ABEL CONKLIN’S SOLD: One of the top names in the restaurant industry will take over Abel Conklin’s, the landmark dining spot in Huntington village. Huntington’s Fabio Machado, whose Reststar Hospitality owns and operates 12 restaurants on Long Island and New York City (including Café Buenos Aires, Bistro Cassis, Bin 56 and Osteria Toscana in Huntington), and Reststar CFO Dean Kois purchased the property at Green and High streets while the business was in bankruptcy, but have not yet closed on the separate restaurant purchase. When that occurs – likely within two weeks, Kois said – the restaurant will close for renovations. Other than the fact that they don’t plan on changing the name, don’t ask what the plans are – go see it when it re-opens.

DINING HALL OF FAME: The Long Island Dining Alliance (LIDA) is seeking nominations for its Long Island Dining Hall of Fame. Nominees should be Long Island restaurateurs of lengthy experience in Nassau and Suffolk or individuals who have made long-standing contributions to the vitality of the Island’s restaurant and foodservice industry. Winners will be announced on April 8 at a LIDA kickoff event to be held at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park. Submissions should include the nominee’s name, achievements and contact information for both the nominee and the person making the nomination. E-mail by April 5 to Hall@OurLIDA.org. LIDA is a networking and trade group for owners of restaurants, delis, bagel shops and other foodservice providers and their supplier.

EASTER AT JONATHAN’S:  Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055) will offer holiday specials a la carte for Easter on Sunday, April 4 from 3-9 p.m. The specials are as follows: minestra di Verdura con Ceci ($9); cozze all’ Acqua Pazza, mussels in tomato, garlic, herbs broth ($12); risotto with lemon, shrimp and artichokes ($22); spinach gnudi with pancetta, morels and Pecorino Romano ($21); spigola al passato di pomodoro, funghi trifolati and baby spinach ($28); rack of lamb with rosemary reduction, potato, artichokes and cipollini onions ($33); and ricotta cheese cake with sour cherries ($9). For the kids, an a la carte children’s menu is offered: chicken fingers with fries ($9); penne with Bolognese sauce or butter and parmesan ($9); fettucine alfredo with sliced chicken breast ($11); and sirloin burger with American cheese and French fries ($10). Reservations are a must.

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