Fake It Till You Make It

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August 7, 2016

Meagan Voulo graduated from
Farmingdale State College in the
spring of 2015 with a BS in Applied
Psychology. She is currently enrolled
in a PhD student at Stony Brook
University in the Integrative
Neuroscience program. Meagan can be reached by email at meagvo@gmail.com or you can visit her personal blog,
Recovering and Discovering, at
www.recoveringanddiscovering.wordpress.com/

Today’s society thrives on facades. We are expected to work hard, be successful, while appearing happy and strong along the way. But how is this possible? We all come across challenges in our lives and struggle; we all experience pain, sadness, and fear. No matter. Supposedly there’s a simple solution – “fake it ‘till you make it!” Basically, this little piece of advice means that we all need to become excellent actors throughout our lives. Society discourages the outward display of sadness, pain, fear, and any other “negative emotion”, so it is our job to pretend to be happy and strong. If on the inside we feel like we’re falling apart, it’s crucial that we hide it. While this may work for some people in certain situations, I want to point out the potential negative consequences of internalizing this seemingly benign advice.

First, it assumes that “negative” emotions serve no adaptive purpose. This is in fact not true at all. For instance, if we never felt fear, we wouldn’t know when certain situations are dangerous. If I’m scared of bears, I’m going to be extra cautious when I’m out in the woods. I’ll likely make sure that I’m not alone and I’ll probably bring a flashlight when it gets dark. Why should I have to pretend that I’m not afraid? By telling me to “fake it”, you encourage me to lie about my feelings.
Unfortunately, anxiety is a common problem and it involves a state of panic in response to a potential threat that may not actually be harmful. Some people get anxiety about flying on planes, others panic before a test. So what do we tell these people to do? Just “fake it ‘till you make it”. Hide your fear. Pretend to be strong. Maybe this is effective in the moment, but the residual effects of internalizing this message can be extremely detrimental.

Think about it – by being told to pretend to be strong, what other messages are we getting? Here are a few:

•   If you show your fear, you are weak.
•   There is something ‘wrong’ with being
anxious.
•   Fear should be something you are ashamed of.
•   You can’t ask for help from others to cope
with your negative emotions.
•   You can’t talk about your anxiety.
•   You need to ‘fix’ your anxiety.

This is why I hate the phrase “fake it ‘till you make it. We need to stop saying this to people all the time because eventually it will do more harm than good. I for one do not want to have kids that grow up unable to express their pain, sadness, and fear. I don’t want people to feel worse about themselves if they are already sad. What do you think?

Making the Most Out of Your Small College Dorm

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August 7, 2016

Natalie Weinstein is President of
Natalie Weinstein Design Associates,
The Natalie Weinstein Home
Decorating Club and Uniquely Natalie,
a quality consignment outlet. Hear
Natalie’s design tips on WALK 97.5 FM, enjoy her Long Island Focus featured in House Magazine or call: 631.862.6198

I’ll never forget my first college dorm experience as my son David embarked on his freshman year at Carnegie Mellon. I had read the brochure. I was smart. I was organized. I was ready to take my first-born to the nether-land of higher learning in style. Was I ever clueless! Today, I look back and chuckle at the remembrance of my husband and me “walking” a newly purchased occasional chair through the streets of St. Louis to the Washington University freshman dorm for my younger son, Jason, only to find that it couldn’t fit in his room when we got there (Me – the designer and great space planner!). You’d have thought we’d learned something by then. But no one, absolutely no one, designer included, can imagine how small a dorm room shared by two students, two beds, two desks, one infinitesimal closet, a refrigerator, a microwave (if allowed), mounds of books, luggage, computer equipment and sundry other clothing and necessities can be – and the dorm rooms seem to have shrunk! Maybe you can when you realize how unbelievably small they are with nothing in them!

• If you can, try to get the size of the assigned room in advance. If, by some good fortune, you can get information on the size of the bed or other provided furniture, as well as closet space, you’re ahead of the game. Lay out the room on graph paper and think vertically. A clever arrangement we devised for David and later, Jason was to raise the bed (or mattress) above the dresser drawers and storage area to maximize floor space.

