Gem Magazine LI Social and Night Life

Healy's Inn Greenlawn

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Healy’s Inn in Greenlawn is the perfect neighborhood bar and restaurant for girls to go for a night out. It is a local haunt, with fun food to share with friends, like the appetizer sampler of broccoli poppers, potato skins, mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers to start. Everyone is in for the bar specials with Happy Hour six nights a week. This gathering place is where the bartenders are friendly and some may even know your name!

Healy’s has been serving delicious, American-style food since 1994 and continues to be the go-to spot to meet with friends to eat and drink. Girls love the crock of homemade onion soup or the great salad choices, like the bright and flavorful Southwestern tortilla salad. Come on Monday nights and try Mexican-themed fun eats like tacos and quesadillas that girls can wash down with a Corona beer or a special Margarita. Tuesday and Wednesday features the “all you can eat” pasta night with a mix and match selection of pastas and sauces so everyone gets to create, eat and enjoy.

Healy’s is renowned for their creative burgers, and it gets even better when girls can customize their black angus with so many toppings to express your innermost cravings. Burger night is Thursday and the house gives everyone $1.00 off their sumptuous burgers and $2.00 off chicken wings, which come with spicy, savory sauces that make your mouth water.

Every gal loves Friday-a signal that the weekend is here! Healy’s is the place to meet at the bar after work, have a cocktail and nibble on the offerings at the complimentary buffet. So get together at Healy’s for a special celebration and share some good food and good times!

Healy's Inn

54 Broadway, Greenlawn

631-754-2700

Eat Better, Feel Better Tropical Smoothie Cafe Huntington

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:14:00 +0000

Eat better. Feel better. That is the motto of Huntington Village’s newest casual eatery, Tropical Smoothie Café, where you will delight in the choices of “good eats”. Step inside this colorful, modern oasis and feel the energy of the tropics tempting you with fresh, healthy sandwiches and fruit smoothies to rejuvenate and invigorate you all through the day.

The menu is abundant with options—try the grilled flatbreads, like the Baja Chicken, all served on the lighter side with the calorie count listed—just so you know. Calories are given for each of their sandwich-type selections, salads, smoothies and even breakfast fare. Feel good that you will enjoy wholesome ingredients in Tropical Café’s Toasted Wraps or Bistro sandwiches, like Turkey Guacamole, Wasabi Roast Beef or Hummus Veggie, all served with chips or fruit. Where else can you find a delicious, nutritious bite that makes you feel like you are in a warm-weather paradise?

Tropical Smoothie Café is the place to go for real fruit smoothies, which can be made low fat, just for you. Try the Blimey Limey, made with strawberries, pineapple, orange and lime juice, the Hawaiian Breeze swirled with low fat yogurt or the “Super Fruit” drinks like Acai Berry Boost. Any of these could be boosted with supplements for a supercharge! Give yourself some extra energy, or add some stress defense with a multi-vitamin or some whey protein to power up!

Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food with a health appeal. It’s a mini vacation on your lunch break and a ‘good eats’ dinner for the whole family. It’s a guilt free indulgence for snacking in the afternoon or late night. – Eat better! Feel better!

Tropical Smoothie Café

61 Wall Street, Huntington Village

631-424-8767

Order online @www.ny14.tropicalsmoothie.com

Brasserie Cassis, Plainview Long Island

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:45:00 +0000

“French food is too rich for me”, so it has been said my many a health-conscious diner, but at Brasserie Cassis guests will experience many healthful choices as they taste the freshness and simplicity of the foods of the French countryside. The dishes are creative, lighter versions of traditional French favorites, like colorful tuna Nicoise salad, which is accompanied by greens and beans and red ripe tomatoes, mushroom-filled omelets or crepes, or roasted chicken served with tender haricots verts. You can be sure to discover “good eats” here, as the menu abounds with bright, flavorful choices.

