Long Island is about to turn up the heat! Tocolo Cantina ?www.tocolocantina.com, an authentic Mexican restaurant with an innovative twist will open in The Gallery at Westbury Plaza (920 Old Country Rd, Garden City) on Wednesday December 3rd, 2014. With it comes renowned chef Alexis Samayoa, a Brooklyn native with a stellar career. Tocolo Cantina will serve refined, modern Mexican and Oaxacan cuisine in a casual and fun atmosphere with a strong focus on service. The 98-seat restaurant merges elements of a modern California eatery with those of a Mexican Cantina. Fit with copper walls, encaustic tile, and a hydraulic garage door, Tocolo Cantina is anchored by a lively bar in the center of the room.

The Rockettes will help celebrate Serendipity 3's 60th birthday by unveiling their new Rockettes Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Happy Birthday Sundae on December 2nd.

Fighting hunger in the community is at the very heart of ShopRite's charitable giving. Since 1999, ShopRite Partners In Caring, a year round hunger-fighting initiative, has donated more than 800,000 pounds of frozen turkeys to food banks in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. This year's record donation of 60 tons of turkeys has already been loaded on ShopRite trucks and delivered to local food banks.

The Harold is our 'Bar of the Week.' The convenient Midtown location and welcoming atmosphere at this American bistro and bar make it a great spot for guests.

Bar Urbo in Midtown Manhattan is expanding their live music program with the success of recent performances

According to The Hollywood Reporter, judge Joe Bastianich will be leaving FOX's MASTERCHEF after its third season. The series is on the hunt for a third judge, who will join Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot. Bastianich will continue through MASTERCHEF JUNIOR's third season which returns on January 6, 2015.

What Foodie needs Santa when Saucepan Chef creator, Ellis Regini, already has the must-have gift of the year? This Texas baby-boomer has met the cry of cooks everywhere-for durable, high-quality cooking utensils uniquely designed for the way we cook.

Edible Arrangements announced today it has created a fruit arrangement exclusively for Taste of Home, the world's largest food and entertaining magazine.

The India Cares Foundation and HH Sheikha Arwa Al Qassimi have come together for a noble cause. Princess Arwa Al Qassimi is a member of the royal family of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah and has taken part in supporting Food For Change.This initiative organized by the India Cares Foundation aims at enriching the lives of millions of people.

The Marshal, a sliver of a restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, conjures up inventive farm-to-table goodness from a roaring wood oven.

In celebration of the coming winter, The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club, a membership-based beer club which distributes rare U.S. and international craft beers on a monthly basis, announces it will feature two seasonal holiday ales in its December 2014 shipment: Newport Storm Brewery's Winter Porter and the Sticky Toffee Pudding Ale from Wells & Young's Brewing Company.

Wicker Park upscale sports bar The Fifty/50 (2047 W Division St) will throw an all-inclusive, private New Year's Eve party starting at 8pm on Wednesday, December 31 featuring a five-hour premium New Year's Eve package, a food buffet, champagne toast, party favors, music, and more.

Executive Chef Carmine Di Giovanni of Holden & Astor in the Meatpacking District of New York City is in our 'Chef's Spotlight.'

Burke & Wills is the new Australian Bistro and bar experience located on the Upper West Side of New York City. Guests can enjoy delicious food and gracious dining or visit one of their two lounges, their front house bar and the Manhattan Cricket Club.

Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced the launch of a brand new style, Bold Rock Pear. This is the seventh variety in Virginia-based Bold Rock's expanding roster of locally crafted hard ciders, which are now being distributed throughout the East Coast from Pennsylvania through North Carolina.

The Republic of Tea, leading purveyor of premium teas, is proud to announce its new Downton Christmas Tea and Downton Abbey gift set are now available at Cost Plus World Market locations nationwide. These new additions join three of the popular Downton Abbey inspired teas, English Rose, Grantham Breakfast, and Downton Estate, already available for purchase at Cost Plus World Market stores.

From stocking stuffers to office parties and hostess gifts - San Francisco-based Joseph Enterprises has delivered functional and novelty products to people around the world for almost thirty-five years and releases its 'Gift for Everyone on Your List' line just in time for holiday shopping. Additionally, the Company announces the You Bake Me Crazy contest inviting individuals to share their recipes for the holidays for a chance to win a complete set of Joseph Enterprise cooking gadgets.

Enjoy the culinary arts of great New York City chefs on Thanksgiving Day. Broadwayworld.com has 8 wonderful restaurant recommnedations for you to enjoy.

Tom's Urban, a modern and casual dining concept, will make its Las Vegas debut with a differentiated approach to fun, food and big drinks. Slated to open winter 2014 at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, the dynamic restaurant and bar will offer indoor and outdoor dining options with incredible views along the resort's iconic Brooklyn Bridge, serving diners around the clock in a high-energy environment on the Las Vegas Strip.

As part of its centennial celebration, HATUEY beer is now making its distinguished, Cuban style craft brew available in New York. To commemorate the launch, a VIP reception is being held at a restaurant in Times Square on Monday, Dec. 1st from 7pm to 10pm. The New York City market is the first stop to the brand's eventual east coast expansion. Until now, it was sold exclusively in South Florida. In order to expand the brand in the northeast, HATUEY has proudly joined with a leader in the distribution industry, OAK BEVERAGES, INC.

Best-selling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Robbins has again partnered with Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help provide 100 million meals* to families in need. Robbins invites the public to help match his personal gift of 50 million meals to Feeding America so, together, 100 million meals can be provided through Feeding America and its network of 200 local food banks.

Duet Brasserie is the new restaurant in the West Village that features fine dining, a cafe and a boutique bakery.

Pizzetteria Brunetti in the West Village of New York City has delectable wood-fired pizzas and so much more. Open for lunch and dinner, this is a go-to spot for delicious Italian specialties.