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Eater
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
A New Rockaway Restaurant Opens With Proper Cocktails and Mexican Fare
Sal y Lima, a breezy Rockaway newcomer, serves tacos and tequila, a combination that's not exactly groundbreaking, and yet, it kind of is. The Rockaways' rise in popularity since Hurricane Sandy has been impressive, buoyed by the Rockaway Hotel and a roster of casual sand-in-your-toes seasonal spots – Tacoway Beach, Bungalow Bar, Panino Bozza, Rippers, and Brothers. Sure, come fall, Sean Aiken of Seany's wood-fired pizzeria will open Crown Square Pizza, but until Sal y Lima opened at the beginning of the season 88-22 Rockaway Beach Boulevard at Beach 90th, Far Rockaway, the peninsula was without anything that hit that pleasing middle ground between a fancy hotel dinner and a taco shack. 'What we have a lot of here are more of a burger and beer joints, and I felt this was a time to add something to the mix,' says Sal y Lima owner Erik McManus, a Rockaway native who's been in the business of bars and restaurants all his life. Inside Sal y Lima, now open. Sal y Lima McManus is a partner in 82 Stanton on the Lower East Side, a 2018 rebrand of his original spot, Epstein's. Originally, he had the lease of the Rockaway Beach Boulevard address seven years ago, running it as Epstein's Beach. After COVID hit, he decided to do something different. 'I went full force with the idea of a Mexican restaurant with great cocktails,' he says. 'There was nothing open year-round like this.' Located just a few blocks from the A train, Sal y Lima feels like a Tulum fever dream, lit with dozens of straw lanterns, painted with deep blue walls blazed with floral murals, a rainforest's worth of hanging plants, and cozy banquettes loaded with throw pillows. The effect, by designer Sarah Ross, is a Boho beach, steel-drums-playing vibe that fits in with the seaside town of Rockaway. The menu is made for tequila-drinking and snacks. There's a 'rock guac' ($13 for small, $19 for large), punched up with jalapeño, lime, cilantro and sea salt, but the food — from A2Z Restaurant Consultants rather than a named chef — also turns classic esquites ($12) into a shareable starter, with roasted corn scraped off the cob, tossed with chiles and lime, and topped with cotija and chile mayo — easy to scoop onto freshly-fried tortilla chips. There's also a Tijuana Caesar ($13), named for the place where the salad originated: Romaine lettuce dressed with tortilla chips and lime, cotija cheese, and pepitas, with add-ons like avocado, chicken, or shrimp. Sal y Lima Tacos are playful, a little more global than classic, ranging from $11 to $13, two per plate. Korean-style bulgogi beef is the star of the Seoul Surfer, topped with crunchy slaw and a citrusy gochujang. Grilled shrimp, marinated in tequila and lime, are tucked inside corn tortillas and topped with avocado crema, tajin, and mango salsa; and carnitas glossed with habanero honey. There's also a 'gringo taco' that's reminiscent of Ortega shell dinners of days gone by: taco-seasoned ground beef situation with sharp cheddar and pico de gallo. There's also a trio of salsas, a smoky roja, a bright verde, and a fiery mango-habanero that you should use liberally. For drinks, McManus brought on Chris Saylor, a local surfer and bartender who started back in the day at Fatty Crab as an expeditor, and learned about agave at Empellón with Matt Resler. From there, he ran the bar program at Salvation Taco, worked at the Mulberry Project pop-up in Tulum, and was part of the opening team of the Gitano pop-up on Canal Street, before decamping for El Salvador during COVID where he started a beachfront bar called Tio Loco. Saylor returned to Long Island during the summers and started a similar sunset bar at Minnesota's on Long Beach, when he heard about Sal y Lima through Ross, who was designing the restaurant. His opening cocktail menu features about a half dozen drinks that show off an appreciation for the balance of tart and sweet, heat and salt. He emphasizes the margaritas, which is citrusy and just sour enough with the juicy freshness of lime, and your choice of hibiscus or passionfruit. Classic margaritas are the heart of the bar program, which are citrusy and just sour enough with the juicy freshness of lime and a choice of hibiscus or passionfruit. The frozen machine turns out frosty margaritas, too, and a rotating special that recently included a frozen passion fruit pisco sour featuring Suyo single-origin pisco. Saylor is also doing other tequila riffs worth a detour. There's a Sundowner Paloma made with grapefruit soda, lime, salt, and bitters, a Smokeshow that puts mezcal in the spotlight with a tamarind syrup Saylor steeps with chile de arbol, and a Sunburn mixed from reposado tequila and a puree Saylor makes from ripe mangos and high-heat habaneros. It's also worth noting that his drinks top off at $15. 'I wanted to do drinks at a good price point,' Saylor said. 'We want people to come in and crush margaritas and eat tacos and not feel like it's too fancy. And just have a good time.' Sal y Lima Eater NY All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Karlovy Vary's Krystof Mucha on Continuing the Legacy of Jiri Bartoska
