It was a short (but very sweet) trip. By extension, here is my short reporting of said trip ...
Long Beach, New York. You should go. And when you do ...
Stay here: Allegria (and when you do, make sure you make a stop at the L'onda Lounge. And when you do, order either the White Cosmo or Smokey Margarita. And when you do, you shall surely become addicted, as we did!)
Eat here: Grillfire (a homey restaurant with a side order of karaoke happening in another area of the joint. (Yeah, more karaoke! *eyeroll*) I had the horseradish crusted sirloin meatloaf, a serving almost as big as my head and impossible for me to finish! They also serve soft pretzels instead of bread and they end your meal by bringing you a serving of (wait for it ...) COTTON CANDY!!! Who does that?!? No one! But if you ask me, every restaurant should!) Also, try Sugo Café (and when you do, remember two words: chicken meatballs. (I've been eating meatballs all my life but the bar has definitely been lifted waaaaaaaay up!) The owner is very hands on service-wise without hovering and the food is simply delicious. I'm hoping to pry the chicken meatball recipe from his clutches in the coming weeks ... )
Go here: Beach 'n boardwalk: the boardwalk spans 2.5 long (built in 1914 with the help of elephants!), while the beach extends an additional mile further. We found clean, white sand complete with crazy surfers braving the 45F temperature. We strolled the beach once, taunting the surf and collecting shells and the boardwalk a couple of times, in the breezy midday and in the drizzly evening ... proof that the weather matters not when the company is amazing.
The area was quaint and I would love to go back when it's busier and warmer. Or for another walk in the drizzle ...
Long Beach, New York. You should go. And when you do ...
Stay here: Allegria (and when you do, make sure you make a stop at the L'onda Lounge. And when you do, order either the White Cosmo or Smokey Margarita. And when you do, you shall surely become addicted, as we did!)
Eat here: Grillfire (a homey restaurant with a side order of karaoke happening in another area of the joint. (Yeah, more karaoke! *eyeroll*) I had the horseradish crusted sirloin meatloaf, a serving almost as big as my head and impossible for me to finish! They also serve soft pretzels instead of bread and they end your meal by bringing you a serving of (wait for it ...) COTTON CANDY!!! Who does that?!? No one! But if you ask me, every restaurant should!) Also, try Sugo Café (and when you do, remember two words: chicken meatballs. (I've been eating meatballs all my life but the bar has definitely been lifted waaaaaaaay up!) The owner is very hands on service-wise without hovering and the food is simply delicious. I'm hoping to pry the chicken meatball recipe from his clutches in the coming weeks ... )
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All of Long Island is very nice. if you want another destination, head for Greenport, NY which is on the Eastern end of Long Island. Then drive along Rte 25 West. There are quaint little towns (Southold for one) and a bunch of vineyards.
Seems like a nice place to go back to in the summer. MB
I'll make a note of that, Lou ... thanks!
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