Generation gaps still exist. In areas such as fine dining, there is a delicate struggle between the time honored practices and new techniques. Striving for originally in a world that has seen just about everything, can be quite a daunting task. The question is, does one conform or create? At Venere in Westbury, older traditions of dining might not be totally gone, but they have evolved. “Dressing up for dinner” is now more of a choice than a requirement. Older recipes our parents or grandparents enjoyed are being purposely (gasp!) left off the menu. It is here the worlds of three…
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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Even Flow Bar and Grill in Bay Shore, NY hosted an extra special, annual benefit for children’s charity Angela’s House on Sunday, November 30. The organization released released their R-n-R Christmas CD in association with iradioUSA. The CD compilation includes Independent Musicians of Long Island talent Lisa Polizzi, Earl Kayoss, Dan Acosta and Zebra’s front man Randy Jackson – all of whom gladly contributed to this enormous effort for a striking cause. The holidays are a busy time where personal matters are held especially close. The nip in the air, combined with holiday music has the power to put many…
In a day and age where men don’t know how to act like men, we looked to none other than Hollywood for answers. Enter man’s man Robert De Niro, a cinematic icon who has played all types of characters (and very well, for the most part). Here is LIB’s list of the top ten lessons learned from the timeless Bobby D.: 10. Attaboy! I got respect for this kid. He’s got a lot of fucking balls. Good for you! Don’t take no shit off nobody. – Goodfellas Lesson learned: Stick up for yourself! Don’t let anyone treat you like a…
Photography: Philip Federico When TV and nightlife get together here on Long Island, amazing things happen. One of the stars of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ), Amber Marchese, crossed through the Verrazano Bridge and ended up in at Hicksville’s premiere Italian restaurant Mio Posto. Producer Johnny Donovan bought the beautiful Marchese to grace the red carpet as flocks of adoring fans came to see her. Marchese, who wore a stunning black dress with intricate lace work down her sleeves, came to act as brand ambassador for Mio Posto, along with as Levittown’s Royal Fitness and Ori-Gina Lashes.…
There is a chill in the air. The leaves have turned from green to shades of brown, red and orange. Not to mention, Winter is quickly descending upon us here on Long Island. The days are shorter and daily life moves a little slower. This is the perfect time to sit back, crack open a fresh craft beer. Starfish Junction Productions returned The International Great Beer Expo to the stable of champions, aka Belmont Racetrack. 70 different breweries, over 200 different tapped beers under one roof, 2,000 visitors split into a day and a night session; were you one of…
There are a few things that are more exciting then a well made cigar. A well made, balanced cigar, for a smoker, is like a little slice of heaven. Reps from Camacho, Room 101 and BG Meyer will descended to Patchogue on Friday evening. Not only was the Camacho line displayed; the ridiculously large gauged Room 101 Big Payback, and the Nicaraguan BG Meyer were also in tow. I have tried the entire Camacho line to date. The Camacho Corrojo (red label) is my goto stick. It is a full bodied, well balanced, smoky vacation wrapped in a dried out…
Gold Coast International Film Festival kicked off on Monday night, November with a stately red carpet Gala of celebrated artists and Long Island socialites and LIB Magazine! At Monday’s gala, GCIFF awarded Michael Glickman, President of the Gold Coast Arts Center, as the festival’s Man of the Year. Costume designer Catherine Martin (The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge), accepted the CGIFF Artist of Distinction Award. Marie Cecile Flafeul & Jonathan Cohen (aka artist Meres One) received the Art & Activism Award. Ms. Martin has also won two Academy Awards for Moulin Rouge in 2002 and another two for The Great Gatsby in 2014.…
New York City is home to many cliques. Such small pockets of culture show a side of New York most of us never see. On Thursday October 30, 2014 the night before before Halloween – a night many of us coined “Devil’s Night” from the 1994 blockbuster The Crow – was the perfect backdrop for the steampunk-inspired Masquerade Monster Ball fashion and art presentation curated by The Set NYC with runway shows and side exhibitions from artists Nina Tokhtamon Valetova, sculptor Sylvia Nagy, Vogue Italia featured artist Swain McCaughrin and music by DJ Joe Terra . It was yet another lovely benefit for children’s charity…
George LaMond is a freestyle and salsa music legend who packed Resorts World Casino NYC on Friday, Oct 24 for his 25th Anniversary Freestyle Concert. The lengthy show included guests K7, Frankie J and Soavé; LaMond himself connected with fans for more than two hours during what was a truly fantastic night of dance rhythyms. Freestyle never dies!
Freestyle music never dies. Infectious sounds have been part of New York culture from the late 80s to early 90s, turning out yet again at Resorts World Casino last Friday, October 24. The marquee lights shone brightly down on one of the crowned jewels of freestyle music, George LaMond, as he celebrated his 25th anniversary for all of us Freestyle Freaks! The venue lights dimmed, stage lights were bright and musical celebrities were sitting front row as the show was ready to begin. It was a different type of show. Most freestyle shows are set up with acts who sing…