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44. Bringing The Holiday Heat! (with Cameron Mathison)
47:24||Season 5, Ep. 44The Holiday Heat is ON this week on Long Island Tea! We’re so fortunate to welcome Television Star, Cameron Mathison to the show discussing the upcoming Great American Family Christmas Festival coming to The Park at UBS Arena, his vast career in holiday films/soap operas we all know and love, as well as some of his favorite memories from past experiences on Long Island. The ladies chat about some exciting events happening this week as we enter the holiday season and are enjoying a fabulous Taste of Long Island from our friends at Limani Grille in Commack! #TasteOfLongIsland Limani Grille in Commack - Providing customers with the best ingredients, produce, seafood and fish that the world has to offer. All made possible through relationships with purveyors, farmers and fishermen domestically and from the Mediterranean. Give the gift of an unforgettable dining experience this holiday season or even book your team’s holiday party at their beautiful restaurant!Learn more at limanigrille.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!* #LongIslandLife Long Island is hosting the first Great American Christmas Festival, opening this Friday, November 22, at The Park at UBS Arena & we have one of the stars who will be kicking off the event here today to tell us more!Learn more about the festival at theparkatubsarena.com One of Long Island’s most iconic voices — that unmistakable cadence announcing “ron KON ko ma” to Long Island Rail Road passengers — has passed away.Van Ritshie, the Long Island Rail Road voice actor who became a cherished and often mimicked presence for commuters, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, following a brief illness, his family announced this week. He was 80 years old.With a five-decade career as a radio personality and voice-over artist, Ritshie’s distinct voice is forever etched into the memories of countless LIRR riders Greenport & Port Jeff listed in TravelMag as most charming towns/villages in NY JONES BEACH MAGIC OF LIGHTS OPENS THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd Two East End Wineries Receive State AwardsIn recognition of their impactful contributions to New York’s wine industry, Macari Vineyards and Bedell Cellars, two esteemed wineries located on Long Island’s East End, were honored at the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s 2024 Unity Awards. #ThisWeekendOnTheEastEnd Friday, November 22nd Moondance: The Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute at The Suffolk Riverhead Holiday Light Show Saturday, November 23rd WHB Farmers Market at the Village Green 5th Annual North Fork Festival of TreesFor more details + additional events happening visit eastendgetaway.com CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.com Check out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongisland Be sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm) Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information
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43. Slow Shopping Mode = ON
47:41||Season 5, Ep. 43IT'S TIMEEEEE! The Queen says it's time and we couldn't agree more - this week the ladies catch up and discuss "slow shopping" as we approach the holiday season. Something else exciting to enjoy around the holidays is our Taste of Long Island by White Post Farms in Melville where you can enjoy a DELICIOUS treat from their market. We of course have some fabulous Long Island Life as well as exciting things to do This Weekend on the East End.#TasteOfLongIsland Soaking up the cozy season with a slice of Pumpkin Bread from our friends at White Post Farms in Melville! Award-Winning & Farm-Made pies on premises that can be shipped anywhere - Perfect for a corporate, family/friend or teacher gift - or to bring to a holiday house party! Take the family to enjoy a great day at the farm and experience meeting the Giraffes, Ronnie’s Birdie Landing, Magic Shows, Pony Rides and so much more! They also offer birthday parties and were voted ‘Best of LI” for Long Island’s Best Farms - Learn more at whitepostfarms.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!