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) may have lost a key figurehead due to the May death of legendary Czech actor and long-time fest president Jiří Bartoška. But its leadership and majority owner, Rockaway Arts, have vowed to 'preserve the values and level of quality that its president built up over the years.' Rockaway recently lauded the 'strong and stable team headed by executive director Kryštof Mucha, saying: 'The position of president will not be filled and will remain dedicated to Jiří Bartoška in memoriam.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Marcel Barelli to Get Locarno Kids Award, Annecy Winner 'Arco' to Screen at Fest Keanu Reeves to Host, Exec Produce Docuseries on the Birth of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team in the U.S. CNN's Fred Pleitgen on Reporting From Iran and What the Media Narrative Doesn't Capture Mucha, who joined the festival team in 1997 and has been its executive director since 2004, has also become chairman of the board of the KVIFF Group. Remaining on the festival's management team are artistic director Karel Och and head of production Petr Lintimer. 'For many years, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Jiří Bartoška and to see how he thought and where he was taking the festival,' Mucha said after his promotion. 'I believe that, together with Karel Och and Petr Lintimer, we will succeed in continuing his legacy.' Ahead of this year's 59th edition of KVIFF, THR caught up with Mucha to discuss the legacy of Bartoška, how the festival's duties are now being divided up, its focus on continuity along with some new accents, and more. 'Mr. Bartoška was the biggest TV and film star in the '80s, and then a very important figure for the revolution in 1989 [that led to the fall of communism in Czechoslovakia] and very well connected to people like Miloš Forman and others,' Mucha tells THR. The executive worked closely with the legendary actor and festival president from 2000, 2001 and even more so once Mucha became executive director in 2004. 'He was focused on the positioning of the film festival in terms of the Czech environment, developing and bringing sponsors into the festival, support from the government, and from the city of Karlovy Vary,' he explains. 'He was the key person for all that. When he passed, I replaced him, but we said we are not going to have the festival president position anymore. That was the way he was running the film festival, and we felt that this was the right position for him, because as president, he was such a big figure.' That's why the fest has organized a tribute to Bartoška this year, with the fest's opening film We've Got to Frame It! (A Conversation With Jiří Bartoška in July 2021), along with screenings of an older film starring the legend, and an exhibition of large-scale photographs featuring him. 'It is a celebration of what this incredible person achieved,' says Mucha. 'It's not about one person, it's about a team,' adds Mucha of his working relationship with Och and Lintimer. 'We feel that's how it should be right now.' How will Mucha's role at the festival change? 'Jiří Bartoška was the one who was representing the festival and meeting the stars and other guests of the festival, but also when politicians came and important figures in this country. He was very natural at that and spent time with them,' he noted. 'That work is going to be quite a difference for me. Karel and I will do more of those things together. For example, when we have a guest getting an award, we will be the ones handing it to them.' Meanwhile, 'Petr, as the director of production, will be with me at events for the sponsors. So we will try to share these duties among us.' Having Mucha and Och attending big festivals, such as Cannes and Sundance, also has key benefits. 'Being there together means we can make decisions immediately. And it's great that you can have the artistic director and executive director doing these things together.' Evolution rather than revolution is what Mucha sees ahead for KVIFF. One such evolution is a recently unveiled tweaking of the industry program of the fest, which is adding a day this year, launching 'a sharpened focus on Central European co-production opportunities in an updated showcase format' called KVIFF Central Stage, and introducing a series incubator. 'Things are changing very fast in this industry,' says Mucha. 'We previously had a works-in-progress program. These days, it's different because right now, every single significant project already has sales, and people know about it.' A focus on co-production opportunities across Eastern and Central European countries, including Germany and Austria, seemed a natural fit. 