• Next, find inexpensive but workable organizers to utilize every area of closet space, including the back of the door (command hooks are great but not for heavy stuff). Choose clothes carefully and make sure your college student gets a lesson in doing laundry as well as judiciously organizing drawer and hanging space.

• Desk and study areas are most important especially if your newbie collegiate can’t deal with studying in the library. If sharing a room, back to back desks may provide more space for both students to work and allow for wall shelving for textbooks, computer and other materials, while being a natural room divider.

• Before buying bed linens, remember to ask if the dorm mattress is “extra-long”. You will need to buy sheets to fit. Consider buying a “husband” – not the kind you marry, but the kind you lean back against on the floor or in bed for reading or studying.

• When you arrive in town, locate the nearest hardware store for incidentals. You may need to hang a fixture, buy a window treatment, or make repairs in a hurry. Then kiss your grown-up college kids goodbye and wait for the dirty laundry to come home at first break. Here’s the good news. You won’t have to see what their dorm room became twenty-four hours after you headed home to clean up the room they left behind!

Backpacker On A Budget

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August 7, 2016

Joanna Adduci is a Northport resident, currently working as a writer. She has a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University and is active within her community working as a blogger and musician. She enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking and performing with her dad in their LI-based cover band, Next Generation. Joanna can be reached by e-mail at: joanna.adduci10@gmail.com.

International travel is expensive. In an effort to effectively use my miles and spend a mere $1,500, I was forced to really analyze budget travel. Where to begin?
   I decided that Ireland would be the ideal place to backpack during the month of July. Cooler weather, less rain and a multitude of trails and cheap accommodations. I was able to redeem my miles with an airline I know and love, Delta, specifically AirFrance.
   Now for accommodations. As a writer, and a twenty-something on a budget, it was not realistic to spend $200 a night for a hotel. I’m here to shatter the illusion by telling you that hostels are a great resource for young, and not so young, travelers on a budget. They offer a safe, comfortable place to sleep, light breakfast (not always), tours and information, laundry options, a full kitchen to prepare meals, and an unforgettable sense of community.
   Let me preface this by saying I performed hours of research, searching for highly recommended hostels with a surplus of free amenities. Looking back, I can’t imagine doing it any other way. I chose 6-bed, private female rooms, with bathroom ensuite, and spent under $30 per night. Most hostels included a light breakfast and free city walking tours. I saved a little over $2,000 by choosing hostels, and gained a world of travel knowledge from my peers, most of which came from a shared meal or early morning cup of coffee. (My favorite hostel chains include: The Generator Hostels and Wombat Hostels).
   Ireland is perfect in July. The landscape is so overwhelmingly green, it almost appears fluorescent. Every single person I encountered was more than happy to help me with anything from directions, to pub recommendations. I wholeheartedly recommend Americans visit Ireland as a first trip over the pond, because things like culture shock and language barrier are eliminated.
   This brings me to the food (and beer) budget. Eating out daily is expensive. If you opt for hostels, you can cook your own meals and save thousands. I chose to eat half of my meals out, and half in hostels. The best meals I had were in pubs. I routinely opted for the daily special (or whatever the barkeep recommended), mostly fresh fish and vegetables (and chips!) – all for less than 10€. Beer in Ireland is generally inexpensive, and I stuck to Guinness, because it’s what Ireland does best.
   Moral of the story? Travel is expensive, but completely attainable under the right circumstances. Even if you’re not backpacking, you can opt for private rooms in hostels or Bed & Breakfasts for half the price of commercial hotels. Instead of fine dining, find a local pub for a hearty meal and solid dose of local music. Travelers can cut their costs in half by researching, taking necessary cuts and planning ahead. Because, in the end, it is truly “better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.”

The Paramount

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August 7, 2016

Filling The Void

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August 7, 2016

Maria DiGiorgio is a lifelong New Yorker, who currently resides in Commack, with her family. She is a devoted wife and mother, an educator and designer. Maria
is active in her community, as a PTA mom and Girl Scout leader. She has a passion for interior decorating and loves to garden. She is an avid reader, and enjoys writing about life experiences and parenthood, as well as her personal observations about the world around us.

