DOWN UNDER DINNER: Mazzi (493 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington
Sta., 631 421-3390) is offering an Australian Dining experience
on Thursday, May 10, 7 p.m. highlighting the Australian Portfolio
of Peter Lehmann wines with guest speaker James Silver. Appetizer:
Macadamia Crusted Prawns, Pineapple Gastrique, Seaweed Slaw,
Wine: Peter Lehmann 2004 Eden Valley Reisling. Salad: Warm
Spinach , Goat Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Quandong Confit, Wine:
2004 Barossa Chardonnay. First Course: Braised Pork Shank
Ravioli, Shiraz Glaze, Sheeps Cheese Crema, Basil Oil, Wine:
2004 Barossa Shiraz. Main Course: Beef Filet, Paperbark Smoked
Mashed Potatoes, Riberry Confit, Alpine Pepper Jus, Wine:
Peter Lehmann Clancy’s. Dessert: Pineapple Downunder
Cake, Coconut Caramel Sauce, Wine: Semillion Noble. Reservations
required; dinner at 7 pm; $85 per person. The restaurant is
a gem – go Australian or any other night – it’s
a Foodie Favorite.
JETWATCH: Was that former Jet Mark Gastineau
spotted devouring a steak at the new Whitman’s Steakhouse
(257 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station, 631-470-8383.)
MAINE MAID MOM: The historic Maine Maid Inn
(4 Old Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, 516 935-6400) is under new
ownership. Those of you familiar with Huntington’s Sitar
will be pleased to find that Payal & Rajiv Sharma have
taken over the local and very old Inn which will remain the
same including the name and the waitstaff. However, look for
the upcoming facelift of the bar, main dining room and menu.
The Maine Maid Inn is the former Valentine Hick’s House,
built in 1789. Valentine, a cousin of famed Quaker Preacher
Elias Hick married Elias’s daughter Abigail in 1804.
He was instrumental in the establishment of New York City’s
public school system. With his wife and three daughters, he
lived in this historic house from about 1812 until his death
in 1850. In 1837 Valentine Hicks was elected second president
of the Long Island Railroad and used his influence to bring
the railroad to this area. The station was named “Hicksville.”
The homestead was a private home until 1930 when it was opened
as an Inn. Join them for a Mother’s Day Grand Brunch
Buffet from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. or an elaborate Dinner Buffet
after 3pm either for $39 adult, $21 kids under 10, children
under 5 eat free.
MOTHER’S DAY: Jonathan’s Ristorante
(15 Wall Street, 631 549-0055) – a superb dining venue
— will be offering a special Mother’s Day prix
fixe brunch and a la carte dinner menu on Sunday, May 13,
11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.; and dinner from 3:30 to 10 p.m. The
cost of the brunch is $26 per person and $14 for children
under 10, plus tax and gratuity. Brunch selections —
Appetizers, Choice: Vegetable minestrone; Smoked salmon with
crème fraiche, caviar and baby greens; Pumpkin ravioli
with butter and sage sauce with parmigiano shavings and Amaretto
cookie dust. Main choice: Homemade waffles with fresh blueberries
and vanilla gelato; Frittata primavera with tomato, goat cheeses
and arugula salad; Chicken breast with sweet curry sauce;
Dessert: Panna cotta; flourless chocolate cake; Gelato or
Sorbet
SNAPPY MOM: The Snapper Inn (500 Shore Drive,
Oakdale, 631 589-0248) is serving a special Mother’s
Day menu on Sunday, May 13. This four-course prix fixe
is $37.95 for adults, plus tax and tip, and there is also
a children’s menu available for $12.95. Seatings are
from noon to 6:30 p.m. and reservations are recommended.
MORE MOM OPTIONS: The Garden City Hotel (45
Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530, 516 877-9412) creates
two dining experiences for your favorite mom or mom-in-law:
A Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with two seatings from
noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $64 per person
and $32 per child (under 12) plus tax and gratuity. Or at
the award-winning Polo Restaurant, dinner may be enjoyed with
a special, four-course prix fixe for Mother’s Day from
6 p.m. The cost is $75 per person and $37.50 per child
(under 12) plus tax and gratuity.
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