Village Connection November - Huntington Edition

NOVEMBER 2013

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Contents

November 2013

8 Live at the Paramount - Billy Joel 10 Art Galleries 13 Beauty 18 Outdoor Living 20 Dix Hills Performing Arts Center: Holiday Performances 22 Art & Music 24 Eye on the Arts 26 Community Events Calendar 31 Huntington Eats: Dining Guide 37 Good Eats 38 Wine 41 Fitness 42 Seniors 48 Kerriann’s Corner 50 Live Music & Nightlife 34 Beer 4 • village connection huntington • 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,

I’ll see you in the Village, Jim Savalli 631.988.5465

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Live at the Paramount

Billy Joel

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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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FotoFoto Gallery 372 New York Ave., Huntington 631-549-0448 www.fotofotogallery.com Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Ave., Huntington 631-351-3250 www.heckscher.org Lamantia Gallery 127 Main St., Northport 631-754-8414 www.lamantiagallery.com Main Street Petite Art Gallery 213 Main St., Huntington 631-271-8423 www.huntingtonarts.org Ripe Art Gallery 67a Broadway, Greenlawn 631-239-1805 www.ripeartgal.com

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adriana vater • beauty

Rural Awakenings I

n an era where everything is high-tech, flashy and abundant, simplicity and taking joy in the little things is back on Long Island and they are as beautiful as ever! Think of it as a rural awakening, where there is beauty in the simple things, a style crafted by hand rather than a high tech approach. Think jeans partnered with cowboy boots and turquoise jewelry.

Compliment the look with natural looking highlights and fresh from the outside make-up.

This fall’s hair color gives homage to the heritage of Long Island farms with a pallet of organic tones. Add the colors of fall to your hair this season. Try Aveda’s new Winter Peach boosts blonde with rose and peach dimensions and washes out in two weeks. Brunette hair doesn’t have to lack drama. Try some sunlit auburn tones threaded with deep copper through hair with glints of golden copper. A backcombed crown, rounded fringe and alternating color placements create a look with structure, softness and just the right pops of color.

Light up brown hair with harvest-tone highlights— like russet red and cornsilk beige—contrast with rich, brunette lowlights. Pure and simple tones keep the look natural, while filling brown hair with dimension. The beauty and symmetry of one-length haircuts are amplified by a rich, russet gloss and a basic wrap-dry to emphasize the hair’s natural fall—a simply perfect look that radiates bold sophistication.

Summer is over. Now, is the time to rejuvenate that overexposed, dry summer skin. Products that feature tourmaline are an amazing way to say good-bye to dehydrated skin. Packed with antioxidants and antiaging benefits, it leaves your skin refreshed and plumped without redness or irritation. Finish off with the smoothing body polish to help remove dry skin and uneven tan pigments.

Makeup look for fall is beautiful and natural and luminescent. Touch up any uneven spots with concealer and apply a mineral based tinted moisturizer for even coverage. On eyes brush antique gold from lash line to crease followed with black mascara. Lips are bright bold and matte. A darker plum fading to a light pink in the center gives a full pouty ombre look.

Try Aveda’s new Heart Lands make-up collection which features nomadicinspired eyes and just-in from-the-cold, naturally flushed cheeks. The textures are velvety and the colors rich but not too saturated.

Think of redwoods and velvety plum. Make-up should look as though it was radiating from with-in.

Adriana Vater is the Creative Director and co-founder of Spa Adriana at 266 Main Street in Huntington Village. Visit her website, spaadriana.com or call 631-351-1555.

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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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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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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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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

22 • village connection huntington • november 2013 Angela Newman

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

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, landsc apes, 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

Jahn Guarino

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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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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Art League of Long Island Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

On November 9, supporters of the Art League of Long Island are invited to visit the Barnes & Noble in the Huntington Square Shopping Center, 4000 East Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, for a day of free art demonstrations and activities conducted by the Art League’s talented artists/instructors. On that day, Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of all sales to the Art League for those supporters with vouchers. To receive your voucher, please contact the Art League at (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org. The Art League will also be offering door prizes to a few lucky winners.