'That's the territory where we feel we are a key player and want to be focused on this. It's something that could really be beneficial for all of us.' TV is also playing an expanded role this year, including the world premiere of Serbian miniseries Absolute 100 in the fest's Special Screenings section. Plus, Central European Media Enterprises (CME), which owns television businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, approached KVIFF about a possible broader collaboration in the industry program. 'So we talked about film and TV and decided this was a great time to start something new,' says Mucha. The result is the new Pop-Up Series Incubator featuring five original European series ideas. 'We are not going to be changing the program focus of the festival to TV,' highlights Mucha. 'But if there is a quality movie coming from TV, we would love to screen it. There are no limits for us. So, again, it's natural. This is something new happening for the first time, and we hope that it is going to work and that it is going to have benefits. If these things work, perfect. We can then develop these things more.' All in all, Mucha says the troika in charge of KVIFF is experienced and ready to carry on the legacy of Bartoška while also continuing to innovate. Says Mucha: 'He was the one who often stood up front and dealt with the media and public. We were working together and with him, but more behind him. But we have been a significant part of the team for many, many years. So if people still feel that the festival will be hard to organize, I think that is to our advantage. People will see in Karlovy Vary that it will still look the same, but we will also remember Jiří Bartoška the right way. And it's going to be in a positive way.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
Associated Press
30-06-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Teachers appreciated through colorful Guru Vandana events by HSS
Over two thousand teachers and administrators participated in colorful Guru Vandana events organized by the Hindu Education Foundation, an HSS US Project ROCKAWAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 / / -- The U.S. celebrates the first week of May as 'Teacher Appreciation Week' and Tuesday of the same week as 'National Teachers Day.' Hindu philosophy and culture consider teachers as 'Guru' - one who shines and sustains the light of knowledge, rooting out the darkness of ignorance. Numerous teachers enlighten and inspire us throughout our lives in our academic, vocational, and spiritual endeavors. To acknowledge and appreciate them, the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, USA (HSS) organized Guru Vandana events under the banner of the Hindu Education Foundation (HEF). Around 2,200 academicians, including teachers, principals, and superintendents, were honored and recognized during these events, which were attended by more than 10,000 attendees comprising students, parents, and other guests. In these events, children presented cultural programs featuring Sanskrit shlokas, speeches, and performances, appreciating the role of the Guru in attaining supreme knowledge. Chief guests and teachers shared their thoughts with the audience, followed by a ceremony that honored the teachers in the traditional Hindu way. Darshana, an educational exhibition on Hindu Civilization developed by HEF volunteers, was also displayed in several of these events. Over 150 local centers (shakhas) and regional chapters across 20 states organized these events, with teenage children and their families taking the lead in planning and coordination. In some areas, the HEF collaborated with local townships and school districts to organize the 'Guru Vandana' teacher appreciation ceremonies. Teachers and attendees were impressed with the traditional ceremonies held in their honor. Some teachers particularly enjoyed the Hindu way of performing aarti, which involves applying kumkum to the forehead, offering flowers, and presenting sweets, followed by bowing down in front of the teacher. School teachers especially appreciated this event. They acknowledged their students' passion and hard work, as well as how this event introduced them to Hindu culture and its inclusive philosophy. About HSS HSS is a 501(c)(3), independent, voluntary, non-profit, cultural organization with over 230 chapters across the United States. HSS organizes service activities and community outreach projects to promote discipline, self-confidence, teamwork, and the spirit of selflessness. HSS also fosters a dynamic and flourishing Hindu-American community through civic duty, responsibility, and volunteerism, instilling a lasting sense of pride in Hindu heritage among its members. Over the Years, HSS's community service has been recognized by federal-level programs, FEMA, as well as federal, state, and city-level local officials, and by prominent media outlets such as CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, FOX News, NPR Radio, the Houston Chronicle, and the Chicago Tribune, among many other mainstream establishments. Learn more at Vikas Deshpande Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA +1 973-500-8477 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Another hole opens up along I-80 in New Jersey. Here's how it is impacting traffic in Rockaway.
