Janene Otten

All Access Transportation held our employee holiday gathering at La Locanda. One employee recommended this authentic, Italian spot in Brooklyn. It was phenomenal from the food to the service. It was warm and cozy. Our party was only 10 but we ordered many dishes from the menu. Stand-outs are the fried calamari and grilled octopus for appetizers. I ate the White Fish Rollitini. It was outstanding. The bread basket was rustic and what you could expect to get in Europe. The portions are perfect and also what you could enjoy in Europe. There is a full bar and there was a pretty decent wine section. It wasn't too extensive but I opted for Montepulciano. It was excellent. Desert stand-outs were the amazing, homemade yogurt pie and tiramisu. We loved our waiter and were treated royally. We will be back.

I've been attending concerts here for decades. I'm an Islander and love to be at the shore. What's better than hearing my favorite music live as the sun goes down, the moon rises in the salty air. I experienced the VIP area for the first time recently. It is beautiful. The new menu and drinks are amazing! The staff is exceptional! When I'm here, I'm home.

Another fantastic place to learn so much about the cultures that make up this great area of our nation. It's a fascinating place. One can spend hours at the exhibits. Another American’s Autobiography: Selections from the Petrucci Family Foundation’s Collection of African American Art runs from November 19, 2021 – July 10, 2022. Do not miss this. It is inspiring, heart wrenching, moving and vitally important to give these artists their due.