By DineHuntington.com/Foodie@longislandernews.com

FARMERS MARKET: The region’s first winter farmers market is being held weekly in the Town of Huntington, alternating between St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Northport Village and Sweet Hollow Hall in Melville. Localvores who got to know the vendors brought to Northport by G&G Farmers Market will find them set up on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Main Street or Sweet Hollow Hall through April. Find out which location is which week at www.winterfarmersmarketlongisland.com.

PRIX-FIXE LUNCH? Remember when people did lunch? The $15 prix-fixe at Bel Posto (15 New St., Huntington, 631-421-4600, www.belpostony.com) is served Tuesday through Friday from noon-3 p.m. Menu includes a salad or appetizer and entrée. We’ve heard good things about the new menu at the former Mangiamo. Lunch just may be the perfect time to give it a try.

BEER AND STEAK: Rotary Club of Huntington hosts its annual Steak and Beer Tasting Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 25 at Centerport Yacht Club, beginning at 7 p.m. The cost for the fundraiser is $125 per person with open wine/beer all night. Proceeds will benefit the Huntington YMCA. For tickets, call 631-421-4131.

GRAND DAME GETS A LIFT: Recently sold, Panama Hatties (872 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station, 631-351-1727) is undergoing a progressive makeover. New owner George Echeverria is exercising his belief that haute cuisine is best eaten amid crown mouldings, crystal chandeliers and elegant fabrics. With several dining rooms, work can be ongoing while construction is under way. Take a peek now to see the first dining room to see the Echeverria touch.

JAZZ ON THE VINE: Get out of the cold and warm up with a hot lineup of over 50 premium jazz performances at the Long Island Winterfest – Jazz On the Vine festival on Long Island’s East End now through March 20. For $10 per ticket, guests will enjoy a glass of wine and performances by renowned jazz musicians at winery tasting rooms and hotels every weekend over the six-week period. Some high-profile talent is expected. Check out the schedule at www.liwinterfest.com.

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