Business Is Still Brewing at Percent Tap House

This article was originally published in 2019 on my now-defunct hometown community website, Just Outside The Loop. Visitors of Percent Tap House, Harrisburg’s first brewery, receive the same warning the first time they mosey on up to the bar: Don’t get too attached to any one beer because once a keg is kicked, it might …

Closing In On The Century Mark

This article was originally published in 2019 on my now-defunct hometown community website, Just Outside The Loop. Brandon and Elizabeth Lindsey are proof that opposites not only attract, but can perfectly complement each other. With his 20 years of corporate experience, Brandon’s always pushing forward and tends to think big – occasionally, too big – …

Small Venues Attract Corporate Retreats Seeking More Productivity

By Frank S. Costanza Mixing work and pleasure. The transformation of the corporate retreat means smaller, more intimate venues for meetings and social functions, on-site fine dining experiences, and lots and lots of amenities. Click below to learn more: small-venues-attract-corporate-retreats-seeking-to-be-more-productive-boston-business-journal-1Download Casual interfaces and engaging interactions, in relaxing settings, can be the ideal location to boost …

Buried Treasure & Trinkets: Metal Detection Experts Share Their Discoveries

By Frank S. Costanza "All that glitters is not gold." Metal detection enthusiasts would argue against that aphorism, explaining that all the buried treasures they unearth are valuable. The weight of that value depends on the beholder, however. Click below to learn more: autumn_2019_metaldetection-smallDownload

From History To Fantasy: Niche Board Games Find A Following

By Frank S. Costanza Those who still think board games are for children have not kept up with current trends. There are thousands of games, from the simple to the super-complex, to meet the highly specific entertainment tastes of adults. Click below to learn more about new – and old – gaming trends: gamesDownload

All Aboard!: A Lifelong Passion For Trains Inspires Collection

By Frank S. Costanza John Scully has spent 15 years transforming the 3,000-square-foot basement of the East Hampton home he shares with his wife, Regina, into the ultimate train room. The financial investor also stars in "Still Plays With Trains," a short documentary that explains the roots of his passion, and turns a deserving spotlight …

Do You Call Yourself A ‘Local’? NOT So Fast …

By Frank S. Costanza So, what's your definition of "local," East End peeps? Must you be able to trace your lineage back several generations? Must you be Native American? Must you have graduated from a local high school? Where do "part-time" locals stand in the fray? Well. I've discovered, through some fearless and intrepid reporting, …

Alan Schnurman And Eric Feil Pen ‘I Can, I Will, I Must’

By Frank S. Costanza Attorney. PBS producer. Real estate tycoon. And now co-author. Alan Schnurman is the textbook definition of interesting. He's teamed up with Eric Feil of Dan's Hampton Media on a book that is both entertaining and educational—and it isn't just for those debating whether they should begin investing in real estate. Check …

Siblings Find Their Niche In World Of Fitness

By Frank S. Costanza Looking for the Waldo brothers? Chances are you'll find them in a gym on Long Island's East End. When they are not pushing each other, Antoine and Antonio can usually be found encouraging others to get in shape. Read about their inspirational stories by clicking on the link below. pierson-grads-find-their-niche-in-world-of-fitness-sag-harbor-27eastDownload Antonio, …

Magical Madoo: Garden Marks Silver Anniversary

By Frank S. Costanza The Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack inexplicably remains one of the South Fork's best-kept secrets. Recently published in The Southampton Press and The East Hampton Press, my latest article turns a deserving spotlight on this hidden gem of a garden. Do yourself a favor and swing by for a visit. magical-madoo-e28094the-southampton-pressDownload The …