Dining

Hosting a festive holiday gathering?

"The money raised goes towards programs for these young people to teach them about fire fighting and encourage participation in the Department," Eric Halsey noted.

"Fish & Sips is a unique opportunity to enjoy wine and craft beverages from our local vineyards, breweries and distilleries, as well as the beautiful aquatic displays of the Long Island Aquarium," Bryan DeLuca relayed.

"A $20 donation gets you a mug and unlimited tastings from over 16 participating local restaurants and cooks who will be competing for a trophy and BRAGGING rights," Holly Reichart-Wheaton shared.

"Mealtimes are moments for discussion, introductions, sharing and rare moments of frivolity; where we are truly a community before breaking off to our respective activities throughout the day," Carlos Soto reflected.

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"We're always excited to participate in local and regional events - especially culinary ones that allow us to highlight and share dishes featuring beautiful locally-sourced Long Island ingredients," Mario Arakelian noted.

"I wanted to draw attention to Hallockville as well as food trucks, especially those serving the North and South Forks," Michelle Panciarello said.

"The Keynote speaker, Emmy and James Beard awarded celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich, called the Godmother of Italian Cooking, (and, who happens to live in Long Island and is a beloved regular on LI Channel 13/21, will be in conversation with the New Yorker's Adam Gopnik," Drummond said.

"We'll have over 50 vendors of all things garlic, garlic ice cream, garlic to eat and plant, as well as unlimited hayride tours of the farm for all attendees, pumpkin picking, bluegrass music, and more!" Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht shared.