OSTERIA TOSCANA: We stopped by Huntington village’s newest eatery Osteria Toscana (69 Wall Street, 631-549-7074) one recent Sunday night and we were wowed by Chef Joe Maulo and his impressive Tuscan menu. The Reststar Hospitality Group which previously operated Pomodoro at that site, has another winner to join Café Buenos Aires, Bistro Cassis and Toast and Co, all within a long block walk. Although it was a quick dinner for two, we savored Maulo’s wonderful interpretations. The Polpette, veal meatballs with melted leeks was an appetizer to remember. The Arrosto di Agnello, mustard crusted – say that thrice — rosemary demi-glaced roasted rack of New Zealand Lamb with sweet potato and parsnip hash was exquisite and the Zuppa Crosacei, a tasty Northern Italian version of a shellfish stew had a unique fried calamari crunch atop the clams, mussels, scallops and shrimp. An extensive menu plus specials calls the Foodies back. See ya there.

TASTING MENU: Mirabelle Restaurant (404 North Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780 631.584.5999 www.restaurantmirabelle.com) now offers a special eight-course Chef’s Tasting Menu during lunch and dinner. The menu is not limited to the whole party but may be ordered by one person at the table. Cost of the special is $80 per person.  The menu includes: King crab leg tempura, Asparagus, radish, and lychee salad, sumac vinaigrette; Morel mushroom stuffed halibut pillow, Vanilla-scented rutabaga, green peppercorn salt; Foie gras, Au torchon and seared, white chocolate-celeriac, wilted endive, pickled shallots; Cedar River Farm sirloin of beef, roasted pineapple, smoked sweet and sour soy sauce; selection of artisan cheeses, grapes, raisin walnut toast; sorbet, raspberry soufflé, chocolate crème anglaise, dessert selected by chef.

WEDNESDAY NITES: Vittorio’s Restaurant and Wine Bar (184 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701, 631.264.3333, www.vittorios.biz) presents Steakhouse Wednesdays every week. The special menu will be offered every Wednesday from 4 to 10 p.m.  Appetizers: Baked clams $13, Fresh mozzarella and beefsteak tomatoes $10, Maryland crab cakes $12, Shrimp marinated or grilled $12, Hot seafood platter $18, Boneless short ribs $14, Oysters Rockefeller $1; Raw Bar: Clams on the half shell – half dozen $7 / dozen $13, Oysters on the half shell – half dozen $11 / dozen $21 Shrimp cocktail $12, Colossal lump crabmeat cocktail $15, Cold seafood platter – for two $39 / for four $78 / for six $115; Soups & Salads: Split pea $4, House salad $9, The “Big V” chopped salad $12, Baked onion soup $5, Caesar salad $9, Hearts of romaine and tomatoes $8; Signature Steaks & Chops: Porterhouse for two $78, New York strip $27, Boneless rib-eye $28, Filet mignon $32; Petite filet mignon $23, Marinated skirt steak $26, Porterhouse veal chop $30, Double cut pork chop $20, Full rack New Zealand lamb $30, T-bone steak $34, Sirloin steak pizziola $29, Surf and turf $35; Sides $4: Whipped potatoes, Baked potato, Home fries, Creamed spinach, Steamed or sautéed spinach, Grilled asparagus, Crispy fried onions, Sautéed mushrooms, Steamed or sautéed broccoli, Steak fries.
 
FOUR FOR WINE: Every Tuesday night enjoy a specially prepared four course menu at Four Food Studio (515 Broadhollow Road / Route 110, Melville, 631.577.4444). Each course is carefully paired with an exceptional wine from our award winning collection — $49 pp includes four course dinner and wine pairings.
 
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