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A Parade of Lights for the Lighthouse Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. LongIslanderNews.com THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 • 13 community A Parade Of Lights For The Lighthouse Boat parades are a time-honored marine time almost lost to years of neglect , it’s ren - Pamela Setchell, restoration and preserva - tradition to “bring the light to the shore .” In aissance began in 1985 when Jean Harring - tion is becoming a reality. This year’s Pa - Huntington, the tradition also raises funds ton started Save Huntington Lighthouse, rade of Lights, organized by Setchell and and public awareness for the ongoing Inc. After spearheading cleanup and restora - the Society, raised funds for the continuing preservation efforts at our own Huntington tion efforts, in 2003 the organization was re - work on this landmark and historic struc - lighthouse. named the Huntington Lighthouse Preser - ture. Huntington lighthouse marks the entries vation Society. Through their fundraising Oh… and a good time was had by all. of Huntington and Lloyd Harbors . At one efforts under the leadership of President 14 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. THE FOODIES Burger Meets Beer At Sapsuckers Hops And Grub By James Kelly From there move onto Chicken Pot Pie [email protected] ($20) made of organic chicken, creamy roux base, mirepoix, mushrooms and a pas - Three great restaurants in the village of try crust. Of course, you can always have Huntington are all related. If you want to go one of their signature burgers. The Mallet for fine dining, you can go to Red. If you Burger ($17) is 8 oz. of organic beef — want a little more casual, then go to Osteria ground daily — with tomato, lettuce, red Da Nino. But if you’re in the mood for onion on a toasted brioche bun. You can add comfort food at its best, then you have to cheddar cheese ($1) and Berkshire bacon try the New York style pub, Sapsuckers ($2) to top it off. We also like the Organic Hops and Grub at 287 Main Street. The at - Fried Chicken ($24) with buttermilk brined mosphere is casual and comfortable, and and spicy crust, maple glaze served with the food matches the mood. mashed potatoes and crispy brussels Whether it is the vintage mirrors and sprouts. lighting or the copper tin ceiling, the There is a whole section on tacos in the warmth of Sapsuckers creates a perfect am - menu appropriately named Taco-Land. biance. This is enhanced by the gastro-pub Sapsuckers has a full bar and wine list style menu offering burgers made with or - but is best known for it beers on tap. With ganic meats, fresh hand cut French fries, 16 lines that rotate, there is a lot to drink. and pierogies made according to an au - Try the Great Pumpkin Ale or the Haunted thentic family recipe. House Belgian Strong Dark Ale. They do A great starter is the Three Little Pigs change according to seasons, so be sure to ($14), a trio of pulled pork sliders with stop back and see what is on tap. coleslaw and a dill pickle served on a There is also a full line of bottled beer, so brioche. Or try that old family recipe ; be a bit adventurous and a down a Banana Homemade Pierogies ($14) are potato and Bread beer or a Daura Gluten Free beer. cream cheese filled dumplings, pan crisped In short, since it opened in 2010, Sap - and served with caramelized onions and suckers has been a great place to eat and sour cream. You can also try the Organic drink and chill. It is comfort food at its best Chicken Quesadilla ($12) with salsa fresca, with a true pub atmosphere. cheddar and monterey cheeses, sour cream and lettuce on a flour tortilla. For the more adventurous, Buffalo Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower ($11) is baked with gorgonzola Take it back to basics with the burger and a beer at Sapsuckers Hops and Grub, or step up your game with a full menu of and hot sauce, and served with a bleu pub style food and an adventurous selection of beers on tap. cheese dipping sauce. RECOMMENDED Sapsuckers Hops and Grub 287 Main Street Huntington Village 631-683-4945 Sapsuckersli.com Some Foodie favorites from Sapsuckers Hops and Grub include, clockwise from top Atmosphere: Pub Style Casual left: Three Little Pigs Price Range: Appetizers: $8-$14 barbecued pork sliders; Sandwiches/Burgers : $15-$19 housemade Pierogies from Entrees: $20-$30 an authentic family recipe; Hours: Sunday to Thursday , 11:30 Chicken pot pie; and, of a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday , course, beer. The bar features 16 beers on tap. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. No reservations. First come , first served. Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. LongIslanderNews.com THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14, 2019 • 15 SIDE DISH Compiled by James Kelly It’s “game on” at Konoba where the Karlovako will flow and the TV will be tuned in to Croatia vs. Slovakia this Saturday. SOCCER AT KONOBA: Saturday Nov. 16 at MUSICAL CINQUE TERRE: Monday nights 2:45p.m, the Croatia v. Slovakia Euro starting at 7 p.m. at Cinque Terre, it’s 2020 Qualifier will be on the screens at Monday Night Jam Session with Al Konoba. Those fa - Cardillo on bass, Frank Bellucci on drums miliar with this and a different keyboardist every week! restaurant will All musicians welcome. On Tuesdays and know Konoba is Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the Croatian word is dining with live music while enjoying a for tavern. We are three-course meal for $32. It is Karaoke told by proprietor Thursdays starting at 7:30 p.m. in their el - Daniel Pedisich egant bar and lounge. Friday nights start - that plenty of ing at 7 p.m., it is a musical journey Karlovačko beer spanning several decades with Pedro Tor - will be flowing. res. Cinque Terre Ristorante is at 872 East Doors open at 2 Jericho Turnpike , Huntington Station , p.m. and reserva - 631-923-1255. tions via the Konoba website (konobahunting - ton.com) are recommended. Konoba is at 46G Gerard Street in Huntington , 631- 824-7712. PICCOLA BUSSOLA ANNIVERSARY ROLL BACK MENU: Celebrating 16 years in Mi - neola and 26 years in Huntington, Piccola Bussola is offering a special menu every Tuesday in November. Their dishes are served family style so they all serve two. You can go on line to Piccolabusso - larestaurant.com/huntington/promotions and see the menu. They are offering dishes to feed two people starting at $12 for Linguini Marinara and $14 for Chicken Parmigiana to $16 for Linguini with Shrimp and $18 for Seafood Di - avolo. It is a great deal for great food in a great restaurant. They are located at 970 West Jericho Turnpike , Huntington , 631- 692-6300. Pedro Torres takes diners on a musical journey spanning decades, Friday nights at Cinque Terre. 16 • THE LONG-ISLANDER • NOVEMBER 14 , 2019 LongIslanderNews.com Please mention The Long Islander Newspapers when doing business with our advertisers. SATURDAY strumental jazz renditions of secular and COMMUNITY sacred favorites of different faiths, such as “Let It Snow,” “S’vivon,” “O Holy Night .” Paul Camp Good Mourning Open House Joseph will be accompanied by drummer Camp Good Mourning is a non-profit that Mike Corn and bassist Edgar Mills, and vi - provides free bereavement camp experi - olinist Susan Mitchell. Free. ences for Long Island children coping with • Holiday Greeting Card Workshop, Wednes - the death of a parent or sibling. Learn about day, Dec. 4, 2-5 p.m. Students will create the Camp Good Mourning experience, how two note cards in this hands-on workshop to support grieving children during the holi - that combines two artistic disciplines. Pick days, and volunteer opportunities at an open up a supplies list when registering; the in - house, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-noon at Huntington Calendar structors will provide watercolor. Library’s Station Branch, 1335 New York Ave, Huntington Station . Info: 631-772-9115. Commack Public Library 18 Hauppauge Road, Commack. 631 -499- Paint Adoptable Animals 0888. Commackpubliclibrary.org . Theresa Maritato will guide artists painting • Tom Polito and Friends will take you on a portraits of adoptable shelter animals which joyful journey through 50 years of popular the shelter will use to promote adoption of the song, including standards from the Great animals in their care. When an animal is American Songbook, 60’s pop hits by the adopted, your portrait goes home with the Drifters, the country tunes of Patsy Cline, adoptive family. Participants will be painting and dancing in the street to Motown, Sun - for the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter day, Nov. 17 2-3:30 p.m. Register. and Adoption Center on Saturday, Nov. 16, • The Vic Vincent Group presents a musical from 10 a.m. at the Northport Library, 151 history tour of rock and roll, doo wop and Laurel Ave. 631-261-6930. nenpl.org. Regis - pop, highlighting the hits of 1969, Saturday, tration is required. Nov. 23, 4:30-6 p.m. Sing along and enjoy the songs made popular by artists such as SUNDAY Jay and the Americans, Elvis, the Carpen - ters, Spiral Staircase, Neil Diamond, Glen A Storyteller’s Storytellers Campbell, the Beatles and more. Hear the participants of Tracey Segarra’s Sto - • Long Island Retro Gaming is bringing rytelling Workshop share their compelling some old school gaming consoles from stories, Sunday Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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