CENE Magazine

18/06/2019

Effin’ Open! | CENE Magazine

The reimagining of a Long Island icon begins tonight at 5PM, when Effin’ Beauty makes it’s highly anticipated debut. What’s new and what will remain? Foosball? Budweiser? Patchouli? Sara Pesserillo got a sneak peak at the new spot and the new goods that will be available, and you can read all about it in the latest article at CENE Magazine!

http://cenemag.com/2019/06/effin-open/

Long before Michael Cassano and Maria Pallotta of American Beauty in Massapequa were bar owners, they were among the thousands of people to walk through the doors at Effin Gruven.  I, like them, went there too.  In fact, it was there that I met my husband in person for the first time.  He suggest...

08/05/2019

I Am Nacho Mama | CENE Magazine

We can always count on Maria Cassano to find new and awesome places to eat!
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On Long Island, there’s no shortage of restaurants — and unfortunately, most of them come and go without making much of an impact on the community. I Am Nacho Mama of Hicksville, however, is barely a month old, and has already made a tremendous impression on local Yelp reviewers and Long Island ...

04/03/2019

Don’t Call It A Comeback: The Triumphant Return Of Souper Fry! | CENE Magazine

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Today, March 4, marks the grand reopening of the beloved local favorite. The community is elated, yet many can’t help but wonder what happened in the first place. And, by the way, what the heck is a Sazini, anyway?

14/08/2018

“There’s Always One”: A Modern 80’s Style Comedy Exclusive Screening This Week In Bellmore | CENE Magazine

Congratulations to George Massimillo, Michael La Gattuta and the entire cast and crew of There's Always One. The film will have an exclusive screening this Thursday night at the Bellmore Movies at 222 Pettit Ave, 7:30PM start time. Check out our article for the full backstory, and find out how you can attend this exclusive event:

http://cenemag.com/2018/08/theres-always-one-a-modern-80s-style-comedy-exclusive-screening-this-week-in-bellmore/

Ever send a text to the wrong person? Talk about “uh oh”. After you hit send, it’s in “can’t un-do” land. Anything can happen.

31/03/2018

“Effin’ Beauty”! Owners of American Beauty Bistro To Open New Spot At The Former Location Of Effin’ Gruven. | CENE Magazine

our man about town Al Katkowsky is back again with another scoop. Remember Effin Gruven? Well something new is going there! Read all about it! Click the link, share and repost.

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The ink is dry, and the deal is done. After months of rumors, speculation and anticipation, it can be confirmed that Michael Cassano and Maria Pallotta, owners of American Beauty Bistro in Massapequa will be setting up shop at the former location of Effin’ Gruven, at 2562 Sunrise Hwy in Bellmore.

13/03/2018

The Return Of The Seaford Palace Diner! | CENE Magazine

Al Katkowsky is back on the beat. He found out they reopened a south shore classic!! Read what he thought! Share and repost!!

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We Can’t Get Over It, And Why Should We? The overly generous portions, the “how could they be making money” combo deals, the insistence that your included dessert be taken home…young people, probably working their first job, walking around the place with pitchers of coke to instantly refill ...

27/02/2018

Jam! | CENE Magazine

Who's hungry for some breakfast

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(Welcome to CENE’s series on breakfast spots on Long Island. Here, you’ll find the best of the best…the ones you may have heard of, and the ones you need to know about!)

22/02/2018

Jam! | CENE Magazine

Welcome to CENE’s series on breakfast spots on Long Island. Here, you’ll find the best of the best…the ones you may have heard of, and the ones you need to know about!)

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(Welcome to CENE’s series on breakfast spots on Long Island. Here, you’ll find the best of the best…the ones you may have heard of, and the ones you need to know about!)

