Pop-A-Wheelie Dreamin’
Brooklyn Mama’s Park Pick

When I was a little girl, I looked forward to summer weekends. That’s when my parents would take me and my sisters to Nellie Bly Amusement Park. Nellie Bly was Brooklyn’s answer to “Kiddie” Great Adventure. Okay, not quite, but through the eyes of a child, it was the best thing since quarter rides. And [...]

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Cyril’s: The Man, The Legend,
The Cocktail

Technically it is in Amagansett, but who cares! If you are looking for the post beach party scene, Cyril’s is where it is at. And has been so since I was a co-ed crashing at my brother’s share house. It’s a mixture of the sea air, the outdoor beach bar, and the most infamous cocktail [...]

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Voted Best Mexican by Cast & Crew

If you are in Montauk YOU HAVE TO go to The Hideaway. An awesome Mexican restaurant tucked away in a tiny harbor. Family owned and operated, everything from the sopas to the pulled pork burritos are incredible and authentic. But be sure to order the corn and copious amounts of margaritas, natch! We shot a [...]

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Fishing with Captain Ron!

ok, anyone who knows me, knows that I am not naturally a nature girl. I make an effort and have fallen in love with bike riding and hiking, but it took some time! Heck…I HAVE NEVER BEEN CAMPING! So, whe we decided fishing would make a fun segment and show off what Montauk is famous [...]

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Montauk Bake Shoppe

Fried double stuffed jelly doughnuts! INSANITY! This family owned biz has been keeping locals happy for decades…and one taste of the goods and we know why. My son actually had his very first (and, only, I may add) doughnut here and from the looks of him, I think it was a religious experience! Plus the [...]

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Cool To Do’s On Hot Weekend
Brooklyn Mama

What a day for the beach! Why not make today a Coney Island Day? In addition to the sun, the sand, the surf and the rides at Luna Park, the streets will be alive with the sound of music at the 10th Annual Siren Music Festival.
During the festival, why not spice things up a bit [...]

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Dad’s Favorite Duds

So, it probably goes without saying that as a Dad, I’m also a guy. And as a guy, I have certain items of clothing that, to put it mildly, I’m attached to–and which others may not see the appeal. (I took some heat a while back for a green zip-up sweater that my [...]

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Sofrito!
Recipe by Vanessa Mendoza

Ok, so this is the only way I make it in batches but you can freeze most of it if you don’t plan to use it within 2 weeks or so:
1.     11 cloves of garlic or a whole head of it (if u love it & please don’t do any more than that, you’ll thank [...]

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Smoky Corn Chowder!
Recipe by Guy Turchiano

6 oz bacon, sliced ½”
1 sweet onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced or through a garlic press
½ tsp of hot smoked paprika
¼ tsp of red pepper flakes
20 oz frozen corn
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 cup half and half
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp pepper
4 scallions, sliced diagonally
Saute bacon till crisp in a dutch [...]

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Melon Chill Out Salad
Recipe by Julianna Morgan

Hot enough a day for ya?
OK so on a very hot day like today, I like to make salads that
are nutritious and easy. I call it my Watermelon/Cantaloupe chill out salad
1 lb of baby arugula salad
1 cup diced or scooped (use baby ice cream scooper to get little ball shapes)
watermelon
1 cup diced cantaloupe
3/4 cup of [...]

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