Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fire Island Avenue - Seafood restaurants and biker bars

Pier 44 
I can see this joint from our window, so the location couldn't be more convenient. Pier 44,  a cozy home-style, family friendly restaurant. They serve traditional food as well as seafood. Escargot is good here.
As far as I know, they don't serve shark here despite the giant one outside..
Babylon Fish and Clam restaurant
Next to Pier 44 is another restaurant, specializing in seafood called Babylon Fish and Clam. I love seafood and the clams here are always good. They also have a big terrace which is a great place in the summer to enjoy one of their tasty cocktails. Bikers seem to like this joint too, so in the summer you'll see a lot of motorcycles parked in the front.


Sea Breeze
Next to Fish and Clam and before the Venetian Yacht club there is a biker bar with live music, called the Sea Breeze Cafe. I've actually never been inside, but I've walked passed it when the band has been playing and it looks like a fun and lively place. Outside there are a lot of motorcycles usually and sweet rides from the 50s which I love. 
Not a great photo, but I feel awkward taking photos of strangers cars, so I was trying to do it quick

One of these days I'll borrow my friends Harley and go check this place out :)
Morgan's Bay Confections
On the opposite side of the road from Sea Breeze, there is a shop called Morgan's Bay Confections. If you need gourmet truffles and delicious chocolates, this is the place to get them. Apparently. I have never found the door to get in the shop :D But I hear they make really delicious chocolate covered strawberries etc.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Boat yards and marinas around the neighborhood

Sunny day in March
Little Boat Shop



Giant old anchor.. not a very good photo of it though..