* #LongIslandLife PSEG Long Island Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Breast CancerA walk was held at Jones Beach State Park to support the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The event topped $70,000 in donations!Long Island Wine Country Legacy Dinner to Celebrate Bedell FamilyLong Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame sets 20th anniversary 'Holiday Celebration'New Blog: Seasonal Slices and a Glass of Wine: Fall's Best Wine Pairings-Head on over to Melville and pick up a pie at White Post Farms. Their pumpkin pie won a National Pie Contest Award in 2017! Pairs well with Peconic Bay Vineyards Chardonnay 2022.-Stop by Pietros in East Meadow for the best SQUASH PIZZA SLICE this season! Pairs well with McCall 2014 Hillside Pinot Noir.-Enjoy Apple Pie from Harbes Orchard pairs well with Sparkling Pointe 2019 BrutRead more at discoverlongisland.com/blog #ThisWeekendOnTheEastEnd Friday, November 15thTruman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” at Southampton Arts Center 7pSaturday, November 16thWHB Farmers Market at the Village Green 9a-1pTruman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” at Southampton Arts Center 2pThe Great American Soulbook at The Suffolk 8-10pSunday, November 17thHoliday Princess Tea Party at the Sea Star Ballroom 10aTruman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” at Southampton Arts Center 2pSome Enchanted Evening at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 8pFor more events to check out and detailed info please visit eastendgetaway.comCONNECT WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you! Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information42. "It's our Anniversary! We're here for YOU'Z"
46:46||Season 5, Ep. 42HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HOT TEAS! We are so excited and proud to have been spilling all the #LongIslandTea with each and every one of you for FOUR YEARS… to celebrate the ladies are indulging in Apple Cider Donuts and Wine from Harbes Family Farm and Vineyard + Michael has some fun trivia for both our hosts and listeners on some of the highlights/most fun moments from over the last year. We also are excited to announce an exciting new partnership with East End Getaway transforming our weekend events segment to “This Weekend on the East End!” To make this episode even better… WE HAVE NEW MERCH!!! Check out our brand-new winter essentials at shop.discoverlongisland.com also... we are paying tribute this week to Peanut #IYKYK#TasteOfLongIslandNot only is it the 4 Year Anniversary of the Long Island Tea Podcast, it’s also the 35th Anniversary of Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck!We’re celebrating with some delicious seasonal apple cider donuts from their farmstand and some bubbly Blanc De Blancs from Harbes Vineyard - Using only estate Chardonnay grapes, this sparkling wine was produced using the traditional méthode champenoise. Absolutely delicious with wonderful pear aromas and small pearlescent bubbles this wine has a refined mouth feel and a refreshingly dry finish. Awarded gold at the 2022 New York Wine Classic.Take advantage of the farm for the rest of the fall season (private birthday party bookings available and for school field trips!) and enjoy 3 for $20 or even 5 for $30 Tastings at the vineyard! Learn more at harbesfamilyfarm.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!* Want to be featured on Taste of Long Island and be featured on our social channels and website? Email us at Spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com#LongIslandLifeWe’re proud to announce our newest segment and sponsor, East End Getaway showcasing all of our good friends on the East End of beautiful Long Island. Each week we’ll be bringing you all of the most exciting events to experience out east from vineyards to theaters to hotels - Here is what is happening #ThisWeekendOnTheEastEndFriday, November 8thSlam Poetry at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 7pFish & Sips at Long Island Aquarium 7-10:30pThe Four Horseman at The Suffolk 8-10pSaturday, November 9thWesthampton Beach Farmers Market at the Village Green 9a-1pBad Animals: The Heart Tribute at The Suffolk Theater 8-10pSunday, November 10thLI Bridal Expo at the Long Island Aquarium 12-3:30pFunny Women of a Certain Age at The Suffolk 2-4pFor more events to check out and detailed info please visit eastendgetaway.comCONNECT WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you! Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information41. Trick or Treat! *Happy Halloween*
