ITALIAN WINE DINNER: Prime, an American Kitchen and Bar  (117 New York Ave, Huntington 631-385-1515 www.restaurantprime.com) presents a unique Italian wine dinner on Thursday, February 12 for $150 per person. The evening presents the opportunity to taste award-winning wines currently available only in Italy. Wine director Paulo Villela will pour four wines from Cascina Iuli, winners of Gambero Rosso’s coveted Three Glass (Tre Bicchieri) award, the most prestigious wine award in Italy. The menu, especially created by Executive Chef Gregg Lauletta, pairs each wine with a dish that evokes the Italian heritage so clear in the wines. You’ll start with Sea Scallops in a Port Reduction with dumplings, bacon and Brussels sprout leaves, paired with a 2007 unoaked Umberta Barbera. Following is Gnocchi with Parmesan white truffle sauce and a 2002 Malidea. The main course is Bistecca Piemontese, a dry-aged sirloin with polenta, porcini mushrooms and Barbera reduction paired with a 2004 Barabba & 2001 Barabba, winner of the Tre Bicchieri. Finish with Panna Cotta with blood orange Moscato riduzione paired with a 2007 Moscato fior d’arancio. Bon appetito!

EAT & DRINK: Ruvo Restaurant (63 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-261-7700, www.ruvorestaurant.com) takes the guesswork out of what to drink with a Valentine’s Day wine-pairing menu on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. On Friday, the three-course prix fixe is offered with optional unlimited wine pairings in addition to the regular menu. The cost of the prix fixe is $45, and $65 with wines, plus tax and tip.  On Saturday, ladies will receive long-stemmed red tulips and complimentary homemade truffles will be served to every table. A three-course prix fixe menu will also be served beginning at 4 p.m. The cost of the dinner is determined by the choice of entrée and ranges from $40 - $55, plus tax and tip.  A $20 prix fixe menu is also available for children age 12 and under.

VALENTINE’S SPECIALS: HONU Kitchen & Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900) will offer the following a la carte specials for Valentine’s Day, February 14: Appetizer: Tuna and avocado tartar seasoned with ginger mustard sauce ($12); Entrées: Mini Beef Wellington - seared beef tenderloin wrapped in puff pastry, mushroom duxelle and red wine reduction ($16); Pancetta wrapped monk fish over butternut squash puree, with sage, brown butter and lemon ($14). Of course, all the favorites from the regular menu are also available.

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