Greenlight Long Island Magazine

November/December 2005 Issue

2005-11-05T03:38:00.000-05:00

Rowdyween in East Hampton

2005-10-24T13:04:00.000-04:00

Rowdy Hall (10 Main Street in the Parrish Mews, East Hampton) will hold their 6th annual "Rowdyween" Party on Monday, October 31st at 7:00 p.m. A $25 admission fee entitles revelers to one complimentary drink, passed hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, $4 drafts and $4 well drinks, great live music from the Karlus Trapp Band and dancing. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Come in costume... or don't come at all! Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20. For more information call Rowdy Hall at 631.324.8555.

Wine Dinner & Silent Auction at Tellers

2005-10-21T13:10:00.000-04:00

Tellers Chophouse, located at 605 Main Street in Islip, will host an Opus One Wine Dinner and silent auction on Monday, October 24 to benefit the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a five-course meal paired with wines from Opus One including a vertical tasting of four rare vintages in large format bottles. The dress is business casual with a touch of pink for breast cancer awareness. Tickets are $350 per person plus tax and gratuity.

The evening's wine tasting will begin with the debut of the 2002 Opus, followed by 1984 Opus in 1.5 liter bottles, 1999 Opus in 3 liter bottles, 1997 Opus in 6 liter bottles, and a sauternes will be paired with dessert. As a special guest, Opus One's winemaker, Michael Silacci and regional manager, France Posener, will be in attendance to discuss the wines involved in the tasting as well as introduce the 2002 Opus. Tellers Chophouse will be the first restaurant on Long Island to offer the Opus One 2002 vintage and guests will be given the opportunity to purchase the 2002 Opus at a special price.

A silent auction featuring a weekend stay for six at the Robert Mondavi Winery in California (including airfare, accommodations and a private tour and tasting given by Michael Silacci) will accompany the dinner. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the dinner and silent auction will go to benefit the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition. To purchase tickets call Tellers at 631.277.7070.

Southampton Publick House Celebrates October

2005-10-17T11:00:00.000-04:00

Southampton Publick House, located on 40 Bowden Square in Southampton, has scheduled two great events coming up at the end of October: the First Annual Octoberfest Beer Dinner on Thursday, October 27 and the Annual Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 29.

The Octoberfest Beer Dinner celebrates the conclusion of a month-long celebration of Octoberfest starting at 7:00 p.m. A four course dinner featuring traditional German dishes as well as some locally inspired season favorites will be served paired with German-inspired ales & lagers such as the Golden Lager, Secret Ale, Octoberfest Lager and Hefeweizen. The cost for the dinner is $50, with limited seating available. Pre-paid reservations are necessary.

Next up, the Halloween Costume Party on Saturday will get going at 9:00 p.m. The party includes dance music from DJ Lucienne, $3 Pumpkin Ales and special priced Jose Cuervo margaritas. Prizes for best costume are: $500 first prize, $250 second prize and $100 gift certificate to Southampton Publick House for third prize.

For further information please call The Southampton Publick House at 631.283.2800 or visit www.publick.com.

Islandwide Picks this Weekend

2005-10-14T23:49:00.000-04:00

22ND ANNUAL OYSTER FESTIVAL
The 22nd Annual Oyster Festival offers a variety of terrific culinary, entertainment and shopping features, including an exotic petting zoo, interactive pirate treasure hunt, a spectacular tall ship and a Halloween haunted ship. There is Oyster eating and shucking contest on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The festival runs Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Main Street in Oyster Bay. For more information call 516.628.1625 or visit www.theoysterfestival.org.

4TH ANNUAL LI COMEDY FEST
The 4th Annual LI Comedy Fest takes place Saturday, October 15 at the North Fork Theatre at Westbury starting at 8:00 p.m. The evening features Sal Richards, Richie Minervini, Melvin George II and Billy Garan. Call 718.423.4249 or visit www.northforktheatre.com for more information.

FISH HATCHERY FALL FAIR
See exhibits by enviromental groups and conservationists, enjoy children's games, fishing for younger than 12 ($2 for 10 minutes) and music. The fair starts on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and takes place at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium on Route 25A in Cold Spring Harbor. For more information call 516.692.6768 or visit www.cshfha.org.

THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf debuts this weekend, on Saturday, October 15, at Theatre Three on Main Street in Port Jefferson. For ticket and time information, call 631.928.9100.
(Source: LongIsland.com)

Four Ducks Honored in the Post Season

2005-10-11T22:02:00.000-04:00

The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) recently announced the 2005 Post Season All-Star Team and end of the year award winners. The Long Island Ducks led all clubs in the circuit with four players selected. Outfielder Henry Rodriguez, second baseman Carlos Hernandez, lefty starter Lance Davis and closer Todd Erdos were named to the squad selected by Atlantic League general managers.

