Spring benefit galas coming to Babylon and Farmingdale
Duck wings at Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar in Bay Shore. Credit: Marisol Diaz-Gordon
The Long Island hospitality industry is a generous bunch, routinely supporting local organizations, sponsoring sports teams and making other unsung contributions.
Then there are the organized events where restaurants, markets, breweries, vineyards and more combine forces to raise money for charity. Here are two to look out for.
May 13: Chefs for a Cause
One of the longest-running culinary-benefit galas around is the Babylon Breast Coalition's Chefs for a Cause at the Piermont in Babylon. This is the 25th year that the community is coming together for an evening of sampling food and drink, auctions and raffles and live music.
Colorful, fruit-flavored mimosas at Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar in Bay Shore. Credit: Stephanie Foley
Among the restaurants participating are the Costa Verde Hospitality group (Coastal Kitchen, Verde Kitchen & Cocktails, Sweet Jane Cocktail Bar, all in Bay Shore); Zest, Pecado Mexican and Nicky’s on the Bay of Bay Shore; Argyle Grill & Tavern, Glen’s Dinette, Post Office Cafe, Swell Taco and Masa Asian of Babylon; The Pizzeria, with locations in Bay Shore and Babylon (as well as Lake Grove, Islip, Smithtown, Lindenhurst and Bayport).
Also making the scene: Babylon Village Meat Market, Torta Fina Bakeshoppe & Patisserie of Babylon and Mario's Pasticceria of Babylon, Pastosa Ravioli of North Babylon, Old Fashioned Ice Cream of West Babylon, Loughlin Vineyard of Sayville, Take Two Brewery of Bay Shore and Sand City Brewery of Lindenhurst and Twisted Cow Distillery of East Northport.
Chefs for a Cause is from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 13 at The Piermont, 494 Fire Island Ave., Babylon. Tickets are $125 and must be purchased in advance by calling 631-893-4110.
June 1: Fork Cancer
Eric LeVine is the owner of Farmingdale's 317 Main Street. Credit: Moe Morales
Another benefit, this one in Farmingdale, will mark its third year this June. Fork Cancer brings together 317 Main Street owner/chef Eric LeVine, corporate chef for Great South Bay Hospitality Group Chris Palmer, and co-owner of Jackson Hall American Bar & Grill chef Michael Landesberg to raise funds for cancer research.
For $175, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and a six-course tasting menu. A portion of the proceeds will go toward Blood Cancer United.
Fork Cancer is on June 1 at 6 p.m. at 317 Main Street, 317 Main St., Farmingdale. Tickets are $175 and must be purchased in advance online at 317mainstreet.com.
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