Things change. We understand that. Sometimes as thing change something familiar can bring back a rush of emotions. For me, the things that open the flood gates are music and food. Recently the LIB team trekker to Huntington Station to a restaurant called Cinque Terre, (Italian for Five Lands). Cinque Terre is 20 years in the making. From modest beginnings on 2nd Ave in the Upper East Side named Firenze to Verona’s in Farmingdale, Anthony and Pam Page’s know their way around a restaurant. In a time where casual dining is all the rage. Another burger joint is…
Author: John Milovcic
John Milovcic
John Milovcic is a writer and photographer with LIB Magazine. He received his B.S. from Long Island University, C.W. Post, in Management and Finance. John has been a weekly contributor for LIB Magazine since February of 2013. His “man on the street” approach to covering events does bring the reader backstage with him. Under John’s belt is a completed screenplay and novel along with a range of poetry. He is the founder of Drunk Philosopher Photography and can be reached at 1drunkphilosopher@gmail.com.
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What goes into making a brand? First thing is vision. Most of us have sight but no vision. Most times we are stuck on what is directly in front of us and forgo all else. Life makes us reactionary instead of radical. We are taught to be cautious, play everything close-to-the-vest. Some people such as Matt Booth, creator of Room 101 Brand, has vision. Quality goes a long way. Starting as a jewelry company specializing in stainless steel, bead and leather goods, Room 101 Brand, has become a stogie staple. Once Room 101 Brand, merged with Camacho, quality would no…
When I think of the New York Knicks I don’t think of the present day team. No offense but I’m not getting excited about Jose Calderon. I’m partial to the days of Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason and John Starks. These were my guys. Early 90s basketball was fun. It had a WWE feel to it. The “bad guys” were the Pistons, the Bulls, the Heat even the Pacers. There was no more hated player than Reggie Miller except his airness. Starks and Mason stamped that era as a defense first, physical style game that I miss. Earlier this…
Life has a certain rhythm. It has a bass line to it. As we push deeper into the sound we realize, life is a journey. It’s full of little surprises and pleasures where you look. Ten years ago I discovered sushi, and my life changed. The past ten years have been spent in search for the perfect roll. I think I might have found it! Taiko (pronounced Tie-CO) 360 borrows the name from the Japanese- styled percussion musical instrument. Taiko has a mythological origin in Japanese folklore, dating back to the 6th century CE. This instrument is 15 centuries in…
I love it when I am forced to change my mind. I was never a fan of DJ Theo, that is until last time I saw him in February. I thoroughly enjoyed his set and when he came back around in May, there was no way I was going to miss this. I found myself excited to see him spin once again. Saturday night at The Emporium, Theo spun his Summer Preview Party. In other words, Theo spun some of the sexiest, danceable beats out there. The confetti was blown into the air, and cascaded down on us. Hard progressive…
Familiarly breeds comfort. Much like heavy starchy foods are considered “comfort food,” freestyle music and older Rhythm and Blues is what I consider “comfort music.” This form of music lends itself to being able to sing along to, dance to and just groove to. Deborah Cox added the vocals to this magical night. As this Friday night slowly made it’s trek to Saturday morning, Cox took the stage at Long Island’s premiere nightclub The Emporium. This club, set in the jewel of the South Shore, Patchogue, welcomed the 40 year old vocalist with open arms. The bright lights made her…
Remember when a good night out ended with sitting around a diner, smoking cigarettes and drinking lousy coffee at 4 in the morning? Nothing else seemed to matter. The entire week consisted of Friday night. Well, smoking cigarettes are banned, the coffee is still lousy and Friday nights became more about traffic than chilling. Times change. What we smoke changed. Most of us traded gold boxes of Marlboros for sleek Mods. Enter the era of Vaping. In a few short years, this has become the “it” thing. So what is “Vaping?” Vaping is the act of inhaling flavored water vapor…
Cigars are synonymous with celebrations, recreation; business and having decent means. At the end of the day, cigars are a hobby rather than a habit. Last Saturday in Patchogue, enthusiasts and the Long Island Chapter of the BOTL showed up at Village Cigar Headquarters to sample a newer stick named Pura Soul Cigars. Chief Executive Officer of Pura Soul Robert Wright shook hands, told stories and even broke out his saxophone, engaging in jazz throughout the day. Wright’s entourage included Jerry Cogen of Select Brands International, who was offering samples of various fine cognacs. Between the smooth, live jazz, bottles…
I hate to admit it, but I started to forget what it’s like to just enjoy music. My view of music has changed in the past few years, and it has become somewhat repetitive. Most of what I’m into is kind of bland — and oddly familiar. I needed to step back and reevaluate. Enter Even Flow: The best live and local rock bar located in Bay Shore, Long Island. Saturday night I decided that instead of going crazy with the camera I was going to be more passé and actually listen. What an experience it was! Music really can…
The runways of Paris, Milan, and New York do not lie. The biggest thing in fashion is bacon. Sweet, salty, beautiful bacon. Make no mistake; couture fashion is riddled with layers of pink and white for Spring 2015. The crunchy slice of heaven is all the rage lately. Memes are often based on clichés which are based, in part, on valid truths. Many memes state that men love bacon as much as women love wine. I as a male, happen to love bacon with a side of wine. We at LIB Magazine spend many a weekend supporting food and entertainment…