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In scenic Northport, you’ll want to stroll through town: check out the dock, the gazebo and the shops along Main Street. Beforehand — or afterward — consider one of these five eating places: <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/maroni-cuisine-in-northport-1.855678" target="_blank">MARONI CUISINE</a>, 18 Woodbine Ave., Northport, 631-757-4500 
Chef-owner Michael Maroni’s freewheeling tasting menu takes you all over the place — in high style. Maroni, whose meatballs beat Bobby Flay’s in a Food Network throw-down, keeps it coming with such dishes as lobster roll, Kobe beef sliders, linguine with clams, Memphis-style ribs — and/or whatever else pops into his mind. Outdoor courtyard dining in nice weather. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/tim-s-shipwreck-diner-in-northport-1.853665" target="_blank">TIM’S SHIPWRECK DINER</a>, 46 Main St., Northport, 631-754-1797 
This vintage railroad-car model is a nexus for local movers and shakers, who dig into the appealing omelets, oatmeal, blintzes and pancakes at breakfast. At lunch, there are burgers (bison or beef), fish and chips and BLTs. Outdoor eating in warm weather. No dinner, though. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/main-street-cafe-in-northport-1.855148" target="_blank">MAIN STREET CAFE,</a> 47 Main St., Northport, 631-754-5533 
Great burgers and big salads headline this cozy — perhaps cramped — bar and cafe decorated with vintage photos from the town’s past. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/cilantro-mexican-inspired-food-in-northport-1.4566190" target="_blank">CILANTRO MEXICAN INSPIRED FOOD</a>, 40 Woodbine Ave., Northport, 631-651-9377 
At this counter-service spot (with a Huntington offshoot), roasted spiced chicken thighs compete with sweet chipotle pork take the title of top protein to fill tacos, burritos, tortilla-free burrito bowls and quesadillas. Pickled onions and a variety of sauces amp up everything. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/food-shop-copenhagen-bakery-1.2006495" target="_blank">COPENHAGEN BAKERY &amp; CAFE</a>, 75 Woodbine Ave., Northport, 631-754-3256 
This recently expanded bakery cafe serves up breakfast, lunch and brunch. Order at the counter and your food will be brought to you — indoors or on the porch facing Northport Harbor. There are egg sandwiches on house-made rolls as well as pancakes, waffles and French toast. At lunch: crabcakes, quiches and sandwiches, plus dessert from the bakery showcase.

Dining in Northport: 5 picks

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Babylon boasts one of Long Island's livelier downtowns. And there's plenty of diversity among the restaurants. Here are five flavorful ones. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/monsoon-asian-kitchen-and-lounge-1.3537996" target="_blank">MONSOON</a>, 48 Deer Park Ave.; 631-587-4400. This four-star restaurant excels with creative Asian fare, served in a high-style setting. The winners include kung pao-style monkfish, Beijing duck, Korean fried chicken, "shaking beef," fiery octopus, pork-belly steamed buns, edamame dumplings, sushi and sashimi.&nbsp; 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/barrique-in-babylon-1.1568234" target="_blank">BARRIQUE KITCHEN AND WINE BAR</a>, 69 Deer Park Ave.; 631-321-1175. Go with a group and enjoy the small plates. Some favorites: artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, clams with chorizo, meatball sliders, grilled bratwurst with spaetzle, braised short ribs with mashed potatoes, sauteed shrimp with creamy polenta, thin-crust pizzas. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/horace-sylvia-s-publick-house-in-babylon-1.811241" target="_blank">HORACE &amp; SYLVIA'S</a>, 100 Deer Park Ave.; 631-587-5081. A friendly, unpretentious spot, Horace &amp; Sylvia's is good for dishes such as southern fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, the pulled pork sandwich, pretzel-bread Reuben, seared tuna crisps, pierogies with bacon and onions, and rack of lamb with mint-shallot risotto. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/shiki-1.855680" target="_blank">SHIKI</a>, 233 E. Main St.; 631-669-5404. Traditional sushi and sashimi highlight the choices at Shiki. The casual restaurant also prepares fine soba noodles in light soy broth, negimaki, yellowtail teriyaki, pork cutlet tonkatsu, chicken tatsuta, and the more colorful, inventive sushi rolls. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/tres-palms-in-babylon-1.4033817" target="_blank">TRES PALMS</a>, 16 East Court; 631-482-1465. Named for a point break in Rincon, Puerto Rico, Tres Palms is a waterside restaurant worth visiting for the site and dishes such as tuna tartare, shrimp cocktail, New England-style clam chowder, roasted monkfish with cauliflower sauce. The kitchen offers Painted Hills steaks, too.