Each one of us has things we wish to do, places we wish to visit, and goals we wish to accomplish. For many, these aspirations come to fruition; for many more, they do not. There is always something we have yet to achieve and as such, this can present a void in our lives. The void is representative of a need or desire that seems to be elusive in satisfying. We may not be able to fill this need or desire in the intended way, and therefore, seek to fill it through alternative means.
Replacing the intended outcome with a substitution can prove to be not only unsatisfying, but also problematic in a host of ways. People often turn to food, shopping, drinking, smoking or any other number of things, in order to fill this void. If we’ve struggled to fill a void in vain, we can become disillusioned, disheartened and distressed. It is important to become aware of behaviors we engage in, in a mindless or automatic fashion. We need to determine if we are trying to avoid a sense of failure or escape feelings of frustration. We need to ask ourselves if our behaviors, habits or responses are appropriate, meaningful and essential to meeting our goals, and thereby filling the void we may be dealing with.
Another strategy we can employ is to re-evaluate our goal(s). Perhaps our expectations are not realistic. Perhaps, our desires or priorities have shifted, and we no longer truly want or need whatever it is we had set our minds and hearts to, previously. Taking time to check in with ourselves and ask some direct, honest and heartfelt questions is a practice we should regularly embrace. We cannot rely on other people or circumstances to create feelings of satisfaction, in our lives Yes, other people and circumstances can and do play a role in our happiness and fulfillment, but they should not be the only factors. True happiness is a decision we each make, in order to achieve. It is not always the picture-perfect “Hallmark” moment. In fact, it seldom is. It is often imperfect, unexpected and unrehearsed. In little moments, in bits and pieces, over time, we cultivate a sense of fulfillment and genuine joy, in our lives. True happiness is not achieved in one fell swoop, but rather, in countless experiences, over a lifetime.
Take time to “smell the roses” and even, to appreciate the more than occasional “thorns” life presents each one of us with. I promise, all these things will add up to a fullness of spirit you may never have experienced, before!

Manhattan Family Fun

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August 7, 2016

Kathy Horowitz facilitates a monthly women’s writer’s group at the Life Center in Huntington. Her work has appeared in The Long Islander, Long Island Woman, Calyx, Blue Unicorn, and
energyofnewlight.com. She recently self-published her first collection of poems available at Huntington’s Book Revue. Kathy offers freelance editing, writing, and proofreading (kahorowitz@gmail.com)
www.kathyhorowitz.com

While most people like to head out to the East End of Long Island, there are those who also like to travel west into New York City for summer adventures. Here’s a list of three places to travel with your kids to get cool and to eat sweets. Don’t forget your sunscreen, sunglasses, and swimwear:

• Circle Line. Take the Best of NYC Cruise-a 2 ½ hour cruise that takes guests all around Manhattan –
12 miles. Narrated by knowledgeable and entertaining guides, you will pass all 5 boroughs of NYC including the Statue of Liberty. While cruising down the Hudson, witness the skyscrapers as well as the WTC site. Heading up the East River, you will see Governors Island, Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges. In the final 40 minutes you pass Columbia University, the Cloisters, Grant’s Tomb and the Riverbank State Park. If your children are under 5, take the Landmark Sightseeing Cruise for a 1 ½ hour ride. For a pristine nighttime view of Lady Liberty, climb aboard the Harbor Lights cruise. Visit Circleline42.com to reserve tickets.

• The Beast. You and your kids will thrill to this beastly looking, custom-built speedboat which flies 45 mph toward the Statue of Liberty. It’s like a rollercoaster on water with a rockin’ soundtrack! If you really want to get wet, wear your bathing suit and ask the BEAST Handlers about “The Pool” and you’ll be seated in the best spot. This half-hour ride screeches to a halt within 100 feet of the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the panoramic views of midtown and lower Manhattan.

