THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 8 LONG ISLAND
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ABOUT
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.
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
Anchor Down
Contemporary white-tablecloth restaurant & bar offering classic seafood & outdoor seating.
1960 Bayberry Ave, Merrick, NY
Blackstone Steakhouse
Prime meats plus sushi & seafood in a wood-accented space.
10 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY
Cafe Baci
The evolution of traditional authentic Roman cuisine.
1636 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY
Cafe Havana
Island fare plus mojitos served in a splashy dining room.
944 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY
Copperhill
Locally sourced New American dining.
234 Hillside Ave, Williston Park, NY
Drift 82
Easygoing, family-friendly waterfront stop for surf & turf classics plus wine & cocktails.
82 Brightwood St, Patchogue, NY
ITA Kitchen
Innovative Italian American Cuisine.
45 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY
LakeHouse
Intimate eatery renowned for New American fare & water view.
135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Lisbon Cafe
Traditional Portuguese steaks, chops, chicken & seafood.
399 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY
Majors Steak House
Chophouse standards are served in this family-friendly outpost.
284 E Meadow Ave, East Meadow, NY
Pace’s Steakhouse
High-end chophouse serving signature dry-aged beef & seafood.
325 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY
Peppercorns
Since 1983, local staple dishes out steaks & Continental comfort food.
25 E Marie St, Hicksville, NY
Ristegio’s Restaurant & Lounge
Casually elegant restaurant & bar with a varied menu that includes steaks, seafood, pasta & sushi.
641 Medford Ave, Patchogue, NY
Small Batch
American dishes prepared with local, seasonal ingredients.
630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY
SMOK-HAUS
Slow-cooked BBQ & street food, plus draft beer & cocktails.
7 12th St, Garden City, NY
Tango Argentinian Steakhouse
Relaxed Argentinian steakhouse serving up a menu of meat, seafood & pasta, plus wines.
99 W Suffolk Ave, Central Islip, NY
The Cull House
Casual, beachy fixture serving fresh, local and sustainable seafood.
75 Terry St, Sayville, NY
Tullulah’s
Mod haunt with warm decor serving a seasonal American tapas menu.
12 4th Ave, Bay Shore, NY
Waterzooi
Mussels are the main event at this Belgian bistro.
850 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
OCT 31
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN TRAIL
The Pumpkin Trail has become a Sag Harbor tradition everyone looks forward to, with youngsters invited every Halloween to make Sag Harbor’s business district a stop on their trick-ortreat trail.
All children dressed in Halloween costumes can look for Chamber member businesses with a Sag Harbor Chamber Pumpkin Trail sign in their window — an invitation to stop by for some treats — no tricks required!
more info visit:
NOVEMBER
NOV 5
A TASTE OF HUNTINGTON: A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Come experience the taste of Huntington at Peter Nelson Park. Event takes place between 10am and 6pm.
LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK
A tri-annual event designed to garner positive publicity and additional business for the region’s restaurants. Come enjoy some of the finest food on the East Coast! At the heart of hospitality services on Long Island are hundreds of restaurants and thousands of men and women serving local and visiting diners. For more info visit: longislandrestaurantweek.com
NOV 26
LIGHTING THE LIGHTHOUSE
Please join for the annual lighting of the Montauk Point Lighthouse! The festivities will begin at around dusk on Saturday, with the ever-popular lighting of the lighthouse and holiday music. Plus, warm up to hot cocoa and snacks. For more info visit: bit.ly/3e37S42
DECEMBER
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
Town Hall. All are welcome, regardless of instrument (vocalists, too!). Our Steinway baby grand and drum kit are available at each Jam.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3RBJOD0
DEC 17
EGLEVSKY BALLET IN
THE NUTCRACKER
Choreographed by Maurice Brandon Curry and featuring a live orchestra under the baton of Eglevsky Ballet’s musical director, David Bernard. The professional company and the students from the academy present this magical holiday classic complete with a growing Christmas tree, a magical snow forest, and waltzing flowers.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3C8n3AX
JANUARY
JAN 1
SHIMMERING SOLSTICE
Shimmering Solstice at Old Westbury Gardens is an unforgettable walkthrough experience of holiday
FEBRUARY
FEB 4 FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE
Produced and hosted by New York casting director Stephen DeAngelis, this show is a celebration of some of Broadway’s greatest love songs performed by five of New York’s finest vocalists (including one real-life couple!).
