Dine Huntington Returns

Huntington Restaurant Week set for October 9-16

The dates have been set for the restaurant event of the year in the dining capital of Long Island.

Dine Huntington Restaurant Week, sponsored by Long Islander Newspapers and Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, will be held October 9-16, 2011, showcasing restaurants from throughout the dining capital of Long Island – Huntington.

For eight days, Sunday through Sunday, October 9-16, participating restaurants throughout the Town of Huntington will treat customers to a 3-course dining experience for $24.95 per person plus tax and tip (Saturday until 7 p.m. only).

Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is a collaborative venture of Long Islander Newspapers the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce that promotes and celebrates a vital sector of Huntington’s economy – restaurants.

Now in its third year, Dine Huntington Restaurant Week attracts diners to Huntington Township restaurants from all over Long Island

“We have seen Dine Huntington grow from an idea to an eagerly awaited annual event,” said Michael Schenkler, publisher of Long Islander Newspapers and Dine Huntington Restaurant Week organizer. “Thousands of Foodies watch for updates on the DineHuntington Facebook page and as Restaurant Week approaches, regularly check out the menus which are posted on the website, DineHuntington.com.”

While the aim of Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is to introduce new customers to area restaurants, the thousands of visitors it brings to town are beneficial to the local economy as a whole. Dine Huntington Restaurant Week last year brought thousands of diners to area restaurants, resulting in 40,000 meals served and an estimated $1.5 million in direct sales.

“The impact of Dine Huntington Restaurant Week is immense,” said Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Chairman Bob Bontempi. “The restaurant industry plays a huge part in our local economy. More importantly, it has a ripple effect that benefits other businesses as restaurant patrons visit nearby shops and stroll the downtown areas.”

Patrons will be able to line up their Dine Huntington Restaurant Week excursions by logging on to www.DineHuntington.com where menus from participating restaurants will be posted.

Restaurants interested in participating in Dine Huntington Restaurant Week may call 631-427-7000 for further information. In addition, a limited number of sponsorships are available.

DINE HUNTINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK

c/o LONG ISLANDER NEWSPAPERS   149 MAIN STREET, HUNTINGTON NY 11743   631-427-7000

Participating Restaurants (as of September 21, 2011)

Albert’s Mandarin Gourmet, Huntington

Amicale Dining Experience, Huntington Station

Andrea’s 25 Ristorante Italiano, Commack

Besito , Huntington

Bin 56, Huntington

Bistro 44, Northport

Bistro Cassis, Huntington

Black & Blue, Huntington

Bonwit Inn, Commack

Café Beunos Aires, Huntington

Canterbury Ales, Huntington

Christopher’s, Huntington

Ciao Baby, Commack

Crew, Huntington

Dao Fusion Restaurant, Huntington

Fado, Huntington

Grasso’s, Cold Spring Harbor

Guido’s Italian Restaurant, Huntington

Harbor Mist, Cold Spring Harbor

Hermann’s Barolo, Melville

Hikudo, Huntington

Honu Kitchen & Cocktails, Huntington

Huntington Social-Supper & Spirits, Huntington

Jellyfish, Centerport

Jonathan’s Ristorante, Huntington

Kashi Sushi Lounge, Huntington

Kura Barn, Huntington

La Spada Cucina Italiana, Huntington

La Villini Family Style Restaurant, East Northport

Legal Seafood, Huntington Station

Mac’s Steakhouse, Huntington

Mannino’s Restaurant, Commack

Martoni’s Ristorante Italiano, Huntington

Mascali Restaurant, East Northport

Meehan’s of Huntington, Huntington

Neraki, Huntington

Nisen Sushi, Commack

Old Fields Restaurant, Greenlawn

Osteria Da Nino, Huntington

Perfecto Mundo, Commack

Piccola Bussola Ristorante, Huntington

Pomodorino Ristorante Italiano, Huntington

Porto Vivo, Huntington

Prime: An American Kitchen, Huntington

Primo Piatto, Huntington

Ravagh , Huntington

Red Restaurant, Huntington

Rookies Sports Club, Huntington

Ruvo Restaurant & Bar, Greenlawn

Spice Village Grill, Huntington

The Clubhouse, Huntington

The Crossroads Café, East Northport

Tutto Pazzo, Huntington

Vitae Restaurant & Wine Bar, Huntington

34 New Street, Huntington

516 American Kitchen & Bar, Syosset

Chrissy on Tour- Off Key Tikki in Patchogue

THE OFF KEY TIKKI IN PATCHOGUE – MILES FROM ORDINARY, YET ONLY MINUTES FROM HOME

by Joe Gerani

Perhaps you’ve never thought of the Patchogue River as a vacation destination, but once you pay a visit to the Off Key Tikki, you’ll return home and no doubt feel like it’s the last day of vacation and all you want to do is go back.