Dining in Babylon: 5 picks

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Port Washington is one of Nassau's restaurant hubs, for variety and quantity. Here are five reasons to dine there. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/the-pie-at-salvatore-s-1.811284">THE PIE AT SALVATORES</a>, 124 Shore Rd.; 516-883-8457 
The coal-fired brick-oven pizzas spur pilgrimages. Just order the pie with fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes and basil. You can pick toppings, but be a purist. The place also sends out good eggplant Parmigiana, and the basic manicotti, baked ziti and stuffed shells. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-piccola-liguria-restaurant-1.1929268">LA PICCOLA LIGURIA</a>, 47 Shore Rd.; 516-767-6490 
This local landmark prepares delectable daily specials, as you'd expect at a market-driven European spot. The regular menu is a fallback. Suckling pig, fried anchovies, grilled sardines, lobster fra diavolo, whole red snapper for two, pesto, terrific vegetable antipasti. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/louie-s-oyster-bar-grille-1.853336">LOUIE'S OYSTER BAR &amp; GRILLE</a>, 395 Main St.; 516-883-4242 
Louie's dates to 1905. In its current life, the restaurant is the go-to local for seafood. Try the oysters, clams, lobsters, grilled swordfish, seared five-spice tuna, New England-style clam chowder, Meyer-brand steaks. The restaurant also boasts a view of Manhasset Bay. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/pepe-rosso-24-1.2603640">PEPE ROSSO 24</a>, 24 Manorhaven Blvd.; 516-944-9477 
An informal eatery for Italian specialties, Pepe Rosso 24 attracts you with eggplant rollatine, zucchini fritters, meatball "poppers" with mozzarella and provolone, pear-and-Gorgonzola salad, fennel salad, rigatoni Bolognese, spaghetti primavera, chicken with sausage and garlic potatoes. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/chez-noelle-1.855975">CHEZ NOELLE</a>, 34 Willowdale Ave.; 516-883-3191 
Chez Noelle has a French-continental history and an Italian side, too. The dining room is traditional, usually serene. Some favorites over the years: escargots, potato-leek soup, rack of lamb, sweetbreads, roast duck, creme brulee, chocolate souffle.

Dining in Port Washington: 5 picks

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If you plan to check out the Huntington art scene this weekend, you should expect the gallery-hopping to get your appetite going. Here, then, are five places to eat, each with its own brand of artistic appeal. 
<a href="http://<a href=&quot;http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/ideal-cheese-wine-cafe-1.6862978&quot;></a>">IDEAL CHEESE &amp; WINE CAFE</a>, 308 Main St., Huntington, 631-923-3434 In the rear of a cheese shop is a dining space lined with colorful paintings. Debate the influence of Cezanne as you sip wine and nibble on cheese and cured meats; share some interesting small plates, like zucchini “spaghetti” with basil, pine nuts and ricotta. 
<a href="http://<a href=&quot;http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/quetzalcoatl-1.855794&quot;>QUETZALCOATL</a>">QUETZALCOATL</a>, 296 Main St., Huntington, 631-427-7834 This bi-level Mexican restaurant is named for an Aztec deity (whose name means “snake with beautiful feathers”) depicted on some walls. There are also colorful murals by local artists and such authentic dishes as birria, a lamb stew, and pipian de pollo, chicken with pumpkin seeds. 
<a href="http://<a href=&quot;http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/bistro-cassis-1.853563&quot;>BISTRO CASSIS</a>">BISTRO CASSIS</a>, 55 Wall St., Huntington, 631-421-4122 With a crimson Left Bank-style facade, Art Nouveau posters and marble-topped tables, this popular bistro emanates Parisian charm — and serves reliably good Gallic fare. Dine on roasted chicken for two, walnut-crusted rack of lamb, onion soup gratinée and mussels steamed with Pernod. Chocolate mousse? Mais oui. 
<a href="http://<a href=&quot;http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/kashi-1.2872548&quot;>KASHI</a>">KASHI</a>, 12 Elm St., Huntington, 631-923-1960 Hard surfaces, geometric shapes and dramatic lighting define the interior of this Japanese restaurant. From the sushi bar come artful rolls like the twister, with white tuna and spicy lobster. There’s yellowtail jalapeño accented with yuzu-lime zest and, from the kitchen, a zesty duck salad and tender filet mignon spiked with Thai basil. 
<a href="http://<a href=&quot;http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/osteria-da-nino-1.811025&quot;>OSTERIA DA NINO</a>">OSTERIA DA NINO</a>, 292 Main St., Huntington, 631-425-0820 Sponge-painted surfaces, sunny hues, copper pots and colorful ceramics define this stylish country Italian restaurant. So, too, do specialties such as baked artichokes, fettuccine with veal meatballs and linguine with clam sauce.

