Today on the tea, the ladies are sipping on a Chardonnay/ Reisling blend from Harbes farm, which is one of Sharon's favorite places to take the kids for their epic fall festival. Kristen shares a sweet story about her kids and their friends cooking dinner. They spill some tea on Abba, Broadway coming back, and the new Cinderella movie. On a more serious note, Kristen and Sharon talk about the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and what a heavy impact it has had on us as New Yorkers. They also give some "u...
Sep 07, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Kristen is back from traveling and the ladies are back together! They recap their weeks while sipping on Del Vino Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc. For tea time, Sharon recommends her favorite self tanner and Kristen talks about a book and podcast she found from a TikTok video. They talk about FitDoc Fridays, New York's first female governor, movies being filmed in the Hamptons, and some fun things going on for Labor Day weekend on Long Island. The ladies close out the show with some Uncorked Advice. T...
Aug 31, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Kristen and Sharon kick off the show recapping their amazing NYC sight-seeing experience on The Elixir Yacht through Long Island Boat Rentals out of Port Washington. The entire Discover Long Island staff got to tag along on this beautiful boat ride during a filming of Long Island TV. Today they welcome special guest Glenn Haussman of No Vacancy Podcast. Glenn is a travel industry personality, renowned industry speaker, writer, consultant, host of heretostay.tv and contributor of youmustbetrippin...
Aug 17, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Today on the tea, Kristen and Sharon are sipping on a frizzante sparkling Moscato/Pinot Noir blend from Anthony Nappa Wines. The ladies recap the staff barbecue and talk about Wildplay Jones Beach. Today's #tea: Sharon talks about the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in NYC and Kristen talks about the Book direct feature on DiscoverLongIsland.com. On #LongIslandLife they talk about LI landmark "The Big Duck" which turned 90 this year, and our bestie Dee Snider's new single and album. Kristen ends the ...
Aug 10, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Today on the tea, Kristen and Sharon discuss some Olympic tea and talk about the fun photoshoot they did at PopUp SpeakEasy: https://popupspeakeasy.com/ , a fun new "Selfie Studio" in Ronkonkoma. During the photoshoot they drank Macari Vineyard's Sparkling Horses, and today the ladies are sipping on Terra Vite Cabernet Franc. They chat about some new bingeworthy shows, shark sightings on Long Island, and "Barney the Bull" still on the loose. The ladies are also extied to announce the launch of t...
Aug 03, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 30
It's a very special episode of Long Island Tea Podcast today! Kristen and Sharon are not only on location at the exquisitely beautiful Terra Vite North Fork Winery and Vineyard, but they are also joined by their very special guests, the "HotTeas!" The ladies talk about their amazing day at the vineyard, meeting sisters Jacqui and Jessy at Terra Vite, and the palette calibration class in which they learned about and tasted wine. They enjoy the gorgeous weather on the patio while sipping Terra Vit...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Today on the tea, the ladies are sipping on Osprey's Dominon Carmenere, and having a vent sesh about the stresses of being a mom during the summertime. Kristen talks about getting her lashes done and her day trip to Fire Island. Sharon talks about the new aerial banners promoting the podcast that will be flying over the Long Island beaches and spills the tea on her favorite facial sunscreen. The ladies are so so excited for our HotTeas contest and on-site recording. If you have not already enter...
Jul 13, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Today on Long Island tea, Kristen and Sharon have a BIG announcement. Find out how you can win a limo ride to an on-site recording of Long Island Tea at a North Fork vineyard! Come sip wine and hang out with the ladies for the day! Details at DiscoverLongIsland.com/tea. Today’s Wine of the Week is Lenz Winery’s 2016 Gewürztraminer. For today’s Tea, Kristen talks about the upcoming Soprano’s movie, and Sharon shares a barbecue tip on how to make the best corn. On #LongIslandLife, it’s all about D...
Jul 06, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Fourth of July weekend is HERE! And there is nothing quite like a Long Island Fourth! Kristen and Sharon talk about their weekend plans while diving into the history behind one of the most iconic names when talking about fireworks: Long Island’s own Grucci family. Fireworks by Grucci are a globally recognized name since 1850. They have won awards, hold world records, and have performed at some of the biggest events across the nation and the world. The ladies also take a Newsday quiz- How well do...
Jun 29, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Today on Long Island Tea, Kristen opens the show recapping her week which started at the governor's announcement at the World Trade Center and ended by making new friends on Fire Island while filming LITV. The ladies talk about the power of using online influencers in the travel industry. Now that Southwest Airlines has just added a direct flight from Long Island Macarthur Airport to Nashville, Discover Long Island jumped on the opportunity to fly two fabulous Nashville bloggers out to Long Isla...
