Upon arriving back in NY yesterday, we were vexed with the options for dinner; wanting a wine bar…read morewith Old World characteristics, food being of relative importance. We read a recent review where someone proclaimed the owner to be nasty & unfriendly (sure, I am paraphrasing). Those types of reviews are generally emotionally charged and written by plebs I find. More on that toward the end. Pulling up to a rather unassuming east end Long Island small shopping plaza drenched in rain; opening the door, you are taken back to a semi rustic and dim interior. Perfectly elegant in its bucolic charm- with nice lounge music playing. It is a sit where one likes atmosphere. This is meant with the utmost of respect and candour. We were greeted kindly by the proprietoress (Jacqueline), and handed pleasantly robust binders with the wine list and food. Deciding to treat this in the more European café type, we had glasses and charcuterie. I, the Sagrantino, and her the Kerner. Jacqueline was vocally pleased with our interesting choices. The night drew on, more wine ensued, more food, multiple conversations, and I completed reading through each page and wine choice...finding much to be recognised and appreciated (Kirwan, Moric, Georg Breuer to name but a few) At the end of the night, I asked Jacqueline to pick an appropriate nightcap. She not only delivered, but gave us a wonderful story including the provenance and her experiences - ultimately, the word genius came up more than once. To wit, there was nothing here but an exceptional experience with a like-minded wine enthusiast. I felt welcomed and in the frith of old kin. Nasty, belligerent, dullard atmosphere- indeed not. "Pour out the wine without restraint or stay, Pour not by cups, but by the bellyful, Pour out to all that wull." -Edmund Spenser

What a lovely place with great wine pours and tasty tapas. We tried almost all of their offering…read morewith our group of five. All were excellent, especially Brussels sprouts and artichokes. Menu changes seasonally. We had several wines by the glass, all recommended by the owner who also served our table. This place deserves all the accolades it gets. PS half pours available. PS review updated to reflect she is the sole owner!

This was my first time here and I was delighted to speak with Derick, the owner about the business…read more He was proud to share that their five year anniversary is coming up this fall. The space is nicely decorated and has a comfortable vibe. There is a bar and tables. Looks like a great spot for a romantic sip. We indulged with a flight of wine which you can have one, two or three selections and a charcuterie board to go along with the wine. All the selections (food and wine) are flexible so everyone should be happy! Definitely looking forward to a return trip.

Intimate surroundings for a largely female clientele. Charcuterie selections are excellent. Many…read morevaried wine choices although a bit expensive for the size of pour. Good for an occasional treat but pricy overall.

The Wine Cellar on main is a usual spot I go to for good wine and some bites. You cannot go wrong…read morewith their prohibition pizza which comes with burrata and arugala. It's one of my favorites. The Mediterranean plate is another one of my go to's. Last time I went, they were out of some wines so we opted for a red blend which was good. It's a small restaurant/bar so if you're looking for cozy and quiet, try to go earlier. If you get there on a Friday night after 8, it' can get very loud because they usually have live music and it gets busy. My friend and I made a 6:30 reservation so we were pretty much finished with our meal before it got really busy in there. They usually have great live acoustic music so stay to check them out!

Yum! This is one of my favorite spots to go when my girlfriends come out to visit. I like to go…read morearound 7 or 8:00 while there is live music but I can get out before it becomes too much of a college bar scene where it's impossible to get to the bar to get a drink. I like to sit in the window and grab a beer and a pizza. Food is always yummy. Spinach and artichoke dip is so good! The pizza is always great. I haven't really ordered anything else besides that. Service is good when you're seated. Sometimes a little slow in summers when it's packed. I see a lot of private events there so I assume you can rent it out.

The Mother's Day brunch was outstanding. The food was great. The service was wonderful and the…read morevalue was fantastic. On a scale of 1 to 5 the experience was 5+.

The food is always top notch, and a great value at lunch…read more Service and ambiance top notch. Check out their deli around back for great foods to go!

Delicious! What a fantastic space. Went for restaurant week they had a great menu selection. It…read morewas very hard to pick. I had the duck tacos, roasted chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Everything was delicious. The dessert was amazing. I will be back.

Cozy vibes could not make up for mid food and inattentive service. French onion soup would have…read morebeen tastier if the broth weren't so thin. The overpriced lobster roll did not have any large chunks that would be recognizable as lobster but did have finely shredded mystery bits. Waitstaff cleared the dishes without asking; never refilled water glass even when requested; and brought out the wrong dessert. Try harder, Mirabelle.

This is a must see for the waterfront as well as the old house the tasting room is in. It's like…read morestepping into a history book

Harmony Vineyards was on our list for awhile and finally got to visit. The place was very…read morebeautiful, but a relatively smaller vineyard. There is a parking lot in front of an old house where you enter from and everything is very spacious and cozy. We reserved a table about a week prior and had a great view of the vineyard along with the water in the background. Our server was nice and helpful and service is efficient. However, their food menu is cold only, so be careful of that if you are looking for freshly made pizza or something, which was a bit disappointing. The food itself was decent, some of the wraps seemed too simple for me. Loved our wines, and they had a frose option, which we regret not trying. The wine flights were relatively cheap and so you don't get much for each flight, but can always order more if you need. Overall we enjoyed our experience and would recommend it!