The Off Key Tikki is waterfront dining at its best.  Just off River Avenue in Patchogue at the West Bank Marina along the Patchogue River, they’re open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and an amazing Sunday Brunch on the Beach.  Exotic specialty drinks, tropical cuisine, live music, entertainment, and dancing in the white sand deliver you to a resort – for a lot less money!

We’ve visited the Off Key Tikki several times and it’s always been a blast.  Recently we went on a Wednesday – it was Lobster night.  For only $15 we enjoyed a huge mouth watering lobster – plus delicious $5.00 Margarita’s.  Oh, and there was live music from 5 till 9pm.  On a Wednesday no less!  Yes it was truly like being on vacation.  There are specials and features every day of the week – but for great tropical entrees, Chef Dave always has delectable fare to offer.

The Luau-style twin lobster tails and Grilled Volcano Pork featuring spicy “volcano” sauce are highly recommended.  You’ll also want to try the Grilled Bermuda Chicken, made with caramelized Bermuda onions, roasted red peppers, then smothered in Mango Black Bean Salsa over Tikki rice and greens and served alongside the chef’s veggies.   Hungry?  The Marinated “Wahoo” Steak, Mango Mahi Mahi will fill you up – and if you’re a shrimp lover, get set for the biggest tower of grilled shrimp you’ve ever seen and order their Ridiculous Grilled Shrimp.  Ridiculous in a very good way!

The Off Key Tikki is a place where the big kids come out to play – and like we said there’s always something happening – here’s what you’ll find…

Mondays are “Dinner and a Show” – starting at 6pm, only $29.95 per person gets you a prix fixe dinner and live entertainment from comedy to dueling pianos – check their website for what’s happing this week!

Tuesdays are also ridiculous with their Ridiculous Clam Bake!  Only $15 a person – plus its live Blues on the Beach sponsored by our friends at Blue Point Brewery.

Wednesdays as we mentioned are Lobster Night!  In addition to the money you’ll be saving on dinner and Margarita’s – you’ll also be entertained by the best local bands performing live!

Thursdays are “Generations Ladies Nights” Everyone enjoys the best live 70’s and 80’s music performed by the Island’s top party bands.  Ladies enjoy free admission all night, half priced drinks from 5 till 9pm and free drinks from 9 till midnight.

Fridays and Saturdays are legendary at the Off Key Tikki – as they rock all night with the Island’s top bands. It’s also Happy Hour each day from 4 till 6pm and a free buffet for everyone starting at 6pm.

Sundays start out with their Brunch on the Beach from 11am till 3pm and all afternoon it’s a Tikki Beach Party…pull up a beach chair and enjoy live music all day long!

The Off Key Tikki is also the perfect place for a private party – from 20 to 200 – they offer everything you need to make it an experience for your guests they’ll never forget!  Simple Tikki-Que barbeque packages to the Big Kahuna – a party befitting the Gods, no matter what your party needs it’s certain to be a party in paradise.  Add a Pig Roast, Fire Dancers, Live DJ and Sushi Bar and more to transport all of your guests to the tropics without leaving Long Island.

This past weekend we had our daughter’s college graduation party at the Off Key.  It was great fun for everyone – and, since Amanda is so very popular and diverse, our many guests ranged in age from 3 to 81.  All were well fed, entertained and had a wonderful time.  As an added touch, every guest receives a party lei and frozen specialty cocktail to get them into the holiday on the beach mood!

The Off Key Tikki is miles from ordinary, but minutes from home!

Now here’s your chance to experience the local island paradise for yourself…from August 10-14th, get a $50.00 voucher for only $25.00 at Spooters! Enjoy their true resort atmosphere and waterfront dining along the beautiful Patchogue River!

For more information visit www.offkeytikki.com

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SPOT ON LI PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THEIR NEW LOCAL DEAL SITE – SPOOTERS!

 Great Local Long Island Deals always at least 50% off!

 (Coram, NY) Monday August 3, 2011 – SpotOnLI.com, Long Island’s online entertainment, celebrity and restaurant magazine presents SPOOTERS SPOT ON DEALS! A new local deal site for Long Islanders!  Spooters will always offer at least 50% off the best restaurants, spas, retailers and events and experiences.