Rodriguez was selected after winning the Atlantic League's batting crown with a .322 batting average in 92 games, while finishing second in the league in on-base percentage (.413) and slugging percentage (.603). In addition to league achievements, the former Expo also tied the franchise's single season home run record with 27, equaling the mark set by Kimera Bartee in 2004.

Hernandez earned honors by batting .321, one thousandth of a point shy of earning a share of the 2005 AL batting title with Rodriguez, with 38 extra base hits and a .390 on-base percentage. The former Mariner was named to the 2005 North Division All-Star team and led the club with 39 stolen bases, 78 runs and 67 RBI.

Davis was named left-handed pitcher of the year after posting an 11-8 mark in 24 starts for Long Island in 2005. The southpaw set the franchise's single season wins mark and became the Ducks' all-time wins leader with 19 in his two seasons with Long Island. The former Red finished the season ranked third in the AL with a 3.76 ERA and was named Atlantic League Pitcher of the Month in July.

Named the closer of the All-Star team, Erdos led the Atlantic League with 32 saves in 64 relief appearances. The former Yankee struck out 51 batters while walking 18 and limiting opposing batters to a .250 average in 61.1 innings of work. In Game One of the North Division Playoffs, the 2005 North Division All-Star picked up his first win as a Duck after hurling a perfect ninth inning.

"We are very proud of these four guys," said Ducks general manager Michael Hirsch. "They put together exceptional seasons and led us to the post season for the second straight year."

For more on the Ducks, visit www.liducks.com.

Long Island Association Events in October

2005-10-06T10:10:00.000-04:00

Visit www.longislandassociation.org to register online or call 631.493.3036 for more information on any event.

Top Talent Seminar – Retaining & Developing Your Best Employees
Wednesday, October 19
LIA Headquarters, 300 Broadhollow Road, Ste 110W, Melville
8:30 a.m. Registration / 9:00 a.m. seminar

This seminar is calling all managers and executives who rely on the talent of those they manage. If you want to recruit, develop high-potential and retain "top talent," join RHR International, the premier firm in the field of corporate psychology. Advance registration: $30 member/$50 non-member/OR $50 at door.

LIA Business Before Hours
Wednesday, October 26
LIA Headquarters, 300 Broadhollow Road, Ste 110W, Melville
8:30 a.m.

Monthly "mini-tradeshow" and networking event. Advance registration is recommended at $10 (payable day of event) and includes Continental Breakfast. Participants are encouraged to bring display materials and plenty of business cards.

"Everything is Illminated" Stars in Huntington

2005-10-06T10:02:00.000-04:00

Boris Leskin and Laryssa Lauret, two of the stars of the film "Everything is Illuminated," will be at the Cinema Arts Centre (423 Park Avenue in Huntington) this Friday, October 7 at the 7:00 p.m. show. The film will be followed by a question and answer session with the two guest stars. For more information, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

About The Film:
"Everything is Illuminated," written/directed by Liev Schreiber and starring Leskin, Lauret and Elijah Wood, is based on the critically-acclaimed novel by Jonathan Safran Foer. The film tells the story of a young man's quest to find the woman who saved his grandfather in a small Ukrainian town that was wiped off the map by the Nazi invasion.

The journey begins as a comic nightmare -- with an eccentric trio of paid "expert" guides sorely lacking in expertise: a cranky grandfather who insists on bringing his unruly seeing-eye dog to help him drive and his over-enthusiastic grandson, whose fractured command of English, passion for retro American pop culture, and inability to shut up, threaten to make the worst of every situation. What starts out as a journey to piece together one family's story under the most absurd circumstances turns into a surprisingly meaningful journey with a powerful series of revelations -- the importance of remembrance, the perilous nature of secrets, the legacy of the Holocaust, the meaning of friendship, and, most importantly, love. In his directorial debut, acclaimed actor Liev Schreiber has crafted a fascinating and mesmerizing film.

Morton's Celebrates National Chocolate Day All Month Long

2005-10-06T10:00:00.000-04:00

Morton's (777 Northern Boulevard in Great Neck) is celebrating National Chocolate Day throughout the entire month of October by offering $5 chocolate martinis Monday through Friday at the bar from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. During this happy hour, bar guests will also receive complimentary mini steak sandwiches. On National Chocolate Day, October 28, all guests dining at Morton's will receive a complimentary Morton's chocolate bar with their meal. For more information call 516.498.2950.

