TOP CHEF IS BACK! The Emmy-nominated producers of Project Runway and Last Comic Standing are looking for their second group of talented chefs to show their Bravo audience their talent and creativity! If you think you have what it takes to become a star of the culinary world and vie to become the next “TOP CHEF,” it’s time to apply. Email to topchefcasting@yahoo.com; apply online at bravotv.com or go to the open casting calls at Prey Bar & Lounge, 4 W. 22nd St., New York 10011 on Tuesday, May 16 (11-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.) or Thursday, May 18 (11-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.). See you on TV!

BARMAIDS WANTED: We couldn’t help but enjoy this recent help wanted ad: “The best new bar on Long Island, Bungalow Bills Saloon [East Northport] is looking for a few sassy and energetic barmaids. If you're interested in clogging to the best country/southern rock jukebox around, this is the job for you. Experience is preferred, but not required. Attitude is more important. Day and night shifts available.”

COOLEST BEERS: Forbes magazine has listed its readers’ picks for the world’s “coolest” beers. Most are from Europe, but the US has a good showing of five of the 20 selected! One of them is brewed on Long Island: Hoptical Illusion Pale Ale from Blue Point Brewing Company of Patchogue.

WINE & CHEESE: The Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition will hold its third Organic Wine and Cheese Tasting at Indigo Restaurant in Huntington Village from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday, May 21. “A Toast to Life III” will feature delicious pairings of organic cheeses and wines to please every palette. Raffle tickets will be sold and the drawing held at the event to win a five-day trip for two to the famed wine country of Napa Valley, California, and other exciting prizes. To purchase advance tickets, call HBCAC at 631-547-1518 or Indigo Restaurant at 631-424-7757. A $25 donation is requested. Tell them the Foodies sent you.

AW FIDDLESTICKS: We pride ourselves on accurate Foodie info, so when we are even slightly off base, we’re not happy. Two weeks ago, we wrote that Michael Ross chef/proprietor of the former Fiddleheads on New York Ave – now Blue Fin – was running things in the kitchen at Port Washington’s The Wreck. Well, we stopped by to show Michael his Long-Islander Foodie clip and we found out that two weeks ago was his last week there. But insiders now tell us that the former proprietor of the once popular Huntington eatery is involved in a new project in the village. Word has it that Ross is about to finalize plans for a new village spot and the Foodies will continue to follow this talented chef – this time back home. Stay tuned!

CASTELLO BORGHESE FOR SALE: Now you too can own a dream! Long Island’s oldest commercial vineyard is on the market. Castello di Borghese in Cutchogue is available for a cool $9.2 million. The 85-acre estate, previously known as Hargrave Vineyard, is up for sale, including the vineyards, tasting room and beautiful family farmhouse acquired by Marco and Ann Marie Borghese in 1999 for $4 million. There are already several parties interested in the North Fork winery which makes Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, but Lenndevours wine blog reports the uncertainty caused, the Borghese's winemaker, Stan Schumacher to resign last month.

EATS OF STRENCH: You can witness food history in the making when television’s first-ever series about competitive eating films this weekend at Studio 57 in Islandia. Fans and would-be fans of competitive eating – popularized by Nathan’s Famous July 4 hotdog competition – are welcome to be part of the studio audience as the initial episodes of Eats of Strength are taped Friday through Sunday, May 12-14. There is no charge to attend but you must register at the “Events” page of the website of the International Federation of Competitive Eating (www.ifoce.com) or call 212-352-8651. Each 30-minute episode of Eats of Strength will feature one of the world’s top eaters attempting to break an established record. At least two Long Islanders are scheduled for the early shooting which began last week with Levittown’s Don Lerman going after the bologna mark held by Allan Goldstein of Plainview.

TIME MARCHES ON AT CANTERBURY: If you missed the 1970s menu at Canterbury Ales, you can still catch the 1980s. The prices are old not the food. Publican Billy Hoest offers his Monday, Wednesday and Friday price flashback on his lunch menu to this favorite Foodie spot on New York Avenue.

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