Sunday and Monday to entice patrons who were looking to watch the game in the restaurant to chow down on cheap drink specials and even cheaper wings ($.35 each during the 2012 season). We ordered 10 wings and a $5 sliders appetizer. This is win/win for the restaurant and the diner. It won’t break the customer’s wallet, will be delicious and will give them a nice place to watch their favorite team win. Plus, they have Blue Point on tap, so we’re helping out the local economy even further.

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c i s u M e v i L e f i l t h g i N & NOV 8TH BIG SHOT

Mulcahy’s - Wantagh (9pm)

NOV 9TH THAT 70S BAND

NOV 9TH NEW FOUND GLORY

Paramount - Huntington (8pm)

NOV 9TH KEN SAMBOLIN

Revolution Bar & Music Hall (7:30pm)

Jack Halyards - Oyster Bay (8pm)

NOV 14TH BOBTOWN

NOV 15TH JAKE MILLER

American Legion Hall - Babylon (8pm)

The Paramount - Huntington (7pm)

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NOV 7TH THIRD EYE BLIND

Paramount - Huntington (8pm)

NOV 9TH MARTHA FOCKERS

Katie’s of Smithtown (9pm)

NOV 13TH REEL BIG FISH

The Paramount - Huntington (8pm)

NOV 15TH THE TOUCH

Mulcahy’s - Wantagh (9pm)

NOV 16TH & 17TH ZZ TOP

Paramount - Huntington (8pm)

NOV 21ST LEANN RIMES

Paramount - Huntington (8pm)

NOV 22ND THE MYSTIC

Mulcahy’s - Wantagh (9pm)

NOV 19TH STUMP THE BAND

NOV 20TH SIXTEEN TONS

Grasso’s - Cold Spring Harbor (8pm)

Beau’s Bar - Greenlawn (9pm)

NOV 22ND BRASIL GUITAR DUO

Coe Hall Mansion - Oyster Bay (6pm)

NOV 24TH OUTASIGHT

Revolution Bar & Music Hall (5pm)

NOV 22ND STAR BOXING

The Paramount - Huntington (7:30pm)

NOV 29TH GLASSJAW

Paramount - Huntington (8pm)

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CARS & Cupcakes

Hosted by the Women of Lexus of Massapequa December 3, 2013 - 6 to 9 pm

Sweets, Pretty Virgin Cocktails, Shopping and A Litte Learning Workshop Schedule and Sample Topics

6:30 pm - What women need to know about their family’s credit

What makes up your FICO credit score?

How to improve your credit score so you get the lowest finance rate

7:30 pm - Horsepower? Drive Train? Hybrid? What does it all mean?

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Demystifying car terminology

8:30 pm - Leasing versus Buying

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