Early Holiday Happenings 2015

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The holidays are quickly approaching and we have your guide for some early happenings this month on Long Island and NYC to help you get into the spirit!

Long Beach’s 11th annual turkey trot will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2015. There will be two races: one for children under the age of 17 at 8:30 am and the 10K race for all ages at 9:00 am. Both races start and finish on New York Avenue and the boardwalk. Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit those in the community in need! 

Would Thanksgiving really be Thanksgiving without the Macy’s parade? The balloons have already been tested and they are ready to fly! For the past 89 years, the parade never fails to disappoint us with giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands, and performances. 

Bryant Park’s winter village opened last week and is a must see this season! With more than 125 boutiques housed in custom-designed “jewelry box” kiosks and a 170’ x 100’ rink featuring free admission ice skating,  the park really transforms into a winter wonderland. Celsius is also apart of the action by serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks everyday.
 

Starting in the middle of November, many stores on Fifth Avenue create their famous holiday windows. Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s and more will be showing off this thrilling artistry for free each day and night. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes while you wait - but the line is worth it!

The Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jones Beach returns November 20th with over 2.5 miles of holiday scenes featuring 150 light displays. The Holiday Village will also make its return, so bring the kids and take photos with Santa, enjoy a make your own s’mores station, watch some live performances, and more! 

The Rockettes are kicking off their holiday season November 13th! In its 88th year of precision dancing and high kicking, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has become an annual tradition for many tourists and locals alike.

After reading about what’s happening this season, why not make a day or evening out of it? Our premier limousine services are the best out there. Call us to make your reservation today: (631) 587-8500! 

Bridal Party 101: DOs and DON'Ts

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We know how hard it is to plan the perfect bridal shower for your bride. Between picking out a date that works for everyone to choosing a venue that is great for the celebration, you might need some assistance. Let’s review some basic DOs and DON’Ts to get you started.

Do take the initiative to plan the party - but don’t put it all on yourself!
Enlist the help of other members of the bridal party to get the event planned and coordinated. Discuss with everyone what they can each help with and assign them specific duties. 

Do pick a date in advance - but don’t forget to check in with the VIPs for their availability!
Ideally you want as many people in attendance as possible, however such is life - and schedules don’t always line up. That said, make sure you ask any immediate family members and the bridal party for their availability. If you have people traveling from out of town, you’ll also need to take travel plans into consideration.

Do review your bride’s guest list - don’t invite anyone who isn’t invited to the wedding!
Before sending out any invites, reference your bride’s guest list. You don’t want to hurt any feelings by inviting guests who aren’t invited to the actual wedding. If however your bride is having a very small intimate or destination wedding - it is OK to include other guests.

Do have an itinerary - but don’t make it too strict!
Make a loose itinerary for the day to know what to follow - bridal shower games, sit down meal if applicable, opening gifts, etc. Have some back up plans as well incase there’s an unexpected lull in the party. 

Do provide gift guidelines - don’t make gift giving X-rated!
Be sure to share the bride’s registry information and give ideas for any off-registry items she may want (perhaps gear for the honeymoon). Remind your guests that this is an all ages affair - any gifts that may be too raunchy should be saved for the bachelorette party. 

Need more help on what to do (or not to do) for your upcoming party? Visit The Knot’s full article here»

And remember, Dynasty Limousine has been the ideal choice for brides and groom in and around the Long Island area! We combine an impressive fleet of immaculately kept luxury vehicles with professional and experienced drivers. If you have any questions about renting the right transportation for your wedding party’s needs - give us a call at 631-587-8500

Long Island Restaurant Week 2015

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Long Island’s Annual Fall Restaurant week is back offering up another 8 days of deals! From Sunday, November 1st through Sunday, November 8th, you can enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe dinner for $27.95 per person at participating restaurants! 
 

Check out some of the below restaurants:

• Besito Mexican has participating locations in both Huntington and Roslyn. Serving authentic Mexican food, you don’t want to miss out on their famous tableside guacamole or their Besito Patron Margarita.

• Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar located in Rockville Centre features New and Classic American Cuisine, led by executive chef Art Gustafson. Restaurant week menu items include: Curry Mussels with Crabmeat, Filet Mignon, and Strawberry Cheese Cake.

• H2O: Seafood & Sushi is Smithtown’s newly renovated seafood restaurant. Designed with an upscale New England feel, it was recently voted #1 Overall Seafood Restaurant in the New York Area on OpenTable. Offering the $27.95 prix-fixe menu, $40 with paired wine, menu items include: local fluke fritters, pan roasted salmon, and sliced pumpkin bread for dessert.

• Pasta Pasta in Port Jefferson is more than just PASTA, executive Chef Steven Sands and his staff offers up a diverse menu of poultry, meat, fish, and of course pastas and pizza. Start off with the Stuffed Baked Clams (owner’s special recipe) and choose from a variety of entrees like the Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sauerbraten Style Boneless Short Ribs, and more!
  

Now that we have your mouth watering, go ahead and make a reservation - then give Dynasty Limo a call to handle your transportation! Contact us today for more information and to view our availability.

Plan Your Next Night Out With Us!

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Equipped with one of the best limousine fleets in New York, Dynasty Limousine is sure to make your next night out a memorable one. From Towncars to stretch Escalades to luxury vans like our Mercedes Sprinter, we’re sure to have a style to meet your group’s needs! 

Whether you are planning a romantic date night, bar hopping with friends, or would just like to have some VIP transportation around Long Island / Manhattan - let us know, we’ll be there. We strive to go above and beyond our clients expectations to leave them feeling satisfied. 