For more info visit: bit.ly/3M78GBd
MARCH
MAR 19
PATTI LUPONE: DON’T MONKEY
WITH BROADWAY
Celebrating her life-long love affair with Broadway, Patti LuPone indelibly interprets classic show tunes by the likes of Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Jule Styne, Stephen Schwartz, Charles Strouse, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen
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BAR GUIDE
Lizard Lounge
DJ fueled dance parties, live bands and karaoke nights
4589 Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia, NY
Mystique Hookah Lounge
Hundreds of hookah flavors in a plush surrounding with occasional belly-dancers
973 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY
NuBar
Longtime, convivial LGBTQ+ bar
47 Boundary Ave, Farmingdale, NY
Pavilion
A legend in the LGBTQ+ dance, club, party and film world
36 Fire Island Blvd, Sayville, NY
Sip·n·Twirl
Gay nightclub with a full bar, dance floor
The Blue Whale
Buzzing waterfront gay bar & eatery Harbour Ln, Bay Shore, NY
The New Vibe Lounge
Buzzy nightspot serving Jamaicaninspired bar bites & creative cocktails 60 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY
Wall St. Nightclub
Lively high end, neon-lit nightclub with 575 Smithtown Bypass, Hauppauge, NY
Winners Circle Nite Club
Latin-themed nightspot featuring DJs, cocktails & bar bites
39 Post Ave, Westbury, NY
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
LGBT Immigrants of Long Island
Creates a safe space for LGBT immigrants and allies to express themselves and to engage in discussions about relevant issues. bit.ly/3SXyzX7
91 N Franklin St, St. 208, Hempstead, NY
LGBT Network Hamptons Center
Helping LGBT people to be themselves, stay healthy, and change the world. lgbtnetwork.org
44 Union St #4434, Sag Harbor, NY
Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus
A not-for-profit organization that promotes LGBTQ+ Advocacy through fundraising events and a power of song. ligmc.org
Long Island Pride Chorus
The oldest performing LGBT
PFLAG Long Island
Part of a national organization of parents, families, friends and allies united with the LGBTQ+ community to move equality forward. pflagli.org
PFY
Enhancing the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community through education, supportive services and personal development in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties. longislandcrisiscenter.org/prideforyouth 2050 Bellmore Ave, Bellmore, NY
SCO Family of Services
Helping New Yorkers build a strong foundation for the future. sco.org 1 Alexander Place, Glen Cove, NY
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FOOD BANK
MUSEUM
NURSING
PERSONAL INJURY
30 BUSINESS DIRECTORY ANIMAL HOSPITAL Bellerose Animal Hospital ................... 28 ARBORIST Climbers Tree Care Specialists Inc .... 8-9 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Family Residences and Essential Enterprises ............................ 23 COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Brown Altman & DiLeo LLP ................. 28 CORPORATE LAW LaVallee Law Offices .............................. 7 CPA Richard Eitelberg CPA PC ................... 15 DAY SERVICES Family Residences and Essential Enterprises ............................ 23 DIVORCE LAW Badanes Law Office ............................... 1 Lauren F Riesenfeld Law PC ............... 27 ELDER LAW Stefans Law Group ............................... 23 ESTATE PLANNING Stefans Law Group ............................... 23 FAMILY LAW Badanes Law Office ............................... 1 Lauren F Riesenfeld Law PC ............... 27 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Family Residences and Essential Enterprises ............................ 23 FINANCIAL PLANNER Allied Wealth Partners ......................... 31 FLORIST Gifts from the Heart Florist.................. 27
Long Island Cares Inc ...... Front Cover, Back Inside Cover HOME AND DEBT PROTECTION Galarza Law Office PC ............ Back Cover INSURANCE The Celeste Carey Agency Inc .............. 6 Umanoff Boyer Insurance Agency LLC ... Front Inside Cover INSURANCE ADJUSTERS Paul Guttman & Co Inc......................... 20 INVESTMENT ADVISOR Komich Capital Advisors ..................... 25 KITCHEN & BATH SHOWROOM General Plumbing Supply ................... 29 KOHLER SIGNATURE STORE General Plumbing Supply ................... 29
Suffolk County Historical Society Museum ................................... 19
HOME San Simeon by the Sound ............. 16-17
Galarza Law Office PC ............ Back Cover LaVallee Law Offices .............................. 7 (. . .continued on page 32)
32 BUSINESS DIRECTORY PLASTIC SURGEON Henderson Breast Reconstruction .................... 12-13 POOL SERVICE Pooltastic Pool Works .......................... 27 REAL ESTATE Maria Palmar Properties ........................ 6 Cow Harbor Realty ............................... 21 REAL ESTATE LAW Brown Altman & DiLeo LLP 28 TOURIST CENTER Discover Long Island ............................ 11 Northport Chamber of Commerce .... 24 TREE SERVICES Climbers Tree Care Specialists Inc .... 8-9 VETERINARIAN Bellerose Animal Hospital ................... 28 WEALTH MANAGEMENT Forest Hills Financial Group .................. 5