Panera Bread Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer with Pink Ribbon Bagels

2005-10-04T11:44:00.000-04:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to help raise awareness and funds, Panera Bread bakery-cafes throughout Long Island will be offering a special, limited-time-only Pink Ribbon Bagel. For each Pink Ribbon bagel sold from October 1st to November 8th, Panera Bread will donate 25 cents to the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund, Inc.

The pink ribbon is a long-standing symbol for the united support of breast cancer research. Because of this, Panera has created special pink bagels shaped like ribbons to help raise funds for this important cause here on Long Island. Baked fresh each day in all area Panera Bread bakery-cafes, the bagels feature real bits of Bing cherries and healthy cranberries.

Participants at the "Weekend for a Cure" walk at Flowerfield in St. James will also be treated to a bagel "to go" prior to the start of their 2.5 mile Walkathon on October 2. To register for the walk, visit www.findacure.org.

"Panera Bread is committed to serving the members of the local community, many of whom have had their lives touched by breast cancer," said Greg George, Director of Operations for Panera. "We are honored to support the Carol M. Baldwin Research Fund in its search for a cure."

Pink Ribbon bagels will be on sale at all seven Panera Bread bakery cafes including Bohemia, Carle Place, East Meadow, East Northport, Hicksville, Huntington and Mineola.

Eat, Drink and Play at the Grand Opening of Dave & Buster's in Farmingdale

2005-10-02T17:41:00.000-04:00

Dave & Buster's founders Dave Corriveau and Buster Corley will be on hand to unveil the new Dave & Buster's Grand Sports Cafe at 261 Airport Plaza Boulevard in Farmingdale on Monday, October 3 at 12:00 p.m. Created as the ultimate playground for sports fans of all ages, D&B's Grand Sports Cafe is celebrating this inaugural event with "The Ultimate Sports Day," including celebrity waiters and bartenders; a ribbon cutting; Happy Hour specials; Knicks, Rangers and Islanders ticket giveaways; free gameplay and more.

D&B's will also debut a new logo, new games and equipment upgrades while giving those in attendance a chance to meet Hall of Fame star athletes. From noon to 3:00 p.m., NHL Hall of Famer and New York Islander, Bryan Trottier; former New York Mets star, Ed Kranepool; and former New York Yankees shortstop, Phil Linz will play waiter for the day. After the ribbon cutting at 1:30 p.m., they will announce the "Ultimate Sports Day" prize package, a trip for two including travel, accommodations, and tickets to Super Bowl XL in Detroit on February 5, 2006.

In addition to celebrating, Dave & Buster's plans to give back. Their celebrity bartenders will serve up creative cocktails from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. D&B's will match their tips and donate the proceeds to America's Second Harvest, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing surplus food to more than 23 million hungry Americans each year.

All guests will receive a $10 card good for that day with a special $10 bounce-back offer good for their next visit. WBLI 106.1 FM and WBAB 102.3 FM will also be giving away tickets, dinner for two at D&B's and transportation by limousine to upcoming New York Islander home games, the Paul McCartney concert (10/4 or 10/5) and the U2 concert (10/7 - 10/14). For more information, call Dave & Buster's at 631.249.0708.

Dine For America Unites Local Restaurants for Hurricane Relief

2005-09-28T07:27:00.000-04:00

Eat Out on October 5th and Raise Money for Hurricane Victims.

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the National Restaurant Association has created a nationwide restaurant fundraiser called Dine for America. On Wednesday, October 5, participating restaurants will donate 100% of the funds raised to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The National Restaurant Association has created a nationwide registry of participating restaurants that can be accessed at www.dineforamerica.org. If you own a restaurant that would like to learn more about this event and get involved, log on to their website and register.

Cooking with Chef Lia "QuickBite"

2005-09-26T10:26:00.000-04:00

"A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children"
Written by Lia Soscia for Greenlight Long Island Magazine

Monday, September 26 is "Family Day," a day to eat dinner with your children created in 2001 by CASA (The National Center on Substance Abuse and Addiction at Columbia University) as a national effort to promote family dinners and parental engagement as a simple, effective way to reduce substance abuse among teens and raise healthier kids.

Family Day emphasizes the importance of regular family activities in parent-child communications and encourages Americans to make family dinners a regular feature of their lives. Frequently eating dinner with your children has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of substance abuse in half! Isn't it worth a try?

I encourage all families on Long Island to take part in this national dinner event. Understandably, not every family has time to cook a meal at dinner time. So, just this once, I will overlook any of you that decide to participate with a take out or restaurant meal. In this case, any meal counts as long as you spend it with your family!

