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Gold Coast’s Il Mulino unveils transformation By Anton Media Staff After more than two decades of delighting patrons with its exquisite Italian cuisine and unparalleled hospitality, Il Mulino New York’s esteemed Long Island restaurant has embarked on an exciting journey of transformation. Undergoing an extensive remodeling, the restaurant now emerges with a fresh and contemporary design, ready to captivate guests in a whole new way. While the ambiance may have taken on a more modern allure, the unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch cuisine and impeccable service remains.
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n Sept. 14, Il Mulino of Long Island unveiled its stunning dining room transformation. Il Mulino New York opened in 1981 in Greenwich Village. The restaurant quickly gained recognition for its authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable service. During the 1980s, Il Mulino became a hotspot for celebrities, food
enthusiasts and New York’s elite society members. Its reputation for serving classic Italian dishes prepared with the finest ingredients made it a go-to destination for both locals and tourists. Notable celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Robert De Niro were known to frequent the restaurant during this time. Il Mulino New York
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Il Mulino’s Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana INGREDIENTS
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expanded its presence by opening several new locations, in addition to licensing other concepts like Il Mulino Prime and Il Mulino Trattoria. These expansions helped the restaurant establish itself as an iconic Italian dining brand in the restaurant industry. Il Mulino New York celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2011 and remained a top choice for Italian dining. The brand continued to thrive and innovate, introducing new menu items while staying true to its traditional roots. Il Mulino New York also launched its own line of consumer products including Il Mulino sauces. The line includes three sauces (marinara,
vodka cream and tomato basil) which were created by Il Mulino New York’s Executive Chef Michele Mazza. Il Mulino New York’s marinara sauce blends San Marzano tomatoes, sea salt and garlic. The pomodoro sauce is the perfect option for those looking for more of a lighter, sweeter blend, while the vodka cream brings a decadent and luxurious touch to any dish. With its commitment to providing an authentic dining experience, it remains a beloved fixture in the culinary landscape of the United States. Il Mulino’s enduring success can be attributed to its dedication to delivering exceptional Italian food and hospitality, making it a cherished destination for both discerning locals and visitors seeking a taste of classic Italian flavors in a luxurious setting. Il Mulino sauces are now available for purchase nationwide and will be available at stores nationwide just in time for the holiday gifting season. Il Mulino Long Island is located at 1042 Northern Blvd., in Roslyn. Visit www. longislandweekly.com/ilmulino-renovation-fall-2023 to learn more about the dining renovation and see images from the unveiling celebration. Visit www.imny.com for dining reservations, gift cards, products and more information. Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail
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1 black eggplant (needs to be hard, as this means it is fresh) Sea salt Extra virgin olive oil Ground pepper ½ tsp. crushed garlic Two cups of San Marzano tomatoes 6 basil leaves 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Eggplant Parmigiana Photo by Il Mulino
Crushed black pepper Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional
Method Peel the eggplant’s skin and then cut the eggplant in eight slices. Slices should be around ¾-inch thick each. Put sea salt on both sides and place in a strainer. Leave for 25 minutes. The purpose of the salt is to take away the bitterness from the eggplant. After 25 minutes, rinse the salt off the eggplant on both sides with cold water. Dry the eggplant with a dry towel on both sides. It needs to be very dry. Turn the barbecue grill on medium high and let it warm up for at least four minutes. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil onto both sides of the eggplant along with sea salt and ground pepper and place in a dish. When the grill temperature is ready, grill the eggplant for two minutes on each side. Place the eggplant on a dish and set to the side so that it may cool off. In a saucepan, brown 1/2 tsp. of crushed garlic in 2 tsp. of extra virgin olive oil. Once the garlic has browned, mix in two cups of San Marzano tomatoes (or Il Mulino Marinara Sauce), then chop three leaves of basil and add it to the sauce. Ensure the sauce is being cooked in low heat. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat. In a glass baking dish, apply a layer of sauce at the bottom and then place two slices of eggplant on top of the sauce.
