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Dozens of guests looked forward to a three-course meal at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh last Sunday, while three chefs were busy in its kitchen, preparing the food for what was dubbed the Feed the Frontline Fundraiser Dinner. The chefs all belong to the Bellmore-based nonprofit Carroll’s Kitchen, which kicked off the day by preparing and delivering 1,500 meals to employees at Nassau University Medical Center and Stony Brook University Hospital. The effort was made possible by ticket sales for the dinner at the Wantagh venue. The dinner was the “icing on the cake,” said Ryan Carroll, the owner of Carroll’s Kitchen and one of the chefs, and despite their busy morning, the three were just as full of energy as they cooked that evening. As he prepared some of the dishes, Carroll spoke with the Herald about the nonprofit’s mission and its partnership with Mulcahy’s. “I had a really good job, but when the pandemic hit I had to fire my whole staff and leave,” he said as he sprinkled salt on salmon. Last March, as Covid-19 spread across the country, Carroll, 27, of Sayville, lost his job as a sous chef at John Fraser’s 701West in the Times Square Edition hotel. He had $800 to his name, he said, and no real career plan. He just knew he had to do something. Carroll, who has been in the restaurant business since he was 14, started his own online food business with the policy “Grandmas eat free.” The business took off when he solicited chefs on Instagram. “The floodgates opened,” he said, because so many in the restaurant industry were out of work and looking for opportunities. As he found his footing with the new business, Carroll recounted, he wanted to do more to help everyone on Long Island who was struggling in the pandemic — especially elderly people who lived on their own and couldn’t go shopping. “I didn’t know anything about nonprofit work,” he acknowledged, explaining that he read some books on the topic, watched documentaries and asking questions of representatives of Island Harvest and Long Island Cares. “But the best way to learn was to immerse myself in it,” he said. Over the course of nine months, Carroll’s Kitchen operated out of a small restaurant in Blue Point and distributed roughly 30,000 meals across Long Island. Then, in December, it launched a new kitchen in a half-hidden but spacious location at the end of Charles Court, off Newbridge Road in Bellmore. Carroll’s Kitchen wasted no time getting adjusted and, on its first day, gave out roughly 3,000 meals to area families. The nonprofit’s goal is to provide elderly residents and families in need with free, delivered meals. Families or those with elderly neighbors can text Carroll a recipient’s address at (631) 206-4235. Carroll says the organization is similar to Meals on Wheels, but offers gourmet food that Manhattan diners would pay top dollar for. Carroll’s Kitchen teamed up with Mulcahy’s after Tim Murray, 28, whose father, John, owns the Wantagh venue, read an article about the kitchen and contacted Ryan to ask if Mulcahy’s could help. The result was Feed the Frontline, which was also Carroll’s first dine-in event. In addition to supporting the kitchen and its efforts, half of the proceeds from the dinner went to a Covid-19 relief fund for small businesses launched by media group Barstool Sports. Working alongside Carroll on Sunday at Mulcahy’s were Sam Faicco, 21, of Oakdale, and Alex Murray, 24, of Sayville. Faicco also lost her restaurant job in the pandemic, and reached out when she saw Carroll’s post on Instagram looking for chefs. Murray is a Sayville High School graduate and a pastry chef. While she had no background in nonprofit work, she said she found meaning in working at Carroll’s Kitchen. “It’s great to know I’m giving back and helping others,” she said. “And it’s definitely different than any other work I’ve done before.” The dinner at Mulcahy’s wrapped up a busy February for Carroll’s Kitchen, but the momentum will continue this month. On Sunday, it will team up with St. Francis Episcopal Church, in North Bellmore, to feed 500 food-insecure people in the community and assemble and donate five tons of dry pantry food. Baby back ribs with coleslaw, cornbread and mac ’n’ cheese — prepared in coordination with barbecue experts from the Massapequa Pitmasters Facebook group — will also be offered for $20 online, with the proceeds helping to support the initiative. The event will kick off at 1 p.m. Carroll’s Kitchen also offers a full menu for those interested in purchasing dishes and helping to support donation efforts. Carroll’s Cocktails — mixed drinks that accompany the meals — are a new addition to the offerings. Menu items change frequently. Check Carroll’s Kitchen’s website, Instagram (@carrolskitchen_li) or Facebook pages for updates.
Mulcahy’s and Carroll’s Kitchen partner for Feed the Frontline dinner
Dozens of guests looked forward to a three-course meal at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh last Sunday, while three chefs were busy in its kitchen, preparing the food for what was … more
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Roughly 150 student musicians from the East Meadow School District took part in the inaugural Performance Readiness Workshop, hosted by the Nassau Music Education Association Feb. 5-7.
Despite shutdowns, artists are still creating
While the coronavirus pandemic closed curtains on Broadway, unplugged massive music venues and forced smaller ones to close for good, actors, musicians and other performers didn’t stop creating … more
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Herald Inside LI will host a webinar featuring Black leaders on Long Island on February, 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Herald Inside LI will host Black History Month webinar
In honor of Black History Month, Herald Inside LI will host a webinar featuring Black leaders on Long Island on February, 25 at 9:30 a.m.    Speakers will include Phil Andrews, the … more
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Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, has lived in Rockville Centre for the past two decades.
Mary Trump leads a quiet life in Rockville Centre
Although she is a member of a wealthy and well-known family, Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, has led a quiet life in Rockville … more
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Stephanie D’Angelo, of D’Angelo Law Associates provided insight at the Herald Inside LI webinar held on Feb. 4 to review estate and Medicaid planning.
Inside LI webinar focuses on estate planning
The coronavirus pandemic has, like never before, demonstrated to families that they must prepare now, not later, for any eventuality. Herald Inside LI recently held a webinar, “2021 Estate and … more
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Lea Feiner, second from left, Amritha Jacob and Julia Kirpalani, members of Boy Scout Troop 186 in Wantagh, were among the first girls in the nation to become Eagle Scouts. On Feb. 11, they received citations from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, far left, alongside Chris Coscia, scout executive and CEO of the Boy Scouts of America.
Local teens among first female Eagle Scouts in the nation
Boy Scout Troop 186 of Wantagh made history this week, as three of its scouts were among the first girls in the nation to achieve the rank of Eagle. more
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East Meadow residents Ilana Slavin, left, and Lori McGuire, have relocated their business, Charmed The Eclectic Healing Shoppe, to Bedford Avenue in Bellmore Village.
A ‘charming’ addition to Bellmore Village
After swapping psychic readings for massage therapy sessions in the early days of their friendship, East Meadow residents Lori McGuire and Ilana Slavin decided to offer their services to the … more
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Nora Toscano, a sophomore at Wantagh High School, received an honorable mention for her short story “Go to Sleep,” from the Region-at-Large program of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.
Wantagh High School student earns Scholastic writing award
Nora Toscano, a sophomore at Wantagh High School, received an honorable mention from the Region-at-Large program of the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young … more
Jones Beach saw record attendance throughout the pandemic and continues to see an influx of visitors despite the winter weather.
Jones Beach dreamin' on such a winter's day
Amid the stress of 11 long months of the coronavirus pandemic, and the dangers of indoor gatherings, it’s no wonder that area residents have been escaping the confines of their homes by the … more
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Lea Feiner, second from left, Amritha Jacob and Julia Kirpalani, members of Boy Scout Troop 186 of Wantagh, are among the first females in the nation to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. On Thursday, they received citations from Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, left.
Local teens among first female Eagle Scouts in the nation
Boy Scout Troop 186 of Wantagh will make history on Feb. 15 when three of its troops become the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation.  more
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