If you would like more information about this great family activity, please click here. And, for those of you brave enough, take the TVLand family table challenge.

Bon Appetit!

Chef Lia Soscia is a personal chef and owner of Home Cooking Consultant Personal Chef Services located in Nassau County on Long Island. She has been cooking for 30 years for friends and family. Lia's Personal Chef Services include home meal preparation, cooking lessons & parties and more.

If you have cooking questions, please visit Chef Lia at www.ChefLia.com or write Lia@ChefLia.com. She looks forward to hearing your questions and comments. And continue to check back for more "Cooking With Chef Lia," only in Greenlight Long Island Magazine.

Islandwide Picks this Weekend

2005-09-23T15:13:00.000-04:00

FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT & REMODELING EXPO
The Fall Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo takes place this weekend, starting Friday, September 23 and running through Sunday, September 25. Over 200 exhibits offering new products ideas and expert advice all under one roof. For times and ticket prices, visit www.longislandhomeshows.com or call 516.794.9303.

APPPLE HARVEST FAIR
The Huntington Historical Society's Apple Harvest Fair takes place Sunday, September 25 at the Kissam House (434 Park Avenue in Huntington) from noon to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the fall with yesteryear events, including old fashioned games & story telling, basket weaving & butter churning. Build a scarecrow & join in a country square dance with live traditional music. Pies & sweets available. Call 631.427.7045, ext. 401 for more information or visit www.huntingtonchamber.com.

ANNUAL MARITIME FESTIVAL
The Annual Maritime Festival in Greenport is this weekend, starting Friday, September 23 and running through Sunday, September 25. Parade, vendors, music, arts and craft demonstration, Captain Kids Alley, old-fashioned games, kayak derby, whaleboat races, fireworks, and dancing. The event takes place at the East End Seaport Maritime Museum in Greenport. For more information call 631.477.2100 or visit www.greenport.cc.

"BLIND WINE" TASTING GALA
On Monday, September 26 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury becomes a cornucopia of "sublime tastes in an elegant atmosphere," including fine wines, excellent cuisine and tantalizing desserts. Proceeds from the Gala benefit The Foundation For Sight & Sound, a charity formed by Gala founder, Mitch Shapiro. Call 631.366.3328 or click here.
(Source: LongIsland.com)

Kevin Allen: The Apprentice Season 2 Contestant

2005-09-22T11:48:00.000-04:00

GREENLIGHT LONG ISLAND INTERVIEW
by Derek Grosso

Where are you located right and are you currently working on?
Right now I live in Atlanta, Georgia and I have a few projects going on. I am hard and heavy into my municipal finance company, First Municipal Credit Company as well as working on several production projects through my production company, DreamTeam Productions. Still doing a lot of speaking and appearances -- I love going into companies like GE and Novartis and talking about diversity, which is a big piece of what I do.

Have you had any big news or announcements since you were "fired" from The Apprentice?
The biggest news since I was 'fired' is that I got married!

Looking back, if you had been hired as The Apprentice, how would that have made your life different?
Getting hired as the Apprentice would have been a great opportunity for both myself and the Trump Organization. The Trump Organization gets to benefit from having a minority perspective and I would have been able to learn from the best in the business. Too bad it wasn't meant to be!

If there were an opportunity to do an All-Star Apprentice (with top candidates from all seasons competing again for a job with The Trump Organization), knowing what you now do about yourself and some of the other candidates, would you compete?
I would LOVE to do an All-Star Apprentice. After going through it once I can't imagine how the game would be played having that much Apprentice experience. Intense and competitive -- just like I like it!

In what location would you hope a show like this be taped?
I would love the show to be taped in either Chicago or San Francisco. I think the game changes a lot when you're not in New York. Could you imagine the characters the contestants would be dealing with?

You obviously visited the Island of Manhattan for the show... have you ever been to Long Island? Please tell us about any experiences there.
I have been to Long Island. In fact my first time there was for our housing task. Raj [Bhakta] was our project manager and we got our ass kicked! I did get to see a decent amount of the neighborhood that we were in -- the result of being up for virtually three days straight and making a lot of runs to the local Home Depot! It reminds me of the neighborhoods back in Maryland - very community oriented.

What is your favorite restaurant?
My favorite restaurant is Mama's Fish house in Paia, Maui, Hawaii. It's worth the trip!

Favorite U.S. city?
I love New York but my favorite city is my hometown, Washington D.C.!! The nation's capital is off the chain if you didn't know!

Favorite word?
VICTORY. So dignified and so final.

Favorite TV show?
No, not The Apprentice, but Law & Order. King of the Hill and Good Times are close seconds.