Executive Chef Michele Mazza
Add two Tbsp. of sauce over the two slices of eggplant and the add one Tbsp. of Parmesan cheese over the slices. Top with chopped basil. Repeat this step until you have three layers on each eggplant parmigiana. Pour the remaining sauce on top of the two eggplants. Make sure that both eggplants are fully covered in sauce. Lastly, drizzle olive oil and crushed black pepper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place glass baking dish with eggplant in the oven for 15 minutes. After cooking, let the eggplant settle for 15 to 20 minutes. Chef’s note: This recipe for a classic Neapolitan Eggplant Parmigiana serves two. You may also add mozzarella cheese in between each layer. —Chef Michele Mazza, executive chef at Il Mulino New York
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3 Il Mulino
20 Custom Clothing, Vintage Feel
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26 Halloween
Authentic Italian cuisine, including a recipe for Chef Mazza’s eggplant parmigiana By Anton Media Staff
Pizza With History
The Renny brothers open new pizzeria in Greenvale with nod to their father, Attilio By Christy Hinko
10 Publisher’s Letter
Welcome to the autumn edition of Gold Coast Magazine By Angela Susan Anton
12 Meet The Chef
Executive Chef Tom Gloster leads Trahanas Hospitality Group’s dining showcase at Eisenhower Park By Christy Hinko
14 Fall Fashion
heck out some of the most influential C fashion trends for the season By Olivia Rainson
18 G olf, Gatsby And A Good Cause
Michael Mak brings all of the grandeur of
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Designer Heather Menzies wows with her creations By Amanda Olsen
L ong Island offers a plethora of spooky, festive and delightful things to do in the spirit of Halloween By Lauren Feldman
30 Magnificent Marjorie
Author Allison Pataki shares the exciting journey of a North Shore businesswoman By Christy Hinko
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34 Temple Names New Director Temple Judea names Stephen Goldberg as its new lead By Christy Hinko
36 Rent Actor Delivers Master Class
Adam Kantor shares acting lesson with aspiring actors of Long Island Musical Theatre Festival (LIMTF) By Christy Hinko
40 Take A Hike
Local hiking spots to check out this fall By Jennifer Corr
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It Ain’t Just The Pizza Newest pizzeria built on history
The Angry Attilio
By Christy Hinko The walls of Pacific Street Pizza are lined with the family’s history, from where the late Attilio Renny grew up and of his famed Attilio’s Pizzeria in Roslyn Heights for more than 30 years.
Chicken francese
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Attilio’s Salad
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remember the day my father opened Attilio’s; it was 1992,” Joe Renny recalls. “My brother and I worked there for him over many summers.” Joe and his brother, Richie, owners of the newest pizzeria addition to the North Shore, grew up in Herricks. They are no strangers to the business, growing up around food their whole lives. “We wanted a place here that honored our father and what he did in the business for more than 28 years, what he did in Roslyn Heights and tying it all into his heritage,” Renny says. Attilio “Tim” learned to cook at his family’s restaurant off Pacific Street in Brooklyn as a kid. He was third-generation American. “COVID was not a help to our business model over there at Attilio’s; since we were already a takeout and delivery establishment, we suddenly gained a tremendous amount of competition with every other food place,” Renny adds. Attilio’s closed on Christmas more than two years ago. “Attilio’s Salad on the menu is a nod to the old restaurant; we tried to get the recipe and the dressing as close to the original as possible,” Renny says. Attilio’s Salad is chopped iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, marinated mushroom, artichoke hearts and Attilio’s balsamic dressing. “Our Angry Attilio Pizza is a shout-out to my father, not that he was angry ever, just loud,” Renny says fondly.
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The Angry Attilio is a margherita pie with pepperoni, spicy soppressata and Mike’s brand of hot honey. “Starting something from scratch is not easy, especially a pizzeria on Long Island,” Renny says. “Hopefully the connection to Attilio’s helps carry us for a long time.” Pacific Street Pizza was formed with the help and support from nearly all of Attilio’s former employees. “We have many generations of Attilio’s employees too, fathers, uncles, nephews, sons.” Tim Attilio’s brother, Gerard Renny, has owned many places over the years. He currently owns Ethyl’s Alcohol & Food, a funky 1970s-themed haunt with bar bites and specialty cocktails, plus go-go dancers and DJs on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Check out Gerard’s look back into the history of times before the Korean War in Brooklyn in his 1999 book, The Men of the Pacific Street Social Club Cook: Home-Style Recipes and Unforgettable Stories, which is available at Pacific Street Pizza. “We got a lot of useful advice from our uncle before opening Pacific Street Pizza,” Renny says. “We picked everyone’s brains for everything they are good at when we began planning this place.” The Pacific Street Pizza dough recipe, a three-grain blend, is specially crafted with the help of a close family friend of the Rennys who is the dean of students at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park. “Everyone has pizza ovens in their yards now,” Joe Renny says. “The
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dough is the hardest part; we ferment ours here for a couple of days.” The home pizza kits are extremely popular, made in part by the COVID pandemic lockdown. Some of the popular items on the menu are their Classic Brooklyn and their Burrata Pizza. The signature Burrata slice is the inside of Burrata cheese, the stracciatella portion, scooped onto the pie and then accented with a little bit of olive oil, fresh basil and some pecorino to give it a little tang. If you are not in the mood for pizza, check out one of the classic entrée dishes like the chicken francese, made to perfection in a rich, creamy wine sauce. Pacific Street Pizza is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is plenty of parking in the lot directly behind the pizzeria, located at 38 Glen Cove Rd., in Greenvale, just north of Northern Boulevard. Visit www.pacificstreetpizza.com or call 516-231-1950 to place an order or for more information.
