Side Dish: Discounted meal at Sandbar; Prime eliminates plastic straw use; upcoming event to showcase Island’s top chefs.

Being in the restaurant business is hard work, but owner Alex Stathatos said it’s what makes Aegean Grill successful.

Side Dish: New patio at NY Panini; Lobster Night at Mill Pond; food menu at the brewery; Margaritaville, Prime style.

Side Dish: DiRaimo Pizzeria celebrates 40-year anniversary; famous food festival headed for nearby Deer Park; and a new ice cream and coffee shop is gearing up to open in Huntington.

Grasso’s in Cold Spring Harbor combines live jazz and quality food to create an always memorable dining experience.

Side Dish: New member of the Jonathan’s Ristorante family born; big time coffee purchase; parking lot party for a cause at The Lark; Park Avenue Deli to close this month; and surf & turf special at Blackstone.

Side Dish: Snack time at Brews Brothers Grille; local bagel store offers bagels for life for John Tavares if he re-signs with the Islanders; cheese boxes now available at Six Harbors; Honu to host July 4 party; and Barkin’ Brunch at The Refuge.

Side Dish: Clipper Ship Tea Company to open in new space; barbecue festival heads to Oheka; be(Cause) Lifestyle Boutique opens; get catered barbecue from Radio/Radio; and live music Fridays at Jewel.

Award-winning wings, quality ingredients and a welcoming, pub-style atmosphere are a recipe for success at recently-opened Brews Brothers Grille in Huntington village.

SIde Dish: Rest in peace, Anthony Bourdain; local nonprofit rescues 600,000 pounds of food waste; Suffolk warns of ‘dragon’s breath’ dessert fad; and cocktail expo to be held in Centerport.

This Sunday is Father’s Day, and restaurants across town are offering brunch specials for the occasion.

Side Dish: Wing fest coming to Huntington; happy hour at The Refuge; new Dunkin’ opens; and treat dad to a feast.

The popular Brownstones Coffee chain has made its way to East Northport, and it’s brought with it more than just a cup of coffee.

Side Dish: Patio’s open at Finley’s; seasonal dishes introduced at Seven Quarts; cornhole tournament coming to Instant Replay; and a mozzarella making class in Northport.

The new restaurant portion of Finley’s in Huntington village puts the focus on seafood.

Side Dish: A new Brownstones opens in East Northport; Commack native to appear on Food Network; Blues, Bourbon & Barbecue with the Moose Lodge; and it’s almost time for the farmers markets to open.

Real People, Real Food has been serving up visually stunning and delicious healthy menu items on Main Street in Huntington village since September.

Side Dish: Blackstone’s ‘Meatonism’ dinner is coming up; celebrate Burger Month and Long Island Craft Beer Week; and more.

With spring and summer quickly approaching, Jonathan’s is revamping its menu to include new dishes, wines and cocktails that reflect the warmer weather.

Side Dish: Brews Brothers opens in Huntington; brunch spots for Mother’s Day; pizzeria serves up pies by the meter; and more.