Haha HAPPENING: Every Tuesday

Need some laughs to get through your week? How about a completely FREE stand-up comedy show with no cover charge or drink minimum.  Past acts have had their own specials on comedy central and showtime, appeared on talk shows including ‘Conan’ and ‘Chelsea Lately’ and have headlined clubs such as Carolines On Broadway!

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2012 Long Island Hospitality Ball

On Monday, June 18, the 2012 Long Island Hospitality Ball is back!  This year’s event will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.  This fundraiser helps the American Cancer Society, and raised $170,000 alone from last year’s event!

The gala was created and organized by Keith Hart, a hospitality industry mainstay and cancer survivor, to raise funds for charity by showcasing offerings from the region’s top restaurants, wine and spirit brands, nightclubs and entertainers as well as hotels and catering halls. (more…)

Long Island Restaurant Week

It’s here again!  Time for your chance to revisit your favorites for a deal, or try out a new spot at a great price!  The bi-annual and award-winning Long Island Restaurant Week kicks off its Spring 2012 campaign on Sunday, April 22 for eight days ending on Sunday, April 29.  Participating restaurants will offer a three-course prix fixe for $24.95 all night, every night they are open except Saturday when the menu must only be offered until 7 p.m.

Restaurants – spanning across Long Island’s 118 miles – are signing up daily to participate. Each will serve its own unique $24.95 menu with a minimum choice of three appetizers, three entrées and three desserts.

Long Island Restaurant Week also believes in the importance of helping neighbors facing hunger and will make a donation following the campaign to Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization.

On February 3, the Long Island Restaurant Week mobile app was introduced and is available on the iPhone, Android and mobile web.  The direct link is http://airmo.co/lirestaurantweek.

For more info and a full list of participating restaurants, click here.

Library Cafe: Classic Food With A Twist

Since 2000, the Library Café, a sophisticated, yet casual American bar and restaurant, has been a mainstay in the center of Farmingdale.   It is one of 19 venues owned and operated by Lessing’s Hospitality, a sixth generation, family owned-and-operated business founded in 1890 and one of the most recognizable names in food, service and catering on Long Island.

The Library Cafe name stems from its location, a renovated (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn At Bowman’s Hill

Valentine’s Day is over, but love is still in the air!  Here is another Long Island love story, brought to you by The Inn At Bowman’s Hill.  Below is the story of Sara and Tommy, a couple from Syosset.

Tommy and I met 9 years ago at Mirage in Westbury, as cliched as that may seem.  We were young and loved to go to clubs and the beach.  As we got older, (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn at Bowman’s Hill

We are happy to bring you another local love story, brought to you by the Inn At Bowman’s Hill.  This week we share the story of Heather and Jason, a couple whose love was clearly meant to be.

Nassau Happenning:  How did you two meet?

Heather: My friend Jessica kept trying to set me up on a date with her friend.  I consistently said no, because I didn’t want to go out with him and not like him and make our friendship weird.  Meanwhile, (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn At Bowman’s Hill

With Valentine’s Day on the way, it is time for another local love story brought to you by The Inn At Bowman’s Hill!  This time we meet up with Jen and Matt, a Long Island couple who met here and enjoy living here with their children!

Nassau Happening:  How did you two meet? (more…)

Valentine’s Day Guide 2012

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and reservations are booking up soon!  Almost every restaurant and locale is having a special price fixe or love-themed menu, but here are our top picks for some truly unique experiences.  All require reservations, so make your plans, buy some chocolate, and show your love!

*Note:  Our list is updated periodically, so check back soon for new additions* (more…)

A Local Love Story, Brought To You By The Inn At Bowman’s Hill

Here is another local love story brought to you by The Inn At Bowman’s Hill!  Kristin and Louis’ love story is proof that love and romance can hit you where you least expect it!

Wild Game Wine Dinner

As the weather gets colder, our desire for comfort food gets stronger.  What better than some hearty culinary treats and bold wines to fulfill your palate’s cravings?  Mitch and Tonis American Bistro in Albertson will be featuring their first ever Wild Game Wine Dinner on January 24 starting at 5 pm.  Chef Mitchell Sudock will be preparing the dinner and the wines will be from Jack London Series by Kenwood Wines.

The menu is as follows: (more…)

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