Schedule of demonstrations by Art League instructors: 11:00-12:30: Recycled Flowers - An

interactive art experience with JoAnn Wadler 1:30-2:30: Demonstration and Book Signing with children’s book illustrator, author, and artist Richard Torrey 3:00-3:30: “My Magic World” – Painting Demo and book signing with illustrator and artist Amal Karzai 3:45-4:15: “Crime Fiction” – Painting Demo and book signing with author and artist Amal Karzai 6:00-7:00: Chainmail Jewelry Demo with Rachel Ferraro 7:30-8:30: Zentangle Demo (Drawing to Help You Relax) with MaryAnn SchebleinDawson

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-24 23 Annual Thanksgiving Native American Feast Garvies Point Museum & Preserve When the autumn leaves start to turn, and the crisp fall air is here, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time for Garvies Point Museum’s Native American Thanksgiving Feast. This celebration of northeastern Native American culture has been held the weekend before Thanksgiving for more than 25 years. There will be hands-on activities during the weekend that will be on-going. These will include pottery-making, primitive fire-building and on-site cooking (including our famous popcorn soup). Authentic Native American cuisine; artifacts and tool technology will be displayed. Face painting with natural pigments, and use of the atlatl will also be demonstrated. Movies celebrating Native American life will be shown throughout. Activities are appropriate for all ages.

Participants can also take this opportunity to view the museum’s exhibition hall, which explores Long Island Native American culture and archeology, as well as New York State and Long Island geology.

Fee: $5.00 for everyone above age 5. Children under 5 years of age are free with parent. Events start 10am to 4pm both days. Please not this event is rain or shine.

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Thanksgiving Day Run

The Thanksgiving Day run takes place on Thanksgiving morning every year for the last 27 years, and has become a Long Island tradition. This year the “Turkey Trot” falls on Thursday November, 28nd, 2013. Each year we also offer a half-mile fun run that brings the younger generation out to celebrate the morning with us. The 4 mile Thanksgiving Day race gets bigger and bigger each year - last year there were more than 1,400 entrants! From walkers to top shelf runners, everyone enjoys getting together for this great event. Pre-race is at the Super Runners Shop on New York Avenue with the Fun Run starting at 8:30 and the 4 Mile run starting at 9am SHARP. Sponsorships and donation opportunities are available up to November 10th, 2013. Don’t miss this chance to show your support!

Thanksgiving at Glen Cove Mansion

Glen Cove Mansion Hotel & Conference Center The Glen Cove Mansion welcomes you to have a feast fit for a king and a thanksgiving menu with a the traditional favorites your family have come to love. The Thanksgiving Buffet will be served in the elegant Garden Ballroom, featuring sweeping views of the formal English-style gardens and acres of groomed lawns.

In the Edwardian oak Room, The Mansion will feature two big screen TVs showing NFL games. A cash bar will be available for guest. For those guests who would like to extend their stay, a special rate of 199 per deluxe guestroom is provided. Admission is $55 for anyone over the age of 13, $27.50 for children ages 4 - 13. There will be two separate meals; one at 1pm, the other at 4pm.

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Huntington Harbor Of Lights Holiday Boat Parade

The Huntington Harbor Boat Parade Of Lights movies its way through Huntington Harbor and can be viewed from almost any place of the shores free of cost (6-7:30pm). The Parade was founded by Pam Setchell, President of the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society. All proceeds from the event benefit The Huntington Lighthouse. With thousands of people viewing the parade, please give yourself extra time for travel and arrive as early as possible. You can visit huntingtonboatparade.com for the parade route, best viewing spots, viewing party and sponsor information. All boats participating in the parade must register in advance - $50 per vessel donation (donations are given to the Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society and is taxdeductible.

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A Taste of the Good Life

La Villini

La Villini Family Style Italian Restaurant welcomes you and your family to an enjoyable meal of regional Italian Cuisine. The spacious restaurant in nestled in the heart of East Northport.

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Clubhouse

An acclaimed piece of Huntington's rich culinary history, The Clubhouse has offered a thoroughly delightful and memorable dining experience for over fifty years and has been labeled as one of Long Island's finest steakhouses.

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Storyville

Staying true to Huntington's diverse food choices, Storyville American Table offers plenty of what is considered standard New Orleans food, such as jambalaya, barbecue shrimp and veal grillades.