Dining in Huntington: 5 artsy picks

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Floral Park extends into Hempstead, North Hempstead and Queens. There are plenty of appetites. Here are five restaurants to satisfy them. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/arturo-s-1.853811">ARTURO'S</a>, 246-04 Jericho Tpke., 516-352-7418 
A reliable mainstay for Italian favorites, friendly Arturo's stands out with courses such as the torta primavera, crepes layered with vegetables, cheeses, and cured meats; eggplant rollatine; minestrone; stracciatella alla Romana; osso buco; chicken scarpariello; and zabaglione for two. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/jameson-s-bar-grill-1.811406">JAMESON'S BAR &amp; GRILL</a>, 157 Tulip Ave., 516-326-8300 
Pub fare and well-poured Guinness will bring you to Jameson's. The restaurant's offerings include fish-and-chips made with cod; pot roast with red cabbage; beefy shepherd's pie; chicken potpie; and just enough burgers. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/koenig-s-1.1315430">KOENIG'S</a>, 86 S. Tyson Ave., 516-354-2300 
Koenig's is one of the last bastions for German food on Long Island. The essentials include wursts with sauerkraut, smoked pork chops, roast loin of pork, roast fresh ham, pot roast, schnitzel a la Holstein, herring in cream sauce, and rollmops. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/marble-modern-american-steakhouse-1.5301180">MARBLE</a>, 230 Jericho Tpke., 516-500-9666 
Marble updates the steakhouse theme. Try the lobster bisque, the golden-beet salad with feta, shrimp cocktail, crisp fried oysters, maple-crusted pork chop, grilled sirloin burger, New York strip steak, filet mignon, marinated hanger steak, and the well-made cocktails. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/villa-d-este-1.853346">VILLA D'ESTE</a>, 186 Jericho Tpke., 516-354-1355 
Villa d'Este has been serving continental standards since men first walked on the moon. It's a refined, traditional, dependable spot. Notable dishes: cannelloni marinara, spinach tortelloni, duckling a l'orange, red snapper Livornese, broiled filet mignon, baked clams, mussels Posillipo.

Dining in Floral Park: 5 picks

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Whether you’re strolling through the downtown area or headed for the Fire Island Ferry, Sayville’s varied dining scene offers no shortage of enticements. Here are five possibilities: 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/bistro-25-1.2676574" target="_blank">BISTRO 25</a>, 45 Foster Ave., 631-589-7775 
The draw at this big, bustling bistro is chef Brian Shuren’s high-caliber cooking at surprisingly moderate prices. Get into the braised pork belly over corn pudding, truffled mac and cheese, short ribs and, for dessert, a blackberry-lemon tart Tatin. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-tavola-1.1861879" target="_blank">LA TAVOLA</a>, 183 W. Main St., 631-750-6900 
This country-style trattoria manages to be both homey and contemporary. On the menu: duck spiedini, crispy long-stemmed artichokes, potato and sheep's milk ricotta gnocchi alla Bolognese and Parmesan encrusted pork loin. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/butera-s-sayville-1.3526804" target="_blank">BUTERA’S</a>, 100 S. Main St., 631-563-0805 
This South Suffolk branch of a successful Long Island Italian restaurant group specializes in big flavors and big portions. Standouts include warm scallop salad, pan-baked veal sausage lasagna and chicken parm. There’s also a list of lighter options. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/downtown-burger-at-five-points-cafe-1.2731985" target="_blank">DOWNTOWN BURGER AT FIVE POINTS CAFE</a>, 1 Main St., 631-567-5655 
Imaginatively topped burgers and fine milkshakes keep this Sayville downtowner hopping. In fine weather, there’s outdoor seating in the courtyard. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/the-cull-house-1.811608" target="_blank">THE CULL HOUSE</a>, 75 Terry St., 631-563-1546 
Near the Fire Island ferry, this popular and casual seafood house lures diners with its raw bar, steamed clams and mussels, fish and chips, steamers, fried calamari, steamed lobster, lobster rolls and clambake.