Jun 22, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The ladies kick off the show talking about their busy weeks: Kristen had meeting in Saratoga Springs and Sharon spent some family time in Amagansett. Kristen also talks about the Discover Long Island Live Stream with the Urbanist in Port Jefferson last Wednesday (check it out on YouTube!) For “Tea Time” Kristen spills the tea about her new family member: a yorkie named “Lil Thomas!” Sharon recommends Joyco shampoo for all the “blondies” out there. On #LongIslandLife, the ladies tell a story abou...
Jun 15, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Today’s special episode of Long Island Tea is all about summering in the Hamptons. Whether you want to live rich and have a bougie Hamptons weekend, or experience the beauty of the Hamptons without breaking the bank, Kristen and Sharon have some great tips for you on where to stay, what to see, and the best places to eat, drink, and play. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear about some of the Long Island Pride events going on for the month of June, and how Discover Long Island is support...
Jun 08, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Today’s special episode of Long Island tea was recorded on location from the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach! This is the ultimate kickoff to a Long Island summer. Kristen and Sharon sip on cans of Bridge Lane wine and give you all the tea on the air show’s history, its talented performers, and the best spots to catch a glimpse at the planes all weekend long. The air show is completely sold out this year, but there are plenty of places on Long Island to see the amazing formations and aerobatics...
May 28, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Summer is almost here, so let’s talk BEACHES. Kristen and Sharon are sipping on Suhru Pinot Grigio, a perfect wine for summer and lazy beach days, and it even comes in cans! For today’s tea, Kristen talks about her daughter’s first job and Sharon mentions summer yoga at Croteaux Vineyard. Kristen gives a shoutout to @makingfriendswithfood on Instagram who tagged Discover Long Island in a photo with our Port Jefferson painted osprey wings. The ladies talk about getting the seasonal beach sticker,...
May 25, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Today on the podcast, Kristen and Sharon sip on Palmer Vineyard's Albariño, a crisp white, while Sharon tells all about her romantic Las Vegas getaway. Kristen shares a funny story of how she ruined her purse during date night. The ladies #spillthetea on the Jones Beach official summer concert list and the governor's announcement about New York beaches. Honorable TEA mention, if you aren't checking out @longislandnewyork and @discoverlongislandon TikTok, you're missing out. On #LongIslandLife th...
May 18, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Today on the podcast, Kristen and Sharon sip on Croteaux Vineyard's Sparkling Merlot ‘Cuvée’ Rosé and talk about some exciting new things happening here at Discover Long Island. We officially launched of our new Osprey Wings on the Long Beach Boardwalk, painted my artist Kara Holbin. The wings are right next to Skudin Surf and make a great photo op. The ladies also chat about the lotto jackpot, fantasizing about what they would do if they won, and they also discuss the show “My Lottery Dream Hom...
May 11, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Today on the podcast, Kristen and Sharon are celebrating Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo. Rhum in Patchogue calls in from their beautiful rooftop terrace to do a margarita demonstration. The ladies learn how to make their signature house margarita and their Sweet Heat Margarita. Of course since we love all things Long Island, it was the perfect opportunity to try Montaukila. Today's wine of the week is Croteaux Vineyard's Sparkling Merlot ‘Cuvée’, a crisp and delicious sparkling rosé in a gorgeou...
May 04, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Today on the podcast the ladies are talking Long Island weddings. Kristen spills the tea on her beautiful wedding last week at Gurney's Resort in Montauk. From the breathtaking beachfront setting, to the music, to the champagne and delicious food, and of course, her gorgeous dress, she shares all of the magical details of her special day. And to keep the celebratory mood, Sharon and Kristen are sipping on Sparkling Pointe's Cuvée Carnaval Blanc, a fruity and bold sparkling chardonnay blend. Sinc...
Apr 27, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Today on the podcast, Sharon welcomes Discover Long Island's VP of Partner and Visitor Relations, Nikki Theissen. Today they are sipping on Firefly Rosé from Lenz Winery. Nikki talks about what it was like to host Long Island TV, and the ladies spill the tea on eyelash extensions, true crime shows on Netflix, and a new shop in Sayville called "South Quarter." The ladies reminisce and share old work stories, talk mom life, and Nikki answers some questions about her Long Island faves. A listener w...
Apr 20, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Kristen and Sharon introduce a new format to the podcast. The ladies are sipping chardonnay from Jason's Vineyard and letting off steam after a long work week. They "Spill the Tea" about new beauty products they've been trying out and which shows they are watching, complain about the gnats, Canada geese and ever-changing Long Island weather, and dish about an internet troll. Today’s "uncorked advice" is for a listener who asks about what there is to do in downtown Greenport. If you would like so...
