East of NYC - The Buzz

International Great Beer Expo at The Nassau Coliseum

Today is the day where over 100 beers are brought together from all over the world (and some that are local too!) to reach out to the masses that attend.  If you're anywhere near the Nassau Coliseum and are at or above the legal drinking age, head on over to the International Great Beer Expo for either of their two sessions (12:30-4pm and 5:30-9pm).  Oh yeah, bring a designated driver, you'll need one.

Upcoming NYC Event: NY Taste by New York Magazine (November 2nd)

On Monday, November 2nd, join New York culinary editor Gillian Duffy and more than 40 of the city’s finest restaurants for the 11th annual New York Taste, an evening to benefit City Harvest.

Participants at this year’s event will include Alain Allegretti, Dan Barber, Andrew Carmellini of Locanda Verde, Alex Guarnaschelli of Butter, Morimoto, Michael White of Marea, Zak Pelaccio and many more.

Click here to purchase tickets.

VIP TICKET PRICE: $250 plus 8.875% sales tax
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICE: $175 plus 8.875% sales tax

Skylight
275 Hudson Street (between Spring and Dominick Streets)
New York, NY 10013

[ via Eating Manhattan ]

2009 Long Island Restaurant Week: Participating Restaurants in Suffolk County

Below please find a recently updated list of Suffolk County restaurants (not including the east end, those are to follow).  Keep checking back as this post will be updated.

Amityville
Vittorio's Restaurant & Wine Bar	(631) 264-3333
Babylon
The Argyle Grill & Tavern	(631) 321-4900
Babylon Carriage House	(631) 422-5161
Cafe Il Villaggio	(631) 422-7037
Post Office Cafe	(631) 669-9224
Ristorante Gemelli	(631) 321-6392
Bayport
Le Soir Restaurant	(631) 472-9090
Bay Shore
Captain Bill's	(631) 665-6262
Tula Kitchen	(631) 539-7183
Bellport
Avino`s Italian Table	(631) 803-6416
The Bellport	(631) 286-7550
Porters On The Lane	(631) 803-6067
Blue Point
Bliss Squared	(631) 419-6850
Blue Restaurant	(631) 363-6666
Bohemia
Murtha's Steak House	(631) 589-6278
Cold Spring Harbor
Grasso's	(631) 367-6060
Commack
Ciao Baby	(631) 543-1400
Jackson's Restaurant	(631) 462-0822
Maize Cantina	(631) 864-2777
Coram
Popeis Clam Bar	(631) 696-4029
Deer Park
Ludlow Bistro	(631) 667-9595
Popeis Clam Bar	(631) 254-3561
East Setauket
Bliss	(631) 941-0430
Raga Indian Restaurant	(631) 689-7242
Greenlawn
Ruvo Restaurant	(631) 261-7700
Hauppauge
Butterfields Restaurant	(631) 851-1507
The Grill Room	(631) 436-7330
Huntington
Abel Conklin's Steakhouse	(631) 385-1919
Besito	(631) 549-0100
Bin 56	(631) 812-0060
Bistro Cassis	(631) 423-4122
Black and Blue Seafood Chophouse	(631) 385-9255
Cafe Buenos Aires	(631) 603-3600
The Clubhouse Restaurant	(631) 423-1155
Honu Kitchen and Cocktails	(631) 421-6900
Jonathan's Ristorante	(631) 549-0055
Mac's Steakhouse	(631) 549-5300
Osteria Da Nino	(631) 425-0820
Osteria Toscana	(631) 549-7074
Porto Vivo	(631) 385-8486
Red Restaurant	(631) 673-0304
Rookies Sports Club	(631) 923-0424
Huntington Station
Legal Sea Foods	(631) 271-9777
Holbrook
Mamma Lombardi's	(631) 737-0774
Islip
Brookwoods	(631) 277-5500
Maxwell's	(631) 210-0011
Manorville
Villa Michelangelo	(631) 878-1616
Melville
Four Food Studio	(631) 577-4444
Miller Place
Blond Restaurant	(631) 821-5969
Oakdale
Riverview Restaurant	(631) 589-2694
Snapper Inn	(631) 589-0248
Patchogue
Chachama Grill	(631) 758-7640
Harbor Crab Co. Restaurant	(631) 687-2722
Lombardi's on The Bay	(631) 654-8970
The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill	(631) 654-8266
PeraBell Food Bar	(631) 447-7766
Port Jefferson
The Catch	(631) 642-2824
Costa de Espana Restaurant	(631) 331-5363
The Fifth Season	(631) 477-8500
Lombardi's on the Sound	(631) 473-1440
Pasta Pasta	(631) 331-5335
P.J. Lobster House	(631) 473-1143
Ruvo Restaurant	(631) 476-3800
WAVE Restaurant & Lounge	(631) 928-5200 x170
St. James
Bella Vita City Grill	(631) 862-8060
O's Food and Wine Bar	(631) 584-4600
Villa Sorrento	(631) 265-9865
Vintage Steak House	(631) 862-6440
Sayville
Blackbirds' Grille	(631) 563-4144
Cafe Joelle	(631) 589-4600
la Tavola	(631) 750-6900
Cu 29	(631) 563-0805
Oysterman's Restaurant & Pub	(631) 589-7775
Popeis Clam Bar	(631) 567-9054
Smithtown
Butera's Restaurant of Smithtown	(631) 979-9113
Casa Rustica	(631) 265-9265
The Garden Grill	(631) 265-8771
Union Station	(631) 265-3300
Stony Brook
Mirabelle Restaurant at Three Village Inn	(631) 751-0555
Mirabelle Tavern at Three Village Inn	(631) 751-0555
Pentimento Restaurant	(631) 689-7755
Yaphank
Mill House Inn	(631) 345-0361

Upcoming Event: 2009 Merrick Fall Festival

This weekend is the Merrick Fall Festival, taking place at the Merrick LIRR station.  Rides, music, food, vendors and other entertainment options all await you at this weekend-long get together on the south shore.  We've gone in years past and always find it a great way to spend a nice fall day.

