Posts Written OnApril 06, 2006

May 12: Long Island Beer Festival (Melville, NY)

Long before becoming a huge, raging wine geek, I was well on my way to beer geekdom. While my fraternity brothers were knocking back cases of cheap beer (Keystone Ice and Milwaukee’s Best were favorites) I would scrape together every last nickel I could and buy whatever obscure microbrew I could find at the local beer distributor. I still enjoy good, artisanal-style beers on occasion, especially those from local producers like Southampton Publick House and Oomegang Brewery and that’s why I’m interested in the Long Island Beer Festival, which is being held on May 12 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.…

May 3: Banfi Vinters Dinner at The Gatsby (Islip, NY)

On Wednesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The Gatsby in Islip, New York will serve a four-course dinner paired with the Tuscan wines of Banfi Vinters. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations can be made by calling The Gatsby directly at 631-581-1900. I’ve never been to The Gatsby. In fact, the last time I was in the building, it was a Chinese buffet named Tang’s at least five years ago when my office was right around the corner. In recent years, however, I’ve heard many great things about the restaurant, and I’ll be there for this event. The menu…