Apr 13, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Small and Family run businesses are part of what give Long Island its character. Jeanine Gentile talks to Sharon and Kristen about what its like to grow up working at Adventureland amusement park, a family-owned landmark in Farmingdale. TIMESTAMPS: :55- How you Doin 4:20- Small and Family-Owned businesses 9:00- Interview with Jeanine Gentile of Adventureland Amusement park 32:30- Wine of the Week: Saltbird Cellars from Chronicle Wines 33:19- "Uncorked Advice" Favorite Beaches and Favorite Vineya...
Apr 06, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Since most kids are in Spring Break this week, Kristen and Sharon discuss fun activities to do with the kids. They also chat with Maureen Mangan from the Long Island Children's Museum. The Long Island Children's Museum offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery for children of all ages. Check out Long Island TV's latest episode about Museum Row which features the LICM as well as the Cradle of Aviation Museum next door. TIMESTAM...
Mar 30, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Kristen and Sharon talk to Melissa Argueta and Kim Como from Newsday's Faces of Long Island to talk about the new social media project. Faces of Long Island celebrates the uniqueness of everyday Long Islanders. In their own words, they tell us about their life experiences, challenges and triumphs. Newsday launched this social media journey into the human experience to shine a light on the diverse people of this wonderful place we call home. The ladies also spill some tea about a new podcast they...
Mar 23, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Kristen and Sharon tell some stories of Fearless Women, particularly Giorgina Reid who saved the Montauk Lighthouse from erosion. The ladies also chat about their favorite moments from the Golden Globes and their “celebrity besties.” TIMESTAMPS: :50 -How you Doin 02:10- The ladies discuss the Meghan Markle interview 08:00- Switching up your coffee order 13:40- The story of Giorgina Reid and the Montauk Lighthouse 22:30- Wine of the Week - RGNY and the story of Maria Rivero Gonzalez 25:00- Discus...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Kristen and Sharon are honored to welcome Emmy-winning investigative reporter and producer, Peter Greenberg to talk about his home and favorite place, Fire Island! Peter Greenberg is America’s most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. He is the Travel Editor for CBS News , hosts shows “the Travel Detective” and “The Royal Tour”, has won multiple Emmy awards, is the author of 9 books, and hosts the “Eye on Travel” podcast. He has traveled all over the world, but st...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
March is Women's History Month! Kristen and Sharon dive into some of Long Island's trailblazing women who have shaped our history. SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.longislandwomenshistorytrail.org/honorees-suffragists https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/influential-women-long-island-history/ https://www.newsday.com/long-island/rights-side-of-history-liers-who-worked-for-women-s-suffrage-1.42427249 https://www.longisland.com/news/06-03-20/history-the-womens-suffrage-movement-on-long-isl...
Mar 02, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, Sharon talks to Brianna McEnroe (Social Media & Communications Manager) and Katherine Peterson (Administration and Social Media Strategist) This dynamic duo is the driving force behind Discover Long Island's social media. Look for these ladies out and about capturing Long Island in all its beauty! Be sure to Like and Follow Discover Long Island on all platforms so you don't miss any of their amazing posts and stories. Find all our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/disc...
Feb 23, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, Kristen and Sharon talk to Diane Tucci, CEO of Main Street Agency and Coordinator of Long Island Winterfest.. Winterfest is a 7-week celebration of arts, culture, food, drink, music, family friendly activities, and more. From now until March 21st you can attend Winterfest activities both in person and virtually. Events take place in East Hampton, Riverhead, Port Washington, Patchogue, and Port Jefferson. For more information visit LongIslandWinterfest.com Or Follow on social med...
Feb 16, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, Kristen and Sharon talk about the cold snowy weather and how to warm up for Valentine's day. Whether you're looking for a unique gift, a delicious meal, or a weekend getaway, Long Island has so many options to show the people you love that you love them! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Down the Rabbit Hole Wine Boutique: https://www.dtrhwines.com/ Divine Self Rituals https://www.divineselfrituals.com/ East Wind https://eastwindlongisland.com/ Carousel Bake Shop https://eastwindlongis...
Feb 09, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Kristen and Sharon invite a very special guest, Alicia Ray founder of Black-Owned Long Island, to talk about the importance of supporting black-owned businesses in our communities. Black-Owned Long Island is a curated guide to Black-owned, Long Island-based brands, and their founders. The platform was created out of a need to find and support businesses and organizations that are owned and operated by black entrepreneurs and influencers to continue to build wealth in the black c...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 4
