PRIX FIXE EXTENDED: The third annual Long Island Restaurant Week was a great success with more than 250 restaurants offering their own three-course $24.95 prix fixe and resulted in packed restaurants from Floral Park to Montauk. It was such a success, many restaurants will extend Long Island Restaurant Week including the following local establishments: Aix En- Provence, Jonathan’s Ristorante, Mangiamo Italian Restaurant, and Martoni’s in Huntington; Ciao Baby, Jackson’s Restaurant, and Red Dish Grille & Martini Bar in Commack; Bistro 44 in Northport; The Delano Mansion at The Woodlands in Woodbury, Diners are advised to contact individual restaurants directly for details.  Menu availability and times will vary.
 
TURKEY AT A STEAKHOUSE: Rothmann’s Steakhouse (6319 Northern Blvd., East Norwich, NY 11732 516.922-2500, www.rothmannssteakhouse.com/longisland) will serve Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27 from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $49.95 per person plus tax and gratuity.  Thanksgiving menu - First Course: soup du jour or mixed green salad; Main Course: carved turkey dinner with pan gravy, creamed pearl onions, herbed bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato puree, traditional mashed potatoes and green bean almandine; Dessert: pumpkin cheesecake or warm pecan pie. The regular a la carte menu will also be offered. 
 
WORTH THE TRIP: Mirabelle Restaurant (404 North Country Rd., St. James, 631.584.5999) www.restaurantmirabelle.com) extends their Long Island Restaurant Week three-course prix fixe menu for $24.95 through Sunday, Nov. 30th.  Available to every night except Saturdays when it will only be offered through reservations made from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  The regular menu will also be available along with the prix fixe.  Tax and gratuity is not included.  The menu is as follows: APPETIZER: Leek and potato soup; Frisée lettuce salad, organic hard-boiled eggs, bacon and mustard vinaigrette; Beef carpaccio, shaved Parmesan, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, and mâche lettuce. ENTREE: Coq au vin (chicken cooked in red wine), carrots, pearl onions, Yukon gold potato purée, and lardon bacon; Arctic Char, Autumn vegetable medley,citrus vinaigrette, savory cranberry jam; Ragout of herb gnocchi, matignon of squash and bouillon, and mushroom duxelle. DESSERT: Lemon cheesecake, dried fruit compote, red wine poached pear; Apple fritter, cider reduction, and green apple sorbet; Chocolate panna cotta, pistachio cream, crystaline, and chocolate ganache.
FALL MENU: Ruvo Restaurant (63 Broadway, Greenlawn, 631.261.7700, www.ruvorestaurant.com) is now serving new fall menu items. A sampling the new dinner items: Clams Al Forno $12, Oven Roasted Little Neck Clams with Plum Tomatoes, White Wine, Fresh Lemon & Toasted Breadcrumbs; Cold Antipasti Platter $17, Imported Cheeses, Dry Aged Meats, Marinated Olives, Roasted Peppers, Pepperoncini; Arancini $10, Golden Fried Aborio Rice Balls Filled with Fennel; Rigatoni with Grilled Chicken $20, Spinach, Artichokes & Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil Roasted Garlic Broth; Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese $21; Pan Roasted Shrimp Fra Diavolo Over Linguini $23; Herb Grilled Mahi Mahi $28, Crispy Celery Root Pancake, Sautéed Spinach, Caper Dijon Dressing; Balsamic Grilled Chicken & Mediterranean Vegetable Salad $20 Baby Greens, Roasted Red Pepper, Pine Nuts, Artichokes, Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled Red Onion.

FOODIE EMAIL BOX: If you’re looking for one of the best burgers in Huntington, look no further than Meehan’s of Huntington.  We’ve been frequenting this mainstay for over 15 years, their food is excellent.  Their burgers are No. 1 with our family!  Just thought they should get a mention. Thanks, the McKenna Family.

FOODIE EMAIL BOX 2: I enjoy your article each week as I am always looking for new or forgotten places to eat in or take out.  I have a recommendation that may surprise you but I think more people should know about it.  Last weekend I took a party of six to the Shamrock in Halesite.  They have a 2 - to 2-1/2 pound lobster special for $20.  I don’t think there is a better deal in all of Huntington.  All six of us had the lobster so I can’t speak to the other items on the menu.  They were out of large lobsters so we each had 2 1-1/2 pound lobsters.  The sides were acceptable.  The steamed cherry stone appetizer was delicious.  Dessert was so-so. All in all, a great deal in a casual, very friendly setting.  I know they have had this lobster special all summer.  I am not sure how long it will last but it is definitely worth checking out.  Let me know what you think. — Joe Iannucci

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