Brasserie Cassis and brings a warm touch of Gallic charm and superb French food to the Plainview Center, at 387 South Oyster Bay Road. Its ambience and décor are reminders of the bistros of the Parisian Left Bank with ornate ceiling moldings and large antique mirrors. The stage is further set with stunning globe chandeliers, vintage posters, a zinc bar top, and comfortable cherry-colored leather banquets. Come in and enjoy classics like Moules Marinieres, a white wine and garlic broth over a steaming pot of mussels, Jarret d’Agneau braised lamb shanks served with wild mushroom risotto, onions turnips and baby carrots, or grilled salmon over hearty green lentils for a taste of their signature dishes.The special du jour, or daily specials, such as Coq au Vin, chicken simmered in red wine reduction or Bouillabaisse, a light and lovely mixed seafood stew served over potatoes and vegetables, are classic bistro fare offered to keep the Francophiles coming back for more.

The staff provides friendly service and is very knowledgeable in every aspect of food and wine selections, including French digestifs like pernod, pastis and absinthe, an anise-flavored spirit derived from herbs. Dessert can be decadent, but oh, so worth the calories, especially the profiteroles with chocolate sauce, apple tarte tatin and crème brulee.

When you come to Brasserie Cassis, savor the authentic food, delight in the wine and feel good to know that you are experiencing a bit of the joie de vivre, the joy of living that the French are truly famous for.
Located at
387 S. Oyster Bay Road, Plainview, NY
516-653-0090
brasseriecassis.com

Bin 56, Huntington Long Island

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:40:00 +0000

It’s girls’ night out so let the wine flow at Bin 56! In a most casual setting of low lights and comfy couches, girls can get together in Huntington Village to choose from over twenty selections of wine by the glass or a very special cocktail from the bar. At Bin 56, the selection of wines span the globe and also include favorites like Coltibuono Chianti from Italy, Cote Du Rhone from France, and Rioja from Spain. While the wine sets the mood for a menu of tasty choices, ladies can relax and begin with the must-try almond stuffed dates or the lovely cheese plate drizzled with herb-scented honey. The menu is tempting with authentic European appetizers, separated by the designations of “Cold and Crisp”, or “Warm and Lush” to tempt you to share theses tapas-style dishes. On the cool side, try tuna tartar with a twist of figs, apples, and walnuts on plantain chips, or go hot and savory with the Moroccan crusted lamb chop or garlic shrimp. So many choices, veggie-minded too; all goes so well with the wines.

The best of Bin 56 is Late Night. The bar is open and the full menu is served until midnight during the week and until 2AM on the weekend, making it one of the only places to go après-concert for imbibing and nibbling on tasty treats. Ladies can have fun every night, especially Thursday, when the live acoustic guitar players set the mood with songs we all know and love. Wednesday is for wine lovers, as the blind-tasting contest will prove that the connoisseur in you will win the prize. Tuesday is social at Bin 56 with a tarot card reader to get the ladies excited about their future. Girls can also plan a private party here or show up for the 5 at 5 “Attitude Adjustment” special of five-dollar wines and tapas served Monday through Friday 5-7 PM. Get together girls at Bin 56!
Located at
56 Steward Avenue, Huntington Village
631-812-0060
bin56.com

Vitae Restaurant and Wine Bar, Huntington Long Island

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:28:00 +0000

When the girls get together, we want to celebrate life, and the place to do that is at Vitae in Huntington. Vitae in Latin means “life”, and from the moment you enter the newly transformed restaurant you feel like you’re living the good life. The elegant restaurant feels warm upon entry with subdued lighting, metallic tones and distinctive art to entertain the eye. The onyx bar is a lively place to meet, as the welcoming staff is ready to mix you one of their specialty martinis like the Pearisian Night, with pear nectar and Chambord or the Vitae Martini made with vodka, orange liqueur, and passion fruit. Girls can get excited to try Vitae’s signature cocktails, like the Strawberry Basil Crush or PomeBellini. There is also a lovely selection of wines by the glass to enjoy while sampling offerings from the Bar Bites menu: artisanal cheeses and charcuterie and marinated olives. It is fun to indulge in the braised short rib meatball “lollipops” or some sweet Thai chili-glazed calamari and seaweed salad. The bar vibe is sexy, as is the sangria, so named, topped prettily with fresh fruit. Gals can pick on the decedent “Dirty Chips”, or white truffle frites, to get ready for the night ahead.

