REALLY COOKIN’: The joint was jumpin’ at Wild Fin on New York Avenue when owner/chef Steve Del Lima decided to ratchet up the excitement during the restaurant’s recent Halloween Howl. At the height of the party, Del Lima grabbed a microphone and made a very public proposal to Jennifer Winter, who also happens to be operations manager at the restaurant. The pair, who were costumed as a couple of French Pirates, were the center of attention when Steve sang Blind Faith’s “Cant Find My Home,” and read aloud a poem that he wrote for Jennifer when they first started dating. Then, taking a knee, he proposed. Jennifer answered without hesitation and the packed house loved it. “I had some family here and we had special champagne glasses brought in… it was very special,” said Jennifer. The consensus seems to be that she got a great cook but he did even better. Congrats!

PLAY POLO: The Polo Restaurant at The Garden City Hotel (45 Seventh Street, Garden City, 516-877-9352, www.polorestaurant.com) is hosting a Cosentino Winemaker Dinner on Tuesday, November 14. Executive Chef and Wine Director Steven De Bruyn will pair top Cosentino wines with the finest of autumn menus for $125 per person all inclusive. The evening begins with a cocktail reception in The Polo Wine Room from 6-7 p.m., followed by a 5-course menu in the elegant dining room.

A TASTE OF LONG ISLAND: The event supporting SUNY College at Old Westbury will be on November 14 from 6-10 pm at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Featuring fine cuisine and wine from the region, the event will honor John D. Cameron, Jr., founder and managing partner in the firm of Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP and the Islamic Center of Long Island. Take a sampling tour of the latest creations from the area’s finest establishments and vineyards.  Participants: Angelina’s II, Baang Café & Bar, the Curry Club, Elegant Affairs, Fonda Coyoacan, George Martin, Franina Ristorante, Heirloom, H20 and Sitar. Reservations for the $175 per person event are required, 516-876-3207.  

LATE NIGHT AT DOC FINLEY’S: Where do the night owls go in Huntington? One place is Doc Finley’s on Green Street. Saturday night there’s live music from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., it’s half-price drinks. Thursdays and Fridays there’s a DJ from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sleep well.

BOOK IT! A Recipe for a Delicious Evening at Morton’s Steakhouse in Great Neck. Join the author of “Morton’s Steak Bible,” Morton’s very own Klaus Fritsch, for a special book signing event. Enjoy your own copy of “Morton’s Steak Bible,” cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an exclusive auction benefiting Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship Program, on Wednesday, November 15, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; $30 per. For Reser-vations call 516-498-2950.

SPICY: The food blogs tell of an upcoming opening of a Penzeys Spices Retail Store on New York Avenue in Huntington Station. The purveyors of as wide a catalogue of spices as you can find sure will be a welcome addition to the local cookin’ foodies. For a tease, check them out at www.penzeys.com.

QUESTION: What did the grape say when he was sat on? Answer: Nothing, he just let out a little whine.

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