• North River Lobster Company
Located at Pier 81 on the Hudson River, come to New York to get a taste of New England! Offering lunch and dinner, pick your fare from a variety of fresh seafood favorites including a raw bar and light fare for the children. Parents order with the bartender (mason jar cocktails and buckets of beer) and grab your seats! Live DJ Sundays from 3pm – 11pm and Monday through Thursdays from 5pm – 11pm. Reservations not needed to hop on board. (northriverlobsterco.com)

• Two of the Eight Best Spots in NYC for
Ice Cream Big Gay Ice Cream Shop extends its
name from its frozen creations and to its window art
of rainbows and a giant prancing unicorn. Taste the
soft-serve ice cream with a twist of untraditional
toppings and dips. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is marked by a colorful dragon
chomping on ice cream. The Factory serves frozen treats with an Asian twist. For a full listing, visit www.newyork.com/articles/restaurants.

Happy Manhattan Summering!

Six Tips for Keeping Your Hair Sunsational

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July 24, 2016

Tracy spent over 15 years in the Marketing Field before giving it up to be a full time Mom. Once her daughter was in school, she combined her lifelong love of the Beauty Industry with her business experience and joined JD Thomas & Co Salon as their Marketing Manager.

We are full into the summer swing of things, which means most of us are enjoying the longer days, fun filled weekends, sun, sand, pools and the ocean. Years of UV damage awareness have made skin protection with a decent SPF second nature. But what about our hair? Just like the sun can damage our skin, sun and summer elements can wreak havoc on our lovely locks, not to mention the heat and humidity as well. What can you do to take care of your hair and protect it through the summer months? Here are six helpful tips to keep your hair nothing short of fabulous for summer.

1. Use a leave in conditioner with thermal and UV protectants. Just like they help protect your hair and color from heat styling, they can protect it from the sun as well. Our Summer "go to" product is UNITE's 7SECONDS leave in conditioning spray. It seals the cuticles and strands thereby protecting against oxidation and dryness. When spending the day outside, or hitting the beach or pool, be sure to leave one in your bag at all times so you don't forget it. We also recommend the full 7SECONDS product line. It includes shampoo, conditioner, restorative maque, hair refresher and finishing spray. We love them because they are light, smell great, protect and renew your hair, and keep it shiny and manageable.

2. On those unbearably hot days, get your "Beach Waves" without actually hitting the beach. By using a sea salt texturizing spray, like UNITE's BEACH Day you can rock those beachy waves we all love without having to bake on the beach for hours.

3. Rock a hat when going outside. Hats have become a huge part of summer and beach wardrobes. While they are stylish, they also pull double duty by protecting your hair from sun exposure.

4. If you are opting to put your hair up or in a braid instead, make sure to spray your hair with a UV protectant (mentioned above) first before you style it. Once you're done you can spritz a top coat one more time and go. Messy top knots, braids and ponytails are huge for summer, and by protecting your hair first you can not only be stylish, but you can also be confident that your hair is fully sun protected.

5. For those of us who don't have curly hair, yet battle with frizz from humidity, we recommend a Keratin treatment. A Keratin treatment seals and smooths the hair cuticle and shaft preventing the pesky humidity from causing us to look like a giant ball of frizz. It can also cut your styling time down, further alleviating the heat exposure to your color and hair. One thing to note though, if you go the Keratin route, do not use a sea salt spray. It will undo everything a Keratin does.

6. Embrace your natural waves or curls. Knowing that your hair is already going to be battling the outside elements, let your hair go au naturale. Just be sure to put a curling balm in while your hair is still damp such as UNITE’s BOING Curling Cream, and work through your hair before letting it dry naturally, or hit it minimally with a diffuser and you are good to go. Just because you have wavy or curly hair should not mean you are destined for a Summer of ponytails…as cute as they are.

Have any questions about summer hair care, or would like to purchase one of the above mentioned products? Just call JD Thomas of Commack at 631-486-4443, we will be more than happy to help you out to ensure your hair is at its summer best!

Fool Me! Fried Rice!