Dining in Sayville: 5 picks

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From high-end Italian to value-priced Colombian, with every kind of Indian in between, there may be no town on Long Island with a more eclectic assortment of great eating than Hicksville. (And don’t forget the Swedish meatballs at Ikea — 15 of them for $4.99.) 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/luigi-q-1.855261">LUIGI Q</a>, 400 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville, 516-932-7450 
At Luigi Q, one of Long Island’s best Italian restaurants, consider surrendering to whatever proprietor Luigi Quarta suggests. Everything here is excellent, but the kitchen goes above and beyond with fish, seasonal vegetables, pasta and homestyle specialties from Quarta's hometown of Brindisi, on the heel of Italy’s boot. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-finca-1.4124708" target="_blank">LA FINCA</a>, 170 Broadway, Hicksville, 516-935-0951 
The big deal here at La Finca (the farm) is the “bandeja tipica,” the national dish of Columbia: An oval platter containing grilled steak, fried pork rind, fried plantains, a wedge of avocado, white rice, red beans, an arepa (corn cake) and, the icing on the cake, a fried egg. All this for $11.95. Rotisserie chicken, seafood, rice dishes, soups, breakfast. It’s all generous, all good. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/house-of-dosas-1.855483" target="_blank">HOUSE OF DOSAS</a>, 416 S. Broadway, Hicksville, 516-938-7517 The specialty here is the vegetarian cuisine of Southern Indian, specifically the manhole-sized rice-lentil crepes called dosas. They come stuffed with scores of savory fillings, from mild to incendiary. Also try the thicker uthappams, seductively spongy pancakes with the fillings cooked inside the batter, and fine vegetarian curries. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/choopan-grill-1.811292" target="_blank">CHOOPAN GRILL</a>, 15 W. Marie St., Hicksville, 516-681-8818 A fine place for a first foray into Afghan cuisine, Choopan Grill is equal parts exotic and approachable. Try the aushak, dumplings stuffed with leeks and capped with yogurt; savory curries with brown basmati rice, any of the kebabs, particularly the highly seasoned, minced chicken chapli. Vegetarians will find many options such as aush-e-nanah dagh, homemade noodles topped with butter, garlic, mint and yogurt sauce. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/hicksville-sweet-shop-1.811268" target="_blank">HICKSVILLE SWEET SHOP</a>, 75 Broadway, Hicksville, 516-931-0130 The unassuming shop is a throwback to that pre-Baskin Robbins era, when luncheonettes made their own ice cream, sauces and syrups as well as candies and molded chocolates. At the Sweet Shop, they still do, and the Zouros family is equally conscientious about the savory menu items. Put yourself on the list and they’ll call you when sauerbraten and chicken and dumplings show up as daily specials.

Dining in Hicksville: 5 picks

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The East Meadow restaurant scene is a sprawling one, with the majority of dining spots spread out along Hempstead Turnpike, a few scattered elsewhere. 
Even so, it’s worth getting into your car to explore the range of cuisines the area offers. Here are five places you may want to try. 
SACRAMONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 2366 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, 516-513-1919 
At this quality family-owned pizzeria-ristorante, matriarch Maddalena Sacramone spends a day in East Meadow with her sons making pasta. Her fresh gnocchi in a tomato ragu is a standout. Other winning dishes include the restaurant’s light and briny linguine with white clam sauce, San Gennaro-style sausage and peppers and the “old-fashioned” coal oven pie topped with fresh mozzarella, basil and crushed San Marzano tomatoes. JAKE’S STEAKHOUSE, 2172 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow; 516-222-8400 
Jake’s is a local magnet for carnivores. Worth seeking out: the thick, juicy porterhouse for two, shell steak, filet mignon with blue cheese, and short ribs. The kitchen also prepares a fine seafood stew. New is a Sunday to Friday three-course $24.95 price-fixed option. In warm weather, there’s patio dining. $$-$$$ 
SABROSO, 224 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, 516-307-1750 
While the amenities are few at this Dominican spot (you may have to go through the kitchen to use the restroom), the quality of the food compensates. Standouts include a first-rate Cuban sandwich, crisp, flaky empanadas and savory chicken stew mofongo, a dish made with mashed fried plantains mixed with boneless chicken and served with gravy. Finish with the creamy, opulent flan. LA NOVELLA, 364 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow, 516-794-6248 
Vibrant Italian food is the draw at La Novella, an inviting and consistent restaurant. Among recommendations: grilled calamari and shrimp, eggplant rollatine, gnocchi with Gorgonzola, penne with ricotta, tomato and eggplant and a stuffed pork chop. For dessert: cannoli. A $17.95 early bird dinner is an added attraction. $$-$$$ PASTRAMI PLUS, 2568 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, 516-644-2644 
In small, simple digs, deli man Sal Gawish produces an exemplary pastrami — warm, peppery and rimmed with a frill of fat. His house-made knishes are tall, flaky onion-enriched. You can even one with pastrami folded into the potato filling. Or with a hot dog stuffed inside. Gawish’s repertoire includes all the deli classics: matzo ball soup, stuffed cabbage, corned beef and brisket. &nbsp;

