Beach at Caumsett State Park
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in the Five Harbors. A perfect weekend to celebrate May 18th’s International Museum Day, to check out our Open Houses or to completely enjoy all the beauty of the area! Check out all the fun things to do… Continue reading →
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Interestingly, it’s not a significant holiday in Mexico, but here in the United States it is a day for Americans to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Long Island is home to a plethora of great eating establishments serving up fine Mexican cuisine and many of them are right here in the the Five Harbor’s area – Huntington Township.
Here are some spots to Fiesta:
Outdoor Dining at Besitos in Huntington
Patron Margarita & Guacamole at Besito's in Huntington
Besito’s- 402 New York Ave in Huntington- with a huge selecton of tequilas on hand this is the place to get the party started. Also enjoy guacamole made tableside.
Pancho Villas- 311 New York Ave in Huntington- famous for its sizzling fajitas, margaritas and authentic mariachi band on Friday and Saturday.
Oaxaca Mexican Food-385 New York Ave in Huntington- located right on New York Ave, its the perfect spot to grab a quick bite in between bar hopping. Grab an app like stuffed jalapenos!
Quetzalcoatl- 296 Main Street in Huntington- from the owners of Oaxaca comes Quetzalcoatl, a full service restaurant with full bar. Enjoy lunch or dinner here and try one of the signature dishes which the owners recommend- mexican paella or chile en nogada or enjoy a mexican like a caipirinhas or explore their selection of tequilas.
Quetzacoatl in Huntington
Faz’s Tex Mex Grill- 38 Gerard Street in Huntington- everyone applauds their generous portions- try their chorizo pizza, nachos and don’t forget some salsa and chips. FYI they only accept cash.
Green Cactus Grill- 318 Main St #1 in Huntington- a great choice for grab and go with plenty of healthy options including a tostada and a one foot burrito. Don’t forget to order a churro on your way out!
Aunt Chiladas Mexican Grill – 729 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport. Start your day with a breakfast burrito (now served all day). Great salsa bar which features a variety of salsa.
Baja Grill – 1920 Jericho Tpk in East, Northport – grab a steak taco, then catch a movie at the Elwood Theater next door.catching a new movie at the Elwood Theater.
Cilantro- 44 Woodbine in Northport- It’s as easy as 1,2,3 at Cilantro in the heart of Northport. Pick your meal, pick your protein and pick your salsa. Too tasty not to have a step 4 of enjoy! You can order online too!
Gold Mine Mexican Grill- 99 Broadway in Greenlawn- this spot offers the Golden Family meal to satisfy your hungry ones- your choice of steak, chicken or cajun chicken and served with 12 flour shells, a selection of rice, beans, salsa fresca and chips- Yum!
El Ranchito Mexican Grill- 66 Larkfield Rd in East Northport- those on foursquare love this place. Grab a fish taco for a change of pace, a fried ice cream or flan and try their new margaritas.
Not so Mexican but with some great drinks to get you in the mood…
Find cold drinks in any of the bars in Huntington or enjoy special drinks from these establishments:
Finnegans- 5 Wall Street in Huntington – has Margarita and Sangria Specials to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Rookies Sports Club- 70 Gerard Street in Huntington- 6 flavors of Margaritas
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A spa experience is a wonderful tension tamer. In honor of Mother’s Day, the Lucky To Live Here Team is giving away a $100 gift card to Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Huntington.
Street Journal’s article – “Don’t Call It Pampering: Massage Wants To Be Medicine” explains how massages can manage anxiety, ease pain, improve sleep, boost immunity and treat osteoarthritis.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Interestingly, it’s not a significant holiday in Mexico, but here in the United States it is a day for Americans to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Long Island is home to a plethora of great eating establishments serving up fine Mexican cuisine and many of them are right here in the the Five Harbor’s area – Huntington Township.
Cilantro- 44 Woodbine in Northport- It’s as easy as 1,2,3 at Cilantro in the heart of Northport. Pick your meal, pick your protein and pick your salsa. Too tasty not to have a step 4 of enjoy! You can order online too!
Not so Mexican but with some great drinks to get you in the mood…