Officials say sewer basin collapsed on I-80, just few miles from sinkhole problems in Wharton Officials say sewer basin collapsed on I-80, just few miles from sinkhole problems in Wharton Officials say sewer basin collapsed on I-80, just few miles from sinkhole problems in Wharton There are more problems for drivers along Interstate 80 in New Jersey after another hole opened up on the highway in Morris County this week. Officials say this time it is not a sinkhole but a sewer basin that collapsed Monday under the eastbound side, near Exit 37 in Rockaway. It closed at least two lanes of eastbound traffic. It happened just about four miles from the areas where multiple sinkholes have closed the same highway near Exit 34 in Wharton. Officials say the Rockaway hole should be fixed by Tuesday night, but it is causing even more anxiety for those who live and work in the area. Mariana Zamora said it took two hours to take her son to school on Tuesday. "Oh, it's extremely stressful, especially because our son is special needs. So, to be in a car for two hours, it really takes a toll on everybody," Zamora said. A few miles west in Wharton, sinkholes closed the interstate in February. Large underground mines have caused repairs to drag out for months. "That's getting close, actually. We're going to be, I think, by the end of this month, we're going to have two lanes each way open both east and west," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said. I-80 road problems have hurt small businesses for months Sabrina Nezaj has been a server at the Hibernia Diner in Rockaway for nearly 20 years. She says lately, it has been tough because business at the diner is way down and she works on tips. "Very depressed, very stressed," Nezaj said. "Nobody's doing okay. When you make 50% of your salary, are you doing okay?" She said she wonders how long she can hang on. "It's horrible. It's horrible," Nezaj said. Manager Thomas DeCicco said a flood of diverted interstate traffic jams up local roads and scares away potential customers. "There's nobody in the area that hasn't been impacted. Nobody. My competitors, banks, everybody," DeCicco said.
Vogue
13-05-2025
- Vogue
The Best Beaches Near NYC to Explore This Summer
To say New York City's beaches are unrivaled would be stretching the truth a bit. Crowded shorefronts and lack of remoteness might dissuade some from planning a day by the water. But that would be a mistake! Despite a few downsides that inherently come with outdoor spaces near big cities, the best beaches near NYC are a quintessential part of experiencing the region during the summer months. For starters, the people watching is in a league of its own. Head for destinations like Rockaway or Orchard Beach to witness New York City culture on full, charismatic display. If somewhere you can finish your book and lower your blood pressure is more the vibe, Long Island's tranquil swaths of sand should do just fine. And if an archetypal NYC experience is what you're chasing, Coney Island and adjacent Brighton Beach are waiting with open arms and hot dogs aplenty. There are no doubt many pristine beaches within a few hours' drive of the city (Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and those dotted along The Hamptons), but we presume if you're searching for beaches near NYC, sunny coastlines that can be reached as swiftly as possible are the ticket (extra points for those accessible by public transit). Escape the muggy heat and put your straw hat to work at the 11 best beaches near NYC below. Fort Tilden, Queens
