This Year’s Super Bowl Commercials Were All About the Love…

It seemed that this years Super Bowl commercials were all about delivering the warm fuzzies to  their viewers. The commercials were heavy on sentimentality and tugging of the heart strings. We are betting that even the most hardened of audiences can’t deny they felt a little nostalgic. Here are our top five picks for the most heartwarming Super Bowl commercials of 2014.

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• Budweiser Super Bowl XLVIII Commercial- “Puppy Love”

The highlight of this year’s commercials had to be Budweiser’s touching commercial that focused on the special friendship between a puppy and the Clydesdales. The puppy just happened to be a yellow lab, the 2013 top ranking dog breed. The song in the background, Passenger’s “Let Her Go” is in the top ten on the Billboard charts. This commercial pulled out all the stops with lots of cuteness and awe factor! The ad went viral on social media before it even hit  television.

“Puppy Love”

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• Budweiser Super Bowl XLVIII Commercial- “ A Hero’s Welcome”

Get the tissues out for this one! This commercial focuses on  Blackhawk helicopter pilot  Lt. Charles Nadd’s homecoming. Budweiser threw an  unforgettable, surprise tickertape parade for the soldier. The message of thanks to our ‘heroes” was made  loud and clear by the beer company.

“A Hero’s Welcome”

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• 2015 Hyundai Genesis Big Game Ad “Dad’s Sixth Sense”

This one plays on the powerful emotion of protecting your children from danger and the many close calls that they will confront growing up. It features all the times that the dad saves the day as the child is growing up. When the newly driving son gets distracted on the road the Hyundai Genesis saves the day with its auto emergency braking system. There is plenty of nostalgia and reminiscing  of a child growing up in this ad and it delivered a  clear message.

“Dad’s Sixth Sense”

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• Cheerios 2014 Game Day Ad “Gracie”

This adorably cute commercial is all about family love. The ad is a continuation of Cheerios interracial family ad campaign featuring a super cute little girl named Gracie. The Dad uses Cheerios to tell his daughter that she is going to be getting a new baby brother. The smart little girl uses the opportunity to bargain with her dad for a new puppy. Now go buy some Cheerios!

“Gracie”

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• Coco Cola Super Bowl 2014 Commercial “America The Beautiful”

This commercial asserts that America is beautiful. It is set to the music of “America the Beautiful” sung in seven different languages celebrating it’s diversity . The music and the voices are hauntingly beautiful. It celebrated all the many different skin colors, lifestyles and nationalities of Americans. The commercial was not without controversy though as some people didn’t like it because they thought it should only be sung in English.

This year’s Super Bowl ads were much more family friendly than in past years. Some might even say they were downright  boring. Did you enjoy the sentimental commercials this year or do you prefer the racier, more controversial commercials of past years? Share your thoughts with us!

Drink Long Island Craft Beer Show 2013

Take a look at our recap of the Drink Long Island Craft Beer Show! Although not open to the public, top Long Island retailers, bars, restaurants and local brewers gathered to showcase their specialty beverages, including wines ciders and unique craft brews.

Cinco de Mayo 2013!

Most commonly confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates the 1862, Battle of Puebla. Now 151 years later, Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate. Luckily for us here in the states that means plenty of Dos Equis.

We here at Drink Long Island had over 15 events this weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Although all of our parties were filled with plenty of Dos Equis and fun, our two-day event at Cozymel’s in Westbury was one that topped the charts!                     

The two-day party got started on Saturday, May 4. Party attendees had their choice of taking a seat in the extensive dining room, hanging out at the bar or enjoying the sunshine outside in an exclusive roped off section of the parking lot.Dos Equis and Bud Light Lime-A-Rita and Straw-Ber-Rita were available at the bar, in the entry way and outside.

The event included plenty of authentic food, even including a pig roast. Entertainment was provided by, a live DJ on Saturday and the band Double Play on Sunday.  Overall a great time was had by all both days!

Did you miss our Cinco de Mayo celebrations? Make sure you don’t miss another Drink Long Island event and visit www.drinklongisland.com for the full list!

Party Like The Most Interesting Man In The World This Weekend!

With Cinco de Mayo less than a week away, how are you planning on celebrating? With the weather forecast calling for plenty of sun and temperatures in the high 60’s, Drink Long Island has the scoop on all the don’t miss Cinco parties this weekend.

Cinco de Mayo starts early this year! Come down to Lily Flanagan’s in Babylon on Saturday May 4 for their 4^th annual Cinco de Mayo party! The party starts at 10 pm.Hang out with the Dos Girls and enjoy a Dos Equis.  Want more than just a sampling? Specials include $4 Dos Equis all night!

But why limit your party to just one night, the cinco party spans Long Island…

• Changing Times Pub, May 3 at 9 pm. 1247 Melville Rd, Farmingdale NY 11735.
• Nutty Irishman, May 3 at 11pm. 323 Main Street, Farmingdale, 11735.
• The Dark Horse Tavern, May 4 at 8 pm.12 South Park Ave,Rockville Centre NY
• Kasey’s, May 4 at 9:30 pm. 23 North Park Ave, Rockville Centre NY 11570
• The Beach House, May 4 at 11 pm.  21A South Park Ave,Rockville Centre NY 11570
• Sea Cove, May 4 at 8:15 pm. 361 Main Street, Center Moriches NY 11934
• Legends, May 5 at 4pm. 825 1^st Street, New Suffolk NY 11956
• Maxwells, May 5 at 5pm. 501 Main St, Islip NY 11751.

Cozymels in Westbury is having a 2-day Cinco de Mayo party! Fajitas, margaritas and Dos Equis! Come to Cozymel’s this Saturday and Sunday for one of the largest Cinco parties on the island. There will not be enough room inside so the party will expand to the parking lot! With the Dos Equis flowing both inside and out this is a party you won’t want to miss! Saturday gets started at 5pm with a live DJ all night and Sunday starts at 2pm with live music by Double Play. 1177 Corporate Dr, Westbury NY 11590

 

Make sure to follow Drink Long Island thisweekend to “Discover why Cinco is more than just a day” and check www.drinklongisland.com for more Cinco de Mayo events!

NY Islanders Playoff Push Viewing Party at The Paramount

Last night was the NY Islanders Playoff Push Viewing Party at The Paramount in Huntington. The venue was packed with fans dressed in their best blue and orange. The ticket sales were limited, so only the most loyal Islander fans were in attendance. Everyone watched the mega screen with anticipation of the final score. Although the Islanders had already qualified for the playoffs, last nights game determined their seeding.

    

As the New York Islanders battled the Philadelphia Flyers, the Bud Light was flowing! Celebrity guest appearances made the night exciting; Islander’s alumni, Islander’s prospects and members of the Islanders Ice Girls were all there in celebration. Alumni royalty, Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy, both spoke to the crowd of fans with encouraging words for the upcoming playoffs. Even though the Islanders were not able to defeat the Flyers, a good time was had by all and we are looking forward to the playoffs!