BIN 56 & TOAST SOLD: Sister restaurants Bin 56 (56 Stewart Ave., Huntington 621-812-0060 www.bin56.com) and Toast & Co. have new owners, though if you didn’t notice, you’re not alone. Brian and Giovanna Carey of Babylon, longtime customers at Bin 56, bought the wine bar and neighboring Toast & Co. from Fabio Machado’s Reststar Hospitality Group, and for the time being plan no radical changes. Bin 56 manager John Esteves remains, as does his chef James Tschinnis who, according to Esteves, is working on “a new, funky menu” for Toast & Co., which will begin opening for dinner in the near future.

DIAL-A-FRAP: Great – another way to drive your barista nuts. We kid, we kid: Starbucks Coffee is promoting new “However You Want It” frappuccinos with a great deal. Through May 16, all frappuccinos are half-priced from 3-5 p.m. With their new frappuccino blend, Starbucks patrons have much more control – literally thousands of choices, Starbucks’ spin doctors say – over what goes into their frosty confection. Customers can have low-fat, soy and/or low-sugar versions of their favorites, to name a few suggestions. And for the first time, most popular hot beverages can be converted. Check out your local Starbucks to learn more, or hit up happy hour to get an old favorite at half price.

HUNTINGTON HAS TASTE: Prime – An American Kitchen and Bar (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 www.restaurantprime.com) at Hunting-ton Harbor is the host location for the third annual Huntington Has Taste event on June 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. (rain date June 15). The night of fashion, food and fun is designed to encourage support of Huntington businesses such as hair salons, cosmetics and fashion retailers, whose wares are showcased by models walking down Prime’s boardwalk doubling as a fashion show runway. Participating merchants include Francine's Fashion Boutique, The Pink Link, Veronica Rayne, Sophi Blu and Rexer-Parkes. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres along with views of the sunset over Huntington Harbor from the restaurant’s elegant deck. A raffle and silent auction will benefit Island Harvest (www.islandharvest.org), the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island. Advance tickets are $45, or $60 at the door and may be purchased online at www.rsvpeventsny.com or by calling 631-252-1590.

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