CREW IS NEW: Aix en Provence, the upscale French eatery in Halesite, has a new name, new décor and new, lower-priced menu. In fact, about the only thing that’s the same at the restaurant recently re-opened as Crew Kitchen & Bar (134 New York Avenue, Halesite, 631-549-3338 www.crewli.com) is the people. Aix regulars will recognize manager Remy van Driel, but that may be all. The pricey French cuisine has been replaced by a hearty though still somewhat haute menu where Wild Salmon and Pistachio Crusted Red Snapper swim alongside American favorites like Pulled Pork Pie and Buffalo Meatloaf.

’NOTHER NAME CHANGE: Did we blink? No sooner did the Foodies give a mention to Restaurant Mazzi as a favorite place for Valentine’s Day then the sign came down from in front of the Italian Restaurant, and up went the sign for Rocco’s Italian Kitchen (493 Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station, 631-421-3390). Owner Cathy Catanzaro has introduced a lower-priced menu of Italian favorites.

JAZZ ON THE VINE: Organizers are calling it Winterfest, but you could call the Long Island Wine Festival the East End equivalent of a pub crawl. The event features free jazz performances in winery tasting rooms and restaurants every weekend through March 22. The calendar includes some 70 acts scheduled at over 30 different venues. Visit www.liwinterfest.com.

TOP CHEF: While we’re on the East End, a favorite Bridgehampton chef — Jason Weiner of Almond (1970 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-8885) will cook for the discerning audience at James Beard House in Manhattan on Thursday, February 19th at 7 p.m. 

PRIX FIXE AT HONU: Honu Kitchen and Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900) has unveiled a $24.95 prix fixe menu Tuesday-Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., until Saturday, March 14. The menu includes two small plates, a choice of side and a dessert from the regular menu.

THAT’S VINTAGE: Oenophiles – or as we call ’em, winophiles – may want to make the trek to Bedell Cellars (36225 Main Road, Cutchogue 631-734-7537) on Friday, February 20, 6:30 p.m. for a rare “library tasting.” We’re not sure why it’s called that or if knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System is required. What we do know is that Bedell will open nine red wines from the 1993, 1994 and 1995 vintages, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Merlot and Cupola bottlings, with commentary by Kip Bedell. Reservations are a must and will be limited to 30 persons.  Wine club members are free; all others welcome at $25 a head.

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