Local music lovers should definitely know about the Farmingdale Music Center. It was the brainchild of Alfred "Al" LiCausi, a man who enjoyed many musical endeavors, including playing the accordion and piano professionally. When he inherited his parents' home, Al decided to embrace his love for music and transform it into the Farmingdale Music Center. […]
If it's your first time visiting Cork & Kerry in Farmingdale, don't feel sheepish if it takes you a few tries to open the front door—or to find it, for that matter. The storefront of this authentic speakeasy is unmarked, and its door features no fewer than 20 vintage doorknobs. Any of them will grant […]
Imprisoned in the hold of an evil pirate's ship. Locked away backstage at a sinister magician's performance. Trapped in the lair of a serial killer. How would you fare in these high-pressure situations? You'll find out at Just Escape in Massapequa—but without the high stakes. Spoiler: you escape, regardless. It's just a matter of whether […]
When you want to enjoy the great outdoors, Bethpage State Park promises many different ways to do it. One of the biggest draws of the park is probably its sprawling golf course, which has hosted the likes of Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open and novice golfers every weekend. Come to swing your way across […]
Speeding past your competitors to snag a prize peeking from the grass. Scrutinizing the knotty trunk of a tree to see if it's hiding any colorful surprises. Piling your basket to overflowing with a mountain of candy-stuffed eggs. You probably have childhood memories like these from the Easter egg hunts you participated in as a […]
If you want to enjoy a different kind of date night and contribute to a good cause, come to the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce Comedy Night on Thursday, March 22nd. Three of the area's best comedians will come to The Nutty Irishman to entertain the crowd, and proceeds go to the Chamber of Commerce's FHS […]
Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar is a family endeavor, from the owners—married couple Ben and Cynthia Lo Manto and their eldest son—to the decor, which Ben says evokes his grandmother's home. The authentic Italian cuisine also showcases a family tradition, this one culinary in nature. Enjoy dinner at Vespa to taste some of the traditional […]
Bagpipers clad in kilts and floats dressed in different shades of emerald move down Main Street every year for the Farmingdale St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year, the parade falls on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, March 11th. It launches at 1 p.m. from the Northside School and weaves down Main Street all the […]
"Micro-focused on quality and macro-focused on culture." This is the tagline at Flux Coffee, whose staff is obsessed with crafting high-quality java drinks and cultivating an atmosphere where it's enjoyable to drink them. That's why Flux's staff offers a selection of pour-over coffees from around the world and serves them in a space filled with […]
Back during the Prohibition era, going to happy hour was a covert operation. Since imbibing was outlawed, revelers were forced underground into secret lounges known as speakeasies, which could easily be discovered and shut down at a moment's notice. Charlotte's Speakeasy, which just debuted in November, recreates the glamour and intrigue of these clandestine clubs. […]