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Honu

Home to Long Island's longest bar and most acclaimed food, Huntington's HONU Kitchen & Cocktails packs a culinary punch.

Honu offers casual fare as well as succulent seasonal specialties, all framed in a always-packed and lively environment.

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Samurai

Samurai features the classic hibachi cooking tables with private party rooms. Their skilled hibachi chefs freshly prepare your meal right before your eyes. Samurai is dedicated to serve you with the utmost freshness and an entertaining Japanese hibachi experience.

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J. Michaels Tuscan Steakhouse

J. Michaels Tuscan Steakhouse is a new restaurant housed in a beautifully restored 19th century home in historic Northport. Their vision emphasizes "Old Work Charm, meets New World Dining."

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Afghani Kabul Restaurant Afghan 1153 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington 631 935-1092 Ariana Restaurant 255 Main St. Ste 1. Huntington 631 421-2933

American Swallow American Fare 366 New York Ave. Huntington 631 547-5388 Prime Restaurant 117 New York Ave. Huntington 631 385-1515 The Gourmet Whaler 111 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor 631 659-2977 Grasso’s 134 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor 631 367-6060 BlonDee’s 26 Clinton Ave. Huntington 631 673-1300 Sapsuckers Hops & Grub 287 Main St. Huntington 631 683-4945 Christopher’s 8 Wall St. Huntington 631 271-0111

Four Food Studio 515 Broadhollow Rd, Melville 631 577-4444 Honu 363 New York Ave. Huntington 631 421-6900

Bakery Sweetie Pies on Main 181 Main St. Ste A. Cold Spring Harbor 631 367-9500 Copenhagen Bakery 75 Woodbine Ave, Northport 631 754-3256 Hummel-Hummel Bakery Inc. 572 Larkfield Rd, East Northport 631 266-3517

Bar Bites F. H. Riley’s 400 New York Ave. Huntington 631 271-7600 Healy’s Inn 54 Broadway, Ste 1. Greenlawn 631 754-2700 Napper Tandy’s 229 Laurel Ave, Northport 631 757-4141 Changing Times Ale House 526B Larkfield Rd, East Northport 631 368-3255

Sweet Mama’s Kitchen 9 Alsace Place, Northport 631 261-6262 Jewel 400 Broadhollow Rd, Melville 631 755-5777

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Cajun & Creole Storyville American Table 43 Green St. Huntington 631 351-3446

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Deli Northport Delicatessen Inc. 437 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport 631 261-1402 Suburban Eats 610 Broadhollow Rd Ste 4, Melville 631 293-3287 Gemini Deli 1198 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville 631 692-6400

Diner Golden Dolphin 365 West Main Street, Huntington 631 351-9680 Toast & Co. 62 Stewart Ave. Huntington 631 812-0056 Shipwreck Diner 46 Main St. Northport 631 754-1797 Sweet Hollow Diner 100 Broadhollow Rd, Melville 631 549-0768

French Cassis 55 Wall St Ste B, Huntington 631 421-4122 Bistro 44 44 Main St. Northport 631 262-9744 Bistro 49 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville 631 423-1600

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German Pumpernickels 640 Main St. Northport 631 757-7959

Greek Greek Grill 1151 E. Jericho Tpke, Huntington 631 421-3031 Scorpios Restaurant 340 New York Ave. Huntington 631 549-8887 Neraki 273 Main St. Huntington 631 385-3474 Gyro Time 354 Larkfield Rd, E. Northport 631 266-3300

Hibachi Tomo Hibachi 286 Main St. Huntington 631 271-6666 Samurai 46a Gerard St, Unit 6. Huntington 631 271-2588

Indian House of India 256 Main St. Huntington 631 271-0059

Italian Porto Vivo 7 Gerard St. Huntington 631 385-8486 Jonathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St. Huntington 631-549-0055 Pomodorino 326 W. Jericho Tpke. Huntington 631 425-1196

Tutto Pazzo 84 New York Ave. Huntington 631 223-2983

Quetzalcoatl 296 Main St. Huntington 631 427-7834

La Villini 286 Larkfield Rd, East Northport 631 261-6344

Faz’s Texmex Grill 38 Gerard St. Huntington 631 271-4333

Ruvo Restaurant 63 Broadway, Greenlawn 631 261-7700

Cilantro 40 Woodbine Ave. Northport 631 651-9377

Mascali 277a Larkfield Rd, E. Northport 631 757-2404

Baja Grill 1920 Jericho Tpke, East Northport 631 462-2252

Japanese/Sushi

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Kashi 12 Elm Street, Huntington 631 923-1960