48:51||Season 5, Ep. 41HAPPY HALLOWEEN HOT TEAS! We're in the Spooky Spirit today in the studio with our HORRIFIC Decor including a surprise appearance from Michael Myers but fear not, our sweet tooth is in for a TREAT with a special Taste of Long Island from Disset Chocolate! The ladies chat about Kristen's recent travels which of course includes some chaotic stories, some must-do events this week as well as the tea on the final episodes of the Golden Bachelorette.#TasteOfLongIsland Trick or Treating today with our friends at Disset Chocolate in Cutchogue! Their seasonal and holiday collections are famous spanning from chocolate bars, BonBons, BonBars, Hot Chocolate Bombs and even Chocolate PAINTINGS you can make at a Disset Workshop! (Every Saturday or Private with Booking!)Learn more and order yours today at dissetchocolate.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!*#LongIslandLife Halloween Happenings on Long Island! (Thursday October 31st)Haunted Encounters: A Magic Halloween Show at Theatre ThreeHalloween Adult Skate Night United Skates of AmericaDave & Boo-ster’s At Dave & Buster’s IslandiaCheck out so many more at discoverlongisland.com/events or our mobile appNot only is it Halloween this week, it’s also Diwali and Day of the Dead! Don’t miss some exciting happenings with our partners including: **DIWALI Celebration at the Curry Club at Saghar on Friday, November 1st**Day of the Dead Celebrations at Besito (Fri & Sat) (All Locations)**Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead Celebration at The Clubhouse and RGNY Wine on November 2ndNEW BLOG: Exploring Suffolk County's Many Parks! Includes options for Hiking, Fishing, Hunting and Camping! Today we’ll talk about Hiking for Fall Foliage:WestBlydenburgh County Park, SmithtownLakeland County Park, IslandiaCentralCordwood Landing, Miller PlaceTerrell River County Park, Center MorichesEast EndCranberry Bog Nature Preserve, RiverheadSears Bellows County Park, Hampton BaysRead more at discoverlongisland.com/blog or Tap Into Adventure with our Discover Long Island Mobile App to see what is near you!CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you! Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information40. Adulting Stinks!
42:53||Season 5, Ep. 40The Fall Season is NOT over yet Hot Teas... this week our producer and Social/Digital Content Manager, Michael D. Magaraci is guest cohosting while Kristen is away. He is sharing October events you haven't missed yet here on Long Island as well as exciting things happening for DLI's social channels! We also showcase Village Therapy Wellness in Babylon as our Taste of Long Island and hear all the tea about the brand-new "Joker" film...#TasteOfLongIsland Tranquil Tote from Village Therapy Wellness in Babylon - Their mission is to help you foster your journey towards emotional and physical wellness! They offer a safe, supportive and comfortable environment where you can feel free to be your true self and work on healing your body and mind. They offer therapy for children, teens and adults From stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, conflict resolution, infertility grief they are here to help anyone no matter the issue at hand.Don’t miss their Clay and Meditation event on November 21st!You can book a free 15 minute consultation with one of their staff members + learn more at villagetherapywellness.com*You can also find them on our mobile app!* Want to be featured on Taste of Long Island and be featured on our social channels and website? Email us at Spillthetea@discoverlongisland.comGIVEAWAY ALERT: You have one more week to show us your best Fall Porch and/or Halloween Decor and you can win 2 Spill The Tea Hoodies & How You Doin’ Mugs! Enter by following us on Instagram & TikTok - @longislandteapodcast Fall Long Island Restaurant Week is Here! We have a new blog showcasing some of our partners who are participating - running this Sunday, 10/25-11/3-Prime 1024 - Roslyn -Shandon Court - East Islip-Limani Grille - Commack-Arlo Kitchen and Bar - North Port-Mirabelle at Three Village Inn - Stony Brook-Bayberry - Islip-The James - BabylonRead more at discoverlongisland.com/blog or Tap Into Eat with our Discover Long Island Mobile App to see what is near you!!Check out or brand-new "October Events You Haven't Missed Yet" TikTok @discoverlongisland to see a full list of last-minute fall festivities to close out October!CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you! Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information39. "Just stick me on the front lawn."