Enjoy all the latest amenities and comfort our vehicles have to offer, including but not limited to: spacious plush leather seats, mini bar, custom lighting, and audio system. So get your friends or family together for a safe and worry free evening. Call and book your car service today (631) 587-8500! For more information please visit our website www.dynastylimoli.com.

Haunted Houses on Long Island

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Experience what Halloween on Long Island is all about - check out some of the below top rated frights this weekend:
 

Challenge Escape Rooms Halloween Edition: Killer Countdown
Bayside  |  $35 per person
Experience an hour of thrills and chills in this interactive, adrenaline pumping game. You and your team will be locked in the killer’s den, working to complete puzzles and find hidden clues to escape before becoming his next victim. 

F&W Schmitt Farms Haunted Mansion & Nighttime Haunted Maze
Melville  |  $5 - $19 per person
Back for another fall season, get spooked by the ghouls at the Haunted Mansion, the Haunted Nighttime Corn Maze, and the newest attraction - the Experiment.

Haunted Castle at Hempstead House
Sands Point  |  $20 per person ($15 for Annual Members) 
Once a year at Halloween, the doors of the mansion are unlocked to welcome the spirits of those who once called the castle home: a stormy actress, tycoons, refugee children from World War II, servants passing through the mansion via a secret stairwell.

Darkside Haunted House
Wading River  |  $23 per person - fast pass and group rates available
Long Island’s premier haunted attraction with over 14,000 sq. ft. and 30 of the most detailed scenes of fright! Experience movie quality sets, bone chilling special effects, and the heart pounding scares that make the Darkside Haunted House the place to be this and every October.

Chamber of Horrors NY
Hauppauge  |  $25
Brave the Triology of Fear tonight - Sunday: experience Miss Fortune’s Maniac Manor, mutants and mayhem in Toxic City, and stagger your way through the Witch Asylum.

For more local haunted houses, visit LIHauntedHouses.com.

 

Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, transportation to a wedding, or any other travel services make sure to give us a call at 631-587-8500 . We are Long Island’s premiere limousine service and we work hard to make sure that your experience with us is memorable and worry-free! 

Where to Watch the World Series!

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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT. It’s been a long 15 years, but the Amazins are back in the World Series - and fans & non-fans alike are feeling the excitement!
 

Finding tickets to a game may be impossible (and pricey), so here’s a home rundown of sports bars where you can catch the game with fellow diehards:
 

McFadden’s Citi Field: Who wouldn’t want to celebrate game day at McFadden’s? Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Games 1 and 2 - for just $30 you’ll have GUARANTEED express entry and $5 draft beers all night long! Legendary Mets Players will be hosting the viewing parties (Howard 'HoJo' Johnson & Lenny 'Nails' Dykstra) and offering free selfies and autographs during the game!

Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant: Foley’s, an Irish bar with a baseball attitude, has appropriately renamed itself as Daniel Murphy’s Pub & Restaurant throughout the World Series. Try the “Chicken Murphy” menu offering featuring chicken breast, Italian sausage, and sliced cherry tomatoes. 

SideBar: With 20 large screen TVs to choose from, you won’t miss a beat at SideBAR. Enjoy some game day drink specials including $30 Bud Light Beer buckets or $14 pitchers.
 

Dewey’s Pub: Drink like a true Met! Enjoy “Daniel” Murphy’s Stout pints for $5 or have blue and orange colored Budweiser pints for $6. You can even go big for $25 and get buckets of beer that come with two free hot dogs. 
 

For a full list of what’s going on and where to go this week to watch the New York Mets in the World Series check out amNEWYORK.
 

Avoid the hassle of public transportation, grab your friends and reserve your ride with Dynasty Limousine! We’ll arrive promptly to bring you to your destination and back home. Give us a call today to check our availability!

A How To on Wine Tasting

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So you’ve booked your fall wine tour with us, now if only you could impress your friends with your wine tasting knowledge. Don't worry - we've got your back.

Take a look at some of the below tips to help you become that wine connoisseur you've always wanted to be:

Sight
Look at your glass of wine from both the side and with a tilted view. Viewing the wine from the side will show you how clear it is - wine that looks clear and shows some sparkle is always a good sign. The tilted view helps in determining the age and weight of the wine. If the color looks tawny (for white) or has a rusty brick tone (for red) it is either an older wine or a wine that may be past its prime. Finally, give the glass a good swirl. Take note of the “legs” or drops that run down the sides of the glass. If the wine has good legs form - this generally means they have more alcohol and glycerin content making them riper than those that do not.

Sniff
Taking a series of quick sniffs gives you a nice sampling of the aromas of the wine - which can help you identify its key characteristics. First, look for any off-aromas that can signify the wine is spoiled - a musty scent, the smell of burnt matches, or vinegar are some clear signs. Then try and define some other aromas - like floral or fruity scents. You may also sense some wine barrel aromas - think smoke, vanilla, chocolate, espresso.

Taste
Now that you observed your wine’s sight and smell, take a small sip as if you were sucking it through a straw. This helps to aerate the wine and circulate it throughout your mouth. At this point, your taste buds not only identify the aromas but also determine the wine’s balance, harmony, and complexity.
 

For more information regarding the sights, scents and tastes of wine, visit Wine Enthusiast to get the full ins and outs of wine tasting.

With all the vineyards and wineries that Long Island has to offer let Dynasty Limousine help create the perfect wine tour to fit your needs! Call us today for more information and availability: 631-587-8500