PIANO MAN AT PRIME: Pop superstar Billy Joel was one of the first to dock and dine on Memorial Day (May 31) at Prime–An American Kitchen and Bar (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 www.restaurantprime.com). The piano man arrived to the dock in his 36-foot fishing boat, Downeaster, Alexa (the title of his 1989 song) joined by the vessel’s namesake, daughter Alexa Ray Joel, plus friends including pet pug, Sabrina. In the spirit of the boat’s heritage, a lobster/swordfish hybrid boat built on a Maine lobster boat hull, the party ate mostly seafood led by Captain Billy’s order of a dragon roll – king crab with sliced avocado and barbecued eel – and a spicy tuna roll.

June Wine Wednesdays: HONU Kitchen & Cocktails (363 New York Ave., Huntington 631-421-6900 honukitchen.com) presents Wine Wednesdays throughout the month of June. From 7-11 p.m. each Wednesday a special three-course menu will be offered for $34 and will be available paired with three selected wines for $44. To add to the atmosphere of these special evenings, there will also be live music by solo guitarists Mike Dorio and Pete Mann. The menu changes each week. On June 16, Honu pairs Prince Edward Island mussels, white wine and herbs with a Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Fume Blanc; 1-1/2 lb Maine lobster, french fries and fire-roasted corn paired with Franciscan Napa Valley Chardonnay; and for dessert, crepes with mixed berries and Chantilly cream paired with Mionetto prosecco and fresh strawberry.

LOOK WHO’S LUNCHING: The entrance to Meehan’s Courtyard (371 New York Ave., Huntington 631-251-0831)has taken on new life with the appearance of a pair of jovial diners painted on the wall. The characters, based on the old-style illustrations that grace Meehan’s menu – are the work of local artist Joe Leonard. A fire department dispatcher by day, Leonard also teaches art classes at the Village Artist studio just down the block from Meehan’s. Could this be the start of an alley-long mural? “I’d love it but it depends on the funds,” said restaurant owner Michael Meehan.

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