Labor Day Weekend and a Sunday BBQ

Note: two separate sign-ups below depending on what days you’re attending

Labor Day Weekend Southern Italian Cuisine

Dinner and Happy hour – Saturday 8/30; Breakfast – Sunday 8/31

Doris and Rosanna will be cooking Southern Italian dishes theyserve their families for holidays and gatherings.

There will be appetizers, followed by a salad, focaccia, pasta (stuffed shells), meatballs and sausage cooked in tomato sauce.

Dinner will be followed by dessert and coffee.

Breakfast will be a traditional Continental breakfast served in Italy, consisting of various breads, jams, and fruits.

We will be offering vegetarian options upon request. Please let us know when registering for the event.

Please email or text either host by Wednesday, 8/27, 9pm:​

Doris Blasi ​​dorisblasi@optonline.net​ 201-344-4019​​

Rosanna Romagnano ​rosanna.hiking@gmail.net​ 718-510-5220

Annual Labor Day Picnic Sunday, August 31st, 1 p.m.

The Labor Day Picnic has been our largest NOANY gathering for a couple years so it offers a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends.

This year’s picnic will be Louisiana-cuisine-themed.

A Cajun Shrimp Boil in an enormous pot outside, vegetarian Crab Cakes with Remoulade or Creole Sauce, Rice and Red Beans, Garlic Knots, Sunburst Salad and Mardi Gras King Cake. Whomever finds the baby in the cake receives a crown and will reign over the event.

There will not be a meal on Sunday evening as the picnic will run into late afternoon but anyone staying overnight is welcome to share in leftovers.

Monday’s breakfast on Labor Day will be Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes, eggs and bacon.

A Muffuletta sandwich and chips will be offered for Monday’s Trail Lunch.

Hosts-Lewis Ports and Rosanna Romagnano.

Details to follow.