THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
LONG ISLAND Vol. 6
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT LONG ISLAND
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT LONG ISLAND LGBTQ Long Island Long Island is as varied and diverse as most states, crammed into 1400 square miles. Though Queens and Brooklyn are technically on Long Island, the term “Long Island” really refers to Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Easily accessible from NYC by the Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Long Island encapsulates mellow suburbs, busy cities and quiet rural areas. The most popular vacation destinations in Long Island are the North Fork, with its picturesque wineries, and of course the Hamptons for its privileged beach homes. Other areas to know about are the North Shore, once so famous as home to the rich that Fitzgerald set his novel The Great Gatsby there, and the South Shore, which tends to be more diverse and popular for its beaches. Of course, just off the South Shore is the hedonistic Fire Island, which can be accessed by ferry from Sayville or Bay Shore. The west side of the Island is more populous, with the numbers starting to dwindle the further east you go. And you should definitely head east to experience North Fork. In the past few years, North Fork wineries have come into their own and LI wines are carried in some of NYC’s finest restaurants. Long Beach, on the South Shore is also worth a visit, as it has become a hip area of hotels and shops. 4
RESTAURANT GUI DE Blend on the Water Modern restaurant & lounge featuring cocktails, gourmet Latin-inspired eats & expansive water views. 4540 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY
Bryant & Cooper Steak House Modern steakhouse featuring meats aged on-site, seafood, traditional sides & an extensive wine list. 2 Middle Neck Rd, Roslyn, NY
Crescent Grill Farm-to-table eats & cocktail options in a former industrial spot with a gallery for local artists. 38-40 Crescent St, Long Island City, NY
Churrasqueira Bairrada Portuguese rodizio offering sizzling grilled meat skewers & other traditional fare. 144 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY
Lakehouse Intimate eatery renowned for New American fare & water view offers mahogany bar & lakeside fire pit. 135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Rustic Root Rustic-chic New American tavern offering area-sourced plates plus beer, wine & cocktails. 7927 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY
John Brown Smokehouse Counter-service BBQ spot serving Kansas City-style meats along with sides, salads, beer & wine. 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY
LIC Market An intimate market, eatery & natural wine & beer bar serves local and international artisanal fare. 21-52 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY
Madera Featuring live jazz on the weekends, this casual bistro serves Cuban steak & seafood dishes. 47-29 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY
18 Bay Dinner-only Italian hub with a fixedprice, locally focused menu, set in an airy Victorian house. 23 N Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY
Maiella Sophisticated waterfront bar & restaurant crafting contemporary Italian dishes & cocktails. 4610 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY
Manducatis Straightforward Italian cooking from this family-run eatery open since 1977. 13-27 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY SHI Upscale Pan-Asian eatery in a high-rise restaurant with Manhattan skyline views and modern look. 4720 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY
West End Cafe Located in a strip mall, this bistro serves inventive entrees & cocktails plus fixedprice specials. 187 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY
Jora This eatery & cocktail spot with elegant decor specializes in Peruvian dishes & cocktails. 47-46 11th St, Long Island City, NY
Crabtree’s Restaurant White-tablecloth spot with garden seating serving Mediterranean fare, including seafood & brunch. 226 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, NY
Blend Casual cafe & lounge serving dishes from various Latin cuisines along with cocktails. 47-04 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY
Revel Cosmopolitan bistro serving a menu of globally inspired American seafood, meat & pasta dishes. 835 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE MAY
Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long! The Barnyard Adventure is an 8-acre, family-friendly experience for all ages and a great place for quality time with your loved ones! 10 AM - 5 PM. Harbes Farm & Vineyard, 715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck NY
MAY 02
LONG ISLAND’S BEST EMERGING TALENT - A SPECIAL EVENT SHOW A great night of laughs featuring some of the area’ s best and funniest up and coming performers!! ADMISSION $12, + A 2-ITEM MINIMUM Governors Brokerage, 2797 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY
JUN 27
ALEGRIA PRIDE 2021
A spectacle you can only experience once a year at Avant Gardner. Expect to be amazed. www.ricsenapresents.com
MAY 08 - 09
MOTHER’S DAY FESTIVAL
JULY
As a special gift, Harbes Family Farm is offering FREE admission for Moms to Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long! The Barnyard Adventure is an 8-acre, family-friendly experience for all ages and a great place for quality time with your loved ones! 10 AM to 6 PM. Harbes Farm & Vineyard, 715 Sound Avenue, Mattituck NY
JUL 15
LONG ISLAND VIRTUAL CAREER AND JOB FAIR
Meet with top hiring companies in Long Island and find a better job for FREE. Job seekers must create a free virtual profile to attend. All you need is an Internet connection! www.nationalcareerfairs.com
MAY 31
FSR ANNUAL PEACE FEST
Advocating and promoting for: peace, love, unity, compassion and respect through music. Join us, collaborate, sponsor, volunteer, participate, and share your time, ideas, and talent. 9 AM - 6 PM. Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Ave @ N. Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY
JUL 23
JUNE
AUGUST
LONG ISLAND SPRING HOME SHOW 2021
LONG ISLAND RETRO GAMING EXPO 2021
SAD SUMMER FESTIVAL 2021
Presented by Journeys. Ft. All Time Low, The Story So Far, Movements, The Maine and more! Doors open at 1:30 PM, show starts at 2:30 PM. www.pier17ny.com/events
JUN 11 - 13
AUG 07 - 08
Featuring Kitchen and Landscape Showcases and a Solar Green Energy Expo! Admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door. www.lihomeshows-sc.com
Now in its 7th year for lovers of retro games and classic gaming. Get ready to play all your retro favorites, browse retro gaming vendors, participate in panel discussions, bring your best cosplay, enter tournaments, and win prizes! www.liretro.com
JUN 19 - 20
FATHER’S DAY FESTIVAL