16/02/2018

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26/01/2018

Hamza & Madina Halal Food Cart Goes Indoors!!! | CENE Magazine

Our man on the street Al Katkowsky is back with one of his favorite food trucks Hamza & Madina but with a twist! They opened a brick and mortar location!! Read about it below. Share and repost!
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...and also stays outdoors. But the new brick and mortar location nearby means you can wait for your order without being “weathered on.” And, yes: it’s

30/12/2017

Tonight - in celebration of their first full length record since 2002, Long Island post-hardcore innovators, Glassjaw will be playing the Paramount in Huntington. Make sure you’re there early to catch legendary NYHC pioneers The Cro-Mags, playing for the first time with Glassjaw and at the Paramount!!
A limited number of tickets are still available.
Your buds at CENE ( that’s us) will be giving away 1 pair of tickets!! All you need to do to enter is share this very status. If you are picked, we will DM you around 5:00 PM!!

05/12/2017

Tonight, we’re at in Seaford for their successful One n’ One series. Here is doing her thing!!

05/12/2017

Tonight, we’re at in Seaford for a their successful One n’ One series. Here is doing her thing!!

04/12/2017

Check out the world premiere of “Motorcycle”, by Long Island’s own Edmond.

Touring since he was a teenager in bands like ” No Good News” and as a solo artist, Garden City’s Kevin Burke was looking for a new Identity and sound. After a year of courtship with his piano, and immersing himself into the key’s heavy magic of Andrew McMahon, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and others, Kevin entered the studio and Edmond came out.

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/12/long-islands-own-edmond-debuts-new-song-motorcycle/

08/11/2017

Finally, New York Becomes “Hemp Smart” | CENE Magazine

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/10/finally-new-york-becomes-hemp-smart/

With his Grand Opening on Columbus Day, Jay DePietto completes Chapter One, in which he says goodbye to The Man, gives the finger to Big Pharma, and starts his own

08/11/2017

Review - ‘Cities in Search of a Heart’ by The Movielife | CENE Magazine

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/10/review-cities-in-search-of-a-heart-by-the-movielife/

As the years start to creep up on you, and you're not the spry teen you saw in the mirror 20 somewhat years ago, you start to take notice of a few things that are

02/11/2017

Moon Tooth Debuts New Video On The Eve Of Their Tour | CENE Magazine

Check it out! Long Island heavy prog band Moon Tooth dropped a Halloween video on the eve of their tour, and our man Al Katkowsky agreed to be killed in it! Take a look, and catch Moon Tooth back home on Thursday, November 16 at Amityville Music Hall!
http://www.cenemag.com/2017/11/moon-tooth-debuts-new-video-on-the-eve-of-their-tour/

Moon Tooth, one of the hottest bands on Long Island, seems never to stop for a second. As they embark on the first date of their tour tonight in Philadelphia, the

25/10/2017

If You Build A Food Truck Festival, We Will Come. | CENE Magazine

Al Katkowsky is back at it. He's out and about finding the best that Long Island has to offer. check it out. Share and repost!


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Article and Pictures by Al Katkowsky Did you ever hear the one about Woodstock? No, not the “brown acid” part. The part where they planned and planned and

13/10/2017

Review – ‘Cities in Search of a Heart’ by The Movielife | CENE Magazine

A little older, wiser, a tad different but a bit more mature, this is the Movielife in 2017! Vinnie and Brandon return to the VFW halls for the bands first record in 14 years.

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As the years start to creep up on you, and you’re not the spry teen you saw in the mirror 20 somewhat years ago, you start to take notice of a few things only possible with age.

07/10/2017

We went to tonight in Sayville for a porterhouse for 2. It did not disappoint! Great place, great food. We will be back!!

06/10/2017

Finally, New York Becomes “Hemp Smart” | CENE Magazine

With his Grand Opening on Columbus Day, Jay DePietto completes Chapter One, in which he says goodbye to The Man, gives the finger to Big Pharma, and starts his own business on his own terms. Story by Al Katkowsky. Share and repost

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becomes-hemp-smart/

Jay DePietto is good at what he has been doing. For over ten years, he has been a cook and chef at some of the best restaurants on Long Island.