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As October unfolds, Long Island undergoes a captivating transformation, donning a crisp and invigorating character that draws residents and visitors alike into its enchanting embrace. In this edition of Gold Coast Magazine, read about the history of Il Mulino restaurants across the country, as well as the one right here in Roslyn, which has recently undergone a stunning remodeling. And in the name of history and tasty local haunts, read about the sons of the oncefamed Attilio’s of Roslyn Heights and their newest food adventure with the opening of Pacific Street Pizza. Christy Hinko shares some of the tasty nods to their heritage and the late Attilio’s upbringing in Brooklyn, through the recent closure of his nearby eatery. And still in the vein of culinary excellence, Christy chats with Chef Tom Gloster about the dining showcase at Eisenhower Park, including a members’ only cigar club and steakhouse, an American-style bistro and the return of the park’s catering venue. Olivia Rainson shares what’s trending in fall fashion, and local native Michael Mak celebrates one of his newest business venture's events, featuring the dazzling Tiffany Hadish at Oheka Castle. Amanda Olsen shares a business profile of the gorgeous gown creator, Heather Menzies. And what would Long Island be in the fall without a round-up of fun and spooky things to do? Lauren Feldman shares her top picks for all the things that are sure to get you in a seasonal mood. Theodore’s Books of Oyster Bay recently hosted Allison Pataki on the campus of Long Island University for a book talk about her novel, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. Christy shares an exclusive chat with Pataki leading up to the event, which was moderated by the equally talented USA Today bestselling author Alyson Richman. Full of exclusives in this edition, Christy also chats with the new director at Manhasset’s Temple Judea, Stephen Goldenberg. Stephen shares the joy and welcoming challenge of his new role. Christy also chats with Broadway actor and Great Necker Adam Kantor about his experience on Broadway in the final cast of Rent and of his love of mentoring aspiring actors in a recent workshop at Adelphi University. Jennifer Corr rounds out this edition with her hiking feature. Check out some of her picks for some of the best places across the North Shore to get out and enjoy the beauty of the place we call home. Angela Susan Anton Publisher
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Tom Gloster leads dining charge in Trahanas Hospitality Group’s showcase at Eisenhower Park By Christy Hinko
steakhouse crowd. “We are not cutting any corners with quality [in this group Trahanas Hospitality Group recently announced its opening of restaurants],” Gloster says. of The General, a members-only club and steakhouse in “When you are in the business Eisenhower Park, on Aug. 14, which is quickly becoming a market that we are in now destination for cigar aficionados and upscale dining enthusithat is so diverse and has the asts in a private setting. challenges that we face, with labor and the price of meat and he group has selected Chef “We’re honoring the tradition fish, I think you are starting Tom Gloster as its executive of what people remember to see people cutting corners chef to oversee its kitchen, about coming to this location as far as their commitment to Executive Chef Tom Gloster which will serve The General in Eisenhower Park, but the quality because they want to and two other separate dinexperience will be fresh and Eisenhower with the naming tighten up their margins.” ing operations under one roof. surprising,” says Elias Trahanas, of everything,” Gloster says. He says having the three “We’re bringing a modern co-founder of Trahanas “When you think of modern venues being able to work elegance to our menus, infusing Hospitality Group. “We’re American you think of a together will enable them them with their own personali- designing each property with melting pot of ingredients and to provide excellent, quality ties to make them unique food its clientele in mind: whether diversity. One of the coolest restaurant-style meals, includexperiences,” Gloster says. brides on their special day, things about that is that it ing the catering menu. The Lannin, The Union and businesspeople entertaining doesn’t hold us to any conGloster is taking pride in The General are three individual corporate clients or everyday fines, not [strictly] to Italian, creating a culinary experience properties under one roof at people looking for a special Mediterranean or Asian; so one that is fully immersed in being the site of the former Carltun dining experience.” night you might come and be the best it can possibly be. on the Park, which closed Gloster, of Huntington, is the able to order a classic pot roast “We are going to push the last year. The renovations to former executive chef at Rustic and another night you might culinary envelope,” he says. the property total more than Root in Woodbury, winner of come and be able to order a The General, The Union and $6.5 million and include full Food Network’s Chopped (2015) great seafood bouillabaisse.” The Lannin are located within interior renovations, a new and former executive chef at Menu items across the three Eisenhower Park (1899 Park kitchen and a roof deck that Opus Steakhouse, the Harbor properties will each cater to Blvd., East Meadow). overlooks the putting green at Club at Prime in Huntington the character of the dining Visit www.thelannin.com for the Eisenhower Golf Course. and Rothmann’s Steakhouse experience they offer: The more details about the catering Together they comprise a in East Norwich. He graduated Lannin will serve an elegant hall. Details of The Union will 35,000 sq. ft. facility that also from Long Island Culinary take on event fare; The Union be available soon. Membership includes an indoor/outdoor Institute in 2006. will be an upscale American at The General is by application wedding ceremony space and “Our vision is to honor the dining experience; and The only and can be accessed at fully renovated bridal suites. tradition of the park and honor General will cater to the www.thegeneral.club.
