4 Long Island restaurants hosting 'Galentine's' Day events
Make your own miniature macaroon cake at a Galentine's Day workshop with The Sweet Escape bakery at Ruggero's in Wading River. Credit: The Sweet Escape Macarons & Cand
Whether in a relationship or not, one thing everyone can agree on is how vital female friendships are. These Long Island eateries have decided to celebrate "Galentine’s Day" because Valentine's Day is a celebration of love in all its forms, not just romantic.
Make a macaroon cake at Ruggero’s, Wading River
WHEN 7-9 p.m. Thursday
Build your own miniature macaroon cake with Stephanie Cocozzelli, owner of The Sweet Escape macaroon shop in Wading River. Guests will learn how to pipe, fill and decorate their own themed macaroon cake during the event. Tickets are $65 a person and include a glass of wine, snacks and appetizers.
More info: 5768 NY-25A Suite Y, 631-886-1625, thesweetescapemacarons.com
Dinner party at 317 Main St., Farmingdale
WHEN 6 p.m. Friday
The Farmingdale restaurant's Friday night soiree involves a $45 3-course prix fixe dinner with an espresso martini or glass of wine. Start with Caesar salad, buffalo chicken dip or calamari before moving on to mains like basil shrimp, chicken paillard or tortelloni. The dessert options are cheesecake or Nutella tiramisu. A deejay starting at 8 p.m. for those who want to dance. Advance ticket purchase suggested.
More info: 317 Main St., 516-512-5317, 317mainstreet.com
Bingo brunch at Lily Flanagan’s, Babylon
WHEN Noon-3 p.m. Saturday
The competitive sides may come at Lily’s Galentine’s boozy brunch. For $50, guests get brunch cocktails along with a buffet of classics including scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage as well as penne a la vodka, chicken francese and Ceasar salad. Admission includes a Bingo card.
More info: 345 Deer Park Ave., 631-539-0816, lilyflanaganspub.com
Tea party at Blacksmith’s Breads, Long Beach
WHEN 3:30- 5 p.m. Sunday
The Long Beach bakery will host a 90-minute tea party and workshop where you’ll create your own herbal blend to take home. Event organizer Jenna Valot said attendees will choose from herbal teas such as blue verbena, milk thistle, ashwagandha, peppermint and spearmint, while sampling croissants and pastries. Tickets via Eventbrite start at $44.52, with a discounted 2-for-1 deal for pairs.
More info: 870 W Beech St., 516-490-5530
Melissa Azofeifa is a restaurants reporter with Newsday's FeedMe team. Having grown up on Long Island, she loves talking about food and its impact on culture. A graduate of Stony Brook University, she joined Newsday in the fall of 2024.