Every night is a good night to come by Vitae for drinks or dinner. Beginning at 7PM, ladies (and gentlemen too!) can enjoy a complimentary plate of hors d-oeuvres with the purchase of a glass of wine or cocktail. Ladies love the Happy Hour with half-price cocktails served Monday through Friday 4-7PM. Vitae’s Thursday night is Ladies Night, as select cocktails and martinis are specially priced, all night, as a deejay gets the real party started at 9PM.

Sometimes girls just want to dine, and the dining room at Vitae is warmly inviting. Sit cozily on burgundy leather banquettes and enjoy a classic menu of continental cuisine starting with the pan-seared scallops with parsnip puree or mussels Vitae with a hint of saffron; then let the feast continue on with a perfectly cooked filet mignon, complimented by garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed baby spinach or asparagus risotto with exotic mushrooms.
Gals will always make room for dessert—cheesecake or a luscious banana split —for sharing, of course, like life and a good night out at Vitae.
Located at
54 New Street, Huntington, NY
631-385-1919
vitaeli.com

Grasso's of Cold Spring Harbor

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:21:00 +0000

Grasso’s Restaurant

Restaurant dining is getting a makeover at Grasso’s in Cold Spring Harbor. While we all love the experience of dining out and tasting creatively prepared foods in a social atmosphere, what we really want are options to make healthier choices in restaurants. The hottest consumer trend is the growing demand for healthier menu options and more accurate nutritional information in restaurants.

Grasso’s Restaurant, a lovely storefront in the village of Cold Spring Harbor, has a menu that is ahead of the curve, offering dishes like veal scaloppini saltimbocca with prosciutto di Parma and fresh sage or a risotto with roasted apple butternut squash and brussel sprout leaves that are specifically designated as gluten free (GF) or vegetarian. At Grasso’s, guests can choose appetizers, pastas and entrees that are freshly prepared to meet their health needs. The designations are noted right on the menu, allowing guests the freedom to make personal dietary decisions at their own discretion. The fall menu, new this month, is filled with delectable new dining choices, half of which are either gluten -free or vegetarian. This commitment to the health and well being of her guests is Gail Grasso’s signature statement to good eating here on Long Island.

Grasso’s Restaurant is owned by Gail Grasso and along with her chef of seventeen years, Tony Canales, they have recreated their restaurant with the passion for pleasing their guests by offering a wide variety of culinary delights with a health-conscious point of view. The sophisticated bar is a lively place to start with specialty martinis which can be made with choice organic vodkas. Every Wednesday through Saturday night, the room transforms into a little nightclub as live jazz musicians take the stage for your entertainment.

In the more romantic dining room, guests can enjoy seasonal selections and old favorites like fresh cavatelli Bolognese that will surely tempt the palate. If you want to eat on the lighter side, try grilled calamari served with baby arugula, chopped tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or Prince Edward Island mussels with coconut milk, red curry paste and lemon grass for a taste of Asian flavors. Gail’s pear salad with hazelnut vinaigrette is a standout! A wide variety of pasta dishes, like fresh fusilli with lobster, can be made gluten free or with whole-wheat pasta, as per request. Enticing entrées specials include an authentically prepared whole branzino fish with olive oil and lemon, or grilled Atlantic salmon served with fresh green lentil salad and roasted beets. For those who prefer meat, grilled saltimbocca and fruit stuffed pork loin are perfectly and healthfully prepared, all served with fresh vegetables and delectable accompaniments to satisfy all your cravings.

Grasso’s Restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor is the winner of the 2011 Open Tale Diners Choice Award for it’s creative New American fare. At Grasso’s, you can feel good about what you eat. It is a true “gem’ of a restaurant dining experience!

Grasso’s Restaurant

134 Main Street

Cold Spring Harbor

631-367-6060
grassosrestaurant.com

info@grassorestaurant.com

Eat All-American!!

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:56:00 +0000

Have a craving for your favorite All-American foods? These casual, local eateries are great places to take the family or meet your friends. Good times for all!