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Fall Fashion Trends By Olivia Rainson Looking to update your fall wardrobe? New predicted fashion trends showcased in several designer shows are gaining relevance for the autumnal season. From Prada to Saint Laurent, models have been displaying the most influential fall fashion pieces for the 2023 season.
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his fall is centered around the street style versions of the best of the runway. Incorporating several fabrics and neutral palettes, this year’s fashion is all about playing with texture and monochromatic color. It’s all about keeping it simple and clean while still including touches of glamor. Dressing up or dressing down, these pieces are some of the essentials for your fall wardrobe.
Chunky Earrings Statement earrings have made a comeback. This fall, chunky earrings with charms, rhinestones or pearls dress up any simple outfit. Fun earrings paired with a cozy turtleneck allows you to skip the necklace. Astor 6-in-1 Charm Earring, Julie Vos $155
Leather Leather, especially oversized leather jackets, is making a comeback this fall. Although leather has always been a popular choice for cooler weather, expect bolder outfits and unique styling. AE Vegan Leather Boyfriend Blazer, American Eagle $79.95
Sheer Fabrics Sheer fabrics are the perfect layering technique for unpredictable fall weather. A mesh shirt with a tank underneath and an oversized jacket is one way to wear the fabric, as well as other clothing like dresses and skirts. Layering is an essential part of transitional weather, and using mesh or sheer fabric is a trendy way to do it. Before Sunset Mesh Long Sleeve, Free People $40
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Designer Heather Menzies Wows Custom clothing with a vintage feel By Amanda Olsen Heather Menzies knew she wanted to make clothes from the age of eight, when she began sewing in her Midwestern 4H club, and her determination never wavered. After graduating from the clothing and textiles program at Michigan State University, she packed up everything she owned and came to New York. She worked as a pattern and sample maker for various New York companies. Among them was Ellen Tracy, where she had celebrity clients and saw her designs in runway shows. After taking some time to have children, she began working with dressmakers in Great Neck and Port Washington. She has been working on her own since January, out of her beautiful 1930s home studio.
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a master at creating custom clothing with a romantic, delicate touch. Her designs often evoke a vintage aesthetic, with muted color palettes and feminine details like lace and flowers. She is also a fan of raw edges and denim. She loves upcycling and often breathes new life into old pieces, whether that means reworking an existing garment or using it to make something new. Most of the projects she takes on are for events like weddings, proms, and sweet sixteens. Because each piece goes through several steps, the best designs take several months to complete. Clients first discuss their vision with Menzies to see if it is something she can take on. They talk about the date of their event and what they would like the final
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look to be. Because her aesthetic is feminine, soft and sometimes whimsical, she isn’t a good fit for edgier designs. Once they have a design in mind, Menzies will sketch. She then creates a mock-up in muslin and does the initial fitting, which allows for a yardage estimate. Then there is usually a day of fabric shopping in the city, to make sure they get the exact fabrics to meet the client’s needs. There may be several more fittings to make sure everything is just right
before the dress is completed. Menzies approaches her designs from an artist’s point of view. “I also think as an artist, when you’re plugged in, that it comes through. So when you’re making clothes that aren’t true to yourself, it shows. Your heart has to be in it.” Part of making great clothes is producing something the client wants to wear. This kind of custom design work is collaborative, and in the end, it’s vital that the client loves the result, so they feel confident and comfortable
wearing it. “Whether it’s tailoring or a custom dress, or an upcycling piece, whatever I’m working on, the bottom line is, if you’re not comfortable with what you’re wearing, you’re not going to look good. It doesn’t matter how expensive (it is) or how beautiful it looks on the dress form. If you’re not comfortable, you will not look good,” Menzies says. A collaboration with her former employer, Nancy Sinoway in Port Washington, on a line of bridal after-party dresses,
is underway. These ‘second looks’ are “cute, sexy ivory or white little party dresses” for brides to wear to their reception. “They’re very, very flirty, fun, and lighthearted,” Menzies says. “Christian Dior used to call himself a dressmaker, which I think is so cool.” Menzies says, when asked about her inspirations. “And he started his business when he was 40 years old, which I also think is very cool.” For those seeking special looks that stand out and embrace a soft, vintage feel, Menzies’ custom creations and the care she takes with each client set her apart. If interested, she can be reached at 516-366-0969 or via email HLMenzies@gmail. com, Instagram or Facebook: HeatherMenzies.NY.
