BEST CRAFT BEER BREWERY OYSTER BAY BREWING COMPANY 36 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay. 516-802-5546. oysterbaybrewing.com Ever tried Oyster Bay Brewing Company’s Honey Ale? How sweet this happy hoppy experience is—just one example of the many tasty craft sensations served up by this year’s winner of The Best craft brew brewery on Long Island. They’re overfl owing with reasons to enjoy all their offerings! Are you thirsty yet? Look at the head of foam on that mug! Don’t you just want to pour that liquid amber ambrosia down your throat where it belongs? We bet you do. And you know what? While you’re sipping— or guzzling—the master brewers at Oyster Bay Brewing Company are busy doing what they do best, so you can sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labors at your favorite venue where their artistry is on tap! NATIONAL BLUE POINT BREWING COMPANY 161 River Ave., Patchogue. 631-475-6944 bluepointbrewing.com Blue Point Brewing Company has led the charge among Long Island craft beer brewers seeking world domination, and for great reason. Whether it’s their Blueberry, Toasted Lager, Hoptical Illusion, or any other fl avor, Blue Point has been winning not just Best Of Long Island accolades, but even World Beer Cup Awards (for which its Toasted Lager brought home a Gold Medal). It all comes down to quality ingredients and master techniques! Long Islanders agree: “Blue Point, all the way!” Its sale to Anheuser- Busch InBev guarantees beer afi cionados all across the country will be saying the same! BEST HAPPY HOUR SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point. 631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com Time seems to stand still when everyone’s having a high ball here, thanks to owner / chef Spiro Karachopan, who has made his mark on Long Island nightlife by hosting The Best happy hour on the Island! The drinks are a bargain, that’s why the bar is packed! With a wide range of mouth-watering eats to accompany any beverage, Spiro’s knows happy hours, and Long Islanders declare it absolutely amazing! BEST IRISH BAR THE NUTTY IRISHMAN Multiple Locations. thenuttyirishman.com May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun warm your heart and may you have a pint in your hand to slate your thirst! The Irish count their blessings best when happiness comes through the door and the troubles stay far behind. You don’t have to be Irish to be welcomed like one of the Emerald Isle’s far-fl ung fl ock at The Nutty Irishman, which has won the great honor of being voted The Best Irish Bar on Long Island. Poetry is in the air! There’s also great live music, the best DJs, and plenty of spirits to go ‘round. Here’s to a cold beer and another one! BEST LIQUOR STORE WHEATLEY HILLS DISCOUNT WINE & SPIRITS Westbury. 516-333-1110. wheatleywineandspirits.com Great selection, great prices and great service— that special blend makes Wheatley Hills Discount Wine & Spirits stand out from all the rest. The recipe for success sounds simple, but the result is not easy to attain. Here they get it right time after time, because, once again, this well-stocked, family run venue in the heart of downtown Westbury has won the love and adoration of Long Islanders everywhere as The Best liquor store on Long Island! No matter the occasion, they’ll have the perfect bottle ready, and waiting for you! BEST LOCAL WINERY MARTHA CLARA VINEYARD 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead. 631-298-0075. marthaclaravineyards.com Savor the bouquet and the taste of success! Martha Clara Vineyard has won the distinction of being voted The Best local winery on Long Island yet again! The variety of red, rosé, white, sparkling and dessert wines offers something for every occasion. Let’s recall that its 2010 Merlot was named the best in the state, a coveted honor, to be sure. These vintners know how to treat what ferments inside their oak barrels with loving care. In case you’re curious, Martha Clara was the revered mother of the owner, Robert Entenmann, who transformed a potato fi eld into a thoroughbred horse farm before he began planting vitis vinifera grapes on 18 acres in 1995. Now his operation encompasses more than 100 acres, including a tasting room, and hosting concerts and events. For miles around, Martha Clara has rightly become known as one of the North Fork’s fi nest vineyards. BEST LONG ISLAND ICE TEA GRAND LUX CAFE 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City. 516-741-0096. locations.grandluxcafe. com/ny/garden-city/7/ Grand Lux Café is known for featuring internationally inspired, artisan cuisine served in a seductive atmosphere of casual sophistication at Roosevelt Field. Now it can chalk up another honor: mixing up the best Long Island Iced Tea on, where else, Long Island! Wow. The competition is stiff here, as you might imagine, considering this place put this drink on the map. Or maybe the map put the drink in its place? Who knows? Geography can get blurry pretty fast after you’ve had one of these high-octane cocktails, a beloved combination of vodka, gin, tequila, run, triple sec, sour mix and a splash of cola. All we know is that it’s a great drink to have at the Grand Lux Café! BEST MARGARITA SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point. 