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FIRST CLASS DINING: Enjoy first class dining at
coach prices when you visit Prime – An American Kitchen and
Bar (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 www.restaurantprime.com)
for their Jet Set menus, Sunday through Thursday nights. Three-course
prix-fixe menus at $40 ($50 with wine) are themed to a new
region of the world each month. The December Jet Set menu
takes diners to France. Appetizer: individual pork confit
with toast points or Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffled
cream; paired with Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine de la Cadette;
Main Course: roasted chicken, slow cooked vegetables and a
farmhouse egg, or beef in Burgundy wine with mushroom, pearl
onions and egg noodles; paired with Syrah/Grenache, Andre
Brunel, Cotes du Rhone; Dessert: classic crème brulée with
coconut chocolate macaroon, or dark chocolate mousse with
mixed berries; paired with Muscat Beaumes de Venise.
CUPPA CASH: Georgio’s Coffee Roasters (146 W. Jericho
Tpke., Huntington Station 631-238-2999) has just roasted a
batch of what Georgio himself calls “the finest coffee the
world has to offer.” La Esmeralda Gesha from Panama is only
handled by a few roasters in the United States. A delicate
floral, jasmine-peach flavored varietal, the coffee is very
rare and priced accordingly, selling for $100/lb. or, for
$10, Georgio will siphon-brew a cup for you.
TOAST IN TUSCANY: The newly renovated Restaurant Joanina
(35A Gerard St., Huntington Village 631-549-2727) celebrates
its grand re-opening with “A Toast in Tuscany,” Wednesday,
Dec. 9, 7 - 10 p.m. The Oliva family has remodeled Joanina
with a Tuscan farmhouse flavor and will welcome guests with
live music, wine tastings, cocktails, food and raffles. Tickets
for the night’s festivities are $60 in advance (by Dec. 7)
or $70 at the door. Jefferson Primary School will be the beneficiary
of proceeds from the event. Details at www.restaurantjoanina.com,
or call 631-549-2727.
NUTTY GIFT IDEA: For the food and wine lovers on your
list, the Corkscrew Bill and Hillary Nutcracker gift set is
$28.95. Hillary Nutcracker’s stainless steel thighs will crack
the toughest nut. And who better to pop your cork than Corskscrew
Bill. To order, or just have a laugh, go to www.hillarynutcracker.com.
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