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place on Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www. cstl.org to book your spot at Spooky Fest.
October brings about a plethora of seasonal events, from apple picking to haybale rides to the spookier Halloween tricks or treats. Here are some upcoming events worth The Great checking out across Long Island. All Ages: Events for the whole family. Spooky Fest This Tanglewood Preserve Spooky Fest has an enchanted walk, a spooky woods walk (with zombie dinosaurs), face painting, fortune telling, crafts and
a Halloween DJ. They’ll also have spooky bites for everyone. Kids will see delightful scenes in the non-spooky walk and they can meet and greet Merry Monsters and a prince and princess. There are lots of opportunities for family photos. Spooky Fest takes
Jack O’Lantern Blaze Bigger, brighter, and better than ever before. Experience thousands of hand-carved jack o’lanterns illuminating the night. Immerse yourself in larger-than-life displays, complete with special effects and an all-original soundtrack. Since 2005, visitors of all ages have
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why more than two million visitors have made this the top-rated Halloween attraction. Free parking. Advanced tickets are required and can be purchased
at www.pumpkinblaze.org. The Jack-O-Lantern Sail Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Sail will
take place at Belmont Lake State Park. The first 50 carved pumpkins received are placed on flotation devices with battery operated lights inserted inside
and sailed around the lake behind kayaks. Prior to the sail there are children’s activities including games, inflatables, funny photos and trick-or-treat stations. Families can walk through the ‘Spooky Den’ and enjoy the displays created by the staff. Visit www. parks.ny.gov/ parks/belmontlake/ details.aspx for more information.
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Adults Only: Spooky fun for the grownups. Hocus Pocus Halloween Show It’s the Halloween Show that is not to be missed, starring Tom Catt, Stella Virgin, and Toni Homeperm as The Sanderson Sisters. They’ll be ably abetted by Alice Noir and the Horror DIVA herself, Alexis Flame. Grab your broomstick and get your tickets at GOVS.COM. On Oct. 20, with a door time of 6 p.m. This event is for ages 16 and older. Happening at the Giggle Room in Governor’s Comedy Clubs in Levittown. The Rocky Horror Picture Show Join the original ‘Brad Majors’ —Barry Bostwick—for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast by The ZEN Room and audience participation. Plus, a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more. This
event will be taking place on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Patchogue Theatre. For more information, or to get tickets, go to www. patchoguetheatre.org/ events/2023-10-26-therocky-horror-picture-show or call 631-207-1313.
My Father's Place Halloween Party Forget about zombies. With the Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Tribute Band, the man who invented shock-rock is back and he is gonna Halloween Bingo put a spell on you. Don’t Costume Party miss the most exciting Who wants to dress up, stage act since Screamin’ play bingo, win cash and Jay Hawkins first emerged prizes? There will be 30 from a coffin. The legraffle baskets valued from endary music venue My $50 to $500. There will Father's Place will be also be a buffet, dessert hosting a Halloween Party and drinks. with the performance You are of Resurrection of encouraged to wear Screamin’ a Halloween Jay Hawkins costume; there Band on Oct. will be a contest and 27. Costumes are prizes for the scariest, optional. Doors open at 6 the funniest and the p.m.; showtime is at 8 p.m. most creative costume. This project is comprised Located at VFW Post of extremely talented and 2718, 68 Lincoln Rd, seasoned musicians. Mike Franklin Square. Doors Armando was the original open on Oct. 27, at guitarist for Screamin’ 6:30 p.m. Bingo begins Jay Hawkins back in the at 8 p.m. All proceeds 1970s. The band is not just from the sale go to help performing the music of disabled families here on Screamin’ Jay Hawkins but Long Island with repairs creating a time machine to their homes. Visit of one of rock’s true wild www.rescuingfamilies.org men. A show you will to learn more about this surely remember for many
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years. Visit the venue's website www.mfpproductions.com for more details. Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks adapts his legendary film into a brilliant stage creation. Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronken-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Showing throughout the month of October at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale. Visit www.cmpac.com/event/ youngfrankenstein for available showtimes and ticket information.