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July 24, 2016

Denise Gianatasio is a Northport
Village resident and freelance writer.
She is a licensed agent at Signature
Premier Properties, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600 ext. 577.
Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she
wants to inspire a warm sense of home
with her readers. Please feel free to
contact her for any advice you may
need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com.

Here’s a delicious way to have your fried rice and eat it without guilt. Your palate will definitely be fooled into believing the taste is “take out” fried rice. In this recipe cauliflower is the imposter for the rice. Looks and tastes like fried rice. This makes an excellent side dish added to any main dish or it can become the main dish according to a bit of improvising and a little creativity~ have fun adding your favorite ingredients.

4 cups of grated raw cauliflower
(use a mini chopper or food processor to achieve this… or buy the cauliflower already riced fresh in bags at Trader Joe’s)
1 onion chopped
¼ cup canola oil
1 T sesame oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 eggs scrambled
1 cup frozen petite peas
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup raw carrots diced small
3 T (or to taste) soy sauce

Sauté onions in oil until soft and
transparent, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes
Add carrots and stir 3-4 minutes
Add cauliflower and sauté 5-7 minutes
Add peas and scrambled eggs stir in for 2 minutes
Add soy sauce, red pepper flakes and taste for seasonings.

Add any cooked protein you’d like, pork, chicken or shrimp and or desired veggies. (baby whole corn, sprouts, water~ chestnuts, etc.

So nice when someone cooks for me, Thanks Di! Delicious! Served with delicious shrimp taco’s.
A light summer meal…of course with a chilled glass of white wine and dining outdoors!
XO Denise

Summer Cocktail Soiree

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July 24, 2016

Arianna graduated from Dowling College with a Bachelors in
English Creative Writing and now works for a restaurant group as
a Training Manager. She loves to cook, entertain and experience
life through food. Arianna can
be reached at
arianna.ruth.johnson@gmail.com

Now that the fourth of July has passed and everyone has had their gatherings around the barbeque, it may be time to put away the paper plates and Solo cups. Let’s put some sparkle and shine into a summer cocktail party! Think Jay Gatsby, but without the epic proportion.
   First, you should pick the beverages, it wouldn’t be a cocktail party without cocktails. Personally, I like to go with seasonally inspired fresh fruit. I recently found a new respect for a well thought-out cocktail. I work for a well-known restaurant group and, I may be biased, but our beverage and cocktail programs are amazing, thanks to some great bartenders, sommeliers and a top-notch beverage director.
   Something I have been introduced to through my work is cucumber-infused spirits. I recently had a cucumber-jalapeno margarita that was delicious; it had a nice balance between spicy and thirst quenching.
   Speaking of margaritas, another spirit that I have discovered and acquired a taste for is mezcal. Mezcal is similar to tequila but it has a smokier flavor. I had a version of a margarita and they put all sorts of bitters and flavorings which was delicious.
   You can make champagne-based cocktails, not ordinary mimosas or bellinis. Some of the best ones I’ve tried have some kind of infused vermouth or liquor, such as lillet, with a twist of citrus. They not only have a kick, the flavor is also lovely. The idea is to pick a signature cocktail and serve that as an option, along with maybe beer or wine. This way you are not going crazy trying to please everyone and it keeps your party within a budget.
   Now that the drinks are taken care of, you need some scrumptious finger foods. One of my favorites this year is watermelon and feta salad. You can cut the watermelon and feta into cubes and stick a toothpick in the center with a small mint leaf. I also have been making baked brie lately. You just take a wheel of brie, cut off the top rind, add your favorite fruit jam (my preference is raspberry), wrap it in puff pastry and bake until golden brown. Little sliders of either beef or turkey are sure to be a hit, as well as caprese salad on a stick with cherry tomatoes and bocconcini.
   Even if you don’t have a backyard, or if you have a balcony, like me, you can still have a smashing soiree with these cocktails and hors d’oeuvres!

9700 Jobs and Counting

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July 24, 2016

Don Benenson, SPHR, is the owner of MVP Resumes. He has over 30+ years of corporate HR experience and happily helps clients with resume
preparation and interviewing skills. He can be reached at
631-428-5877 or at
mvpresumes@yahoo.com

Per The Department of Labor, 9700 jobs were added to Long Island’s private sector in April and May. So, if you are a job seeker who is allergic to the LIRR and wants to work on the Island, this situation is encouraging. What’s not, is how fierce the competition is.