Dining in East Meadow: 5 picks

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Port Jefferson rocks during the summer -- sometimes too hard. But this seaside village is a great off-season destination. Browse the shops, rent a pair of skates and take a spin (or fall) around <a href="http://www.therinx.com/port-jefferson/" target="_blank">The Rinx at Harborfront Park</a>, take the kids to the <a href="http://maritimeexplorium.org/" target="_blank">Maritime Explorium</a> for a lesson in historic shipbuilding and navigation. Then it’s time for dinner. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/schafer-s-1.3109017" target="_blank">Schafer’s</a>, 111 W Broadway, Port Jefferson, 631-473-8300, <a href="http://www.schafersportjeff.com/" target="_blank">schafersportjeff.com</a> 
This big, bustling, bi-level restaurant has a great view of the harbor and a new chef in the kitchen: Heather West, winner of Season 2 of “Hell’s Kitchen” and a Port Jefferson native. She characterized the new menu as “casual fine dining with an emphasis on American seafood.” Case in point: West’s signature dish developed on “Hell’s Kitchen,” of seared sea bass over grilled asparagus with popped cherry-tomato sauce. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/the-pie-1.854844" target="_blank">The Pie</a>, 216 Main St., Port Jefferson, 631-331-4646,<a href="http://www.thepieofportjeff.com/ordereze/default.aspx" target="_blank"> thepieofportjeff.com</a> 
The Pie is one of a very few Long Island pizzerias with a coal-fueled oven, and the pies that issue from that inferno are terrific. The crusts have real integrity, puffy but substantial and not too tender. There are some complicated pies on the menu — including Buffalo and barbecue chicken — but you can hardly do better than the simplest, the textbook Margherita. Plenty of appetizers, salads and pastas, too. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/shopping/c-est-cheese-1.3240888" target="_blank">C’est Cheese</a>, 216B Main St., Port Jefferson, 631-403-4944, <a href="http://cestcheesepj.com/" target="_blank">cestcheesepj.com</a> 
One of the best places in Suffolk County to buy cheese, C’est Cheese is also a charming bistro with a predictably cheese-centric menu. There are dozens of cheese plates to choose from, as well as salads and sandwiches such as these grilled selections: the Parisian (Brie, apple and honey), the Capra (goat cheese, fig preserve and greens), the Big Blue (blue cheese, raspberry-cranberry relish) and the Classic (“lots of melted Cheddar, nothing else”). Lots of good beers on tap and wines by the glass, too. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/the-fifth-season-1.810939" target="_blank">The Fifth Season</a>, 34 E. Broadway Port Jefferson, 631-477-8500, <a href="http://thefifth-season.com/" target="_blank">thefifth-season.com</a> 
This gracious dining spot, across from Port Jefferson Harbor, is committed to local and seasonal produce and also to dining value. A $29.95 three-course dinner is served all evening Sunday to Friday and on Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m. Choices change with the season; winter selections include Long Island duck pot stickers with mango-sweet chili dipping sauce, roasted half chicken with caramelized five onion mashed potatoes, braised escarole and sherry pan sauce; and Meyer lemon cheesecake with orange-cranberry compote. Gluten-free selections available. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/salsa-salsa-1.853997" target="_blank">Salsa Salsa</a>, 142 Main St., Port Jefferson, 631-473-9700, <a href="http://www.salsasalsa.net/port-jefferson-salsa-salsa" target="_blank">salsasalsa.net</a> 
For all your Tex-Mex needs, there’s Salsa Salsa, a counter-serve spot where you can take out or eat in. Create your own burrito or enjoy fajitas, quesadillas, tacos, chili, nachos, soups, salads or wraps. Recommended dishes include two-bean chili, pork taco, black bean soup, roast-pork burrito and a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, brown rice, salsa fresco, black beans and cheese. No need for lunch after that.