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estselling author Allison Pataki has crafted an intimate portrait of the larger-than-life woman, a North Shore businesswoman, philanthropist and socialite, Marjorie Merriwether Post, in her newest novel, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. Pataki’s story recreates the life of Marjorie, falling in love with her own voice and embracing her own power while simultaneously shaping history in the process. In an exclusive chat with the brilliant storyteller, Pataki shares with Gold Coast Magazine some of her passion for writing and the influence of Marjorie’s life on her own. “A reader of historical fiction is coming to the book and the story for a variety of reasons,” Pataki says. “Two things that they want to ensure happens through the experience, one that they are entertained and two that they are educated; I want to hit both of those sweet spots.” The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie
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Post is Pataki’s ninth book, which debuted in February. “I have written about women who have been dead for centuries, ranging in contrast from the French Revolutionary War versus Marjorie’s life within this century.” Pataki had far more information to work with when writing Marjorie, naturally because of the proximity to modern times. “Her homes are still standing, are still occupied. Her life is well-preserved; her
story is well-known. With that came a lot of pressure to get it right.” It is important to get certain facts right when writing historical fiction. The reader already knows the mainstream facts. “I really like Marjorie as a woman, as a character; I felt very inspired by her,” Pataki shares. “I wanted it to pass with a certain level of credibility. I knew her family members will be reading this book, it had to pass muster.” Marjorie Post is biographical historical fiction, following Marjorie through her life from the time she was four years old, right to the end of her life. “This is the book that sticks closest to the history because in the case of Marjorie, the raw material of her history is just that good. I would have been crazy not to lean on it.” It took Pataki six years to complete this novel. “It was a lot to cover and a challenge, but in many ways, it has been a life-changing experience for me to
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to cover in between,” Pataki says. “I wanted to make sure that even though the facts are interesting, it is not a book of historical bullet point after bullet point.” Marjorie Post reads like an immersive, sweeping story of her life that the reader is happy to go on an inspiring journey. “This is the first time I have ever written about a woman who is divorced,” Pataki says. “I had to work at bringing a reader along and make them fall in and out of love four times, to make each love story fresh and its own, compelling, and poignant. I needed the reader to be willing to feel and go through the heartbreak with her.” Pataki is the daughter of George and Libby Pataki. “They have always been my biggest supporters and my biggest fans,” Pataki says. George is a former governor of New York and a 2016 presidential candidate. People outside of New York typically do not recognize her for that. “It is funny because people will often go up to him and ask about me now,” Pataki says. “He is always helping to push my product.” Pataki is The New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor’s Wife, The Accidental Empress, Sisi: Empress On Her Own, Where the Light Falls and the memoir, Beauty in the Broken Places. “I have a new novel coming out in just a few months,” Pataki shares. “I am working very hard to finish it.” Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages, and has been featured on The TODAY Show, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, USA Today, FOX News and more. Visit AllisonPataki.com to connect and find out more.
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Theodore’s Books Brings Post Home On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Theodore’s Books in Oyster Bay hosted an amazing author book talk experience and signing with Allison Pataki at Long Island University’s Winnick House, once home of Marjorie Merriwether Post, in a fitting setting of Pataki’s newest book, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post. —Event photos by Christy Hinko
Allison Pataki shares a cozy chat with guests of Theodore's Books and fellow novelist, Allyson Richman.
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Temple Judea Welcomes New Executive Director By Christy Hinko The board of trustees at Temple Judea in Manhasset has announced the appointment of Steven Goldberg to serve as its executive director. He replaces Maxine Peresechensky, who has retired after more than 16 years of devoted service to the temple.
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he temple has run for 60 years prior to me,” Goldberg says. “One of my goals is to increase membership and to continue programming and services in the right direction.” Goldberg comes to his new position after a 33-year career in education. He has a significant background in both guidance as well as school administration, having served as principal of elementary and secondary schools for several years. His extensive education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from SUNY Albany, and a Master of Science degree in school counseling from Long Island University. He also earned a professional diploma in school district administration from Long Island University. He worked first as a guidance counselor, moving then to the position of assistant principal and then to principal. “It’s a new endeavor for me; I am excited about the role,” Goldberg says. “I am looking toward maintaining an environment that is fun,
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yet spiritual.” Goldberg’s experiences in education and guidance will serve him well in all aspects of the temple’s programs. He will be involved with navigating the many and varied programs of Temple Judea. He will work closely with the school director in planning and suggesting programs for the students who range in age from five years old and up to high school level. “Like every religion, we have a relatively older group of members,” Goldberg says. “We are continuously trying to reach out to the younger generation, to younger families.” Some of his responsibilities will include working closely with the board to implement new ideas for the synagogue and its members. Goldberg will be responsible for the day-today operations at the synagogue such as budget, calendar coordination, security, meeting and greeting new congregants. He has an active interest in the Holocaust and will be pleased to work with the Director of the Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center, an educational facility located within the Temple Judea
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campus. “We try to give back to the community as well as taking care of those who are in our immediate temple family,” Goldberg says. The temple regularly holds clothing and food drives throughout the year, in addition to collaborating with regional schools, organizations and other houses of worship. “The rabbi is very talented,” Goldberg says. “He has done a great job coming up with new ideas to make services more exciting for everyone.” Goldberg is eager to begin this new endeavor and to work closely with Rabbi Todd Chizner and Cantor Deborah Jacobson. Some of the responsibilities he will tackle will include supporting the rabbi and cantor in their daily work and promoting specific programs the clergy offers. In the short time Goldberg has served as executive director, he has already established himself as a friendly and active listener, and an advocate of inclusion of the members in
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many of the temple projects and activities. The COVID pandemic has changed many people’s relationship with religion. “We are still trying to get people back in person,” Goldberg says. “We do have Zoom and live streaming services and even though we are keeping those options, we are trying to do more innovative and exciting things to bring people back into the building.” New members are welcome to join Temple Judea, a Reform synagogue. For information about the temple’s many projects and activities, as well as worship schedules, call Goldberg at 516-621-8049. Temple Judea is located at 333 Searingtown Rd. in Manhasset. Visit www.temple-judea.com to learn more.