Here is a simple strategy I use with my clients whether they are recent college grads, tenured professionals making a change, or returnees to the workplace. Follow this strategy, called RUSH, and I am confident that you will not only be successful in your job search but also avoid the emotional rollercoaster ride that so many experience when searching for a job.

R: Realize that your cover letter and
resume can literally change your life
If your cover letter and resume are not compelling your phone won’t ring! Hiring managers read countless resumes daily with most of them inducing a zombie like catatonic state. Your cover letter and resume must be written in such an exemplary manner that the hiring manager is calling you after reading the last sentence on your resume.

U-Understand the emotional nature of searching for a job. Prepare to persevere
The unmitigated truth about looking for a job is that it wreaks havoc on your psyche. You apply for jobs and hear nothing. Or, you finally land a phone interview, think it went well and never hear back. You have an in-person interview, leave feeling that you got the job, and then don’t get it-or worse yet, don’t even get a courtesy call back or email advising you that you were not selected

To the best of your ability, don’t let the dark side of job hunting kill off the optimism, energy and commitment you need to be successful.

S: Strategy versus spray and pray
The job search game is not about how many resumes you fire off each day. It’s about applying to jobs that the moment you hit the send button you have a high level of confidence that you have what it takes to get a call to discuss your qualifications. Read job specifications like a detective. Then analyze your cover letter/resume in comparison to those clues and as applicable, modify them to get the most perfect fit possible.

H: Have daily goals and hold yourself
accountable to meet them
It’s not uncommon to begin a job search with the passion of what Springsteen exudes during a 3 hour gig. However, as things don’t go as planned you begin feeling like the marathoner who hits the proverbial wall and stops running. Push yourself Monday through Friday and then do absolutely nothing relative to your search during the weekend. If you don’t, you’ll start to suffer from burnout and feel less and less inclined to keep hammering away.

Indeed, there are many success factors in a job search. However, RUSH will serve you well and hopefully help you land a great job in the shortest amount of time possible.

Long Island Aquarium

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Dockside Dining on Long Island

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July 24, 2016

Wall’s Wharf
18 Greenwich Ave., Bayville 516.628.9696
Come to the beautiful Wall’s Wharf in Bayville. With the stunning water views of the North Shore and large selection of seafood dishes, this is the restaurant to frequent if you’re looking to dine dockside in Nassau. There’s the sesame crusted ahi tuna, pan-seared scallops, tarragon creole mustard free-range chicken and many more delectable dishes to choose from. They now have an open sushi bar on select days. Looking for
a more casual dining experience? Choose from their selection of delicious quesadillas, sandwiches and
burgers; this place has it all. Go to wallswharf.com for more information and full menu.

Tropix on the Mile
395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport
516.623.8767
If you’re looking for a great dance spot after dinner, Tropix is a favorite among locals on the nautical mile. Indulge in a juicy burger, Seafood pizza or their famous “Fish Tacos with Waffle Fries” on the docks all the while overlooking the water. Or, if you’re looking to chill with a drink, lounge in their outdoor patio that will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to South Beach. Come and see what Tropix has to offer and dance night away. Go to tropixonthemile.com or follow them on Facebook for upcoming events.

The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill
264 West Ave, Patchogue
631.354.8266
A favorite go to place on the south shore, The Oar Steak & Seafood is great for all ages. With their weekly live bands and great happy hour menu and drinks, all you have to do is pull up and get ready to party. Dine on the deck and dive into a “Pepper Sear Ahi Tuna Salad” or some “Broiled Mahi Mahi.” Not sure what to get? Stick with a classic… Lobster Roll. The Oar has been around for many years but it’s still the freshest catch in Patchogue. For more information, go to theoar.com.

