Restaurant on LI with large reef tank?

[Justjoe]

Hey,
I'm trying to track down a restaurant on LI that has a very large/long reef tank, anyone know which one my ever fading memory is trying to remember?
Main reason I'm asking is we won't be able to do a night at Atlantis this December, but would still like to organize a gathering of some sort.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[emelton]

http://www.crowsnestrest.com/

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

I do not think that is the one Joe had in mind

 

[eboonaman]

there was one on jericho tpke huntington I think it was called sea haven.. I don't think it's there any more.. what town do you think it was in?

 

[romain]

Here you go Joe,

METSUYAN
488 CENTRAL AVENUE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516

Pretty impressive with its 2000 gallon reeftank

http://www.metsuyan.com/Cedarhurst.html

 

[rtecanoe]

wow

do you know if there are corals on the live rock, or if its FOWLR? I can't tell from the pic.


Rick

 

[eric1194]

Tai Show East near Dowling college has a long 300g reef tank.

The owners name is Paul, I spoke with him this evening after the meeting. Apparently he has been to several meetings in the past but cannot make it on a Fri. or Sat. as those are hi most hectic days at the restaurant.

Very nice guy; when I first set up my tank, he gave me a bunch of live rock and corals when I mentioned I was in the hobby.

 

[DgenR8]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8576034#post8576034 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romain
Here you go Joe,

METSUYAN
488 CENTRAL AVENUE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516

Pretty impressive with its 2000 gallon reeftank

http://www.metsuyan.com/Cedarhurst.html

That's pretty close to me. Not the kind of place I would have found on my own, though. I'm not a fan of seafood, I prefer my seafood alive, in my tank.
Cedarhurst is easy for me, I could probably make a Friday night there.
Will Calfo be going to this one, as well?

 

[romain]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8576403#post8576403 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rtecanoe
wow

do you know if there are corals on the live rock, or if its FOWLR? I can't tell from the pic.


Rick

I remember some common polyps there, but mostly FOWLR.

 

[romain]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8577388#post8577388 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DgenR8
That's pretty close to me. Not the kind of place I would have found on my own, though. I'm not a fan of seafood, I prefer my seafood alive, in my tank.
Cedarhurst is easy for me, I could probably make a Friday night there.
Will Calfo be going to this one, as well?

Larry, their grill room is good as well. But since it's a Kosher restaurant, be prepared for the "kosher" prices if you plan to go there. The tank is really nice, I dont know any other places where we can have dinner next to such a tank (except Atlantis during NERAC ).

You'll likely need a reservation on a weekend night.

 

[Justjoe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8576034#post8576034 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romain
Here you go Joe,

METSUYAN
488 CENTRAL AVENUE
CEDARHURST, NY 11516

Pretty impressive with its 2000 gallon reeftank

http://www.metsuyan.com/Cedarhurst.html

Yup, thats the one I was thinking of.
Thanks.

 

[DgenR8]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8577822#post8577822 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by romain
since it's a Kosher restaurant, be prepared for the "kosher" prices if you plan to go there.

I'm familiar with the area, and you're correct, it ain't the low rent district
On the positive side, as long as you don't park illegally, chances are that your car will still be there when you get back to it.

 

[Justjoe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8576947#post8576947 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eric1194
Tai Show East near Dowling college has a long 300g reef tank.

Both places look nice and would be a nice place to gather some folks for a December gathering for those interested.
Maybe we can trade some frags for appetizers

 

[eboonaman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8578645#post8578645 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Justjoe

Maybe we can trade some frags for appetizers

Sounds cool,
I here they taste like water chestnuts... :lol:

 

[emelton]

Will Calfo be going to this one, as well?

Since he is an official LIRA member probably

 

[SDK]

Hey All,

I've been meaning to introduce myself for a few weeks now, but have been a bit busy. This thread seemed a good opportunity as I've been to Metsuyan recently.

I would highly recommend you find a better place for the dinner. The tank will be a major disappointment to any serious reefkeeper. It's just a bunch of Tangs and Surgeonfish swimming over mostly dirty, semi live rock. There are a few brown mushrooms here and there as well.

While I'm at it, I may as well mention that the prices were high, the Sushi was mediocre, the staff was awful and the location/parking a pain.....

Besides that, the place was great

Anyway, my name is Scott and I've been keeping various fresh and marine tanks for close to 35 years now. My wife and I live in Lake Grove, and are hoping to catch the next meeting.

 

[Zoa]

Tai Show

Great Tank and food.

Would probably have to schedule meeting for a different time/day for this location.

 

[Anthony Calfo]

heya Joe/gang,

have you decided on a weekend for the dinner yet?

(thanks for the Sat meet as well... got to see some really nice folks new and familiar Brooklyn and CT in the house too.)