Feel The Love This Valentine's Day

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NASSAU

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GARDEN CITY


Garden City Hotel
45 Seventh Street
516-747-3000

The Garden City Hotel presents its traditional and romantic celebrations at the legendary and luxury property from Friday, February 10 to Tuesday, February 14.

Valentine's Day Dinner, a three-course prix fixe dinner, is $110 per person plus tax and gratuity. In the private dining room of the hotel's signature restaurant REIN, Chef Steven De Bruyn's extraordinary Valentine's dinner includes a bottle of Paul Goerg fine Champagne in Garden City Hotel keepsake champagne flutes, a box of house-made chocolate truffles, a rose for the ladies, and a strolling violinist for romantic serenades. Availability is Saturday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 14. Reservations are necessary.

Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea is presented on Saturday from 2 - 5 p.m. for a refined Valentine's afternoon celebration in the private dining room of the hotel's signature restaurant REIN. Chef De Bruyn creates three themed menus with a selection of teas, herbal infusions, port and champagne. The Traditional Tea ($34) is an assortment of sandwiches followed by oven-fresh scones with Devonshire cream and house-made seasonal preserves; assorted tea breads and miniature pastries. The Royal Tea ($44) incorporates the traditional tea menu plus a glass of Paul Goerg Blanc de Blancs Champagne and fresh strawberries with creme chantilly. The Chocolate Tea ($39) features Callebaut hot chocolate presented with an assortment of tea sandwiches; oven-fresh scones; marble pound cake; Belgian chocolate brioche; and assorted chocolates and truffles. Reservations are necessary.

Valentine's Day Sunday Brunch, $69 per person plus tax and gratuity, is a dazzling array of sumptuous culinary offerings. Among the top-rated selections are a seafood extravaganza with whole lobster, snow crab claws and jumbo shrimp and an artful display of smoked salmon and whitefish. There are artisan cheeses and carving stations featuring Chateaubriand with chimichurri sauce. Prepared to order selections include gourmet pastas and sauces plus breakfast favorites such as made-to-order omelets and French toast. Especially for Valentine's Day exotic chocolate desserts and the hotel's uniquely presented chocolate fountain will be on display alongside cakes, pies, pastries, sweets plus assorted whole fruit and fruit salads. To compliment the brunch experience are unlimited brunch-cocktail favorites including Bloody Mary, Screwdriver and Mimosa. Reservations are necessary.

Visit www.gardencityhotel.com for lodging packages (All For Love or Love and Dreams couple's retreats).



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MERRICK


Left Coast Kitchen and Cocktails
1810 Merrick Road
516-868-5338

Merrick's "unpretentious and full-flavored" pub, presents specials and live music on Tuesday, February 14. The "Love Rocks" evening features sensual specials by Chef Chris Randell and music by acoustic duo "The Robinsons" beginning at 8 p.m. Specials will include:

Be Still My "Beet"ing Heart Salad - Chopped beets, watercress, frisee, chopped vegetables, roasted pistachios and crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Crispy Oyster "Kisses" - Fried Bluepoints, Bi-Color Corn Aioli, Smoked Bacon and Matchstick Potatoes

Hunk of Burning Pork Love - Twice Cooked Pork Shoulder, Chef Nearys' BBQ Sauce, Baked Beans and Fried Potato Strings

"The Classic Meat and Tail" - Fontina Cheese Crusted Grilled Veal Chop, Roasted 6oz. Lobster Tail, Home Fried Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe and Hollandaise

Deep Dark Passion - Rich Flourless German Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Coulis and Fresh Whipped Cream

Cupid's Tricks - Chocolate Covered Long Stem Strawberry, Petite Cream Puffs and Chocolate-almond Truffle

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MERRICK


Nicholas James Bistro
2057 Merrick Road
516-546-4805

Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner, with specially selected a la carte and prix fixe menus, on Tuesday, February 14. Call Kevin at 516-546-4805 to choose your seating and make your reservation (seatings at 5:00 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, and 9:15 PM).