Favorite personal quote?
"Everyone has a plan until they get hit."

Is there anything else you would care to mention that we haven't talked about?
I just want to let folks know that a lot of us from the show really appreciate the support, encouragement and well wishes of all of the Apprentice fans out there. I know some of us take it for granted (some more so than others), but the fans should remember that the vast majority of us really do appreciate everyone who watched us every Thursday night.

Where can fans learn more about you and/or your appearances?
I am always posting information on my website at www.kevallen.com. Anyone can contact me there for request for appearances, comments or questions. And yes, it's really me doing the responding, so ask away!

The Apprentice returns to television tonight for its fourth season on NBC.

L.I. Ducks Baseball Weekly Recap

2005-09-20T23:34:00.000-04:00

Flock Ends Week 4-3, Can Clinch Second Half Crown This Week

The Long Island Ducks opened last week with a road series in Bridgeport, CT. After dropping the opener, the Flock took the next two games before coming home to Central Islip. Long Island split the four-game set with the Bears after winning the first and fourth games of the series. Lance Davis continued to embed himself in the annals of Ducks history, becoming the franchise's all-time wins leader on Tuesday and, after a scoreless five inning outing on Sunday, earned his 11th victory of the season, giving him the single season record for wins. The Ducks welcome the Lancaster Barnstormers to Citibank Park for a three-game series starting on Tuesday (9/20). With six games remaining in the season's second half, the team owns a 34-30 record and leads the second place Pride by three games in the North Division standings. The Ducks magic number to clinch the North Division's second half crown is four. Any combination of four Long Island wins or Nashua losses will secure a postseason berth.

If the Ducks qualify for the postseason, the opening game is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27 at Citibank Park. Playoff ticket prices are $8 (standing room only) to $11 (field box seats).

Upcoming Home Games and Events:

Tuesday, September 20 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Lancaster (6:05 p.m. gates) – The opening game of the final home series of the regular season, as Lancaster comes to town for the last time in their inaugural season.

Wednesday, September 21 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Lancaster (6:05 p.m. gates) – A trio of great promotions will meet fans coming out to game two of three versus Lancaster. First, the first 1,500 fans at Citibank Park will receive replica stadiums, courtesy of Coldwell Banker, who will also be giving four lucky fans the chance to win a house as part of the Great Home Giveaway. Following the game will be the final Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza of the season, presented by Citibank. Game broadcast live on Cablevision (channel 18).

Thursday, September 22 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Lancaster (6:05 p.m. gates) – The final regular season home game of 2005 is also Fan Appreciation Day at Citibank Park, Presented by Pepsi. In addition, the World Famous Zooperstars! will be on hand, performing throughout the night. Don't miss out what could be your last chance to cheer on the Ducks in 2005.

Tickets are available for these games by calling 888.332.5600, logging onto www.liducks.com, or visiting the Citibank Park box office during normal business hours.

Long Island Restaurant News

2005-09-19T00:05:00.000-04:00

Fall Prix Fixe at Pacific East
Pacific East, located at 15 Main Street in Amagansett, is now offering a $21.95 prix fixe all night on Thursday, and Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Pacific East at 631.267.7770.

Film & Food at Nick & Toni's
Nick & Toni's (136 N. Main Street, East Hampton) has brought back their Film & Food special. On Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, all night diners can enjoy a two-course prix fixe and a movie ticket for $25. Menu choices include: Caesar salad or mixed green salad; a variety of pasta dishes, wood roasted free-range chicken or any pizza from the menu. Nick & Toni's is now open Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 6:00 p.m. For reservations or further information, call 631.324.3550.

Southampton Double White Celebration Tasting Party
Southampton Publick House (40 Bowden Square, Southampton) is celebrating the Double White Ale, recently released in 22 oz. bottles and listed as number one in Witbier (white beers) worldwide by Beeradvocate.com. A tasting party will be held on Friday, September 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., featuring tastings, beer specials and giveaways. For more information, call the Southampton Publick House at 631.283.2800 or visit www.publick.com.

The Beacon Announces Fall Schedule
The Beacon at 8 West Water Street in Sag Harbor is now open for dinner Thursday through Sunday, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The season ends on Sunday, October 2 when they will close until next spring. Call the Beacon at 631.725.7088 for information.

Fall Hours at Almond and Almondito
Almond (1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton) has announced a change in their schedule for the fall. The French bistro will now be open Thursday through Tuesday, and be closed on Wednesday, with a $19.95 three course prix fixe offered all night on Mondays and from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call Almond at 631.537.8885. Almondito (290 Montauk Highway, East Hampton) has also changed its hours for the fall season. They will be open Wednesday through Monday at 6:00 p.m. For further information, call Almondito at 631.329.6700.