Dining in Port Jefferson: 5 picks

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Westbury is a restaurant hub in a part of Nassau with several of them. You'll never be short a satisfying meal, casual to formal, cheap to pricier. Here are five choices. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/azerbaijan-grill-1.855223">Azerbaijan Grill</a>,&nbsp;1610 Old Country Rd.,&nbsp;516-228-0001 
Turkish, Persian and Mediterranean cuisines come together at the friendly, filling establishment. Enjoy the hummus and baba ghanoush, stewed lamb shank and marinated Cornish hen kebab. spinach pie and grilled striped bass. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/benny-s-ristorante-1.811073">Benny's Ristorante</a>,&nbsp;199 Post Ave.,&nbsp;516-997-8111 
This local landmark offers outstanding Italian fare. Recommended: bucatini with sardines, fettuccine alla carbonara, gnocchi with braciola, eggplant alla Benny with capellini and goat-cheese ricotta, pork chop with hot peppers, cod Livornese, Italian cheesecake, cannoli, zabaglione with berries. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-casa-latina-1.3088331">La Casa Latina</a>,&nbsp;611 Old Country Rd.,&nbsp;516-280-7795 
You'll cover a lot of territory, from Mexico to Central America to South America, with a side trip to Spain. Notable dishes include shrimp seviche, grilled chorizo, octopus a la plancha, paella with chicken and shellfish, an Argentinian mixed grill, enchiladas and tamales. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/city-cellar-wine-bar-grill-1.853042">City Cellar</a>,&nbsp;1080 Corporate Dr.,&nbsp;516-693-4500 
A buoyant, brasserie-style restaurant, City Cellar delivers big, "modern American" flavors, with drinks to match. Sample the chips with Berkshire blue cheese, lobster or meatball sliders, shrimp with grits, hot pepper-spiced tuna, macaroni and cheese, pork osso buco. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/venere-restaurant-1.3526896">Venere</a>,&nbsp;841 Carman Ave.,&nbsp;516-333-2332 
Italian-American fare, with plenty of pizzas and pastas, will attract you to unpretentious Venere. Among the tasty choices: capellini primavera, chicken alla cacciatora, eggplant Parmigiana, garlic bread with chopped tomatoes and mozzarella, and those pizzas and pizzettes.

Dining in Westbury: 5 picks

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Roslyn is one of Long Island's fine-dining hubs. Here are five reasons why. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/trattoria-diane-1.855057" target="_blank">Trattoria Diane</a>, 21 Bryant Ave.; 516-621-2591 
Chef John Durkin's Italianate kitchen emphasizes Rome but goes countrywide. Recommended: all vegetable antipasti, spaghetti alla carbonara, bucatini all'Amatriciana, ricotta gnocchi, braised short ribs, pot roast, roasted duck and all desserts. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/kyma-1.5185255" target="_blank">Kyma</a>, 1446 Old Northern Blvd.; 516-621-3700 
Excellent grilled seafood highlights Kyma, one of Roslyn's three first-class Greek restaurants, along with MP Taverna and Limani. Kyma stands out with grilled octopus, grilled whole fish, traditional spreads such as skordalia and taramosalata, roasted beets, fish broth, moussaka, desserts. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/thyme-1.855805" target="_blank">Thyme</a>, 8 Tower Place; 516-625-2566 
New American cuisine with a light touch defines well-seasoned Thyme. Sample the lobster-and-corn chowder, warm duck salad with creamy polenta, cider-glazed pork tenderloin, boneless beef short rib and the house's hamburgers. 
<a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/besito-1.855644" target="_blank">Besito</a>, 1516 Old Northern Blvd.; 516-484-3001 
The offspring of Huntington's Besito, this branch is bright, buoyant and just as dependable for Mexican cuisine. Mandatory: tableside guacamole. Follow with the day's seviche, baked Chihuahua cheese with chorizo, the stuffed poblano pepper, seafood tortilla, fish Vera Cruz. 
<a href="http://www.hendrickstavern.com" target="_blank">Hendrick's Tavern</a>, 1305 Old Northern Blvd.; 516-621-1200 
Gold Coasters revel in what used to be George Washington Manor. Transformed, it's a snappy spot for mostly American cuisine. Fourteen-carat fare includes deviled eggs, shellfish cocktails, dry-aged steaks, Kobe beef hot dog, the house burger, Chatham cod and linguine "Zsa Zsa."

