Curry Club at Saghar honored as Partner of the Year Finalist by Discover Long Island

The Curry Club at Saghar in Port Jefferson was awarded the Partner of the Year Finalist honor by Discover Long Island at the organization’s 6th annual gala and awards ceremony, held on Dec. 3 at Bourne Mansion in Oakdale. 

This recognition celebrates the Curry Club’s commitment to community partnerships, exceptional service, and its dedication to sharing the rich and vibrant flavors of India with the Long Island community.

“We are honored to be awarded Partner of the Year Finalist by Discover Long Island,” read a press release from the Curry Club at Saghar. “Thank you for recognizing our passion for serving the community and our collaboration with Discover Long Island to elevate Long Island as a premier destination.”

The awards gala, attended by 186 guests, was a glamorous celebration honoring Long Island’s tourism and business leaders who have contributed to the region’s record-breaking visitor economy. The event kicked off with an elegant champagne reception hour, followed by a lavish dinner and the highly anticipated annual awards ceremony. The evening was themed around F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, with live entertainment, a roaring twenties-inspired dress code, and performances from the CM Performing Arts Center and the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway.

Discover Long Island President and CEO Kristen Reynolds, CDME, emphasized the importance of community partnerships during her remarks:

“I’m honored to bring together Long Island’s hard-working and dedicated tourism and business community to shine the light on the individuals and organizations that play an integral role in our back-to-back record-breaking visitor economy. It is thanks to these local leaders that tourism remains a powerful economic driver for our region and that Long Island continues to be positioned as one of the most desirable places to live, work, and visit in not only the nation but the world,” she said. “Together, we are building a dynamic, year-round destination that thrives on innovation, community partnerships, and sustainable growth.”

“The Curry Club at Saghar is deeply grateful to Discover Long Island for this recognition and looks forward to continuing its mission of fostering cultural appreciation through authentic Indian cuisine while contributing to the thriving Long Island community,” read the release.