Your Weekend Guide to LI: May 3rd – May 6th

With the start of May, Cinco De Mayo, & the Kentucky Derby this weekend, there is no shortage of reasons to celebrate! Check out our guide for Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 below.  We have included some of the best events happening in Nassau County this weekend.   Also, make sure to check out more  fun things to do on our sortable calendar of events.

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Long Island Spring Beer Dinner

Have you read our review of the Library Cafe?  Hopefully you have, and are ready to try it for yourself at their Long Island Spring Beer Dinner this month.  On Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. the Library Cafe will host a four course dinner paired with brews from Greenport Harbor, Blue Point, Lessing’s Local Ale (brewed by Blue Point), and Long Ireland. Representatives from each brewery will be on hand as well.  Here is a sampling of the menu: (more…)

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…)

Show The Love Valentine Competition 2012

Love is all around us in many shapes and forms, and this Valentine’s Day a special competition will give local artists and budding artists-to-be a chance to show what love means to them in the way of the time-honored tradition of the Valentine.

“Show the Love Valentine Competition,” sponsored by Think Long Island First, will give entrants the chance to win the heart of an admirer on this special day — and maybe walk away with the grand prize in the contest as well.
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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!

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2012 Spring Summer Craft Show Guide For Long Island

It’s here!  Your one stop guide for fairs, craft shows, and gift shows.  The list will be constantly updated, so check back soon!

February

February 9-12
Valentine’s Day Craft and Gift Show, Tri-County Mall, Levittown (more…)

Teresa Giudice, Fine Wine, Fine Food, Fine Ferraris

Calling all Real Housewives of New Jersey Fans!  This may be one of your only chances to get your man to come with you to a RHONJ event!  You get to meet Teresa, he gets to spend the night in the Ferrari-Maserati dealership!  On Saturday, (more…)

Top 5 Hot Chocolate Spots

It is cold out there!  Time to cozy up on the couch, watch some movies, and enjoy the winter weather!  When you need some extra help warming up, here is NH’s picks for the Top 5 Hot Chocolate Spots on Long Island: (more…)

New Year’s Eve Guide

It’s that time of year again….to find the perfect outfit, make the resolutions you will stick to until about January 5, and make your New Year’s Eve plans!  Here is your go to guide for all your possible options: (more…)

Cedar Creek American Bar and Grill

I heard about Cedar Creek from a friend of mine, who said the mix of small bites tapas-style menu alongside full entrees was delicious and versatile.  I dined there on a Monday night and was not disappointed.  We started with the Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Slider, juicy and flavorful topped with a light cole slaw.  Next up was the Buffalo Chicken Dumplings.  Erase any ideas of deep-fried frozen food-this is nothing like that.  Tender chicken was wrapped in home-made dough, hand-formed dumplings.  Each dumpling was then covered in Frank’s hot sauce and served with creamy blue cheese.  Think of a (more…)