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Bay Shore is widely seen as the gateway to Fire Island. But the town's Main Street has its own year-round allure, thanks to a compelling assortment of restaurants within walking distance of one another. Here are five to check out: 
TULA KITCHEN, 41 E. Main St., 631-539-7183 
At this plush and romantic spot, the menu is geared to health and balance; vegetarians will find more than enough to choose from. Past standouts include Mediterranean spreads, such as hummus and baba ghanoush; sesame-crusted tuna (or tofu) and baked salmon cakes. 
AJI 53, 53 E. Main St., 631-591-3107 
Neon lights and techno music define this hip Asian fusion restaurant. Winning choices: the heart-shaped Valentine roll, rock shrimp tempura and miso black cod. 
THE PIE AT SALVATORE'S, 120 E. Main St., Bay Shore, 631-206-1060 
Beautifully blistered coal-oven pizzas are joined by appetizers, pastas and salads at this popular place affiliated with Salvatore's Coal Oven Pizza in Port Washington. 
GALANGA THAI RESTAURANT, 25 W. Main St., Bay Shore, 631-666-6696 
A standout chicken-coconut soup as well as a nicely turned out array of curries and stir-fries are the draws at this minimalist-decor Thai. 
GOLDEN CHICKEN PERUVIAN CUISINE, 164 E. Main St., Bay Shore, 631-647-8240 
While savory rotisserie chicken is the signature item at this little Peruvian spot, the menu goes far beyond. Consider papa ala huancaina, or creamed sliced potatoes; leche de tigre, a lemony shrimp-fish cocktail; and lomo saltado, a lively beef stir-fry.

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Jericho Turnpike is one of Long Island's longest restaurant rows. Here are five flavorful stops along the Woodbury stretch. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/ben-s-kosher-delicatessen-in-woodbury-1.853678">BEN'S</a>, 7981 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-496-4236 
 This is one of three branches of the deli in Nassau. It's an essential visit for chicken soup with either noodles or matzoh balls; and on Fridays, cabbage soup. Anytime, open wide for the overstuffed sandwiches, especially hot pastrami, corned beef or hard salami. There's good chicken-in-the-pot, roast turkey, baked knishes, hot dogs and a lineup of Dr. Brown's sodas. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/anthony-s-coal-fired-pizza-1.3239139">ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA</a>, 8063 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-367-2365 
 The "well done," ever-expanding chain includes a Woodbury location. All the pizzas are very good. But go for the roasted cauliflower number, a savory pie finished with bread crumbs, olive oil, pecorino and mozzarella. The white pizza with pecorino, ricotta and mozzarella; and the cheese calzone also stand out. The salad with Gorgonzola is a fine accompaniment. Enjoy the sports and show-biz photos. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/majors-steakhouse-woodbury-1.855088">MAJORS STEAKHOUSE</a>, 8289 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-367-7300 
 Fairly priced steaks are the lure at&nbsp; casual Majors, which has a sibling in East Meadow. Meatball sliders, the sirloin burger, the chopped sirloin, short ribs with mashed potatoes, filet mignon, pork chops with braised sauerkraut and the traditional shrimp and crab cocktails are among the basic choices. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/butera-s-woodbury-1.853666">BUTERA'S</a>, Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-496-3633 
 The informal, Italian-fare mini-chain has several links on Long Island. Sample the focaccia sandwiches; panini such as grilled chicken and broccoli rabe or prosciutto with roasted pepper, mozzarella and tomato; grilled pizzas; eggplant rollatine; fried calamari with hot cherry peppers and capers with marinara sauce. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/laguna-grille-1.853658">LAGUNA GRILLE</a>, 7927 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-682-8000 
 Burgers, salads, wraps, fajitas -- they're among the staples at casual Laguna Grille. The shrimp-and-calamari seviche and the beef, chicken and spinach empanadas add some flair to the choices. Laguna Grille's shell steak is accented with roasted tomato salsa; the ground salmon burger, with avocado and mango-pineapple salsa.

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Go along Hillside Avenue in Williston Park, and you'll start getting hungry. Here are four destinations on the stretch to satisfy any appetite. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-marmite-1.856047" target="_blank">LA MARMITE</a>,&nbsp;234 Hillside Ave., Williston Park; 516-746-1243 
 At first, the traditional, continental restaurant makes you think the calendar hasn't flipped for a few decades. But there are surprises, plus very good service. Regulars abound. Recommended: sole meunière, double-cut pork chop, sauteed calf's liver, braised beef short ribs, anything from the dessert cart. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/hildebrandt-s-1.811103" target="_blank">HILDEBRANDT'S</a>,&nbsp;84 Hillside Ave., Williston Park; 516-741-0608 
 Luncheonette, ice-cream parlor, confectionary -- Hildebrandt's handles each role with flair. The menu is varied and wide-ranging. Recommended: BLT, apple-endive salad, burger and fries, stuffed eggplant, banana split (two scoops), banana royale (three scoops), Hildebrandt's special (four scoops), malted and shakes. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/sripraphai-1.1568322" target="_blank">SRIPRAPHAI</a>,&nbsp;280 Hillside Ave., Williston Park; 516-280-3779 
 The Nassau offspring of the Queens original ignites the palate and spurs the appetite. The long menu is loaded with hits, from papaya salad to larb salad with ground meat, mint, chilies and lime juice; curries in many hues; fried whole red snapper with chili, garlic and basil; sour-and-spicy noodle soup. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/miraj-healthy-grill-1.1904698" target="_blank">MIRAJ HEALTHY GRILL</a>,&nbsp;171 Hillside Ave., Williston Park; 516-747-3181 
 Start with hummus and baba ghanoush and move on to beef kebabs, beef-and-kidney bean stew, vegetable-and-chickpea turnovers, Cornish hen with braised lentils, stewed lamb shank, rice pudding, and baklava.