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Johnson and more. The 2023 advanced intensive performed a concert production of Tick, Tick…BOOM! and a staged production of Rent—both by composer, lyricist and playwright Jonathan Larson. The intermediate intensive performed Fame—book by José Fernandez, lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by Steve Margoshes. Kantor is best known for his role of Mark in the closing cast of Rent on Broadway. Set in the East Village of
New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. He was also in the original Broadway cast of The Band’s Visit, for which he won an Emmy and a Grammy Award.
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LIMTF provides students with the opportunity to work with guest artists, perform a fully staged musical with a professional orchestra, and receive training from industry professionals. Gold Coast Magazine had a chance to speak with Kantor leading up to his master class with LIMTF at Adelphi. He shared so much of his acting experiences growing up in Great Neck that laid the foundation for his career. In time, money or talent, anybody who was anybody, dating back to the 1800s, historically has either been from Great Neck or gravitated toward the peninsula because of its proximity to the city, resources, transportation and simply to be in the presence of other creatives and successful people. “I am proud of that,” Kantor says. “Sarah Hughes and Nikki Blonsky are contemporaries of mine that come to mind. Sarah is a year or two older; Nikki is a year younger. I performed with Nikki in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Great Neck. We sang with the late and great Roger Ames and his chorus.” Ames, 77, a world-class composer who shared his knowledge with Great Neck North High School students for nearly three decades, died in January of 2022 following a two-year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). “Nikki Blonsky and I shared a singing teacher and mentor at Great Neck North Middle School, the late Dan Tomaselli,” Kantor says. He graduated from Great Neck North High School in 2004. One of the most influential people of Kantor’s formative years was his high school English teacher, Jeffrey Gilden, who led a program called Stages at Great Neck North High School, a collaborative program with the senior students. Students would write a full-length musical from scratch and then perform it at the end of the year. “Gilden wrote my college recommendation letter to Northwestern University, where I met Michael Greif who directed Rent on Broadway, who gave me my role as Mark.” Kantor is honored to be a part of the Rent legacy. “I was a huge fan growing up as a teenager on Long Island; I would take the Long Island Rail Road into the city and get $20 rush tickets to see the show,” Kantor says. “My own identity is deeply connected to this show and for many people it was
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almost like a religion; I am Jewish, and I am Rentish.” He is equally proud of the work that he has done since Rent also. “There’s not a single show that I have done on Broadway that I have ever felt like, ‘Oh, that one was a dud,’” Kantor says. “I got to do shows that I really care about, like Next To Normal and Fiddler On The Roof. Fiddler was the first show that I ever performed at Great Neck North Middle School in sixth grade with Tomaselli. I was Mendel, the rabbi’s son. On Broadway I played Motel Kamzoil the tailor. In eighth grade at Great Neck Community Theatre I played the role from Fiddler as Tevye the Dairyman. As an Ashkenazi Jew from Great Neck, that show is also like a religion.” Kantor is excited about the opportunity to work with LIMTF. “I am engaged as a guest artist to lead a master class for the young people involved in the summer program at Adelphi University,” Kantor says. “I will be teaching something that I love, the skill of acting to song.” Kantor recently completed a critically acclaimed run of The Inheritance at The Geffen Playhouse, where he was nominated for an LA Drama Critics Circle Award. “The goal of so much of the work that we do as artists is about self-excavation,” Kantor says. “I would love for the LIMTF students to be able to access parts of themselves that they haven’t accessed before, to have a deeper sense of self coming out of this, a deeper appreciation of their own artistry and of others' [artistry].” Kantor won an Emmy and a Grammy for his performance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of The Band’s Visit, as well as an Outer Critics Circle honor for his performance in Darling Grenadine at Roundabout Theatre Company. Off Broadway, he starred in The Last Five Years at Second Stage Theater and Avenue Q at New World Stages. Regional highlights include Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow’s Noir at the Alley, as well as Barry Levinson and Sheryl Crow’s Diner at Signature Theatre. On TV he was in Billions on Showtime as Pununzio, and The Good Wife on CBS as Ezra. Kantor is a graduate of the British American Dramatic Academy. He has been a coach for The National High School Music Theatre Awards (“The Jimmy Awards”) since 2014. Follow Kantor on Instagram (@AdamJKantor).
