By DineHuntington.com/Foodie@longislandernews.com

OPENING BELL FOR TING: The short-lived Dao, and even shorter-lived Legacy, has re-opened under the name Ting (92 E Main St., Huntington 631-425-7788). Diners at Ting will recognize some familiar faces – including manager Jimmy’s – as well as a fusion theme they’re calling “modern Asian.” After a soft-opening Oct. 1, Ting is open for lunch and dinner.

NEW FOR FALL: The end of summer is a bummer for those who love warm days, but there’s at least one upside to those first cool days of October: new fall menus come out. Among the flavors of autumn, a few have caught our eye. There’s a butternut squash tortellini with pancetta, garlic and apple cider brown butter ($12), and “Turkey Dinner” Pot Pie ($22) with sausage stuffing, cranberries and green beans with sage gravy at Huntington Social (330 New York Ave., Huntington 631-923-2442 huntingtonsocial.com). And one of our favorites – butternut squash soup – appeared on the specials menu this week at Jonathan’s (15 Wall St., Huntington 631-549-0055 jonathansristorante.com). Can Thanksgiving be far behind?

MAIN CATCH: The former Southside restaurant in Commack has reopened as The Main Catch (1095 Jericho Tpk., Commack 631-486-8864 maincatch.com). Owner Anthony Gambino has enthusiastically expanded the fish house menu to include steaks and sushi. The Main Catch is located on Jericho Turnpike just east of the Mayfair shopping center. We’re told the clam and oyster bar alone makes it worth the drive. Tell Tony the Long Islander Foodies sent you.

JELLYFISH OPENS: It seems like it has been for a few years that we have been telling you that Jellyfish will soon be open. The day is finally here. Owner Ralph Colamussi – after the longest and softest of soft openings we ever saw – has opened the doors to his exotic Victorian aquarium restaurant. The interior is spectacular and yes, jellyfish is on the menu. One friend who initially blanched at the thought of eating jellyfish changed her mind because she figured from the “crispy” description that it was deep-fried, and what doesn’t taste good deep-fried? The verdict? It was pretty good, as was the rest of her meal. We’ll keep you posted.

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