Heckscher Concert to Benefit Long Island Cares

Musicians from D’Addario & Co. will take to the Chapin Rainbow Stage at Heckscher Park on Aug. 24 in a free concert to support Long Island Cares. The performers, most of them employees of the well-respected musical equipment maker in East Farmingdale, will include members Read More …

Japanese Food Market Opens in Huntington

A market specializing in Japanese foods has opened in Huntington Station. Kyoto Mart & Deli offers a wide range of products, from snacks to ramen with a variety of flavors and contents, to sushi and sashimi. The store at 274 East Jericho Tpke.  is owned Read More …

Takeout Restaurant, With Heat on the Menu, Opens Its Doors

Huntington’s newest restaurant, The Foood Spot, is open for business, offering takeout only service. The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce helped cut the ribbon for its official opening Thursday at 1870 E Jericho Turnpike, Dix Hills. Its menu is filled with such choices as oxtail, Read More …

New Businesses Include DripBar, Takeout Restaurant, Cafe

New businesses are continuing to open around Huntington, including a dripbar, a takeout restaurant, and another specializing in bubble tea. The first Long Island franchise of DripBar, which provides intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy infusion services, opened recently at 6079 Jericho Turnpike, Commack. DripBar says that Read More …

‘Over Easy’ Breakfast Place Coming to the Village

A seasoned Huntington restaurateur is planning to open his next venture within about two weeks with a focus on breakfasts and affodability. Louie Aloe is turning 46G Gerard St., formerly Vinoteka 46, into the aptly named Over Easy, with traditional breakfasts throughout the day, as Read More …

Vinoteka 46 Closing Down

The owner of Vinoteka 46 in Huntington Village is closing the restaurant down. Formerly known as Konoba, the restaurant at 46G Gerard St. renamed itself and changed its menu to focus on small plates when it reopened after a two-week makeover last summer.  Konoba opened Read More …

Gardiner Farm Stand Seeking Volunteers

The Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association is looking for volunteers to staff its summer Gardiner farm stand. One volunteer is needed  for each shift, which run from 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm beginning the week of July 1 for the summer. High school students can earn community service credit Read More …

Restaurant 110 Japan to Shut Down

The restaurant 110 Japan Sushi Hibachi Lounge announced on Facebook Wednesday that it would be closing its doors, apparently in a lease dispute. But the Huntington Station restaurant  said it would look to move to a nearby location. “While this chapter may be coming to Read More …

Huntington’s Babalu Restaurant to Close

BabaluNY will close its doors Thursday,  six years after opening at 286 New York Ave. in Huntington. Owner Alan Gotay cited several reasons for the decision, including staffing problems, increasing costs of running the Cuban-Mediterranean bistro, and the need to explore other options for himself.  Read More …

Chip City Bringing Its Cookie Lineup to East Northport

A  cookies shop promising lots of gooey flavor and color is headed to East Northport. Peter Phillips, CEO  and founder of Chip City, which has 18 other locations around the region, expects to open in late July at 1943 East Jericho Turnpike. Chip City offers Read More …

Beyond the Books: What’s Happening at the Libraries

Public libraries have expanded well beyond books to serve residents of all ages. Today we look at the culinary and other food classes and advice available at some of the libraries around Huntington. Check with the libraries for availability and any residence requirements. South Huntington  Read More …