A book store holds infinite possibilities. Adventures await between closed book covers, romances to be discovered, knowledge to be learned. E-Readers and tablets have changed the book industry irrevocably, but there are still brick and mortar buildings full of actual books for the page turners out there on Long Island. 2024: Long Island Voted A…
It’s official. The wedding is over. You are joined as one. Now its time to hop a flight – or a boat, train, or car (or all of the above) – and let all of the excitement of the wedding fade away as you relax with the person you will spend the rest of your…
Your wedding is as unique as the two of you are, with your own stories weaved together in a tapestry of experiences. Your wedding is the place it all comes together. Long Island has voted for the best place to honor you as couple and the future you hold. From soup to nuts and everything…
Do you have an event that demands a fabulous ensemble? Do you need to pull out all the stops on your way to drop dead gorgeous? Is there a Long Island evening calling your name to step out in your fanciest? The votes are in! Check out the Best of Long Island to find the…
It’s the day before the big day. The run through; the chance to get it right before you do it for real. And then the dinner, the gathering of your nearest and dearest in an intimate dinner where the pressure is off and emotions run high. The rehearsal dinner is an important aspect of wedding…
In addition to windows and doors, Long Islanders also have fences surrounding their backyards to keep out unwelcome people. Everyone is entitled to their privacy when they’re outside on their deck or taking a dip in the pool. If you don’t have a fence, or you want a new one, make sure you get it…
Those who love mint must love mojitos, and fans of Ernest Hemingway probably do too (it was the writer’s favorite, after all). This mixed drink is the perfect combination of rum, sugar, sparkling water and lime juice with a blast of minty freshness. It’s served up at so many different places on Long Island, but…
A restaurant can have great food and a great atmosphere, but if the service is bad, then the whole experience is ruined for the customer. That’s why waiters and waitresses need to make sure they are courteous and welcoming to their restaurants’ guests. After all, they are there to serve them (plus they get tipped!).…
Thrift stores are the places for savvy shoppers to discover real finds, and not just Macklemore! What’s old is new again to a thrifty shopper. Here are some of the best thrift stores on Long Island. Now get to popping tags! 2024: Long Island Voted Remember Yesteryears Best Thrift / Consignment Store! Remember Yesteryears 901…
It’s a day to celebrate the bride-to-be with all of the amazing women in her life. At her bridal shower, she’ll open the gifts that will set her on course as she begins her new role as wife. Long Island boasts so many spectacular sites to hold bridal showers. 2024: Long Island Voted Shandon Court…