10th Annual CADV A Taste Of Long Island
Monday, January 26th , 2009


The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented its tenth annual
"Taste of Long Island”, on Monday January 26, 2009, at the Carltun in Eisenhower Park. This premier tasting event, which is sponsored by the Cavit Collection and Palm Bay Imports provided attendees an outstanding variety of tastings.

Sweet Karma (above) serving their famous karma cups in an imaginative variety of flavors such as peanut butter and jelly and s'mores.
More than 40 of Long Island’s best restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, bakers and confectioners contributed to the evening’s enjoyment with great food, wine and music.  Several new Long Island restaurants joined the many regular participants, so the sampling opportunities were outstanding. 

Huntington's Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse (above left) served their renowned Argentinean Beef & Gorgonzola Fondue. Iavarone Brothers (above right) brought a selection of Italian specialties with the freshest ingredients. Though there were many restaurants and beverage companies participating, the following were worthy of special mention: Sage Bistro in Bellmore, Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse of Huntington, Angelina’s II, Syosset, Iavarone Bros., La Bonne Boulangerie, East Norwich, New Hyde Park, La Bonne Boulangerie, East Norwich, Messina Market, East Norwich, On 3 Restaurant, Glen Head, Page One, Glen Cove, Piccola Bussola, Mineola, and Sweet Karma Desserts, East Meadow to name just a few restaurants.

Fairway provided a beautiful array of fruits and cheeses (above left) which went well with the many wine selections such as ones from Sansone Wines (above right).

The Nassau County Coalition Against Domestic Violence is the county’s only central and comprehensive resource for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse.  It operates 24-hour domestic violence and rape hotlines and a safe home for abused families. The Coalition also works to prevent domestic violence and to educate the community, schools and medical professionals about the issue.

The talented chefs from the Carltun served New Orleans Crepes with Lobster Foam and Chocolate Flourless Bites (above left). On 3 of Glen Head served their Angry Shrimp fired up in the pan right in front of you (above right).

All proceeds from the event support the Coalition’s services and programs. The Coalition is a member agency of the United Community Fund of Great Neck, Community Chest of Port Washington, Manhasset Community Fund and United Way of Long Island.  For more information, reservations and sponsorship opportunities, please call the Coalition’s Development Department at 516-572-0700.

Below is a complete listing of participants:

A Taste of Home Bakery, North Bellmore
Absolutely Mario, Farmingdale
American Classic Ice Cream, Bay Shore
Angelina’s II, Syosset
Ben’s Kosher Deli, Carle Place
Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse, Huntington
Bob’s Place, Floral Park
Brooklyn’s Sweets Specialty Shop, Brooklyn
Chi Restaurant, Westbury
Chyna’s Catering, Queens Village
City Café, Garden City
Epiphany, Glen Cove
Fairway Market Catering Department, Plainview
Faropian Wines featuring Sansone Wines, W. Babylon
Fiji Water, Howard Beach
Fresh Fruit Bouquet Company, Williston Park
Iavarone Bros., New Hyde Park
LL Dent, Carle Place
La Bonne Boulangerie, East Norwich
Legal Sea Foods, Garden City
Love and Quiches, Freeport
Lucyslattes, Southampton
Martha Clara Vineyards, Riverhead
Messina Market, East Norwich
Mim’s Restaurant, Roslyn Heights
Morton’s The Steakhouse, Great Neck
Noma, Huntington
Nonnina Italian Bistro, West Islip
On 3 Restaurant, Glen Head
Orchid Restaurant, Garden City
Page One, Glen Cove
Palm Bay International/Cavit Collection, Port Washington
Palm Court Restaurant at the Carltun, East Meadow
Palmer’s American Grille, Farmingdale
Piccola Bussola, Mineola
Quartz Caterers, Mineola
R.S. Jones, Merrick
Rafael Winery, Peconic
Roni-Sue’s Chocolates, NYC
Sage Bistro, Bellmore
Supreme Wines/Prospero Winery
Sweet Karma Desserts, East Meadow
The Boston Beer Co., Boston
The Delano Mansion at the Woodlands, Woodbury
The Grill at Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington
Tom Cat Bakery, Long Island City
Tutto Pazzo, Huntington
Uncle Bacala's, Garden City Park
West East Bistro, Hicksville




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