Fatfish Wine Bar & Bistro
28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore
631.666.2899
The motto here is “From Sea to Table” with their large selection of seafood dishes. Not your typical dockside restaurant; they offer an array of tapas like the minted lamb chops, lemon and thyme roasted chicken wings and empanada’s; or select from the delectable seafood tapas; Oysters Rockefeller, saffron mussels and many more to choose from. If tapas isn’t for you, indulge on one of their main selections such as the spiced pork chop in a red onion spiced brandy sauce, or the Cedar River Farms filet mignon with a pancetta cabernet butter sauce. Any dish you decide on at Fatfish will be the right choice. Sit and enjoy a memorable meal while soaking up the breathtaking water view of the bay. Or just visit to enjoy some drinks—my personal favorite, the twizzler Martini—and live entertainment which is provided everyday. Fatfish is the place to see this summer! For more information and for a full menu list visit fatfish.info.

Beacon
8 West Water Str., Sag Harbor
631.725.7088
Located above Sag Harbor Cove Yacht Club, The Beacon has beautiful waterfront views of the Sag Harbor Bay. Enjoy seafood dishes like the sesame crusted tuna, halibut baked to perfection with sun-dried tomatoes or the Lobster rigatoni with aged cheddar. For the meat lover, pork chop milanese and grilled prime NY strip. If you’re looking fortraditional cuisine with a unique twist, The Beacon should be on your go-to list. Their beautiful plate presentation alone will have you going back to see what they come up with next. The Beacon will not disappoint. For a full menu, go to beaconsagharbor.com

Harvest on Fort Pond
11 S. Emery Str., Montauk
631.668.5574
If you’re traveling to the east end of the Island and looking for a picturesque low-key fine dining establishment, Harvest on Fort Pond in Montauk is a must stop. With beautiful waterfront views of the Fort Pond, Harvest offers traditional cuisines of the Mediterranean with family style portions. The chef incorporates ingredients from their very own herb and vegetable garden. Indulge on the swordfish picatta with sautéed spinach and capers, bruschetta with mixed seafood or the Pork tenderloin, apricot apple chutney with watercress pine nut salad and Spanish Prosciutto. Harvest on Fort Pond may be off the beaten path in Montauk, but surely offers an unforgettable dining experience. Go to harvestfortpond.com for the full menu and restaurant information.

Rumba
43 Canoe Place Rd., Hampton Bays 631.594.3544
This island inspired restaurant will temporarily transport you to another destination while enjoying a delectable meal. Take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy some dockside dining at Rumba in Hampton Bays. The cuisine is Island inspired and offers unique dishes such as: Caribbean wings with coconut sauce, Dominican ribs with sweet chili ginger soy glaze; or unforgettable entrees like the island ribeye, chili rubbed pork tenderloin and the soy and sugar cane salmon. They offer an eclectic selection of cocktails as well. Make sure to visit Rumba before the end of the summer to soak in the waterfront views, live entertainment and great food. Visit their website for more information, rumbahamptonbays.com

Cowfish
258 E. Montaul Hwy, Hampton Bays
631.594.3868
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, with brunch held on Saturdays and Sunday; Cowfish is a great dockside restaurant to visit out east. They use the freshest local ingredients, which make up their diverse eclectic menu. With unique dishes like “Cumin Encrusted Mahi” served with Spanish rice, Tasso hollandaise and Chipotle oil, or “The NOLA Shrimp Rumba” made with worcestershire sauce, jasmine rice and French bread, Cowfish’s eclectic mix is what sets them apart from most restaurants. Come experience their unique cuisine on the outdoor deck or stop by to enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping on some cocktails. Brought to you by the same owners of Cowfish. For more information, go to cowfishrestaurant.com.

Ciro's Italian Restaurant

Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine

O Sole Mio

Chiddy’s Cheese Steaks

La Piazza

Rincon Criollo

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Ciro's Italian Restaurant

Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine

O Sole Mio

Chiddy’s Cheese Steaks

La Piazza

Rincon Criollo

Fake It Till You Make It

Making the Most Out of Your Small College Dorm

Backpacker On A Budget

The Paramount

Filling The Void

Manhattan Family Fun

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