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JUNE 22 - 28, 2022 • ANTON MEDIA GROUP
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Councilmember Lurvey Honored At Manhasset/Great Neck EOC Gala
ouncilmember Veronica Lurvey was recently honored at the Manhasset/ Great Neck EOC Gala held on June 2 at Leonard’s Palazzo. Councilmember Lurvey was selected as an honoree for her work in the community as a Council Member and activist. Town officials in attendance included: Councilmembers Peter Zuckerman, David Adhami, Mariann Dalimonte along with Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava and Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman. During her remarks Councilmember Lurvey thanked the Manhasset/Great Neck EOC for the distinct honor and congratulated her fellow honorees. Other 2022 honorees included: Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, T.J. Costello, Ruth I. Freeman, Don Bekteshi, and Paulette Williams. The Manhasset/Great Neck EOC provides educational, recreational, cultural enrichment and support programs for adults and children in the community. —Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead
Councilmember Veronica Lurvey speaks to the audience at the Manhasset/Great Neck EOC Gala.
(Top Row: Left to Right) Adrian Vultz, EOC Vice-Chairperson; Jason Spencer Edwards, EOC Youth Director; Desiree Woodson, EOC Chairperson; Makeda Green EOC Youth Coordinator. (Bottom Row: Left to Right) Don Villa, Milano; Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips; Ruth Freeman; Councilmember Veronica Lurvey, TJ Costello, Founder and Principal of Hierarchy Architecture + Design. (Contributed photos)
Great Neck’s Best Happy Hour and Restaurant Now Open Diners on Long Island can make the best of the spring and summer and enjoy something fresh and new. Marco Polo’s, an Asian/Italian fusion restaurant, has opened its second location at The Inn at Great Neck. The new restaurant, which blends the cuisines of East and West in deliciously creative ways, is modeled on the original Marco Polo’s location, which has been delighting diners for more than 10 years at the Viana Hotel & Spa, a sister hotel in Westbury, NY. “We are excited to offer guests the culinary equivalent of a breath of fresh air,” says The Inn’s general manager, Nick Horn. “This is a unique dining option that really allows our culinary team to showcase their talent and let our neighbors and guests discover a new world of flavor, right here at The Inn at Great Neck.” Marco Polo’s offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where people can relax and enjoy exploring the menu, which showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared with a unique Asian/Italian fusion twist. Choices include options like Sesame Tuna Tataki, featuring prime ahi tuna with a crispy Asian-spiced, roasted-sesame-seed crust; Steak Diane, a classic northern italian dish made with Chinese mustard; and Prosecco Ginger Salmon, featuring grilled salmon dressed with prosecco, lemon zest and just a touch of garlic and ginger, it can be hard deciding what to order. Guests can take their time dining indoors or al fresco on the patio while deciding and sip on organic wines or something from Marco Polo’s specialty cocktail menu,
The bar area. which also changes with the seasons, and enjoy one of the eatery’s signature eggrolls, which offer a fun fusion of flavors, like Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Francese, Bolognese and Mongolian-Style. Executive Chef Oral Wright, who began his culinary journey in Jamaica, has a passion for food that shines through in every dish and an approach to cooking that embraces innovation. The menu at Marco Polo’s allows him to combine his personal artistry with the freshest ingredients from local suppliers who share his commitment to quality. “With hard work, a devotion to excellence and a love of food,” he says, “anything is possible.” Marco Polo’s is open for dinner and take-
out six nights a week from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. A Happy Marco Polo offers a variety Hour menu is offered of cocktails. Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Lunch is served Friday-Sunday. The patio is open for al fresco dining throughout the summer. “We look forward to celebrating special occasions with the community,” Horn adds, referring not only to private dining options, but also to new customizable banquet menus. For more information, visit www.marcopolosrestaurant.com or call 516-773-2000. Steak dish. (Contributed photos) —Submitted by Marco Polo’s