54:40||Season 5, Ep. 39We've been all over the place and the schedule has been so crazy that you can just stick us out with the Halloween decorations! This week we're chatting about more exciting things happening this season, sipping some delicious Long Island Wine with a Taste of LI from Raphael Vineyards and giving two lucky Hot Teas a chance to win some merch!#TasteOfLongIsland 2019 Raphael Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve - The 2019 vintage recently won best red in the state at the 2024 New York Wine Classic. It also marks 25 years in business for Raphael. Pairs well with duck breast, delicata squash and more!Join their wine club and enjoy membership benefits including being the first to receive their limited, handcrafted wines at a 20% discount, automatically shipped to you four times per year.The tasting room is open all season and you can learn more about how to book an event or purchase a bottle at raphaelwine.com#LongIslandLifeGIVEAWAY ALERT: Celebrate SWEATA WEATHA & Show us your best Fall Porch and/or Halloween Decor and you can win 2 Spill The Tea Hoodies & How You Doin’ Mugs! Enter by following us on Instagram & TikTok - @longislandteapodcast Check out our New Blog: “Luxury Travel Guide to Long Island”Stay in a Luxury Hotel!-Oheka Castle - Huntington-Montauk Manor Resort - Montauk-Topping Rose House - Bridgehampton -Hotel Moraine - Greenport& more!Karen Sullivan from The Wellness Stop reached out because she’s taking part in The Long Island Film Premiere of the “M Factor Screening & Wellness Showcase” at Regal Cinemas in Deer Park Tanger Outlets. “Shredding the Silence on Menopause" Includes: Panel discussion from wellness experts, a wellness showcase, shopping opportunities, mix and mingle and a swag bag! They are offering our listeners and followers a discount: You can use code “LIT10” They will receive $10 off the ticket price of $45! Get tickets here: https://intentionallivingmagazine.com/the-m-factor-shredding-the-silence-on-menopause/#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland Friday, October 18th-Last chance to enjoy LI Oyster Week (Ends on Sunday)Saturday, October 19th-Pindar Fall Harvest Festival-Halloween Fest - Riverhead-Port Jefferson Oktoberfest & Chowder Crawl-Hempstead Lake Fall Family Fishing Festival-Breakfast with Bluey at Lily’s BabylonSunday, October 20th-Northport Halloween Hayride CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you! Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information38. NIGHTMARISH Month.
48:49||Season 5, Ep. 38Kristen is BACK this week and she has a lot to catch us up on... like the NIGHTMARISH road trip she took upstate with plenty of hysterical moments plus the ladies are giving us their review of Broadway's Gatsby The Musical which is of course inspired by Long Island's famous Gold Coast! Just in time for a chaotic and stressful month, our friends at AIREM Modern Beauty Rituals are here to provide a soothing and much-needed Taste of Long Island - We also are chatting about some exciting events coming up including the 2024 Suffolk County Marathon! AIREM Modern Beauty Rituals -C-RAY Vitamin C + Antioxidant Serum-Pearlessence Biocellulose Sheet MaskCheck out their locations in Syosset and at Topping Rose in Bridgehampton &Learn more about all services they offer at airem.com again, that’s airem.com *You can also find them on our mobile app!*Want to be featured on Taste of Long Island and be featured on our social channels and website? Email us at Spillthetea@discoverlongisland.comLong Island Oyster Week Returns next week, October 14th-20th! Check out our new blog highlighting some of the best spots to celebrate including our partners:-Juniper at The Vanderbilt -Calissa Hamptons-The Wharf Oakdale-Lily’s Babylon-Oakdale & Riverhead Brew House-Salt & Barrel Bay ShoreRead more at discoverlongisland.com/blog or download our mobile app to see what’s near you!#ChariTEAIslip Arts Council reached out about their event, Anthem: A Salute to America and Her Heroes. A heartfelt musical tribute to honor Veterans and First Responders, taking place at The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on November 14 & 15, 2024. A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to Tunnel to Towers, making this not just an entertaining show, but a meaningful one as well.Learn more here: https://isliparts.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&layout=edit&id=357#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFriday, October 11th-Hamptons International Film Festival is still running through the 20th!-Nicki Minaj at UBS Arena!-Annual Haunted House & Grounds at Connetquot River State Park (All Weekend)-Famous Food Festival at Tanger Outlets Deer Park (All Weekend)-Oktoberfest at Canoe Place Inn Saturday, October 12th-Pridwin Fall Festival (Sat & Sun)-Long Island Fall Festival in Huntington-Montauk Fall Festival-Adventureland Scavenger Hunt-Goosebumps the Musical at CM Performing Arts CenterSunday, October 13th-Riverhead Country Fair -North Cliff Vineyards Red Wine and Pasta Night!CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/ DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you! Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you’re listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm)Thanks to our generous sponsor, Sands New York - visit www.sandsnewyork.com for more information