During the fall Martin Viette Nurseries hosts family-friendly activities and fresh fare.
2012 Bike MS: East End Ride
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society helps fund research and supports those suffering from the disease. On September 9, the Long Island Chapter brings together bikers for rides of 25, 50, 75, or 100 miles around the East End to support the organization.
The Great Gatsby Boat Tour
Every Saturday through September, the Charles II, a US Coast Guardinspected ship traverses Manhasset Bay and the Long Island Sound to highlight views that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, including King’s Point or “West Egg” and Sand’s Point or “East Egg.” “The tour is for everyone,” says tour narrator Eleanor Cox. Town Dock, 347 Main St., Port Washington, 516-767-1691;
Long Island Restaurant Week
Prepare yourself for fall’s restaurant week, beginning November 4. While the list of participants is not yet complete at press time, plan on savoring fare at Grasso’s in Cold Spring Harbor, Jonathan’s Ristorante in Huntington, Rein at The Garden City Hotel, View in Oakdale, and Fresno in East Hampton.
Martin Viette Nurseries
This fall enjoy fresh fruit pies, pressed cider, and winter squash from the market at Martin Viette Nurseries. Also festive for the season: weekend activities including a petting zoo, corn maze, and pumpkin picking. 6050 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, 516-922-5530; Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., 516-869-8020
North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center
Sportscaster and author Len Berman emcees the center’s annual gala. The October 20 event—themed “Dancing With Our Stars”—supports the organization that focuses on children’s mental health. Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpk., Woodbury, 516-626-1971
Sea Cliff Mini-Mart
Mini-Mart, a one-day festival and street fair, brings together more than 200 exhibitors on October 7 for its 43rd year. The festival showcases handcrafted art and food from local nonprofit groups. Sea Cliff Ave. between Carpenter and Prospect, 516-759-3035
Spa 190
“The ultimate treatment for post-summer fresh skin is an organic peptide peel,” explains spa director Stacy Kotsakis. “The high-potency antioxidants protect, brighten, and restore skin health, while the peptides aid in rebuilding the skin and diminishing lines and wrinkles.” 190 E. Jericho Tpk., Mineola, 516-248-7190
Tellers
This autumn, “It’s about hearty cooking,” says executive chef Cornelius Gallagher. “Alongside roasted meats and fowl, it’s all about root vegetables, rosemary, thyme, squash, and pumpkin.” Try a bone-in filet mignon or porterhouse for two at this American chophouse, which celebrates its 13th anniversary this year. 605 Main St., Islip, 277-7070
Tilles Center
Broadway’s Kelli O’Hara and opera sensation Nathan Gunn come together to perform a wealth of popular show tunes at the center’s Gala 2012 on October 27. Guests with Benefactor tickets enjoy a black-tie dinner and a meet-and-greet with O’Hara and Gunn after the performance. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale, 516-299-3100
Vinofiamma
Taste a new full-bodied wine this fall. Anthony Fiamma, owner and president of Vinofiamma, which represents low-production wine producers, recommends Cascina Adelaide Borolo from Italy. “The grace and elegance of the Nebbiolo grape is what gives this legendary wine its reputation as one of the greatest wines in the world,” he says.
