HAPPY HOUR: Every hour seems to be happy hour at Herrell’s Ice Cream (46 Gerard Street, Huntington village, 631-673-1100) where owner Rick Meuser and his crew keep dreaming up new and exciting flavors of premium ice cream. For a follow-up to the Bailey’s Irish Cream flavor that sold like mad around St. Patrick’s Day, Herrell’s has come up with an ice cream version of the White Russian that’s every bit as rich as the bar drink. Instead of alcohol, this version has white chocolate chips, which to us Foodies is just fine. Drop by for a scoop.

Easter at Mac’s: Mac’s Steakhouse of Huntington (12 Gerard Street, Huntington village, 631-549-5300) is serving up a buffet brunch for Easter Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Menu includes unlimited Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Mac’s signature champagne punch; scrambled eggs, French toast, assorted salads, mini bagels, muffins, croissants, Danish smoked salmon, bacon, sausage, cold cuts, sushi, fresh fruit salad and more. In addition, dinner from the a la carte menu will be served all day and include Chilean Sea Bass, Trio of Lamb and the Chef’s rendition of the classic Beef Wellington.

Peeps Brule: The best part about Easter is the appearance of Marshmallow Peeps on store shelves. If you are a gourmand who happens to own a torch for making crème brulee, take one to the sugary coating of a Marshmallow Peep for a delicious – if somewhat sinister – treat. Just remember to let them cool a bit before biting through the crispy burnt sugar crust to enjoy the warm marshmallowy inside.

HE’S BAAAACK: One of Long Island’s top chefs, Guy Reuges is back at the burners after closing to relocate from his landmark St. James restaurant Mirabelle. Reuges, who was awarded the prestigious La Toque d’Argent and named Chef of the Year by the Maitres Cuisiniers de France in 2006, has opened Mirabelle Tavern (150 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-751-0555), bringing to the table freshest local ingredients with an emphasis on value. Prices from $7 to $13 for small plates, $15 to $18 for trilogy plates, $12 to $29 for classic plates, and $8.50 for desserts. Small plate offerings include: organic egg cocotte; homemade garlic sausage; and braised pork belly.  Trilogy plates, where “good things come in three,” features: Kobe beef sliders with kosher sea salt brioche buns; mini crab cakes; and grilled lamb chops. Classic Plates include: chicken pot pie; grilled black Angus shell steak; and steak frites with sliced Chateau steak.  Desserts include profiteroles and ginger almond tart. Reuges and his wife, Maria, look forward to reopening Mirabélle at the Three Village Inn site later this spring.

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