As a special gift, Harbes Family Farm is offering FREE admission for Dads to
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BAR GU ID E Blanche Part of Long Island’s gay community for 24 years and counting Oyster Bay - 47-2 Boundry Avenue, Farmingdale, NY
Wall St Lively high end, neon-lit nightclub with plush benches & a mixed crowd 575 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY
Long Island Eagle Bar & Night Club Leather/motorcycle crowd South Shore - 94 N Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore, NY
Chango Latin nightclub with a mixed crowd 3834 31st Street, Long Island, NY
Veranda @ Long island Eagle “Veranda at the Eagle different than expected” South Shore - 94 N. Clinton Avenue, Bayshore, NY
Beach Bar Seasonal, high-energy nightspot with big outdoor patio offering bay views and a mixed crowd 58 Foster Avenue, Hampton Bays, NY
Sip·n·Twirl Gay Nightclub Fire Island National Seashore, 36 Fire Island Blvd., Fire Island Pines, NY Aura Futuristic-looking nightclub with a spacious bar with a mixed crowd 1900 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY Avanti “Best Latin Saturday” in town 173 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY Lizard Lounge DJ fueled dance parties, live bands and karaoke nights 4589 Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia, NY
Winners Circle Nite Club Latin dance, nightspot with DJs, cocktails, bar bites and a mixed crowd 39 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY Vibe Lounge Live music 60 N Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY Mystique Hookah Lounge Offering hundreds of hookah flavors in a plush surrounding with occasional belly-dancers & a mixed crowd 973 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE AUG 14
SEP 24-26
Come see machines from the classic era of motorcycling at NYC’s oldest antique motorcycle show. The event includes over 100 antique bikes, live music, food vendors and bikes for sale. 11 AM - 4 PM. Queens County Farm Museum, NY
Music. Art. Food. Experiences. Community. Surprises. NEW. YORK. CITY. The Gov Ball experience encompasses all of these and is unlike any other festival out there. Built by New Yorkers, for New Yorkers, the festival is always evolving, always entertaining, and always striving to exceed your expectations. www.govball.com.
40TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
THE GOVERNORS BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
SEP 03 - 05
ELECTRIC ZOO NY 2021
OCT 08 - 31
As promised from the day we were advised that we are no longer producing 2020 festival, we went back to work to start booking the 2021 lineup. We are now ready to announce phase one on Thursday, October 8th. In addition, tickets will be going back on sale at a reduced price. www.electriczoo.com
CSTL 2021 SPOOKY FEST
Wooded paths, exhibits, and festivities on the preserve will be featured, with eerie lighting, special effects, and characters along the way. Everything is perfectly spooky and some are very scary. Creatures of all kinds inhabit the woods, the strange and beautiful will draw you into the eerie paths. Rain or shine. www.cstl.org/spooky-fest
SEP 08
THE LONG ISLAND UKULELE FEST 2 Days Of Ukulele Music & Over 25 Of The Best Local Long Island Ukulele Players & Bands! TBA / $10
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LONG ISLAND GAY MEN’S GROUP Gay men’s social group 131 Middle Rd , Sayville, NY
SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES Bringing families together 1 Alexander Place, Glen Cove, NY
THE HAMPTONS GLBT CENTER New Hamptons GLBT Center 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor, NY LONG ISLAND PRIDE CHORUS Anyone can sing! Oyster Bay - 109 Browns Road, Huntington, NY OUTNABOUT GLEN COVE Church-based social group North Shore - 7 North Lane, Glen Cove, NY PRIDE FOR YOUTH COFFEEHOUSE Weekly youth activity 2050 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, NY
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ANIMAL HOSPITAL Bellerose Animal Hospital ..................................... 21
PERSONAL INJURY Alonso Krangle LLP ................................................ 15
ATTORNEY Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP ......................................... 21
PEST CONTROL Ultimate Pest Control Inc ....................................... 11 POOL SERVICE Pooltastic Pool Works............................................... 7
AUTO DEALERSHIP Nardy Honda ......................................................... 19
PRIVATE EVENTS Raphael Wine ........................................................ 13
BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP ......................................... 21
REAL ESTATE LAW Brown Altman & DiLeo LLP .................................... 17
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Sokoloff Stern LLP .................................................... 7 Brown Altman & DiLeo LLP .................................... 17
RESTAURANT Southampton Publick House................................. 21
CUSTOM BBQ RUBS Sayville N Spice ............................back outside cover
SENIOR LIVING Peconic Landing .............................front inside cover
DIVORCE Tabat, Cohen, Blum, Yovino & Diesa, PC.......................front cover, back inside cover
SPICES Sayville N Spice ............................back outside cover TRAVEL Burr Travel................................................................ 9
DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW Tini Law PC............................................................... 1
VETERINARIAN Bellerose Animal Hospital ..................................... 21
FAMILY LAW Tabat, Cohen, Blum, Yovino & Diesa, PC.......................front cover, back inside cover
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Andrew Lippman- In Wealth .................................... 9
GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB The Hamlet Golf & Country Club ............................. 3
WEDDING & EVENT VENUE The Hamlet Golf & Country Club ............................. 3
INSURANCE Goosehead Insurance ............................................ 14
WINE CLUB Raphael Wine ........................................................ 13
INVESTMENT ADVISOR Signalert Asset Management LLC ............................ 5
WINERY Raphael Wine ........................................................ 13
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Sokoloff Stern LLP .................................................... 7 LEGAL SERVICES Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo LLP ......................................... 21 LOG HOME BUILDER Beaver Mountain Log & Cedar Homes .................. 19 MORTGAGES Members Mortgage Corp ........................................ 7
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