This place is 1982. The food is excellent and so reasonably priced you'd swear you were in the 80s…read more There's nothing "hipster" about the Tara Inn and don't let the biker bar appearance scare you away. So if you want to see what the world of Stranger Things looked like, come here.

Delicious corned beef sandwich, highly recommend if you want to go beyond the iconic $1 burger…read more Always a fan of this cozy pub, great vibes especially with friends. Order at the counter and the food gets run to your table (self-seating). The kitchen forgot two of our meals and took a while to verify what we ordered, since there are no receipts given and it is cash-only, but we did eventually get all of our food. No frill, no fuss, just cheap, tasty eats and drinks with good vibes.

A well-known Vineyard that is definitely worth visiting. We stopped by this time because we were in…read morethe area and saw there were reservations available. The weather wasn't ideal for a winery visit, but it was still a lovely experience. I'll definitely try to book a reservation again during the warmer months to enjoy it even more. We did both the white and red tasting flights, and they were both very good. We also ordered the Margherita pizza, which was very tasty. The service was excellent throughout our visit. Looking forward to exploring more options on our next trip!

Had fun at this place with some of my friends. It was a beautiful setting and we got to sit…read moreoutside. Apparently it is an extremely popular place to spend a couple of hours and when I say a couple I mean that. They require reservations and a credit card to hold them and you may only stay for a specific period of time. If you make a reservation for 6 people and only 5 show up they will charge your card $25. We ordered wine, frozen drinks and a bottle of prosecco to start. The waitress was definitely overworked so didn't get any personal service. That was not her fault, it was packed! Something to keep in mind, they do not have mixed drinks. Of course it is a winery so they have their wine but my one friend was looking for a cocktail. I had the Sauvignon Blanc and it was mid. I also tasted the prosecco. We shared some hellishly expensive appetizers which were very good. I liked the pizza the best. We also had the pretzel and a charcuterie platter. I was expecting to be wowed, especially since they have their rules and regulations but for me, this place is for the "see and be seen" crowd so not my vibe and if you are looking for a low key romantic time, don't count on that, it was very crowded and loud. I think I would go back but maybe wait until possibly the fall.

Cool spot with a Manhattan vibe "behind" Main Street in Patchogue…read more The reason this is key is because, since they face out to the firehouse and residential areas, parking USUALLY isn't a problem. There's a small lot that's free and you can park on Jennings. (sorry residents). We went on NYE so had to park several blocks away. No biggie. The inside is dark and cool with a city-vibe. Ample bar space and 1-4 tops an some banquet seating that lets you look out over the street. We were greeted right away by what turned out to be our server and seated promptly by the windows (we had a reservation). Also greeted by a gentleman that we think might have been her dad. The young lady hustled all night and managed the crowd well. We never waited too long for her to check in on us and she was very helpful with selecting wine and clarifying menu items. That being said, THIS IS A SMALL PLATES JOINT. People expecting full-sized portions should adjust their expectations accordingly. We did, however, order the Trastavere seafood platter (medium) which came as a tower and seemed impressive. Two types of oysters (large and medium) were presented; briny and fresh and pretty damned tasty. There was also a ceviche and tuna tartare that was, unfortunately, a bit unremarkable, as was the shrimp cocktail (though the shrimps were pretty hefty). The American "black caviar" was a nice way to commemorate the meal. Nutty with a pop of salinity but maybe something you can skip. We meant to order the Carne e Formaggi but got the Gamberetto instead which was fine as it was pretty tasty nonetheless (made with shrimp but it almost tasted like smoked salmon). Virgola Manhattan was good but pretty standard. Follow-up drink of dirty Manhattan was blissfully salty and cold. But back to the menu: we are unsure if they have an actual kitchen back there which would also explain the small plates concept and oyster and chilled fish options. The bruschetta was tasty, as mentioned, but it seems like they cut and toasted the bread and topped it with the crudo. The other bruschetta options featured ingredients from other menu items that could be re-purposed for multiple dishes. Smart but expect this. We plan on returning and trying the charcuterie board (mix and match cheeses and meats) and some cocktails. Overall, a nice night out and a nice option for dining and drinking around Patchogue. Cheers!

Always a great spot for wine and cocktail. Excellent Expresso martini and my new favorite,…read moreLimoncello Gin Martini. Great service and small plate food! Great ambiance.

Stopped by the other day and the service was phenomenal. Angelina rocks! My vanilla latte was the…read morebest.

Southdown Coffee is a solid 4-star coffee shop with a great vibe…read more The drinks are very good, though a bit on the expensive side. Food, on the other hand, is reasonably priced. It's a great place to work or study, but it can get busy, so if you're looking for a very quiet place with only white noise, this may not be the best fit. What we tried: Unsweetened Green Tea Latte -- 4/5 Green Smoothie -- 4/5 Black Coffee -- 5/5 Breakfast Burrito -- 5/5 They also have a restroom and parking, which makes the visit much more convenient. Overall, a comfortable and lively coffee shop with strong drinks, solid food, and a great atmosphere.