Dining

"Being based in an oceanside community, plastic straw pollution in the marine environment has become a chief concern to many, including our staff," Jason Belkin noted.

Plan on staying in on New Year's Eve? Enjoy the end of 2018 and start of 2019 with these festive sips.

Whip up one of these festive sips to share with holiday guests.

Hosting a gathering or company over the holidays? Whip up some of these seasonally inspired sips.

"This funding will make it easier for our growers and producers to ensure safe food handling practices and join the Grown & Certified program," Richard A. Ball relayed.

"It's filled with delicious, easy recipes," Garten said about her latest cookbook.

"They're a West Coast brewery and we're almost as far away as you can get and the few kegs that we're going to brew can make an impact for them," Vaughan Cutillo told us.

"It's a true testament to all of our hard work and I could not be more proud to share our excitement for, and love of, Hampton Water with people all over the world," Bon Jovi reflected.

Hosting company over the holiday weekend?

"Project MOST is thrilled to be working with Executive Chefs Adam Kelinson and Jeff Purrazzi on the Seed Exchange and Chef's Benefit Dinner to raise money for the Project MOST after school enrichment program that serves 350 students and their families every day after school," noted Susan Hanley.