631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com Kudos to Spiro Karachopan, owner and head chef at the multiple award-clinching restaurant that bears his name! Spiro’s, renowned for its phenomenal food, is also a choice go-to for drinks, especially margaritas! Try any one of Spiro’s dozen, and you’ll be smitten right from the fi rst sip! Ginger, pineapple, cinnamon? Yes, yes, and yes! BEST MARTINI SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point. 631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com Shaken or stirred? Your martinis are made to perfection under the watchful eye of Spiro Karachopan, who has made his mark on Long Islanders this year by dominating these awards. Spiro’s serves up nearly two dozen of these smooth heal-alls, ranging from the vanilla-hinted Cookies ‘n Cream and Malibu-pineapple Hpnotiq Glow to the Rice Pudding and Da Vinci Martini, among so many more! With such variety, it’s tough to try just one! BEST MOJITO BESITO Multiple Locations. besitomex.com Mojitos are minted to perfection at Besito Mexican Restaurant because they know what they’re doing and what their customers deserve. It’s no wonder that their mojitos would win The Best on Long Island. Besito’s bartenders use the right ingredients in just the right amount to create a memorable cocktail experience that you’ll want to savor again and again. Once the skilled staff at this upscale restaurant puts their spin on this classic rum elixir, you’ll forget you had it anywhere else. Besito’s mojitos are simply sublime! BEST NIGHTCLUB MULCAHY’S PUB & CONCERT HALL 3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. 631-783-7500. muls.com The night becomes you at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall in Wantagh, which has won top honors as The Best nightclub on Long Island, and consistently ranks atop this competitive category. Its patrons have spoken. They like it, they really, really like it! The crowd is cool, the vibe is out of this world, the music is guaranteed to blow your mind, and the drinks will fl ow like liquid joy. When the sun comes down, this place lights up the night. Come dance, and make romance, if that’s your pleasure. Before you know it, you’ll be having a great time in the midnight hour, and beyond! BEST SINGLES SPOT SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr., Rocky Point. 631-744-4100. spiroslounge.com Strangers quickly become friends here, thanks to owner and chef Spiro Karachopan, who not only serves top-notch food and beverages at his namesake go-to hotspot, but sets the mood just right for those singles out there searching for their perfect soul mate. Are you looking for company? Here’s looking at you, kid. The scene is inviting. The conversation is stimulating. And the vibe is scintillating. Whatever your pleasure, the cocktails fl ow a little smoother when the mood is just right. Come introduce yourself. From the drinks to the food to the ambiance, Spiro’s makes the magic happen! NATIONAL CROXLEY’S ALE HOUSE & EATERY S Multiple Locations. croxley.com Score! Once again victory belongs to Croxley’s Ale House as the top winner in this highly competitive category. With four Long Island locations, plus hundreds of craft and imported beers on hand, Croxley’s packs in the fans come game time, or anytime! The fun-fi lled atmosphere, TVs wherever you look, and great selection of drinks make Croxley’s the perfect place to support your favorite team—or slam their rival–when you’re having a ball. BEST SPORTS BAR MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Multiple Locations. millersalehouse.com Plenty of fl at-screens to catch any number of games, a fantastic menu, and countless beverages to wash it all down have helped Miller’s Ale House ascend to the top of the national list for this competitive category. The vibe is always great at this popular spot, no matter what team you’re routing for! BEST WINE BAR OR CELLAR THE WINE CELLAR ON MAIN 70 Main St., Northport Village. 631-651-5555. thewinecellaronmain.com With a glass of good wine in your hand, life just feels better when you know it didn’t cost you an arm and a leg. The price is right and so is the mood at this casual, lively village venue in the heart of downtown Northport, especially on weekends, when live music fi lls the air. You don’t need to be an onephile to enjoy what the sommelier has uncorked. You can get a table, sit at the bar, or stand in the back and chat with your friends. On the menu are small, tapas-style plates of tasty food, or you can order an entree from a nearby restaurant that delivers. We’ll drink to that! 70 BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2016 WINNERS GUIDE /// BESTOF.LONGISLANDPRESS.COM
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