25/09/2017

Long Island Vine Care – Ever Dreamed Of Having Your Own Vineyard? | CENE Magazine

Have a ever dreamed of having your on vineyard? Maria Cassano found someone that can help you do it! Check it out over at cenemag.com


http://www.cenemag.com/2017/09/long-island-vine-care-ever-dreamed-of-having-your-own-vineyard/

For some people, wine is a bi-weekly activity – maybe a glass in the bathtub or while binge-watching Hulu. For others, it’s a way of life, and if you’re one of the latter, I’ve got some incredible news: one Long Island man is bringing the art of winemaking to your own backyard.

20/07/2017

Rustic Root – Woodbury | CENE Magazine

We're hungry...

http://www.cenemag.com/2016/07/rustic-root-woodbury/

Mention of New York typically sparks images of taxis, crosswalk signals, buildings, and road rage, but locals know that there’s so much more to this place than just the city. There are the creameries upstate, the vineyards at the tip of Long Island, and the maple tree farms in the Catskill Mountains...

17/07/2017

Go to The Leaky Lifeboat tonight (Tuesday, July 17th) and mention “CENE” to enter to win 2 free tickets | CENE Magazine

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/07/go-to-the-leaky-lifeboat-tonight-tuesday-july-17th-and-mention-cene-to-enter-to-win-2-free-tickets/

Tonight, Monday July 17th. The Leaky Lifeboat in Seaford has several pairs of tickets to give away for the Incubus/Jimmy Eat World concert at Nikon Jones Beach Theatre on Wednesday, July 19th. All you have to do is go to The Leaky Lifeboat after 8PM and mention “CENE” and you get a pair of tickets!…

16/07/2017

R.I.P. Harry Chapin | CENE Magazine

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/07/r-i-p-harry-chapin/

On July 16, 1981 ( 36 years ago today) prolific singer songwriter, humanitarian and famed Long Island resident Harry Chapin died at the young age of 38.

06/07/2017

Today, we found this little hidden gem in Bethpage! If you’re looking for quality ramen or in this case Gyu Don, check out Ramen Kyoto!!

05/07/2017

It’s A Food Truck Life (For Us) | CENE Magazine

Our man Al Katkowsky is back with his never ending search for whats cool out there. This time he's finding food trucks out and about. Enjoy!
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Some of them come out in the nice weather, some are reliably placed all year, and some appear late-night, at your service, when you least expect it and most need it. Food trucks are kicking your ass, stalking your soul, and hacking your culinary election to find out what you want, when you want it a...

08/05/2017

Moon Tooth goes to The School of Rock | CENE Magazine

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/01/moon-tooth-goes-to-the-school-of-rock/

Moon Tooth visits The School of Rock in Rockville Centre for a Question And Answer session and concert

01/05/2017

24/7 Long Island: A Resource List | CENE Magazine

Our man on the street Al Katkowsky​ has updated his 24/7 collection. Go check out where people are going while you're sleeping!

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A user guide to all the weird wonderful places that Long Islander's can explore at all hours of the night.

28/03/2017

Is/Was | CENE Magazine

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14/03/2017

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07/03/2017

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Check out this amazing artist we're all about right now! Her name is Anjipan and we think she's great. Our guy Dan Woulfin sat down with her and found out all kinds of good stuff. Please check it out and repost!

http://www.cenemag.com/2017/03/artist-profile-anjipan/

16/02/2017

Rustic Root - Woodbury | CENE Magazine

http://www.cenemag.com/2016/07/rustic-root-woodbury/

I fell in love with the mission of this place as soon as I heard it: a small-menu restaurant that uses local and organic ingredients to create wonderful meals

24/01/2017

Long Island's own Moon Tooth stopped by the School of Rock Rockville Centre to lend to little wisdom to the kids and play some tunes. Cene Magazine's Dan Woulfin got to tag along and had a blast!! Share and repost!!

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