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SUFFOLK

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HUNTINGTON


HONU Kitchen & Cocktails
363 New York Avenue
631-421-6900

HONU offers Valentine's Day a la carte specials from Friday, February 10 to Tuesday, February 14 with the exception of Monday, when they are closed. The a la carte specials are as follows:

APPETIZER
*Blue Point Oysters on the half shell with Champagne shallot mignonette $15

ENTREE
(Choice of two sides)
*Herb roasted chateaubriand for two with mushroom bordelaise, baby Yukon gold potatoes $36 per person

*Lobster Ravioli with artichoke "hearts" and sun dried tomato-basil creme $28

DESSERT
*Chocolate covered strawberries with fresh whipped cream $8



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HUNTINGTON


Vitae Restaurant and Wine Bar
54 New Street
631-385-1919

Vitae announces a Valentine’s Day dinner prix fixe from Friday, February 10 to Tuesday, February 14, closed Monday, with love songs performed by keyboard player, Bobby V. The three-course menu, prepared by Executive Chef Steven Del Lima, comes with a complimentary long-stemmed rose for women. The prix fixe will be offered exclusively on Valentine’s Day. Priced at $55 per person plus tax and gratuity, the menu is as follows:

FIRST COURSE
(Choice of One)
*Jumbo lump crab cakes with lobster remoulade and celery root-apple slaw
*Vitae lobster bisque with Maine lobster meat, spiced "cappuccino" foam and chive oil drizzle
*North Meets South surf-n-turf for two with crisp Blue Point oysters, beef carpaccio, truffle whipped potato and sturgeon creme fraiche $10 supplement
*Braised short rib meatball "lollipops" with pickled red onion, lemon-horseradish creme and natural jus
*Tri-color salad with baby arugula, radicchio, frisee, caramelized gala apple, Gorgonzola, tequila-almond brittle and cider vinaigrette
*Caesar salad for two with torn Romaine, creamy Caesar, house-made croutons and shaved grana

SECOND COURSE
(Choice of One)
*Seared diver sea scallops with shrimp and chorizo "paella", smoked paprika, micro greens and chive oil drizzle
*Heart shaped lobster ravioli for two with asparagus-leek and fennel ragout, saffron-truffle butter and frizzled leeks
*Crab crusted sole with grilled vegetable orzo, spinach chiffonade and lemon beurre blanc
*Seared "rare" ahi tuna and wasabi whipped Peruvian potatoes, asparagus tempura, mirin-soy glaze and pink ginger
*Grilled marinated skirt steak with Latin style fried rice, sunny egg, classic chimichurri and Cuban "haystack" potatoes
*The ultimate surf-n-turf for two with 14 oz. filet mignon, 8 oz. spiny lobster tail, garlic whipped potatoes, sauteed baby spinach, clear butter and veal jus $15 supplement

THIRD COURSE
(Choice of One)
*Warm flourless chocolate cake for two with raspberry coulis, banana's Foster gelato, chocolate covered strawberries, super fine sugar and fresh mint
*Michael's New York style cheesecake with macerated berries, whipped cream and raspberry coulis
*Gelato or sorbet
*French quarter beignets with powdered sugar, toffee crunch and caramel sauce
*Dark, milk and white chocolate truffle tasting

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NESCONSET


Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar
2950 Middle Country Road
631-265-8200

Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar will serve Valentine's Day specials on Tuesday, February 14 from 4 to 10 p.m. All ladies will also receive a complimentary rose with dinner. Specials include:

Salad 9
Crispy iceberg lettuce with bacon, crumbled Gorgonzola and cherry tomatoes with a creamy blue cheese dressing

Lobster Ravioli 19.95

With baby shrimp and scallops in a light pink cream sauce with cherry peppers and prosciutto
Veal Balsamico 22.95

Veal scaloppini topped with long asparagus, prosciutto and melted mozzarella cheese sauteed in a balsamic demi glaze served with homemade potato croquettes
Filet of Sole 22.95
Stuffed with a seafood puree of calamari, baby shrimp and lump crab meat topped with a sundried tomato cream sauce served with string beans and roasted potatoes

6-ounce Filet Mignon 29.95
In a Chianti reduction with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese served with roasted potatoes and sauteed spinach

