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By DineHuntington.com/Foodie@longislandernews.com
CRAFT BEERS: Beer lovers, save
the date. The Spring Craft Beer Festival is coming to Nassau
Coliseum, giving brew fans an opportunity to sample and learn
more about regional craft beers. Fifty brewers will be there
pouring 100 beers and plenty of draft-infused menu items will
be served in the beer garden. The beer fest will be held Saturday,
March 10 and tickets are limited so that organizers can assure
everyone who pays will be able to sample the beer. Admission
is $45 in advance/$55 on event day with a reduced price of
$12 for designated drivers. Visit www.springcraftbeerfestival.com
for tickets and information.
GLUTEN-FREE EATS: Ruvo Restaurant (63 Broadway, Greenlawn
631-261-7700 ruvorestaurant.com) has added gluten-free pasta
to the menu. The 100-percent gluten free corn pasta is prepared
with a variety of sauces: sautéed lobster with spinach,
white beans, light tomato and fresh basil broth ($29); slow-cooked
Bolognese ($23); Primavera, with seasonal vegetables and garlic
broth ($20); Vongole, with local clams, garlic, white or red
sauce ($22); shrimp carbonara, with caramelized onions, prosciutto
and cream ($27); alla vodka with grilled chicken and prosciutto
($24); or ragu with house-made sausage ($22).
KOSHER COOKING THROWDOWN: Huntington Jewish Center presents
an evening of culinary entertainment on Saturday, March 3
at 7:30 p.m. The evening features exciting team competitions,
guest speaker Chef Shaya Klechevsky, former competitor on
The Food Network's "Chopped", bake-off and matzoh
ball eating contest, plus raffles and prizes. Tickets are
$50 and include admission, hors d'oeuvres and open bar. It’s
at Huntington Jewish Center, 510 Park Ave., Huntington. For
more information, call 631-427-6513 ext. 10 or e-mail joligran@gmail.com.
TEQUILA DINNER: Besito (402 New York Ave., Huntington 631-549-0100
www.besitomex.com) announces a tequila dinner on Wednesday,
March 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. The dinner, featuring Partida Tequila,
costs $75 per person plus tax and gratuity and is limited
to 40 guests. Guests will enjoy Tacos de Cangrejo, or king
crab tacos, paired with Partida Reposado; Costillas Asada
with beef short rib paired with Partida Anejo; and lime tart
paired with Partida Elegante. Reservations are required.
WINE TIME AT PRIME: Prime – an American Kitchen and Bar
(117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515 www.restaurantprime.com)
celebrates its annual Winter Wine Week from Tuesday, Feb.
28 to Sunday, March 4, with half-off all wines over $100.
Beverage Director Paulo Villela includes Opus One (regularly
$330), Peter Michael (regularly $277) and Shafer Hillside
Select (regularly up to $511). Also included are selections
from Bryant Family Vineyards (from $960 to $1,450), Harlan
Estate (from $962 to $1,924) and Screaming Eagle (regularly
$3,300), allowing diners to save up to $1,650. It’s a
great time to build a meal around that special bottle you’ve
had your eye on.
MONSOON BLOWS IN: The folks who brought A-list restaurant
Prime to Huntington’s harborfront are blowing into Babylon
with an Asian-fusion restaurant. Monsoon – An Asian Kitchen
and Lounge (48 Deer Park Ave. Babylon 631-587-4400 www.monsoonny.com),
is a creation of the Bohlsen Restaurant Group and opens to
the public on Friday, Feb 24. Located in the former Bank of
Babylon building, extensive renovations, an exciting Asian-inspired
menu and those Bohlsen touches promise an exciting dining
experience.
NORBIE MONSTER: Are you up for a burger
challenge? The Norbie monster burger pannino at La Bottega
of Huntington (9 Wall St. Huntington www.labottegaofhuntington.com)
is a heart-stopping pair of grilled ground beef hamburgers
with bacon, Pepperoncino cheese and hot peppers, named for
the restaurant’s counter-man, Norbie. It’s $12.95
if you’re up to the challenge.
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