Little Vincent’s Pizza 329 New York Ave. Huntington 631 423-9620

Ting 92 East Main St. Huntington 631 425-7788

Umberto’s Pizzeria 138 E Main St. Huntington 631 424-6969

Yummy Sushi 95 West Jericho Tpke, Huntington 631 673-8888

34 New Street 34 New St. Huntington 631 427-3434

Azuma 252 Broadway. Greenlawn 631 262-7200

Junior’s Family Pizza 142 New York Ave. Huntington 631 423-9006

Mediterranean

Porto Fino 395 New York Ave. Huntington 631 673-1200

Mediterranean Snack Bar Inc. 360 New York Ave. Huntington 631 423-8982 Bin 56 56 Stewart Ave. Huntington 631 812-0060

Mexican Oaxaca Mexican Food Treasure 385 New York Ave. Huntington 631 547-1232 Pancho Villa 311 New York Ave. Huntington 631 549-0022

Jimmy’s Pizza 102 Washington Dr, Ste 1, Centerport 631 673-1996

Seafood Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse 65 Wall St. Huntington 631 385-9255 Buoy One 279 Main St. Huntington 631 923-2550 Whale’s Tail Café 81 Fort Salonga Rd. Northport 631 262-1975

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Jellyfish Restaurant 441 East Main St, Centerport 631 262-0300 Shack 2 Stony Hollow Rd, Centerport 631 754-8989 Skipper’s Pub 34 Main St. Northport 631 261-3589

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Steakhouse Clubhouse 320 Jericho Tpke, Huntington 631 423-1155 Mac’s Steakhouse 12 Gerard St. Huntington 631 549-5300 Blackstone Steakhouse 10 Pinelawn Rd, Melville 631 271-7780 PG Steakhouse 1745 East Jericho Tpke. Huntington 631 499-1005

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Thai Thai USA 273 New York Ave. Huntington 631 683-4137 Sri Thai 14 New St. Huntington 631 424-3422

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joanne kois • good eats

In a town of restaurants as diverse as the people who live here and eat here, Huntington Village is happy to add Storyville American Table Restaurant to our dining choices. Storyville brings the southern regional flavors of Cajun-Creole cuisine to the village. As food partner to Finley’s of Green Street, which remains as the bar and late-night club it has always been, Storyville creates the scene for cultural dining, NOLA-style.

Greeted by the friendly staff armed with colorful Mardi Gras beads, the spirit of New Orleans dining style is set in motion. Everyone is willing to share a story about the origin of the food and will set you up with a just the right cocktail, which they refer to as a libation. Try The Hurricane, (if you dare!), or for a mellower sip of the Big Easy, enjoy the old-time Sazerac, a potent potable, made modern here at Storyville with premium rye whiskey, Peychaud bitters and absinthe. The restaurant gets its name from a legendary district in New Orleans known for its vices and nightlife. In warm weather, eat outdoors or as the seasons change, settle in to dine in the garden room with a pretty outdoor view.

Storyville American Table is the perfect place for a dining experience from another time and place.

Let’s get started with their plentiful selections of menu appetizers named “Small Plates and Sumpin’ Sumpins”, all sure to satisfy any craving you're having right then and there. Have you heard of Chicken Fried Shrimp? If not, it’s because it is a new take on a classic dish—seasoned buttermilk fried shrimp served with smoked sausage gravy—a very tasty beginning. The Charbroiled Oysters, a southern specialty of Gulf oysters, hand–shucked, topped with a cheesy Mornay sauce and served golden brown and bubbly, are both creamy and briny.

Where else are you going to get fried green tomatoes or Storyville’s very own fried pickles—thin-sliced Kirby cucumbers, pickled in-house with a special blend of spices and vinegar and served with home made remoulade dipping sauce? Sharing isn’t an option here!

Storyville American Table Restaurant has a story of its own.