Upcoming Event: Battle of the BBQ Brethren on October 23rd-25th in Sayville

Think you have what it takes to be a world-class pit master? If you've been wowing your friends with some of your Q and want to take it to a higher level, it may be time to put your money where your pig is. The Battle of the BBQ Brethren is heating up Sayville form October 23-25th with their brand of competition. Hit up their website for more information on how you can participate and compete.

Upcoming Dining Event: A Taste of Wantagh on September 22nd

If you make your way over to Mulcahy's in Wantagh on September 22nd from 5-8pm you'll be able to take part in a dining event offering some great food.  A slew of local restaurants are lending their hand and their cuisine for this event that will help the Chamber for the local area with some future projects.  The tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. You can pick up tickets at Iavarone Bros. in Wantagh. [via Wantagh.LI]

LL Dent in Carle Place Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Program

LL Dent, a restaurant located in Carle Place that showcases Southern-style American fare is throwing their hat in the ring to support the Breast Cancer Awareness Program.  They'll be offering a prix-fixe meal from October 1st-15th, with all proceeds specifically benefitting the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.  The cost for this dinner will be $29.95.

Chef Leisa Dent will offer a menu of healthy dishes, including beet salad, grilled salmon, white beans with tomato basil and stewed cabbage as well as ginger spice cookies for dessert.  If you're looking to dine out and help eradicate a horrible disease that affects so many of those around us, you don't need to look any further.  516-742-0940

Upcoming Event: 2009 NYC Wine and Food Festival (October 8-11)

We're proud to be a media sponsor of the 2009 Wine and Food Festival being held in NYC on October 8th-11th.  If you've never been to this event before, it's exactly as it sounds; a wine and food festival featuring some of the best foods and drinks in this part of the land.  Food Network is a title host and it is not surprising that a slew of programming stars are set to take the stage this year to host portions of the event.  We went to this event last year and had a blast.

You can also take great pride in attending these events as it is organized by and for Food Bank For NYC a non-profit determined to eradicate Food Poverty. To learn more about the event or to simply donate, click on through to their website to find out how you can help. 

2009 Long Island Restaurant Week - Participating Restaurants in Nassau County

Below please find the current list of Nassau County restaurants that will be participating in the Long Island Restaurant Week taking place on November 1 - 8th, 2009.  We will update this list as more restaurants sign up, so please bookmark this page or go directly here.

Bellmore

The Bayou     (516) 785-9263

Bethpage

HR Singletons     (516) 731-7065

East Meadow

Rubys Famous BBQ Joint     (516) 280-6657

Farmingdale

Library Cafe     (516) 752-7678

Palmer's American Grille     (516) 420-0609

Verona Ristorante     (516) 249-0000

Garden City

Legal Sea Foods     (516) 248-4600

Seventh Street Cafe     (516) 747-7575

Glen Cove

Wild Harvest Restaurant     (516) 676-0056

Glen Head

Bistro M Restaurant     (516) 671-2498

On 3 Restaurant     (516) 656-3266

Great Neck

Burton & Doyle Steakhouse     (516) 487-9200

Hicksville

Peppercorns     (516) 931-4002

West East Bistro     (516) 939-6618

Long Beach

Caffe Laguna     (516) 432-2717

Coastal Grill     (516) 432-2690

Nick DiAngelo     (516) 889-3366

Massapequa

Big Daddy's Restaurant     (516) 799-8877

Merrick

Nicholas James Bistro     (516) 546-4805

Oyster Bay

Wild Honey Restaurant     (516) 922-4690

Point Lookout

Fisherman's Catch Restaurant     (516) 670-9717

Rockville Centre

George Martin The Original     (516) 678-7225

Roslyn

Besito     (516) 484-3001

Poco Loco     (516) 621-5626

Roslyn Heights

Mim's Restaurant     (516) 625-7305

Syosset

Mim's Restaurant     (516) 364-2144

Uniondale

Prime Seasons     (516) 794-3800

Wantagh

Hemingway's American Bar and Grill     (516) 781-2700

Thom Thom Steak & Seafood     (516) 221-8022

Westbury

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill     (516) 693-5400

Woodbury

The Delano Mansion     (516) 921-5707

Upcoming Event: 2009 Long Beach Jazz Festival (September 10-13)

The 2009 Long Beach Jazz Festival presented by the Long Beach Library is almost underway.  For four days, you'll be able to hop into participating restaurants and lounges to hear the sounds of some of LI's greatest jazz musicians. For more info and up to the minute bookings, you can check out the official website by clicking here.