Taste of the South Shore

Taste of the South Shore is Back! Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Gatsby on the Ocean at Jones Beach (field 4). Presented by McGovern Automotive Group with support from Nicolock Paving Stones and retaining walls. The evening includes 3 hours of unlimited tastes from local restaurants, wines, spirits, canned cocktails, beers, and more. See beautiful cars on display, enjoy live music by Anthony Raffa, Beats and Eats from Guest DJ, DJ Chef, full-service bars with Corona specials, Axe throwing by NY Axe, firepits, dance floor, take the Rocavaka Challenge, and more amazing surprises. Upgrade to an American Community Bank VIP ticket to enjoy an extra hour of tastes, festival swag item, and access to the VIP Lounge. Or, for the ultimate experience, reserve one of the limited Elite Suites and indulge in a private lounge for up to 8 people with an exclusive taste and extra goodies. Taste the new Corona Sun Brew by Corona, the official beer of Taste of the South Shore. When you attend Taste of the South Shore, a portion of your ticket is donated to Island Harvest and Discover Long Island to fight food insecurity while also supporting our downtown dining and entertainment districts.

The Basics

• The Taste of the South Shore
• Thursday, June 5th
• PRESENTED BY McGovern Auto Group
• Gatsby on the Ocean at Jones Beach (at the West Bath House, parking field 4)
• 6pm for GA, Early Admission at 5p for Porsche Lounge, Elite Suites and VIPs

Features

• Long Island Favorite Foodie Party and Spring Showcase
• Tastes from local restaurants (list of restaurants below)
• Samples of spirits, wines, hard seltzers, beers and more!
• Beautiful Sports Cars on Display
• Live Music
• Beats & Eats from Guest DJ - DJ Chef
• Axe Throwing by NY Axe
• Firepits
• Dancefloor/DJ

The Cause

• Taste of the South Shore’s mission is to rasie funds and awareness for the the fight against food insecurity while promoting local dining and our downtown entertainment districts.
• Proceeds will benefit both:
• Island Harvest and the fight against food insecurity
• Discover Long Island supporting local dining and entertainment

Sponsored By

General Admission will Enjoy:

• 6pm admission
• 3 hours of unlimited tastings
• Entertainment, giveaways

Upgrade to American Community Bank VIP for:

• 5pm admission
• 4 hours of unlimited tastings
• Festival Swag Item
• Access to VIP Lounge
• Entertainment, giveaways

Elite Suite

• Private and secure suite for up to 8 people
• Wait service from the bar
• Exclusive tastes delivered to your suite
• Lounge furniture in your suite
• Heater or fire pit in your suite (pending weather)
• Festival Swag Item
• 4 hours of unlimited tastings
• Access to VIP lounge
• Entertainment, giveaways

Restaurants & Beverages:

Benihanna

Bobby Qs

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks

Coastal Kitchen

DJ Chef – Beats & Eats on the Dancefloor

Fogo de Chao

Roast Sandwich Shop

Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas

Sweet Jane

Swizzled Desserts

Verde Kitchen & Cocktails

Corona Premier

Corona Sun Brew

Demin Gin

Faciolo Prosecco

Felene Vodka

Fernhook Wine

Fresca Mixed

Gabriella Estate Wines

Grace’s Vineyard

LeMoné Apertif

Montauk Iced Tea

Rockavaka

San Dimas

Shopping, Fun, & Prizes:

Nicolock Mobile Design Center

Innovation Weight Loss

Chez Laa Reine

Discover Long Island

Pretty Key Productions

Smile Farms

Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Ticketbash.com

Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski

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