Experienced restaurateurs. partners and Huntington foodies, Tom Curry, known as TC, and Chef Brian Finn have brought the distinctive taste of NOLA to our town. Their entrees are a tribute to the city’s

diverse food choices inherent in New Orleans’s style cooking.

Specialties like Jambalaya, Etoffee, Veal Grillades, BBQ Shrimp and Gumbo are all deliciously seasoned and sumptuously served. I know I am going back for more!

Sweet endings are a natural way of enjoying life down south and here the dessert selections include rich bread pudding, chewy Toll House cookie pie, apple cobbler and sugary praline diamonds. If you are feeling indulgent, the tableside flambéed Bananas Foster, a New Orleans creation from Brennan’s Restaurant dating back to 1951, is an authentic treat! Another specialty of the house is the Beignets, the Louisiana version of fried dough covered in powdered sugar that, combined with a chicory coffee, seals the deal on recreating an authentic New Orleans experience.

Late night or mid-day, check out the tavern menu of burgers, sliders, po’boy sandwiches, raw bar selections and “garden district” salads for lighter fare.

Everyone has to try the classic French Quarter sandwich, The Muffuletta, an overstuffed Italian-style meat sandwich with provolone cheese and topped with cracked olive salad. You might think you are on Bourbon Street, but look outside and you will find that you are right here in Huntington Village!

Eat to live, live to eat!

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Joanne Kois is a certified Health Coach and foodie. She lives and eats in Huntington and will be sharing her insights on the Long Island restaurant scene with The Village Connection. Contact her at joannekois@gmail.com

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wine • ralph rivera

ENTERTAINING WITH KISS MIX I’m always looking for new, innovative products for my customers.

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The Kiss Mix motto is, “Some things start with a kiss.” True, but I am thinking that you can start off the holidays with Kiss Mix for home celebrations and office parties. The little black recyclable aluminum cans (200ml/6.8 oz) are easy to open and come in five distinct, lightly carbonated, spirit based cocktails: Gin & Tonic (Gin with sparkling tonic water), Margarita (Tequila with lime juice and triple sec), Cosmopolitan (Vodka with cranberry and a hint of pomegranate), Lemon Drop (Vodka with lemon and a hint of lime), and my personal favorite Screwdriver (Vodka with orange juice and a hint of passion fruit). Each can contains more than a shot and a half of premium Ad_VillageConnection_10.15.13.pdf

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Now it is possible to offer guests a variety of cocktails without having to worry about all the various liquor bottles and mixers that would be needed to make each one.

Beyond parties, it’s fun to open up the cocktail in a can when watching a movie, visiting with friends, relaxing after work, or listening to music. Although we are heading to the winter months, think of the possibilities for picnics, barbeques, poolside and the beach!

One can costs less than four dollars—which is less than a bottle of beer. Kiss Mix is popping up all over the world and in Long Island you can find it at the Wine Shack in Huntington Long Island. Cheers.

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kathy taftii • fitness

Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays

Most americans gain between 5-10 pounds over the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Years! UGGG!! If you are already trying to lose weight and then start the holidays in a glutonous manner and put on another 10 pounds you will be miserable by New Years Day. Now that is no way to start 2014. Here is my plan to keep the pounds off, the muscle on and still enjoy your holiday festivities: 1. Eat clean and healthy all day long every day even on the days that you have a holiday party or meal on the agenda. Do not cut calories or limit your number of meals.

2. At the holiday event pick the 3 top foods that you want to splurge on and then put a small portion on your plate 3. Fill the remaining portion of your plate with veggies, salad, lean proteins like beans, chicken and fish 4. EAT DESSERT!! Yes you heard me correctly! Eat one serving of dessert. Its ok!

5. Get a 35 minute intense workout in the day of the event and the day after the event

6. Drink one glass of water for every alcoholic beverage you consume 7. On a day of clean eating and working out, buy a new outfit or put on your favorite outfit, look in the mirror and remember that moment of looking at yourself and feeling great about how you look and feel. Make a mental note and every time you want to sabatoge your nutrition remember this feeling.

NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING LEAN FEELS!!

The better you feel the more this statement will become true for you.

Now enjoy the holiday season, enjoy eating and avoid self sabatage.

You can do it!!

