This week Newday is reporting good news for people who enjoy sport fishing, weekend anglers, and people who fish to put food on the table.  The article in today’s paper Flounder, bluefish plentiful in Long Island Sound starts off on this happy note: “Action with summer flounder on Long Island Sound has been smokin’ in recent days.”  The flounder right now are plentiful between Northport NY and PortJefferson NY.  Bluefish and stripers are also running surprising close to shore in many parts of Long island Sound at this point in the summer. And along the south shore there is a steady cacth of keeper fluke.  The Newsday article has great detail, a fine Long Island fishing report.  So go read it now if you are fishing on the north or south shore this weekend.

Whether you are going out on a sport fishing trip, a charter boat or a sightseeing trip this weekend you’ll find helpful information in our Long Island business listings.  The following categories are useful for the last minute supplies you may need and for planning a great fishing trip later this season:

• Long Island fishing charter boats
  We have a great variety of companies listed providing large group charters, private charters, and sport fishing specials.  Some boats are geared to inshore fishing tours and some for offshore fishing.  Some companies specialize in charters for a type of fish (tuna, bluefish, shark, etc.).  Some charter companies offer half-day, full-day, night and moonlight trips.  A few charter companies offer corporate trips. And a few companies offer two-day trips to get the best bluefishing and striped bass fishing opportunites offfshore.
• Long Island fishing clubs
  There are fishing clubs for all types and ages.  Some specialize in types of fishing like fly fishing, deep sea fishing, shark fishing and more.
• Long Island fishing gear and fishing equipment
  A ccomplete listing of companies all over Long Island for professional fisherman and people who just love to go fishing when the mood strikes.
• Long Island marinas
  The most complete list of marinas on Long Island. You’ll find the right marina for any of these needs: launch servie, moorings, repairs, and winter storage.  Some marinas advertise family-friendly facilities like picnic areas and playgrounds on site.

There are also good deals on lodging during the Hamptons Restaurant week which runs from March 25, 2007 to April 1, 2007.  Visit the websites from some of the participating businesses in East Hampton, Eastport, Montauk, Southampton, and Wainscott.

East Hampton, NY Lodging
The Baker House 1650  offers 15% off of their weekday rate through this Thursday.  The Dune Resorts is offering a combo discount for an extra night stay.  The Mill House Inn also offers a 15% off of the room rate during Hamptons Restaurant week.

Eastport,  NY Lodging
A Victorian on the Bay B&B offers stay two nigts and get the third free on their bed and breafast suites.

Montauk, NY Lodging
Gurney’s Inn & Resort continues their winter getaway special.  It is available this week except for Saturday night and includes use of the spa.  Montauk Manor offers a discount for multiple night stays. 

Southampton, NY Lodging
The Southampton Inn is offering a 10% on room rates but you must mention the Hamptons Restaurant week when you reserve your accomodations.

Wainscott, NY Lodging
The Wainscott Inn makes a similar 10% off room deal but you must mention the Hamptons Restaurant Week promotion when booking your room.

If you are visiting the Hamptons and towns on the east end of Long Island for this festive week and can’t find a last minute deal on londging you will find more options in our business directory.   Some of our popular categories include:

• Bed and breakfasts on the North Fork of Long Island
• Bed and breakfasts on Shelter Island
• Bed and breakfasts on the South Fork of Long Island
• Inns and Hotels on North Fork of Long Island
• Inns and Hotels on the South Fork of Long Island

Its that time of the  year again when some of the finest food on Long Island can be enjoyed in prixe fixe menus across the east end. The name Hamptons Restaurant Week does not quite capture the scope of your opportunites to find promotional discounts on best-in-class restaurants, hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and more.  Local east end businesses run transportation, wine and retail promotions from Sunday, March 25th through Sunday, April 1st, 2007. 

Participating restaurants offer a 3-course prix fixe for $21.95  all night (but the special pricing has limited hours on Saturday).  The following participating restaurants are listed by town:

• Amagansett, NY - Pacific East
• Baiting Hollow, NY - The Cooperage Inn
• Bridgehampton, NY - Alison Restaurant, Almond, One Ocean, Pierre’s
• East Hampton, NY - Almondito, Bamboo Restaurant, Cafe Max, Cittanuova, Della Femina, Fresno Restaurant, The Laundry Restaurant, The Lodge Bar & Grill, Michael’s Restaurant at Maidstone Beach, Nick & Toni’s, The Palm, Rowdy Hall, 1770 House, Wei Fun
• Eastport, NY - Trumpets on the Bay
• East Quogue, NY - Dockers Waterside Restaurant & Marina, Stone Creek Inn
• Greenport, NY - Front Street Station, Soundview Restaurant
• Hampton Bays, NY - Before the Bridge Restaurant, Edgewater Restaurant, F.O.O.D. Restaurant, Indian Cove, The Inn Spot on the Bay, JT’s Place, John’s Restaurant,  Matsulin, Oakland’s Restaurant, Rosemary’s Restaurant, Tom McBrien’s, and Villa Paul.
• Jamesport, NY - Jedediah’s Hawkins Inn
• Mattituck, NY - Porto Bello Ristorante, A Touch of Venice 
• Montauk, NY - Sea Grille at Gurney’s, Lighthouse Grill at Montauk Yacht Club
• New Suffolk, NY - Legends Restaurant 
• Riverhead, NY - Digger’s Fine Food & Spirits, Il Luigino Classico, Indian Island Country Club, Michael’s Restaurant at Boardwalk, Olde Vine Golf Club, Stonewalls Restaurant,  and Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar.
• Sag Harbor, NY - Cappelletti Italian Grill, Il Capuccino, and Oasis Waterfront Restaurant.
• Shelter Island, NY - Vine Street Cafe
• Southampton, NY - Birchwood on the Park, Le Chef Bistro, The Plaza Cafe, red/bar brasserie, 75 Main, Shippy’s Pumpernickels East Restaurant, Southampton Publick House, and Wildthyme.
• Southold, NY - Elbow East, The Old Barge, Pepi’s, The Seafood Barge
• South Jamesport, NY - Bayview Inn & Restaurant
• Speonk, NY - Olde Speonk Inn, Pearl Restaurant 
• Wading River, NY - Andrew’s by the Pond, Blackwells Restaurant, Desmond’s Restaurant & Lounge, La Plage, and Michael Anthony’s Food Bar.
• Water Mill, NY - Mirko’s Restaurant, Trata East
• Westhampton Beach, NY - Annona, Tierra Mar, The Patio, and Westhampton Steak House.