Comfort food on Long Island: Three recommendations

"Comfort food" is one of those descriptions that could make you lose your appetite. Maybe "homey" or "traditional" will do. No matter. It tastes good and demands nothing. Here are three establishments to satisfy the craving.

Guy Reuge's more casual restaurant at the Three Village Inn is an easygoing place to refresh yourself. Recommended: rollmops, or pickled herring with purple potato salad; pan-roasted scallops with curried cauliflower; fish-and-chips; steak frites.

Local beer flows at this easygoing eatery, a popular stop for uncomplicated fare. Sample bluepoints and littlenecks, chili, beer sausages, beer-battered onion rings, wraps and sandwiches. Enjoy Toasted Lager and the seasonals.