FOODIE BLUNDER: Although we are accurate with our food reviews and info, sometimes the romantic atmosphere goes to our heads and this time we put our “foots in our mouths,” instead of the food. Last week’s review of Trattoria Grasso raved about their wonderful food and jazz but also mistakenly said that Gail Grasso, the restaurant’s gracious proprietor and Ernie Byrd, the talented musical director, are married. We don’t know where that came from other than the magic in the air and the beautiful music they make together in the delightful place. Well, we’ve been set straight; the two are not married and we have no idea what either does in the few off hours that each is away from Grasso. Sorry Gail and Ernie.

JAZZ ON THE TERRACE: The Foodies recently reviewed Trattoria Grasso in Cold Spring Harbor (see above) and told you of their wonderful jazz that complemented their wonderful food. This Sunday, May 28, will kickoff their second year of Jazz on the Terrace. Live music will be presented on the terrace each Sunday, weather permitting, 3-6 p.m. Stop by, have something cool and enjoy or you’re invited to just sit on the benches across the street and take in the soulful jazz of Ernie Byrd and Friends and a beautiful town.

HUNGRY & SINGLE? Powers' Singles may be the answer. All their events are $15 reservations or $20 at the door plus the cost of dinner and begin at 7 p.m. at a restaurant near you. Saturday night “Pull Up A Chair Introductions” by age group – 50s & 60s: Sunday, June 4, Orlando’s, 285 Commack Road, Commack. 40s & 50s: Saturday, June 3, Crossroads Cafe, 26 Laurel Road, East Northport; Saturday, June 17, Napper Tandy’s, 229 Laurel Avenue, Northport. 30s & 40s: Saturday, June 10, Pancho Villas, 311 New York Avenue, Huntington; Saturday, June 24, 105 Harbor, 105 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor. Theme Parties: Outdoor Sports Lovers Get-Together Thursday, June 15, 105 Harbor; Day-Trip Companions Thursday, June 29, Indigo, 70 Gerard St., Huntington. Info or reservations: 516-767-6689

PASTA PRIMAVERA: The popular Italian dish “Pasta primavera” is really a new American dish… well, sort of. The story goes that in May 1975 a group of US chefs were traveling to Canada for a culinary meeting. One of the group, Sirio Maccioni owner of New York’s famed La Cirque threw together a pasta dish for the group. Using what was handy, spaghetti, fresh vegetables, frozen peas and cream, he pleased the critical critics who asked for the name of the dish. “Primavera” means “spring” in Italian and Maccioni quickly dubbed it “spaghetti primavera.” The New York Times’ Craig Clairborne, who was one of the traveling group, popularized it in his column forcing Le Cirque to serve the in-demand dish.

WINE AT THE MANSION: The ninth annual wine tasting fundraiser of the Melville Lions Club will be held on June 8, at 6 p.m. at the spectacular Gold Coast mansion at the de Seversky Center of Old Westbury. The gala, featuring fine wine and gourmet foods from the area's premier wineries and restaurants, showcases more than 30 vendors offering delicacies for your dining pleasure. The lavish, black-tie optional evening of music, fine food and wine is topped off with a wine auction held in the stately library. The 1918 neo-classical Georgian mansion, formerly the Du Pont estate, is a feast unto itself. Arthur, starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli had numerous scenes filmed in the stately building.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! LaVillini Restaurant (288 Larkfield Road) of East Northport became 1-year-old last week. To celebrate, they are offering a complimentary glass of wine June 6-9, and a raffle to win a dinner for four. The Northern Italian house offers Chicken Scarpariella, Veal Fontina, Shrimp LaVillini, Lobster Tails Fra Diavolo and more from an extensive menu.

A TASTE OF LONG ISLAND: Culinary delights from four of Long Island’s showcase restaurants, plus dancing and entertainment all to benefit a worthwhile cause means it’s the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island annual Gala at the nearby Woodlands, 1 South Woods Road, Woodbury. The food from The Mansions of Woodbury, The Wreck of Port Washington, H.R. Singletons of Bethpage and Thom Thom of Wantagh, will be completed by the Woodlands’ Chocolate Lovers Delight Viennese Hour. There will be dancing and entertainment at the Friday night, June 9 event, 7 p.m. $200 per person. RSVP or info: (631) 580-5100.

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