New Fall Menu Items at The Seafood Barge
Chef Americo Mintegui of the Seafood Barge (62980 Main Road in Southold) has announced the addition of some new fall menu items. The Seafood Barge is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. For more information, call 631.765.3010.

Fall at The Clam Bar
The Clam Bar (Napeague Stretch in Amagansett) will remain open seven days a week from noon until dusk serving their fresh seafood specialties until Halloween, weather
permitting. After October 31, The Clam Bar will be open Friday through Sunday from noon until dusk until Thanksgiving, with daily specials offered as well as the regular menu. For further information, please call the Clam Bar at 631.267.6348.

James' Prix Fixe
James on Main (75 Main Street, Southampton) is now offering a $20.05 three course prix fixe every evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Diners may choose a salad or soup as an appetizer, one of three entrées and a dessert. The menu will change nightly. James on Main serves both lunch and dinner seven days a week and will be serving a weekend breakfast buffet. Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and dinner from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. For further information, contact James on Main at 631.283.7575.

The Inn Spot Moves Clambake to Thursday
The Inn Spot on the Bay (32 Lighthouse Road in Hampton Bays) has moved its authentic Clambake special to Thursday nights. The special clambake includes a 1 lb. lobster, clams, mussels, corn on the cob, and potatoes for $25 per person. The clambake is cooked in the classic style with all of the items cooked together in a traditional bucket. The clambake is also available to-go for $30 per person. For reservations or information, call 631.728.1200 or visit www.theinnspot.com.

Della Femina Announces Napa Wine Dinner
Della Femina (99 North Main Street in East Hampton) is offering a Napa wine dinner on Friday, September 30. The special five-course menu, created by executive chef Mike Rozzi, is offered for $95.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Wine offerings: 2004 Silverado Sauvignon Blanc, 2003 Clos Pegase Reserve Chardonnay Hommage, 2003 Girard Petite Sirah, 2001 Silverado Reserve Cabernet, 2001 Schramsberg Sparkling Brut Rose. Open seven days a week, Della Femina serves dinner Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 - 9:45 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays 6:00 - 10:45 p.m. For further information please call Della Femina at 631.329.6666.

"Mary, Mary" at the Arena Players Main Stage Theatre set to Open September 29

2005-09-15T19:43:00.000-04:00

The Arena Players Repertory Theatre will present "Mary, Mary," a hilarious comedy by Jean Kerr on the Main Stage Theatre from September 29 through October 23. The long-running Broadway hit comedy offers an examination of a modern marriage gone hilariously awry. From the author of Don't Eat the Daisies, we meet Mary, who is quite contrary because she is sexually insecure, until she meets a handsome film star.

The show is directed by Fred De Feis and stars Christine Sullivan as Mary, Skeeter Boxberger as Bob, Sandra Murtha as Tiffany, John Leone as Dirk and Martin Edmond as Oscar.

Performances are at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, and $22 Saturday.

The Main Stage Theatre is located at 296 Route 109 in East Farmingdale, and is fully accessible to the handicapped. For reservations or further information, call 516.293.0674 or visit www.ArenaPlayers.org.

Lieb Family Cellars Produces Wine to Raise Funds for 9/11 Project

2005-09-13T11:58:00.000-04:00

Lieb Family Cellars, a winery on the North Fork, is contributing to efforts honoring the memory of those lost in the World Trade Center tragedy. The Mattituck winery will donate a percentage of the proceeds from a special commemorative wine to September's Mission Foundation, a non-profit organization established to support the development of a memorial park on the former World Trade Center site. This is the second year that Lieb Cellars has produced the September's Mission Merlot. Last year, public response was tremendous and the commemorative wine sold out.

In honor of the fourth anniversary of 9/11, Lieb Cellars has produced another 6,480 bottles of the special 2003 Merlot, which it will sell at the winery and offer for resale to restaurants and wine shops in New York State. Winery owners Mark and Kathy Lieb expect to raise about $6,000 for the foundation. Like most Americans, they were deeply affected by the tragedy. They had both worked on Wall Street for many years prior to 9/11, and, sadly, lost friends and former colleagues in the WTC attacks.

"We wanted to contribute in our own way to ensure that the tragic events of 9/11 are never forgotten," said Mr. Lieb. "The commemorative wine gives our winery, as well as restaurants and individuals, the opportunity to participate in the annual observance and to support September's Mission Foundation. Through the ages, wine has had religious and ceremonial significance, so it is fitting that it play a role in the annual remembrance of 9/11," he added. "We hope wine shops, restaurants and consumers will join us, as so many did last year, in honoring the memory of those who lost their lives and help support September's Mission."

