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February 2, 2010

Valentine's Day Across Long Island

Besito
1516 Old Northern Blvd.
Roslyn, NY
(516) 484-3001

402 New York Ave.
Huntington, NY
(631) 549-0100
Voted by AOL City Guide diners as Long Island's Best Mexican Restaurant, Besito will offer some special a la carte items on Valentine's Day, February 14th. Specials include: Octopus, baby shrimp and bay scallops marinated in citrus juices and jalapeno chile garnished with avocado $14; Pan seared jumbo scallops and jumbo shrimp served over white sweet potato and green pipian topped with lobster salad $28; and Pan seared red snapper served over chipotle mashed potatoes and a black bean salsa topped with salsa molcajete $26.
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Blue Sky Mediterranean Lounge
63 Main Street
Sag Harbor, NY
(631) 725-1810
Three-course prix fixe will be offered for $39.95 and includes a complimentary glass of champagne. The regular menu will also be served.
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Burton & Doyle Steakhouse
661 Northern Blvd.
Great Neck, NY
(516) 487-9200
Three-course Valentine's dinner on Saturday, February 13 from 5 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, February 14 from 3 to 9 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $85 per person and $105 per person including wine pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
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City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill
1080 Corporate Drive
Westbury, NY
(516) 693-5400
Special a la carte menu will be available from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Select items include: Blue Crab Bisque $8.50; Lobster Tortelloni $14; Maple BBQ Berkshire Pork Ribs $11.50; and Seared Sea Scallops $13.50.
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Cu29 Wine and Bistro
100 South Main Street
Sayville, NY
(631) 563-0805
Special sharing menu and live acoustic guitarist in the candlelit lounge. Menu highlights include: Fire Grilled Shibumi Oysters $12; Duck Confit Salad $14; and Surf & Turf $39.
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HONU Kitchen & Cocktails
363 New York Ave.
Huntington, NY
(631) 421-6900
Going classic this year for Valentine's day with some traditional dishes for the sweetheart holiday. A la carte specials include: Blue Point Oysters (raw or Rockefeller) $14; Blue Point Oysters (raw or Rockefeller) $14; and Crepe Suzette for Two $18.
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Jonathan's Ristorante
15 Wall Street
Huntington, NY
(631) 549-0055
Celebration starts at 5 p.m. with a special a la carte menu. Specials include: Shrimp Bisque with Crab Salad $10; Porcini Ravioli, Shitake, Asparagus and Black Truffle Butter $11; Duck Breast with Black Currant Sauce, Farro Salad and Grilled Asparagus $25; and Double Pork Chop, Truffle Oil and Winter Vegetables $28.
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Library Cafe
274 Main Street
Farmingdale, NY
(516) 752-7678
"Sweetheart" specials offered all day Wednesday, February 10 through Sunday, February 14. Known for their signature cocktails, Library Cafe will feature romantic cocktails and featured dinks with a sensuous ingredient - chocolate throughout February. Sample "Sweetheart" specials are as follows: Roasted Corn & Crab Bisque 4; Blackened Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Remoulade 9; Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Bruschetta Salad, Aged Balsamic 22; and Petit Filet Mignon & Heart Shape Ravioli, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce, Asparagus 24.
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Mirabelle Restaurant at Three Village Inn
150 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY
(631) 751-0555
Special three-course Valentine's dinner on Saturday, February 13 from 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 14 from 4 p.m. The menu includes an Amuse Bouce, first course, main course, dessert, coffee and petits fours, box of Mirabelle chocolates and a glass of champagne with dessert. Cost of the dinner is $105 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and seating is limited.
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Nick & Toni's
136 N. Main St.
East Hampton, NY
(631) 324-3550
Celebrates Valentine's Day, February 14th with some a la carte specials. Dinner will be served starting at 6 p.m. and reservations are suggested. The specials are as follows: House Made Squid Ink Fettuccine w/ crab, scallion & tomato "al Forno" $28; Seared Diver Scallops w/ blood orange reduction, caramelized fennel & alfonso olives $36; and Gianduja Amarena cherry cake w/ vanilla cherry swirl gelato $12.
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Porto Vivo
7 Gerard St.
Huntington, NY
(631) 385-8486
Celebrates the lover's holiday with a special prix fixe menu. The three-course menu is $49 per person. There will also be a $29 special of half bottles of Piper-Heidsieck champagne.
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The Garden City Hotel
45 Seventh Street
Garden City, NY
(516) 747-3000
Caters to those craving a culinary Valentine celebration at Rein, the legendary hotel's signature restaurant. Designed by award-winning Chef Steven De Bruyn, the Always Mine three-course dinner of healthy aphrodisiac-inspired meals and sharing dishes is accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine or champagne and red rose in a $75 per person prix fixe from Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14. Couples may extend the evening with a romantic stay. The Let's Fall In Love visit, $379 plus tax, combines Chef De Bruyn's dinner for two at Rein with luxurious overnight accommodation including chocolate-covered strawberries, chilled champagne and rose petal turndown service.
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Stonewalls Restaurant
967 Reeves Avenue
Riverhead, NY
(631) 506-0777 x4
Valentine's Party and Valentine's Day dinner prix fixe. The Valentine's Party on Friday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. will include DJ and dancing, open bar, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres in the Grill Room, two courses with a buffet of pastries for $49.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
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Thyme Restaurant & Cafe Bar
8 Tower Place
Roslyn, NY
(516) 625-2566
Holiday specials will be offered with the regular menu. Valentine's Day dishes are as follows: Lobster Bisque with Alaskan King Crab Bruschetta $10; Seared Diver Sea Scallops with Ruby Red Grapefruit, Orange Supreme, and Vanilla-Citrus Broth $14; and Grilled Rack of Lam with Oven-dried Tomatoes and Baby Artichoke Salad $31.
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Venue 56
470 Wheeler Rd.
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 761-5602
Valentine's Day will feature tango lessons from Geraldine Bishop and Raul Divorato beginning at 6 p.m. Lessons cost $20 per person and cash only payments are accepted. Tango students will then receive a $10 credit towards their dinner bill. The three-course prix fixe dinner includes a complimentary glass of Perrier-Jouet Brut for $65 per person and will be offered all weekend from Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14 beginning at 5 p.m. The regular a la carte menu will also be available throughout the weekend.
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Vittorio's Restaurant & Wine Bar
184 Broadway
Amityville, NY
(631) 264-3333
The Restaurant opened its door eight years ago on February 14, 2002. To celebrate the anniversary of Vittorio's and Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 14, Executive Chef John Ringle adds specials to the a la carte menu: Shrimp Bisque; Taylor Bay Scallops in a Lemon Brodetto; and Lobster Ravioli in a Truffle Cream Sauce.
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WAVE Restaurant & Lounge at Danfords Hotel & Marina
25 East Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY
(631) 928-5200
Celebrates Valentine's Day with a four-course prix fixe menu for $80 per person, music and dancing, and brunch for $29.95 per person. In addition the hotel will offer special lodging packages for couples. On Friday, February 12, a four-course dinner will be offered along with the regular a la carte menu from 5 to 11 p.m. The cost of the prix fixe menu is $80 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and includes champagne toast and flower for the lady. On Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, the four-course dinner for $80 per person will be served exclusively with a champagne toast and flower for the lady from 5 to 11 p.m. Seatings will also be available in the Brookhaven Ballroom. On Saturday only, AQUA Nightclub returns at 9 p.m. with cocktails, dancing and music by the popular band Sweetwater while Dennis Rafflelock performs jazz in WAVE Lounge on Saturday and Sunday.
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