Food and Wine
The Opulent Jackson Hall
By Chrissycat at April 30, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
The Opulent Jackson Hall by Alysia Stern Jackson Hall is an upscale, family owned American restaurant with an opulent décor yet pub style atmosphere. It is located at 335 East Main Street in East Islip,New York. John Pellegrino, along with his father Tom and his brother Nick own Jackson Hall. Approximately eighteen years ago they opened The Sundried Tomato
Seasons 52 Restaurant in Garden City
By Chrissycat at April 27, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
April 27, 2012 Seasons 52 Restaurant in Garden City by Author Alysia Stern Seasons 52 is a delectable fresh grill and wine bar that offers a seasonally inspired menu and an award-winning international wine list. With a casually sophisticated ambiance, Seasons 52 is inspired by the seasons and the fresh appeal of the farmer’s market – every week of the year, they
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Brooklyn’s REAL Housewife, Joann from Bensonhurst
By Chrissycat at April 26, 2012 | 7:00 am | 1 Comments
April 26, 2012 Brooklyn's REAL Housewife, Joann from Bensonhurst by Alysia Stern Joann from Bensonhurst is Brooklyn’s authentic housewife. She stars in her own hilarious and felicitous webcast show on Café Mom that will put a gargantuan smile on your face! She also exultantly works for New York’s Fox 5 News, where she does the City Rants. Joann is an extremely
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JACKSON HALL’S DEEP FRIED TWINKIE
By Chrissycat at April 23, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
JACKSON HALL’S DEEP FRIED TWINKIE INGREDIENTS 6 TWINKIES 3 CUPS COMPLETE PANCAKE MIX 6 CUPS COCA-COLA 1 CUP CHOPED PISTACHIO NUTS 4 CUPS VEGETABLE OIL heated to about 375 degrees 1 CUP HEAVY CREAM 1 TEASPOON VANILLIA EXTRACT 1 TABLESPOON CONFECTIONRS SUGAR 2 QUART FESH STRAWBERRIES (CLEANED, HULLED & SLICED) ½ CUP WHITE
Chatting with Lorcan, Colm and John Owners of The Irish Times Pub
By Chrissycat at April 16, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
Chatting with Lorcan, Colm and John Owners of The Irish Times Pub Interview by Christine Gerani Photo by Drew Snyder For 11 years The Irish Times Pub has graced the town of Holbrook and in its own right has become a staple of Long Island. Known for its authentic Irish cooking and great atmosphere, The Irish Times is the place to watch a Football Game with your
Ginza Japanese Restaurant-The Review
By Chrissycat at April 13, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
April 13, 2012 Ginza Japanese Restaurant-The Review by Author Alysia Stern Photography by Carla Gitto [gallery link="file"] Ginza is a dazzling upscale district in Tokyo, the embracing crossroads where people from all over can meet, network and enjoy the finer things in life. Economically, East meets West in this district. The most famous and prosperous markets
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Barry’s Pork Tenderloin Sweet Potato Stew
By Chrissycat at April 9, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
This recipe was submitted by my friend Barry Shapiro, of West Babylon. As a natural home cook Barry sent me his masterpiece using the eyeball method. I tweaked it based on his approximations and boy did this come out great. Barry’s Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potato Stew is delicious! Because you’re using earthy spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg the flavors will kick
Country Style Roast Chicken with Lemon, Sage and Rosemary
By Chrissycat at April 4, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
This amazing dish was cooked this past Sunday. It was cool outside and I wanted something warm, simple and flavorful. You can never go wrong with Rosemary and Chicken. They were meant to be together. I didn’t have any sage and I was too lazy to get some so I subbed it with a sage spice dipping blend that I bought from Target. The freshness of the sage would have been so
“Ribbons of Hope” Benefit Concert
By Chrissycat at April 2, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center presents the “Ribbons of Hope” Benefit Concert featuring Local Musicians Carine and Soul Dr. G’s All Star Veteran Band Proceeds from the event, Sat. June 2 at 7:30 pm will provide “Hats with Hair” to those battling breast cancer on Long Island as well as the Monter Cancer Center and Hewlett House: 1 in 9 March
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Long Island Radio Icon, Malibu Sue
By Chrissycat at March 20, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
March 20, 2012 Long Island Radio Icon, Malibu Sue by Alysia Stern Sue McCann, also known as Malibu Sue, has been one of Long Island’s remarkable and iconic radio personalities for over twenty years. She began her career with what was then known as radio station WLIR in 1984. But years before that, at an extremely young age, her predetermined allegiance with music and
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