By DineHuntington.com/Foodie@longislandernews.com

BRING YOUR APPETITE: The super-sized pizza challenge is back at Nina’s (487 Main Street, Northport 631-261-6822) this Sunday afternoon. In exchange for a $100 donation to St. Baldrick’s, teams of two can race against others to finish a 30-inch pizza. Winners receive medals and gift certificates. Registration can be completed on site or through the nonprofit’s website, www.stbaldricks.org.

BRUNCH AT RUVO: We’ve come to know them for their outrageous dinners, but Ruvo (63 Broadway, Greenlawn 631-261-7700 www.ruvorestaurant.com) surprised us recently with their scrumptious (and reasonably priced) summer brunch menu. Available on Sundays until 3 p.m., choices include: buttermilk pancakes with fresh bananas, toasted pecans, maple syrup ($10.95); farmer’s omelet with sautéed market vegetables, fresh herbs, and melted farmhouse cheddar ($10.95); cranberry-nut French toast with apricot butter ($11.95); and a fisherman’s omelet with lobster, crabmeat, smoked gouda and chives ($12.95). Our favorite, however, was the Crabs Benedict, which had a Ruvo twist: poached eggs sat atop meaty Maryland crab cakes instead of English muffins ($12.95). Add unlimited mimosas, Bloody Marys and screwdrivers for an additional $14.95, and it’s a brunch worth waking up for.

DINNER AND CABARET: Eddie and Allison Nobre’s Portuguese restaurant Fado (10 New St., Huntington 631-351-1010) will host “Sunday Kind of Love,” a sold-out New York City Cabaret show, Sunday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., directed by Huntington Cabaret Director Linda Ray, with musical director Darius Frowner, a Bistro Award-winning New York City cabaret musical director and pianist. The cast includes Matthew Burns, Joanna Durante, Michelle Beth Herman, Stephanie Horowitz-Mulry, Lexie Martin and Arianna Paz. A four-course dinner, including a glass of wine and the show, is $65. To book a seat, call the restaurant.

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