These days everyone is looking to save money, and Spooters is looking to help.  Long Islanders will have opportunity to save even more when they sign up by referring their friends and family to some of the great deals offered.  Each referral will reward Spooters members “Spoot Bucks” which they can use anytime to save even more on great Long Island deals!

Group buying is the hottest and fasted growing trend in e-commerce history.  Not only does the consumer save money, local business also reaps the benefit of new customers.  A recent Rice University study shows that over 77% of consumers who purchase a local deal voucher have not previously visited the retailers store or website.

Christine Gerani, publisher of Spot On LI adds “Spooters will be different in that we can offer complete personal service and more in-depth presentations of our local deal merchants to Spot On LI readers and Spooters subscribers.”

Many of the great establishments featured through Spot On LI articles will be participating in deep discount offers including local businesses such as Pure Envy Aesthetics in Blue Point and the Off Key Tikki in Patchogue!  It’s easy for everyone to take part in these Spot On deals by simply signing up at www.spooters.com.

 About Spot On LI:

Known for its celebrity interviews, local Long Island artists and musicians support and restaurant features, Spot On LI has become the go-to online magazine for Long Islanders interested in events, food and local music!

Chrissy On Tour-Pure Envy Aesthetics in Blue Point

by Christine Gerani

The first stop on our itinerary is Pure Envy Aesthetics in Blue Point. I’ve been a customer of Pure Envy for over seven years.  I’ve followed Christine (Curley) Morales since she her days at The Spa at Bellport.  She then went to work at Stony Brook Plastic Surgeons and I would travel there just to get my eyebrows waxed.  You’re probably thinking ‘why doesn’t she just go get her eyebrows done at a local mani-pedi shop?’  The answer to that is very simple…I barely had eyebrows.  They were so misshapen and non-existent that by the time I was done going to the mani-pedi shops, I might as well have drawn a line over my eyes.  Christine fixed all that. She is an eyebrow specialist.  After a few months of seeing her I remember I turned around and said “Thank you, I have eyebrows!”

Christine is a New York State Licensed Aesthetician with over 15 years of experience and an active member of the Associated Skin Care Professionals.  After she left Stony Brook she opened up Pure Envy in Blue Point.  At this point my skin was not looking good.  For me, after 2 years of fertility treatments and turning 40 looming over my head, I took the plunge and decided to get a facial. Now, I don’t just get a facial for some ‘me time’ (although that’s an added bonus) I get it for my health.  The fertility treatments caused hideous open pores around my nose and forehead area, the hormones made my face break out.  Not only is Christine a great expert on treatments but was a great friend to talk to about my fertility issues.  She introduced new products with incredible results and gave me great tips along the way.  Although I am not on any treatments now I still get my facial and eyebrow contouring every 4-6 weeks. To me getting a facial is like getting a pedicure.  Your feet need to look good, but don’t forget the first thing people see is your face.

Pure Envy Aesthetics in Blue Point is located right off Nicolls Road (CR 97) on Montauk Highway in a beautiful rustic wood building called The Enchanting Cottage next to Perspective Counseling.  It’s surrounded by beautiful plush landscaping that gives you the feeling you’re at an up-state nature preserve.  Along with Christine, Marie Schneider will make you feel comfortable and relaxed while you receive the best facial right here in Blue Point.  Their prices fit the needs for all budgets and you will leave feeling great!

Want to get a facial at Pure Envy?  Buy a voucher for a 1 Hour Deep Pore Facial ($65 value) which includes foot, shoulder and a neck massage for only $25.00. You can save $40.00! But act fast because it’s only available from August 3^rd till August 7^th and only on Spooters Spot-on Deals…Don’t miss it!

For more information on Pure Envy visit http://www.pureenvy.skincaretherapy.net/home or call 631-225-0095

Join my Tour

Want to add your Long Island business to my tour and be part of Spooters.com? There’s no cost to you! E-mail me at Christine@Spooters.com today and find out how you can participate!

Photographed on top: Christine (Curley) Morales and Marie Schneider

Photographed with Mask: Christine Gerani

Spoton LI Welcomes Spooters.com to Long Island

by Christine Gerani

We have our first weekly $50 VISA Gift Card winner – LISA I from East Meadow!!! Thanks for signing up to http://www.spooters.com/ Keep sharing Spooters with everyone you know – you could win that way too!! Next winner announced next Spootday…er, Wednesday!