516 American Kitchen
Serving American comfort food at reasonable prices, this new Syosset café offers good beers on tap, bringing back favorites like Pabst Blue Ribbon as well as local specialty brews. The relaxed atmosphere offers tasty bites, like pork sliders, spicy Thai calamari, Baja fish tacos and sautéed mussels. The menu is full of creative salads, juicy burgers, big sandwiches, and dinners for every American taste.
The new $5.00 drink/appetizer menu at the bar features good eats like wing baskets, popcorn shrimp and their famous soft bar pretzel.
4 Berry Hill Road, Syosset
516-364-0516
516kitchen.com

Faradays of Smithtown
Located in the heart of Smithtown, this iconic restaurant has been serving their freshly prepared American Continental cuisine for over twenty years. Warm and casual, the friendly staff serves Bistro Grill dishes, like Cajun blackened shell steak, bourbon BBQ glazed pork, tempting pastas and hearty salads to guests who keep coming back for more! Innovative specials and an indulgent 3-course Price Fix Menu served daily.
17 West Main Street, Smithtown
631-724-1031
faradaysofsmithtown.com

Rookies Sports Club
For a unique experience at a sports bar, enjoy a meal while you watch your favorite sports team. Rookies’ innovative audio and visual experience allows you to watch up to 10 different games at once while and you choose the audio are your table! Kid-friendly with a menu of six different flavors of buffalo wings, a variety of thin-crust pizzas, Hall-of-Fame steak burgers and nachos. Happy Hour happens every day from 3-7 PM. Check their Weekly Lineup for event specials.
70 Gerard Street, Huntington Village
631-933-0424
rookiesny.com

Meehan’s of Huntington
Stop in for a cocktail …stay for dinner! Meehan’s extensive menu offers more than enough to please a wide variety of appetites. Authentic American-inspired dishes like shepherd’s pie, chicken pot pie, corned beef and cabbage and home-style meatloaf gives you comfort food at its best. Char-broiled burgers with choice toppings are favorites. Their intimate courtyard is open for a fresh air lunch or dinner in good weather. Catering a specialty with available party rooms.
371 New York Avenue, Huntingon
631-351-6831
meehansrestaurant.com

Healy’s Inn Greenlawn
Healy’s has an extensive selection of homemade dishes which can satisfy any craving. In addition to their menu, each night of the week Healy’s has fun dinner specials: Monday – Mexican night with Corona and tequila specials, Tuesday & Wednesday – All you can eat pasta night, and Thursday – Burger & Beer night. To top it off, their delightful dishes are perfectly priced and won’t thin out your wallet.
54 Broadway # 1, Greenlawn
631-754-2700

Get Social at Cafe Buenos Aires

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:52:00 +0000

Cafe Buenos Aires
23 Wall Street
Huntington Village, NY 11743-2063
(631) 603-3600
cafebuenosaires.net
Lunch: Mon.-Sat. Noon-3PM
Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10; Fri. & Sat. 5-11;
Sun 5-10; Sunday Brunch 11-3
Vibrant with social activity both inside and outside at sidewalk tables, Cafe Buenos Aires offers an array of hot and cold tapas, sangrias and choice Argentinean wines that keep people coming back for more. The mahogany and onyx turn-of-the-century bar is the centerpiece of a restaurant that evokes the food, feeling and fun of Argentina. The menu is filled with authentic selections like paella, empanadas, strip steak served with chimichurri sauces and dulce de leche for dessert.
On Friday nights, tango dancers move gracefully through the restaurant, entertaining guests with their artistic moves and dress.

Live Music in Huntington, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:28:00 +0000

Black and Blue
Seafood Chophouse

65 Wall Street
Huntington, NY 11743-2063
(631) 385-9255

blackandbluehuntington

Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm; Sun 4pm-9pm

Happy Hour:

M-F 4pm-7pm 1/2 price drinks and appetizers (at bar)

Live Music: Th-Sat - Mention GEM Magazine!

Let's Get Social, Shall We!

noreply@blogger.com (Gem Magazine LI) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:28:00 +0000

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