Friends Of OHEKA Garden Party
Friends of OHEKA proudly announces this year’s Otto Kahn Award winners. Seven talented
high school seniors from the Town of Huntington will receive $3,000 each and will perform or
have their work shown at this year’s annual Garden Party on Wednesday June 11th at OHEKA
Castle. The following deserving students are pursuing their love of the arts as they begin their
college education this fall:
Aaron Cimadevilla, Walt Whitman High School
Samantha Greenberg, Half Hollow Hills East High School
Oliver Mauer, Half Hollow Hills West High School
Emma Nadler, Northport High School
Samuel Soric, Huntington High School
Ainsley Waite, Half Hollow Hills West High School
Kerry Yeung, Half Hollow Hills East High School
Additionally, we are proud to announce this year’s posthumous honoree, Ellen Schaffer, who
was our beloved and longtime Friends of OHEKA president. For the first time ever, we have created the Ellen Schaffer Civic Leadership Memorial Scholarship to honor her memory and the outstanding work she did for many years in her community—
The Town of Huntington. This year’s winners, Kate Adams and Julia Dean from Walt Whitman
High School exemplify the qualities that Ellen stood for.
Tickets to this year’s Garden Party are available online at: www.FriendsofOheka.org. Ticket
price includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, wine, dessert and entertainment. We’ll have
fabulous raffle baskets and traditional Gatsby-style attire is always welcome. Prizes will be
awarded for best costumes.
To date, Friends of OHEKA has raised over $300,000 for high school seniors in the Town of
Huntington who are pursuing a college education in the arts. Friends of OHEKA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, preservation
and public awareness of OHEKA castle, a monument to a bygone era and a testament to
Huntington’s commitment to historic preservation.


Taste Of The South Shore
Taste of the South Shore is Back! Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Gatsby on the Ocean at Jones Beach (field 4). Presented by McGovern Automotive Group with support from Nicolock Paving Stones and retaining walls. The evening includes 3 hours of unlimited tastes from local restaurants, wines, spirits, canned cocktails, beers, and more.
When you attend Taste of the South Shore, a portion of your ticket is donated to Island Harvest and Discover Long Island to fight food insecurity while also supporting our downtown dining and entertainment districts.
Restaurants Will "Wing It Forward" For Heroes Of Recent Wildfires On East End
Long Island restaurants are participating in "LI Wings It Forward," donating 20% of wing sales to support fire and EMS departments that responded to the recent wildfires on the east end of Long Island. This initiative is organized by Alyssa Guidice, Founder of the Dine-LI Facebook page, along with Joshua Soto of @firefoodsonly. This fundraiser offers a simple way for community members to show appreciation for local heroes by enjoying wings at participating establishments. Proceeds will be distributed among the fire and EMS agencies involved in the recent wildfire response. Dozens of eateries have joined the effort, with more expected to sign up before the event. For more information and to view the list of participating restaurants, visit the LI Wings It Forward website.


A Chocolate Lover's Paradise In The Heart Of New York
Salon du Chocolat is a unique global event that celebrates the world of chocolate in the heart of New York City. This event brings together chocolatiers, artisans, pastry chefs, experts, and businesses throughout the world who have one thing in common: their passion for all things chocolate! They will entertain and amaze with a cornucopia of delectable products, and exhibit their craft, culture, and knowledge in an expertly curated, experiential venue. It’s a perfect event for family fun, a group experience, a unique date destination, or just some invaluable “me” time to discover exclusive vendors not available anywhere else. Indulge in sample tastings, shop, take a perfect selfie, and most importantly, have fun with chocolate in all its forms!
New At Garvies Point Brewery
Garvies Point Craft Brewery has been wowing beer lovers with a plethora of new flavor profiles. New on tap or in a 4 pack is the Smores Pastry Pusher. It's definitely worth a visit to sip and sample an extensive selection of craft beer, all brewed on site, available for you to experience through 24 rotating taps and fresh cans to take home. If you're not sure which beer to try, grab a flight and sample four of their delicious brews. Don't forget to ask their beertenders about the Flights & Bites menu!


Taste On The Beach Wine & Food Event Of The Year
Taste On The Beach, Will usher in the 8th Annual Long Island Wine Week to celebrate our regions fine wines & winemakers. In addition to the plethora of local wines this event has a premiere showcase of artisinal foods and culinary delights in a farmer's market style setting where attendees can try before they buy.
New Carriage House Wine Bar Opens At The Milleridge Inn In Jericho
Jericho's Milleridge Inn launches new Carriage House Wine Bar. On hand were Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, with award-winning Chef Stephan Rosenbluth and owner Butch Yamali. Chef Stephen Rosenbluth has created a new upscale wine bar experience with shareable bites including small salads ($16) like charred Caesar that pair nicely with warm fig and Gorgonzola dip, crispy spiced Brussels sprouts and a selection of flatbreads — Brie and prosciutto ($20), Margherita, and Buffalo chicken. Fresh tuna nachos ($20) with edamame over rice paper chips; other seafood selections include bang bang shrimp ($18), fried calamari and PEI mussels ($16) in a Thai coconut broth. Except for a $26 charcuterie board, all dishes are $20 or less.


Foodie Week Has Food Enthusiasts Excited About Trying New Cuisines
Foodie Week℠ is an unparalleled showcase of Restaurants, Eateries, & Bakeries that have continually made their establishments world-class culinary hotspots. This unprecedented week-long extravaganza, salutes today’s 21st century “foodie” and highlights the finest culinary creations of many top chefs as they showcase their talent with a wide array of cuisines including New American, Italian, German, French, Mexican, Cajun, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Malaysian, and Vietnamese to name a few.
Saverio's Joins 250 Local Pizzerias for Long Island Pizza Strong Fundraiser
Long Island pizzerias unite to support the community in wake of the tragic death of NYC Police Officer Jonathan Diller. $5 of every pie sold will be donated to the family of Officer Diller, Beyond The Badge NY, Project Thank-A-Cop & Silver Shield. Long Island Food Critic Gold Medalist, Saverio's Authentic Pizza of Massapequa and 250 other Long Island pizzerias are proud participants.

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