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seniors • nick radesca

SeniorNet at FSL, L.I. Celebrates Another Milestone On September 17, 2013, Bobbi Zorn became the 1,000th person to attend a SeniorNet free seminar this year. This milestone surpasses the total number of people who attended these seminars in 2012, which had been a record year. With more seminars scheduled in 2013, attendance is expected to almost double that of last year.

SeniorNet offers free seminars to the general public at seven libraries in Suffolk County. The seminars are topic-specific, held in the late afternoon and last from 60-90 minutes depending on the amount of audience Q&A. Twenty-one different topics were covered so far in 2013, including Windows 8, Google, Smartphone (Android and iPhone) apps, iPad, iTunes, vacation planning online, social media and great websites for seniors.

Bobbi Zorn attended a seminar on Skype at the Harborfields Public Library in Greenlawn and in recognition for being this year’s 1,000th attendee was awarded a gift certificate for a free SeniorNet course by Bill Baker, SeniorNet’s Co-Coordinator.

Here are the titles of recent seminars: iTunes, Windows 8, Shutterfly, Effective Internet Searches, Dazzling iPad Apps, Emergency Planning Websites, iPhone Camera, iPhones, Great Web Sites for Seniors, Great Smartphone Apps, Researching Health Issues on Internet, Android Smartphones, Planning Day Trips on the Internet, Google: More than Just a Search Engine, Skype, Social Media, YouTube, Shopping Online, Online Personal Finance Resources To find out scheduled seminars go to www.Facebook.com/SeniorNetli . Most often, they will be listed in the Sunday Newsday Calendar section.

Nick Radesca is a volunteer at SeniorNet FSL, a not-for-profit organization that provides training to seniors in computers and today’s tech gadgets (www.seniornetli.org ). He can be reached at 631-4273700, x268 or nick2p@yahoo.com.

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"Discover Huntington" New signs unveiled by Town and Huntington Chamber

Councilman Mark Cuthbertson (right) and Robert Bontempi are pictured next to the newly refurbished and installed Discover Huntington sign at the intersection of Park Avenue and Broadway in Huntington.

Two large signs that welcome visitors to the Town of Huntington received a facelift recently as part of a continuing collaborative campaign by Councilman Mark Cuthbertson and the Huntington Chamber of Commerce to beautify the town. These signs, emblazoned with “Discover Huntington; A Great Town to Live, Work, & Raise a Family,” are located at Broadway and Park Avenue in Huntington and on 25A in Cold Spring Harbor. The signs were refurbished and repainted and the surrounding vegetation was manicured to ensure their visibility.

“The Town of Huntington installed the ‘Discover Huntington’ signs over ten years ago to showcase the Town as a World Class community,” stated Councilman Mark Cuthbertson. Unfortunately, these signs were adversely affected by the elements and were in need of replacement. “Today, these newly restored blue and gold signs once again proudly welcome all those who pass by with a vibrant call to truly discover all that Huntington has to offer,” he added.

In addition to the cosmetic repairs, a second board was appended

to each sign to signify the Town of Huntington’s “All-America City” designation. This distinction was awarded to the Town by the National Civil League in 2002 for demonstrating innovation, inclusiveness, civic engagement, and cross-sector collaboration to address pressing local challenges.

In the coming months, Councilman Cuthbertson will be working with Robert Bontempi and fellow members of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce to identify additional ‘Discover’ sites throughout the Town in an ongoing effort to reinvigorate the Huntington brand.

“The Huntington Chamber commends Councilman Cuthbertson for being proactive in moving to repair and replace the deteriorating ‘Welcome to Huntington’ signs across the town,” said Robert Bontempi, Chairman of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce.

“A ‘World Class,’ ‘All-America City’ like Huntington deserves to be recognized with signs that reflect that status.”

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kerriann flanagan brosky • kerriann’s corner

Fort Golgotha and The Old Burial Grounds The Old Burial Ground in Huntington has silently bore witness to the scenes of the Revolutionary War that once haunted this most sacred ground.

The cemetery was probably used for burial before 1700 although the earliest stone dates back to 1712. Unmarked graves were common during the early years, and several markers have disappeared.

