East of NYC - The Buzz

Upcoming Dining Event: Five Course Tasting Dinner at Mirabelle in Stony Brook

Mirabelle Tavern in Stony Brook is hosting a five course tasting dinner on June 18th. Located in the Three Village Inn, this prix-fixe meal will set you back a very manageable $55 per person. Hit them up to experience a great meal that is put together by Chef Guy Reuge.

Upcoming Event: Middle Neck Rd. Promenade in Great Neck (June 11th, 2009)

On Thursday, June 11th from 6:30pm - 10:30pm you'll be able to enjoy outdoor cafe style dining, Prix-fixe dinners, live music and more as Middle Neck Rd. in Great Neck turns into a lively scene.  For one night only step outside and enjoy the warm summer air with some of the best eats on the North Shore.

Upcoming Event: Celebrating 10 Years of Blue Point Brewery on June 13, 2009

Award-winning LI based brewer Blue Point Brewery is hitting a milestone with 10 years in existence.  In order to celebrate this great accomplishment (and our favorite seasonal beer, Blue Point Blueberry Ale), Blue Point is hosting a party with lots of beer, music and fun times.  The event will take place on June 13th from 2-7pm.  If you plan on attending, tickets will run you $65 or $15 for designated drivers.  To find out more on this event and to purchase tickets in advance, please go to their website which can be found here.

*This event is 21+

Upcoming Event: Free Sliders at Farmingdale Meat Market (May 30th, 2009)

Sliders are an all-American favorite.  Little burgers with all of the fixin's that are so near and dear to our hearts.  On Long Island there are a variety of burger places that you can taste to see who reigns supreme in this burger-loving market.  Although they're all great, only one can say that they're free. From noon-4pm on Saturday, May 30th, you'll be able to stop by Farmingdale Meat Market to get your free slider.  Avoid the lines and get there early to sample some of the great sliders on the table.

Upcoming Event: American Craft Beer Week, May 11th - 17th

Nothing is better than sitting down to a pint of your favorite locally-made brew.  Why would you drink a Michelob or a Coors when you could be drinking some Blue Point, Blind Bat or Brooklyn Brewery master brews. From May 11th -  17th the American Craft Beer Week will be celebrated on Long Island. If you're around the neighborhood on Monday, May 11th, the Black Forest Brew Haus will be hosting a dinner to celebrate this great week. Now, go get your drink on and help support your local brewer.

[Beer Hall via Lenndevours]

Upcoming Event: Sushi Seminar at Mumon Japanese Restaurant in Garden City

I love sushi.  In fact, I love it so much that I could probably eat it every single night of the week and never tire of it.  On May 4th at 6:30pm, Mumon in Garden City, a new(ish) restaurant hitting its stride in the great town is having a one-night Sushi Seminar that will be hosted by Executive Sushi Chef Tomoyuki Takasu. 

With Tomoyuki Takasu having worked along side Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Philadelphia's Morimoto, this is surely to be an informative, creative and worthy experience for all that attend.  Signature appetizers, including yellowtail ceviche and red snapper carpaccio, will be served and students will also receive a glass of premium sake.  The cost for this rare class will be $40 per person and seating is limited, so hurry and make your reservation today. 516-747-3388

Book Signing Event: Author Alison Lowenstein at Osprey's Dominion Vineyard on April 25th, 2009

Alison Lowenstein, the author of both  Brooklyn Baby and City Weekends: The Greatest Escapes and Weekend Getaways in and Around New York City will be having a special book signing for her new book City Weekends (a guide for the NY Metro area) on April 25th from 3-5pm at Osprey's Dominion Vineyard in Peconic.  This will be a great opportunity to meet her in person and if you haven't already, we recommend that you pick up her book, in stores now.

Upcoming Event: Wine & Cheese Reception at the Main Street Bakery in Port Washington (April 4th, 7-10pm)

You are invited to a Wine & Cheese Reception on Saturday, April 4^th, from 7-10 PM, at the Main Street Bakery in Port Washington. The evening will be hosted by local photographer Sandy Jo Hyman and Michael Mignano, chef and owner of the Main Street Bakery, to celebrate an exhibition at the Bakery now through the month of April.On view, Ms. Hyman is expanding her horizons, with some of her well-known Port Views, as well as images from eastern Long Island, Manhattan, New England and Peru. Ms. Hyman also prints her images on blank note cards and larger greeting cards, which will be available for purchase during the reception. Michael, whose chocolate cake was crowned the best on Long Island, will offer some tempting samples of his work as well. 516-304-5214

Main Street bakery
170 Main Street
Port Washington, NY
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Long Island Children's Museum

Since I have a kid, I'm always on the look out for something unique to do to fill the time in between naps.  In Nassau County is the Long Island Children's Museum, a great spot that has exhibits which you can learn and have fun!  You're never too old to feel like a kid again, and this certainly lives up to its name.

Fat Tuesday @ BBQ Inc. in Rockville Centre

Today is Fat Tuesday and we feel that drinking will make it just that much better!  BBQ Inc. in Rockville Centre will be bringing the house down with drink specials and food specials all night long.  If you have nothing to do tonight, we just made plans for you.  Enjoy!  516-255-9191

12 S. Park Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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