WINE AND CHOCOLATE: The perfect combination… even more perfect for Valentine’s Day. The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a sensational tasting experience, says Matt Spirn, owner of Northport Tasting Room and Wine Cellar (70 Main Street, Northport 631-261-0642). Learn how to identify the complementary flavors of wine and chocolate using all the senses during a pleasurable Valentine’s Day trip around the world of wine and chocolate. You’ll enjoy tastings of exotic chocolates paired with the finest wines from around the world. Seatings are at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; the cost is $65 per person and reservations are necessary.

WHEAT WATCHERS: For those who must maintain a gluten-free diet, La Bottega of Huntington (9 Wall Street 631-271-3540 labottegaofhuntington .com) offers a wide selection. Over 40 of their 60 different panini are available gluten-free, or they have cheese, beef and spinach ravioli, personal pizzas and of course, the salads. There’s even a gluten-free beer. “We are trying different pastas and will be adding them to our gluten-free menu shortly. Providing gluten free is a learning process, but were committed to having an alternate menu for those who need it,” said La Bottega owner Joe Quirke.

Good2Go OPENS: There’s a new delicatessen in town. Good2Go Deli (147 Woodbury Road, Huntington 631-267-5500 good2godeli.com) has opened, specializing in take-out orders from dawn to dusk. Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed the Glicker family’s deli at a rockin’ ribbon-cutting party. Check out their menu at www.good2godeli.com.

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