Monica Iken, who founded September's Mission Foundation after losing her husband Michael in the 9/11 tragedy, said she deeply appreciates the donation. "Whoever purchases this special wine will not only be remembering the heroes and innocent victims of that terrible tragedy, but will be supporting our efforts to develop programs at the future memorial site, as well as the 9/11 'Living Memorial,' an internet-based web portal project that will be accessible to everyone."

The commemorative wine is a 2003 Merlot made of grapes grown on the North Fork. The young, clean Merlot, blended with a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in French oak barrels, has aromas of blackberry, plum and black currant. The wine can be purchased for $9.11 at the Lieb Cellars tasting room located at 35 Cox Neck Road in Mattituck, via e-mail or by calling the winery at 631.734.1100. For more information, visit www.liebcellars.com and www.septembersmission.org.

Long Island Soccer Players Help Kick Cancer

2005-09-12T11:04:00.000-04:00

Kids helping others is what this program is all about as Long Island soccer players are being asked to participate in a new program called Soccer Kicks for Cancer. This is a new youth soccer program from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, US Youth Soccer and the National Soccer Team Players Association. The program is designed to help young people improve their soccer skills and learn the value of community service by raising funds for cancer research.

The program takes place over a ten-day period in October and November. Players ask family, friends and neighbors to sponsor them for ten days. Sponsors contribute a specific amount for each time the player touches the soccer ball. The player’s goal is 200 touches per day, totaling 2,000 touches.

According to Brandon Wilmoth, the Society's National Soccer Manager, "This is a win-win situation for clubs and players. Players will not only benefit from this program by improving their soccer skills, but there are also incentives provided for the players, coaches and club for their participation."

Teams may register at www.soccerkicksforcancer.org. The fall registration deadline is October 10, 2005.

For more information on Soccer Kicks for Cancer and other programs and services available at the Long Island Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, call 631.752.8500, ext. 37.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest private organization concerned solely with funding research towards cures for blood-related cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improving the quality of life of patients and their families. As a result of ongoing research, overall survival rates for leukemia have tripled in the last 39 years. The Society is dedicated to being one of the top-rated voluntary health agencies in terms of dollars that directly fund the mission: nearly 76% of the society's expenditures are directed to research, patient and community services, advocacy, and education. For more information about leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, or to find one of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 57 chapters, visit www.leukemia-lymphoma.org or call 1-800-955-4572. Or to reach the LI Chapter, call 631.752.8500.

Islandwide Events this Weekend

2005-09-09T16:06:00.000-04:00

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SPORT FESTIVAL
The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island's 11th Annual Sport Festival takes place on Saturday, September 10 at Cantiague Park in Hicksville from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., featuring miniature golf, nature walks, tennis clinic, Walk-A-Thon and more. For more information call 516.775.5683 or visit www.rmhlongisland.org.

LONG ISLAND BEACH FESTIVAL
The Long Island Beach Festival takes place this Saturday, September 10 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Smith Point County Park in Shirley. Learn how you can help protect Long Island's beaches, featuring beach tennis, live music, arts and crafts, sand sculpting, guided walks, educational displays, frisbee tournament, kite flying demonstrations. Call 631.327.6225 or click here for more information.

BAYVILLE WATERSIDE FESTIVAL
The Bayville Waterside Festival, featuring fine art, ceramics, fiber hand-crafted jewelry, leather, stained glass, mixed media and more takes place at Ransom Beach in Bayville this Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Call 631.563.8551 or click here for more information.

THE LONG ISLAND LIVE STEAMERS RUN DAY
The Long Island Live Steamers Run Day takes place this Sunday, September 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Southaven County Park in Brookhaven. The Long Island Live Steamers promotes the hobby of building steam engines of all kinds. Call 631.345.0499 or click here for more information.
(Source: LongIsland.com)

Southampton Publick House Kicks Off the 2005 Football Season

2005-09-09T13:31:00.000-04:00

The Southampton Publick House, located at 40 Bowden Square in Southampton, is once again offering the NFL Ticket to all football fans. All games are available every Sunday and Monday in the Tap Room beginning Sunday, September 11. Sunday football at the Publick House begins with a traditional Sunday brunch in the Pub Room, including a complimentary mimosa, bloody Mary, or 12 oz. brew for $10.95 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Sports fans will also receive $1 off drafts all day and night every Sunday in the Tap Room. Monday Night Madness has become a tradition at the Publick House with $5 burgers, $3 drafts, $0.25 hot wings and $0.25 jalapeno poppers starting at 8:00 p.m. in the Tap Room. A new feature this year is the addition of a half time raffle. Drop your business card at the bar to be entered for your chance to win cool prizes. Both of these specials will continue throughout the winter with complete coverage of the NFL, Mets/Yankees playoff push, the return of NHL Hockey, Larry Brown with the NY Knicks and more. Call 631.283.2800 for more information.

