The Tap Dance: Smithtown's All New Local Café and Brewery

There's a new microbrewery and café in town and you need to know about it! The Tap Dance, Smithtown's newest place to hangout with everything you need in a brewery. The Tap Dance’s menu includes their own IPA beer and gluten free beer. The menu is accommodating for all. The beers have a variety of flavors. The cafe also has a delicious menu for small plates and meals for you to enjoy with your beer. The Tap Dance is placed conveniently in the center of town and is a great place to go for summer weather. It is a great outdoor spot to gather with friends and family. The outdoor dining and tasting experience is just in time for the warm weather. The Tap Dance is locally owned by Smithtown’s own. This relaxed environment is perfect for small gatherings, parties, or a quick trip out with friends. It's all about enjoying yourself and feeling proud of your hometown. It's important for people to support local shops to keep the business in the town. Small businesses are a large part of our economy and we want to keep them going for years to come. The Tap Dance also wants the brewery and cafe to be a place for people to come and enjoy the town. Whether you're a local who's lived here for years or someone passing by town, this cute spot should be on your list of things to do.

The difference between a brewery and a microbrewery is the difference in how much beer they produce. Typically a microbrewery is going to produce less but will also sell some of that beer to off site locations other than their own. The Tap Dance does both. While keeping it very local and tending to the people of Smithtown they also ship out some of their own IPA to other breweries and stores around the country. Microbreweries became popular in the 1960s and have continued to grow in popularity since. People tend to like the localness of it and being able to have a taste of home at their local breweries. With the new concept of gluten free beer being produced in these microbreweries, it is giving an opportunity for those who fit into that category and is a more inclusive experience. With the warm temperatures nearing, we expect to see The Tap Dance becoming the new place to be this summer and we’ll be there too!

Café = 1M -10M, brewery = 1M-10M, local = 10k-100k

About Me

My name is Alexa Ondrush and I like to describe myself as a photographer/Music industry candidate. I am a senior at HPU and will soon be graduating to go into a career in music. I like to sing and have booked several gigs and would like to continue my singing career on the side. I have had the opportunity to perform at multiple charity events on Long Island and New Jersey. Singing the National Anthem at METLife Stadium for the National Football League's alumni gathering has been one of my favorite experiences. I have had three previous internships in the music industry. One of them was for artist management and the other two were in A&R (talent search). I really enjoyed it and can't wait to start new positions in the field. I study Music Business with a minor in Music Performance. I am also the president for HPU’s all female a capella group, Petal Points. I spend a lot of my time working on things for the group including planning our trip to Disney last month with the other two a capella groups. We are currently working on our set for the ICCA competition for a capella groups across the country. We meet 3-4 times a week where we practice our songs and choreography. I love leading this group because it is satisfying to watch the success and make the girls feel like they are a part of something great.

I have a very deep passion for the arts. When I am not singing, I love to take pictures. I have spent the past several years studying the art of photography and voice. When it comes to my photography, I created my own business about 5 years ago. It started as me taking pictures for my sister until more and more people asked me for it and I started making money. I created my own website and business cards and started booking shoots in NYC and the hamptons. I enjoy it a lot and make good money for a side job.

After I graduate in May, I plan to move into an apartment in NYC with my best friend from high school. I would like to work at one of the major labels as an A&R rep or do tour management. I have been told that whatever door in the industry opens, you should take it. So I am willing to start at a different position if it means getting my foot in the door.

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