The Old Burial Grounds were turned upside down during the Revolutionary War, when Col. Benjamin Thompson, known as Count Rumford, used the land as a camp for his troops. Although he was born in Massachusetts, he joined the British after his application to join General George Washington’s army was rejected. In his rage against the Patriots, Col. Thompson tore down the Old First Church and used the wood to build their encampment which they called Fort Golgotha, meaning “a place of skulls.”

Rumford built his barracks at the highest point of the cemetery in order to see incoming ships across the harbor. The British soldiers stayed in this location for three months. The beloved pastor of the Old First Church, Reverend Ebenezer Prime, was mistreated by the British.

They not only destroyed his church, but they took over his home, and destroyed his furniture and his valuable book collection. When Rev. Prime died, he was buried in the old cemetery. Count Rumford pitched his tent in an area where he could trod over Prime’s grave. Rumford referred to Prime as “that dammed rebel.”

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The most horrific story however, is what the British soldiers did with the tombstones. Not only did they make tables with them, but they also used them to build ovens. When the loaves of bread were removed from these makeshift ovens, the reversed inscription of the tombstones were imprinted on the lower portion of the crust.

Today, the Old Burial Grounds are maintained by the Town of Huntington and contains approximately 800 graves. The last grave to be dug there was in 1948. Silas Wood, the author of the first history of Long Island, is buried there, along with patriots, soldiers and civilians.

There is also a memorial to the thirty-nine citizens who gave their lives during World War I, located at the north entrance of the cemetery.

So the next time you’re traveling on Main Street and passing by the Old Burial Grounds, remember the history that remains there, along with all the lives whose spirits recall the atrocities from long ago.

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A sense of warmth, of peaceful happiness embraces guests of Aromatherapy Essentials, a delightful sanctuary from bustling Main Street tucked away in the heart of Huntington Village. Spiced candles, handcrafted jewelry, cozy pajamas welcome shoppers with a soothing, sensory experience.

And during the rush of the holidays, nothing’s better than a little Shopping TLC. “Everyone says there’s such a great energy in here,” said Cecilia Koomen, who has owned the shop for five years. “We do fun events like card readings, acupuncture, body work/massage. It’s a great place for people to come in, enjoy, and when they leave they feel better.”

“It really is a refuge for guests. Plus they can shop while they’re relaxing.”

Aromatherapy Essentials carries bath and body products, the most luxurious essential oils for skin care, decadent pajamas and robes that make you feel like royalty. They also carry clothing in soft, touchable fabrics such as cotton modal. “My philosophy is comfort with style!” she said. Comfy sweaters, elegant dresses, pants and tops – Aromatherapy Essentials has everything you need for your holiday gift list (or for yourself!).

“We offer a wide variety of merchandise,” said Koomen, who takes great care in selecting only the best of the best for her store.

Aromatherapy Essentials has been a Huntington mainstay since 1996.

Koomen sees the business as an opportunity not only to sell great products and services, but as a chance to contribute to the economic health of the community.

Whenever possible Komen brings in items from local artisans, for instance, she recently featured one-of-a-kind jewelry handcrafted by Huntington residents.

“We encourage people to shop locally, especially during the holidays. It’s so important to support local talent and merchants so we have a Village in which to shop,” she said.

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displays rotatingin every season at Aromatherapy Essentials.

“This summer we created an aquarium scene with fish made from recycled plastic bottles,” said Koomen, who anticipates the holiday display will be a jaw-dropping view.

Free gift wrapping makes shopping at Aromatherapy Essentials a breeze.

Be sure to stop by and pick up something memorable for yourself or for someone on your list.

“We’ve created a place that makes people happy,” she said. “We always try to make sure everyone’s experience is special.”

Aromatherapy Essentials 326 Main Street Huntington, NY P: 631.692.2626 www.AromaEssentials.com The Skinny on Great Gift-Giving Koomen’s must-haves for the holidays: Pajamas and Robes (starting at $75) – “People don’t usually treat themselves to a luxurious pajama set or robe, so they’re always a welcome gift.”

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Spacious one bedroom in desirable gated community. Corner unit has new hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances. A new all glass sliding door opens to a private patio and accesses a huge open grass area. Newly painted and ready to move in. Community has a gorgeous in ground pool, pool house and laundry all on site. A must see!!!

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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

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