Local comedians to raise money for hurricane relief

2005-09-08T10:50:00.000-04:00

Laughter has been called the best medicine. With that in mind, Long Island veteran comics, Bob Nelson and Paul Bond will be joined by several other popular local comedians at "Stand Up for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina," two fundraisers scheduled for the evenings of Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22 at two of the Island's top comedy clubs. The proceeds from both benefits will be donated to The Salvation Army to be earmarked for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

On Wednesday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m., Governor's Comedy Cabaret (90 Division Avenue, Levittown) will host "Stand up For Victims of Hurricane Katrina." The headliner for the evening will be celebrated comic Bob Nelson. Also performing that night are Peter Pitofsky, Julia Minerva, Joe Currie and Wyatt the One Man Riot. The emcee will be comic Billy Bingo, a retired member of the FDNY.

On Thursday, September 22 at 8:00 p.m., at McGuire's Comedy Club (1627 Smithtown Avenue, Bohemia), Long Island's popular comedian Paul Bond will be the headliner for Suffolk County's "Stand Up for The Victims of Hurricane Katrina." That night's performers also include Chris Roach, Maria Walsh, Sal "The Stockbroker" Governale, and Pat O'Rourke. Billy Bingo will emcee the show.

The entire proceeds from ticket sales from both shows will be donated to The Salvation Army for Hurricane Katrina relief. Advance tickets are $20 and can be reserved by calling Governor's Comedy Cabaret at 516.731.3358 and McGuire's at 631.467.5413. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $25 each on the scheduled night of the shows.

"As a NYC firefighter I've seen tragedy first hand," said Billy Bingo. "The public's warm and generous response to those who suffered losses on September 11, 2001 made a positive impact. Now, it's time to help those whose lives were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. All the comics are counting on the generous spirit of our fellow Long Islanders to make these fundraisers a great success."

Long Islander Paul Bond is a comedian/writer/musician who is a frequent headliner at top comedy clubs around the country. Recently, he toured with Jim Breuer as his opening act and band member. He has also appeared on Comedy Central's "Hardcore" and "Metallica" on MTV and has filmed a pilot, "Music Underground," that is currently under consideration for optioning by several major TV networks.

Long Islander Bob Nelson is a quintessential veteran of the comedy stage. Many have declared him as the Red Skelton of the new millennium. His credits include several HBO specials, including solo performances on the network that include "Nelson Schmelson" and "One Night Stand."

For years, Governor's and McGuire's have helped launch the careers of some of America's most celebrated comics, including Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O'Donnell and Kevin James, among others.

Arena Players Second Stage Theatre Presents "The Mercy Seat"

2005-09-08T10:13:00.000-04:00

Please be advised that Arena Players Repertory Theatre will be presenting the gripping drama, The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute, at their Second Stage Theatre from September 16 through October 9.

In a time of national tragedy, the world changes overnight. On September 2001, Ben Harcourt finds himself in the downtown apartment of his lover, Abby Prescott - who also happens to be his boss. His endlessly ringing cell phone haunts their conversation as Ben and Abby explore the choices now available to them in an existence different from the one they knew just the day before. Will Ben let his family know he's alive or will he and Abby take this chance to create a new life for themselves?

The Mercy Seat opens Friday, September 16 and plays through Sunday October 9. Performances are at 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $18 (Friday and Sunday) and $22 (Saturday).

Arena Players Second Stage Theatre is located at 294 Route 109 in East Farmingdale, and is accessible to the handicapped. For reservations or further information, phone 516.293.0674 or visit www.arenaplayers.org.

New Fall Prix Fixe Debuts at Fresno in East Hampton

2005-09-08T10:08:00.000-04:00

Fresno (8 Fresno Place, East Hampton) will introduce a new $22 two-course fall prix fixe on Monday, September 12. The prix fixe menu includes an extensive selection of appetizers and entrees from the a la carte menu. Be sure to save room for dessert because you can then choose any dessert for half price at only $4. The Fall prix fixe will be available all night Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:32 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and all night (every night) at the bar. Fresno will continue to offer al fresco seating on their garden patio with propane heaters keeping diners warm.