Chocolate Fondue 9
Chocolate Gran Marnier fondue served with fresh fruit for dipping



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ST. JAMES


eatMOSAIC
418 North Country Road
631-584-2058

A special Valentine's Day menu will be available Saturday, February 11 through Tuesday, February 14. The cost is $98 per person, or $148 with wine pairings. The menu includes:

Saffron shrimp bisque, steamed rice, caramelized onion, black olive, orange, salted ricotta
or
Meatball "Parmesan" soup, roasted tomato broth, basil, baked mozzarella crouton

Caramelized sea scallops or Grilled duck breast
sauerkraut fritter, vanilla bean stewed fennel, dill pickled mustard seeds, salted apple yoghurt

Poached organic egg or Chicken confit
truffled pasta, Brussels sprout, banana carbonara, aged sheep's milk cheese, minted pignoli pesto

Lobster braised cod or Roast filet of beef
artichoke-matzo stuffed eggplant, tomato-herb salad, feta, smoked caper avgolemono

Chocolate torte, apricot ricotta, almond crumble, raspberry balsamic syrup
or
Bucheron [Soft ripened goat cheese],
white chocolate oatmeal cookie, cranberry-blood orange puree, gingered macadamia nuts

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STONY BROOK


Mirabelle Restaurant
150 Main Street
631-751-0555

Award-winning Chef Guy Reuge will serve a special three-course Valentine's dinner from Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12 from 6 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 14 from 5 p.m. The menu includes an Amuse Bouche, first course, main course, and dessert. Cost of the dinner is $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. In addition, the restaurant is offering a Valentine's Hotel Getaway at Three Village Inn starting at $355. The romantic dinner menu is as follows:

AMUSE BOUCHE
*Green apple jellied oyster, caviar, bay scallop, black truffle petal

FIRST COURSE (choice of one)
*Roasted Juniper-Coated Loin of Lamb - roasted peanuts, mache lettuce
*Pan-Seared Foie Gras - beet root paint, chocolate jam
*Citrus-Poached Shrimp Salad – salsify, pink radishes, edible flowers
*Oysters Rockefeller

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
*Pan-Seared Painted Hill Farm Shell Steak - sweet garlic custard, panisse, Port glaze, cilantro-scented oil

*Arctic Char Roulade - cucumber broth, exotic mushrooms, tapioca crisp, tomato fondue, celery root confit

*Grilled Lamb Chops - caramelized endives, potato confit, black olive sauce

*Braised Berkshire Pork Shoulder - wild rice-sage ragout, caramelized pearl onions, Riesling simmered dates

*Roasted Diver Sea Scallops - green tea wakame broth, miniature vegetables

DESSERTS (choice of one)
*Ginger Almond Tart
*Raspberry Bombe
*Chocolate Fondant
*Passion Fruit Millefeuille



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EAST HAMPTON


Harbor Grill
367 Three Mile Harbor Road
631-604-5290

Harbor Grill breaks away from the regular casual burger-cenric menu to celebrate Valentine's Day weekend. Executive Chef Damien O'Donnell will serve a very special three-course "Lovers" prix fixe from Friday, February 10 through Tuesday, February 14. Cost of the special menu, with two glasses of champagne included, is $45 per love bird. In addition, there will also be live music and dancing on Valentine's Day. The "Lovers" menu is as follows:

APPETIZERS
*Lobster Bisque
*Three Cheese Ravioli, Tomato Vodka Sauce
*Baby Spinach Salad, Mushrooms, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tomato, Warm Bacon Dressing
*Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Lemon-Saffron Aioli
*Chilled Shrimp Martini, Cucumber Salad, Horseradish Cocktail Sauce

ENTREES
*Beef Wellington-Filet Mignon
Roasted Potatoes, Haricot Vert, Bordelaise Sauce
*Steamed 1 1/2 lb. Lobster
Jasmine Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Drawn Butter
*Marinated & Grilled Atlantic Tuna
Sauteed Spinach, Fresh Tomatoes, Pancetta, White Wine, Orzo
*Pan Roasted Natural Chicken Breast
Wild Mushroom and Spinach Risotto

