TIME WARP: Canterbury Ales (314 New York Ave, 631.549.4404, www.canterburyales.com), the Village’s long-standing favorite pub is at it again. Host Billy Hoest has declared that it’s “Days in the 70’s” and “Nights in the 80’s.” From Monday, May 19 through Thursday, the 22nd, the wild and crazy guy is offering his menu and prices from the 1970’s for lunch (11:30a.m. - 4p.m.)and his the 1980’s for dinner (4p.m.- 11p.m.). It’s the best deal in town.

YUM-O: Yes, Huntington is the food capital of Long Island. Even the diners present gastronomical delights. Here we have Crab Salad a la Golden Dolphin, served with fresh mango, blackberries, kiwi and blueberries on a bed of radicchio. It’s a lot more than your typical diner: The Golden Dolphin (365 Main St, 631-421-1508).

PRIME LUNCH SPOT: Prime – An American Kitchen and Bar (117 New York Ave, 631-385-1515, www.restaurantprime .com) is open for lunch 11:30a.m. – 2:30p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and brunch Sundays 11a.m. – 3p.m. With spectacular views of Huntington Harbor and menu selections from new Executive Chef Gregg Lauletta it’s the place to go. Spanning the lunch menu are primers and salads ($8-15), raw bar items ($15 – market prices), mizu sushi ($12 – 16), a bacon cheeseburger ($14) and USDA prime, 21-day dry-aged steaks including an 8-oz. petit filet mignon and a 16-oz. NY strip ($29 – 42) but also full dishes such as: Seared tuna with Asian vegetable salad, cashews, citrus and soy ($19); Pan-seared red snapper with steamed spinach, champagne vinaigrette and lemon oil ($18); Prime steak sandwich with filet mignon, onions, mushrooms, peppers and brie fondue served open face with skillet potatoes ($21); Long Island lobster roll with whole 1-lb. lobster, mayo brioche with salad green ($24); Classic cobb salad presented and mixed tableside in a lemon-garlic dressing ($17).

PEASANT DINNER: It’s a four-course Peasant Wine Dinner every Thursday night at Ruvo Restaurant (63 Broadway, Greenlawn, 631-261-7700, www.ruvorestaurant.com) featuring traditional Italian dishes.  The $45 (plus tax & tip) prix fixe menu includes unlimited wine with each course and will cost $45 per person plus tax and gratuity.  The menu changes weekly but here’s a typical feast you may find. Course One: Soft Shell Crab over Asparagus & Roasted Tomatoes with Saffron Garlic Aioli or Grilled Portobello & Vegetable Napoleon with Aged Balsamic & Basil Pesto Drizzle. Course Two: Roasted Eggplant Soup with Goat Cheese or Radicchio, Endive and Arugula Salad with Gorgonzola and Sherry Walnut Vinaigrette. Course Three: Lamb Shank Osso Bucco with Parmesan Risotto or Pan seared Filet of Sole with Spinach, Feta Cheese, Scallions and Dill in a Light Mornay Sauce. Course Four: Flourless Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise or Poached Anjou Pear in Primitivo Wine with Mascarpone Cheese. Wine Selections: 2006 Chardonnay, Tormaresca, Puglia; 2006 Fiano- Greco, A-Mano, Puglia; 2005 Salice Salentino, Feudo Monaci, Puglia; 2005 Negroamaro, Forte Canto, Puglia.

FIVE NIGHTS OF MUSIC: It’s live music in the bar every week beginning at 6:30p.m. at Mac’s Steakhouse (12 Gerard Street, 631-549-5300, www.macssteakhouse.com). Tuesdays: Guitarist and vocalist, Mike D’Orio (mikedorio.com). Wednesdays: Folk musician Stuart Markus (www.stuartmarkus.com) performs his original rock songs and ballads. Walter Finley (www.myspace.com/walterfinley), acoustic singer/songwriter, performs popular hits. Thursdays: Rob DeMartino (www.robd.info) performs the best of James Taylor, Billy Joel, Dave Matthews, and more. Cathy Kreger (www.cathykreger.com), acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter, performs adult contemporary and old blues with an alternative folk flair. Fridays: The Banshee Brothers (www.myspace.com/ thebansheebrothers) performs hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as well as other classic and progressive rock favorites. Saturdays: Long Island’s best Rat Pack Crooner, Tony De’Vil.

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