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DINING & NIGHTLIFE
I Am Nacho Mama

Hicksville, NY On Long Island, there’s no shortage of restaurants — and unfortunately, most of them come and go without making much of an impact on the community. ...
On May 8, 2019 / By Maria Cassano
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
“Effin’ Beauty”! Owners of American Beauty Bistro To Open New Spot At The Former Location Of Effin’ Gruven.

The ink is dry, and the deal is done. After months of rumors, speculation and anticipation, it can be confirmed that Michael Cassano and Maria Pallotta, owners of ...
On March 30, 2018 / By Al Katkowsky
MUSIC
Long Island’s own Edmond debuts new song “Motorcycle”

Check out the world premiere of “Motorcycle”, by Long Island’s own Edmond. Touring since he was a teenager in bands like ” No Good News” and as a ...
On December 4, 2017 / By Bill Baradan
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
If You Build A Food Truck Festival, We Will Come.

Article and Pictures by Al Katkowsky (Ice cream pic: Sue Bachner) Did you ever hear the one about Woodstock? No, not the “brown acid” part. The part where ...
On October 25, 2017 / By Al Katkowsky
MUSIC
Review – ‘Cities in Search of a Heart’ by The Movielife

As the years start to creep up on you, and you’re not the spry teen you saw in the mirror 20 somewhat years ago, you start to take ...
On October 9, 2017 / By Xtian
Culture
Finally, New York Becomes “Hemp Smart”

With his Grand Opening on Columbus Day, Jay DePietto completes Chapter One, in which he says goodbye to The Man, gives the finger to Big Pharma, and starts ...
On October 6, 2017 / By Al Katkowsky
Culture
Long Island Vine Care – Ever Dreamed Of Having Your Own Vineyard?

For some people, wine is a bi-weekly activity – maybe a glass in the bathtub or while binge-watching Hulu. For others, it’s a way of life, and if ...
On September 25, 2017 / By Maria Cassano
Culture
R.I.P. Harry Chapin

On July 16, 1981 ( 36 years ago today) prolific singer songwriter, humanitarian and famed Long Island resident Harry Chapin died at the young age of 38. Although ...
On July 16, 2017 / By Xtian
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
It’s A Food Truck Life (For Us)

Some of them come out in the nice weather, some are reliably placed all year, and some appear late-night, at your service, when you least expect it and ...
On July 5, 2017 / By Al Katkowsky
ART
Artist Profile: Anjipan

I first met Angela Newman (a.k.a. Anjipan) at the now defunct “What is that though? Art Show.” I remember wondering if I was in the right place, finding ...
On March 7, 2017 / By Dan Woulfin
MUSIC
Moon Tooth goes to The School of Rock

Dozens of children and one golden doodle were extremely excited to see and talk to Moon Tooth, the Long Island progressive metal band before they leave on their ...
On January 24, 2017 / By Dan Woulfin
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
True North’s New Cocktail Menu Shuts Down Your Winter Blues

As bars and restaurants with craft cocktail menus are on the rise, Huntington is becoming a hotspot embedded with places to imbibe creatively constructed drinks. True North, an ...
On December 19, 2016 / By Sara Pesserillo
Culture
NY Fashion Week 2016

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) definitely lived up to its spectacular reputation. From blocked off streets to taxi drivers refusing to go anywhere near the venues, parades of ...
On October 21, 2016 / By Steph Paige
FEATURES
The BIGMOSH PODCAST Presents: Cene Magazine Publisher Bill Oxios

Please take a moment this week to listen to our friend’s “The Bigmosh Podcast” as they have interviewed our publisher Bill Oxios. They talk about how CENE Magazine ...
On September 12, 2016 / By Bill Baradan
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Rustic Root – Woodbury

Mention of New York typically sparks images of taxis, crosswalk signals, buildings, and road rage, but locals know that there’s so much more to this place than just ...
On July 22, 2016 / By Maria Cassano
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Tula Kitchen – Bay Shore

Whenever I plan to eat out, I tend to cycle through the same four gluten-free-friendly options: sushi, my favorite Persian place, local diner, and if I’m really short ...
On July 15, 2016 / By Maria Cassano
FEATURES 5
This is Christian McKnight by Andi Vinciquerra

If any of you reading this have ever listened to a record that you thought explained how you felt, ever loved a band that changed your life, ever ...
On June 22, 2016 / By Andi Vinciquerra
Culture 2
24/7 Long Island: A User’s Guide

(Note: This is our feature 24/7 article. For our complete resource page, please click here. If we missed something, let us know in the comments below. Thanks!) It’s A Million O’Clock ...
On May 13, 2016 / By Al Katkowsky
Culture
I Worked in Internet Advertising and All I Got Was A Lousy Non Disclosure Agreement by Andi Vinciquerra

Cover illustration by Amy Elizabeth. Cult leaders and Internet advertising managers have a lot in common: magnetic personalities, a false sense of entitlement, and an uncanny knack of ...
On May 3, 2016 / By Andi Vinciquerra
DINING & NIGHTLIFE 1
The Rolling Spring Roll – Farmingdale and Syosset

On Long Island, Vietnamese food has been hard to come by. If one had a hankering for Vietnamese, they would have to venture closer to the boroughs. Luckily, ...
On May 2, 2016 / By Marisa Oxios