DESSERTS
Sampler for 2

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GREENPORT


Cuvee Bistro & Bar
326 Front Street
631-477-0066

Cuvee Bistro & Bar serves a Valentine's Day four-course prix fixe on Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11. Cost is $39 per person for the 5 p.m. seating and $50 per person for the 7 and 9 p.m. seatings. Beverages, gratuity and tax are not included. Suggested wine pairings are subject to availability. Prix fixe menu includes:

Salade de Cerisoles
Mesclun greens with Barolo-braised cherries garnished with candied pecans and balsamic reduction Malbec, Argentina 8

Des huitres a la Nouveau Orleans
Crispy Peconic oysters served on buttered brioche with a "Po" boy dijonaise
"Cremant" Burgundy-France 12

Bisque au legumes blancs d'hiver
White root vegetables, caramelized shallots and fresh herbs bisque finished with white truffle oil
Red Blend-First Crush Red, Bedell Cellars 10

Pate de la Maison
House made with local duck, port and black truffles and served with cornichons and Dijon garnish
Pinot Noir, Burgundy-France 12

Les Ravioles a l'hommard
Ravioli filled with chunks of fresh lobster served with lobster coulis
Pinot Grigio, Fruili-Italy 9

Filet Mignon au jus avec tartelette de champignons
Cabernet-marinated filet mignon served au jus with a wild mushroom tartlette
Merlot, Shinn Estate, 10

Poulet aux amandes et roses
Miloski's Farm chicken braised in a honey almond and rose sauce served with wild-rice mushroom pilaf
(Adapted from Rose Quail recipe from the movie "Like Water for Chocolate")
Sauvignon Blanc, Raphael Vineyards 10

Le Chocolat Chaud
Hot chocolate finished with fresh cream and served with warm beignets
Patron Anejo, Mexico 15

Creme brulee Grand Marnier Grand Marnier custard with crispy sugar top
Moscato, Laurel Lake Vineyards 12

Mousse au chocolat
Dark Belgian chocolate mousse
(butter-free and cream-free)
Try with our double shot Espresso Martini 12

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JAMESPORT


Luce + Hawkins at the Jedediah Hawkins Inn
400 South Jamesport Avenue
631-722-2900

Savor dinner paired with North Fork wines, focusing on Lenz Old Vines Vintages and Cuvee Traditionale with your sweetheart. Cost is $95 per person, or $125 with wine pairing. The special menu is as follows:

First
peconic bay scallop crudo, grapefruit consomme, smoked peconic bay salt, ginger

Second
duckling, ham & foie gras terrine, country mustard, pumpkin agro-dolce

Third
pork tenderloin and rillettes, beet & dried cherry mostarda, lardo

Fourth
lamb mole

Fifth
bittersweet chocolate-caramel truffles, rose scented cardamom marshmallows

A selection of our signature dishes will also be available a la carte.



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WADING RIVER


Blackwells Restaurant
141 Fairway Drive
631-929-1800

Blackwells will serve a special $39.95 prix fixe menu on Tuesday, February 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. The a la carte steakhouse menu will also be offered. Reservations are required. The menu is as follows:

APPETIZER
*Winter Greens with Candied Walnuts & Dried Cranberries *Classic Caesar Salad *Jumbo Lump Crab Cake *Roasted Red Pepper & Potato Bisque *Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail *Oysters On The Half Shell *Calamari Fritti

ENTREE
*Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi - Mango Chutney & Blood Orange Buerre Blanc
*Grilled Veal Chop - Sauteed Red & Yellow Peppers & Potato Gratin
*Organic Whole Wheat Penne - Prosciutto, Artichokes & Peas
*Sun Dried Tomato & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken - Grilled Mixed Vegetables over Wild Rice Pilaf & Basil Cream
*Roasted Long Island Duck - Wild Rice & Raspberry Demi Glace
*Petit Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail add $8 - Chive Mashed Potatoes
*NY Strip Steak - Parmesan Potato Gratin & Sauteed Mixed Vegetables

DESSERT
*Molten Lava Chocolate Cake *Tiramisu *Blackwells Famous Cheesecake *Chocolate Covered Strawberries



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