TEA & TIQUES: A charming little place to escape, tea&tiques was born from an idea shared over a cup of tea to reality in 15 years. Proprietor Pat Sileo inherited several antique tea cups and had a tea party for her friends. It was so successful, that the teas took place at least four times a year. She was asked, “Why not do it for a living?” It’s now a place to meet your friends, feast on treats, sip a cup of tea, or have a light lunch and browse the antique and gift items for sale. It's an intimate and comfortable gathering place at 408 New York Avenue, just at the south end of the Village, 631 421-TEAS. Open Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 12pm - 6pm; Thursday: 12pm - 8pm (after 6PM BYOB); and other times.

A FOODIE SPANKING: An e-mail responding to our lunchtime reviews reads as follows: “Pete & Mike - I can't believe you have actually been in ‘the Skippers’ in Northport. Just as recently as last Sunday May 28 my husband and I along with another couple had dinner at Skippers and sat in a booth that overlooked Northport Harbor and park. The hostess actually asked, ‘Would you like a booth with a view of the Harbor?’ .L.Berleth

(Foodie note: There are views, and then, there are views! And not from our seat!)

NO MISSTEAK: The true steak-loving barbeque dad, who is never satisfied with the steak knives at home, might enjoy a sharp gift of a boxed set of 6 custom crafted, wood-handled steak knives that are used in Morton´s restaurants worldwide -- both beautiful as they are durable. Set of six steak knives - $55. Available at www.mortons.com

A TWIST OF LEMMON: Sounds like a Foodie item, doesn’t it? Nope it’s not but you can savor a Jack Lemmon tribute by his son Chris who will be on hand for a private reception and book signing of his new book, “Twist of Lemmon: A Tribute to my Father,” along with a screening of Blake Edwards “That’s Life” starring both Lemmons, Julia Andrews and Robert Loggia. It’s at Cinema Arts Center in Huntington, Tuesday, June 13, at 7:15pm. Members $8, Non members $12; reservations, 631 423-7611.

DINING FOR DAD: The Garden City Hotel’s Polo Restaurant and Rein Bar & Bistro is offering 15% off a New Father’s Day Dining Gift Card at www.gardencityhotel.com which can be redeemed at anytime in the future at the first class foodie haven. Use the promotional code “FA15” when ordering online or by phone 516 747-3000.

NUTS FOR DAD: If you’re planning to be near Greenwich Village on Father’s Day, Peanut Butter & Co. (240 Sullivan Street, between Bleecker and West 3rd) is giving Pop’s sandwich “on the house” when sandwiches are purchased for the rest of the family. If you’re staying closer to home but dad is still nuts for peanut butter you might consider a foodie gifts from their online store, www.ilovepeanutbutter.com. A gift pack of their six flavors - Smooth Operator, Crunch Time, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, White Chocolate Wonderful, Dark Chocolate Dreams, and The Heat Is On is on sale for $30 plus shipping (about $8).

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