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s the air gets cooler, hiking is the perfect activity to get you out of the house and into nature. According to the National Park Service, hiking promotes exercise, mental health and relational health. While Long Island is not exactly known for its hiking, compared to its wineries and beaches, there are many beautiful parks, preserves and trails that can take you out of the suburbs and into nature. But before getting on the trail, it’s important to know how to prepare to ensure you have the smoothest, safest hike. The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) provides a list of hiking tips, including making sure that you pack navigation tools, like a map or compass. Wear breathable pants and long socks, as well as adequate hiking
shoes. Make sure to wear light colors so that you can see ticks and other bugs. Eat well and drink enough water. Pack light. Plan ahead for your hike and consider your fitness level, how long you want to spend on the hike, what terrain you are dealing with and how many miles you want to walk. Make sure to wear bug spray and always tell someone about your hiking plans. It’s always a good idea to bring a companion, as well as a charged cell phone. Always stay on the trail. Now that you are ready for your hike, here are some local trails to check out:
Muttontown Preserve Comprised of 550 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and estate grounds, Muttontown
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Planting Fields Arboretum Enjoy 409 acres of Planting Fields (plantingfields.org) and see gardens, trees, beautiful landscapes and historic structures, including Coe Hall. Admission is $8 per car, located at 1395 Planting Fields Rd., in Oyster Bay.
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A National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill was home for former President Theodore Roosevelt. In addition to enjoying a tour of Roosevelt’s home, enjoy the 43 acres of forested areas, meadows, salt marshes and beaches. There is no fee to visit the park at 20 Sagamore Hill Rd. in Oyster Bay. Visit nps.gov/sahi/index.htm to learn more.
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center
Old Westbury Gardens Managed by Audubon New York, this center Photo by Alex Nuñez was established in 1923 as the first National Audubon Society songbird sanctuary. You can find Theodore Roosevelt’s gravesite, as well as plant demonstration gardens, several small ponds, miles of hiking trails and a fountain sculpture. The sanctuary and center are located at 133 Cove Rd. in Oyster Bay Cove. Visit ny.audubon.org/TRSAC to learn more.
Bailey Arboretum This is a 42-acre accredited arboretum (www. baileyarboretum.org) situated on the estate of horticulturist and philanthropist Frank Bailey. Enjoy well-marked trails, peaceful gardens and the beautiful grounds. The arboretum is located at 194 Bayville Rd. in Locust Valley.
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The Sands Point Preserve that was once the Guggenheim Estate at 127 Middle Neck Rd. in Sands Point, embodies the Gold Coast period of the 20th Century. Enjoy gardens and explore six marked hiking trails that weave through 200 acres of natural and landscaped areas complete with woods, a mile-long beach, lawns, gardens, freshwater pond and a variety of plants and animals. The preserve is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission is $15 a car. Visit www.sandspointpreserveconservancy.org to learn more.
Kings Point Park Of the 175 acres in Kings Point Park at Steamboat and Redbrook roads in Great Neck, there are more than five miles of trails for hiking, as well as picnic areas and outdoor grills. Visit www.gnparks.org to learn more.
Old Westbury Gardens Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Old Westbury Gardens at 71 Old Westbury Rd. is a mansion nestled in 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes. Tickets are $15 ($13 for people over 62, $13 for students with an ID, $8 for children 7 to 17 and free for children six years old or and under). Visit www.oldwestburygardens.org for more information.
Welwyn Preserve This is a sprawling 204-acre preserve and the former estate of Harold Irving Pratt, who was heir to an oil fortune. The densely wooded preserve has four marked nature trails that provide access to freshwater ponds, swamps, a coastal salt marsh and stretch of the Long Island Sound shoreline. The preserve at 100 Crescent Beach Rd. in Glen Cove is also home to the Holocaust
A preserve on Barry Drive at Garvies Point in Glen Cove consists of 62 acres of glacial moraine covered by forests, thickets and meadows. There are five miles of marked trails, including trails for the blind. High cliffs along the shoreline display erosion features such as alluvial fans, talus slopes and slumping caused by ancient clays oozing from the beach.
North Hempstead Beach Park
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Enjoy 34 acres of sandy beach and recreational activities, including a promenade along the waterfront and mile-jogging course. The address is 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington.Visit visit www. northhempsteadny.gov for more information.
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