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Within easy walking distance of the Long Island Rail Road station, these five Smithtown restaurants cover a wide range of cuisines and prices. THAI HOUSE (53 W. Main St., Smithtown 631-979-5242) 
 Lots of spark in the Thai fare at this cozy spot. Try the sweet-sour-salty-spicy duck salad laced with apples, drunken noodles with vegetables and a vibrant-hot shrimp Massaman curry. Don’t miss the house-made cinnamon ice cream. AMERICAN ROADSIDE BURGER (80 E. Main St., Smithtown, 631-382-9500) Done in a nostalgic roadhouse motif, this counter-service burger spot serves a classic burger menu augmented by an array of fresh toppings. CHOP SHOP BAR &amp; GRILL (47 E. Main St., Smithtown, 631-360-3383) 
 A spirited New American spot with very good food, from chopped salad to double-cut pork chops. Recommendations include Buffalo chicken spring roll, fried calamari and sesame-seared tuna. LUSO RESTAURANT (133 W. Main St., Smithtown, 631-406-6820) 
 Recently relocated just west of the town center is this all-you-can-eat churrasqueira devoted to Portuguese “wood-char BBQ,” which means nonstop skewers of sizzling grilled beef, pork, sausages and bacon-wrapped turkey. 
 BUTERA’S (65 E. Main St., Smithtown, 631-979-9113) 
 This popular Long Island Italian chainlet offers classic Italian favorites as well as some modern spins. Low-carb, “lighter side” and gluten-free choices, as well. &nbsp;

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Downtown Huntington is arguably Suffolk County's restaurant capital. Here are five picks: 
 SPICE VILLAGE GRILL, 281 Main St., Huntington, 631-271-4800 
 At this South Asian spot, you can spice up an evening with an array of succulent kebabs and heady curries. Great vegetarian options, too.&nbsp; 
 QUETZALCOATL, 296 Main St, Huntington, 631-427-7834 
 At this lively Mexican spot, try the pipian de pollo (chicken with pumpkinseed sauce), ropa vieja (tender shredded beef) and moist, satisfying tamales. 
 ARIANA RESTAURANT, 255 Main St., Huntington, 631-421-2933 
 In addition to kebabs and rice dishes, this Afghan-fusion restaurant has an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan choices, among them and dumplings filled with leeks and herbs.&nbsp; 
 ICHIZ, 301 Main St., Huntington, 631-470-0210 
 A sleek lounge-like spot for Japanese and New American small plates, as well as raw fish creations. Sip a cold sake with your meal. 
 SAPSUCKERS HOPS &amp; GRUB, 287 Main St., Huntington, 631-683-4945 
 A casual and cacophonous gastropub serving such modern comfort classics as wood-smoked baby back ribs, pulled-pork sliders and fine burgers.

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Franklin Avenue in Garden City holds its own as a certifiable Restaurant Row. Here’s a cross-section of the multinational offerings up and down the street. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/grimaldi-s-1.855925">GRIMALDI’S COAL BRICK-OVEN PIZZERIA</a>, 980 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-294-6565 
 A Garden City nexus for coal-oven pizza whose crusts stand up to the heartiest of toppings. Try the rich, savory garlic white (ricotta and mozzarella) pizza with a chopped salad and, for dessert, a slice of Junior’s cheesecake. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/waterzooi-1.1568498"> WATERZOOI BELGIAN BISTRO</a>, 850 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-877-2177 
 This upbeat Belgian-style bistro offers excellent draft and bottled beers and lots of hearty fare, led by steamed mussels with various sauces and outstanding fries. You’ll also love the namesake seafood dish and, at brunch, Belgian waffles. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/revel-1.6109453">REVEL</a>, 835 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-246-9111 In sleek contemporary digs, you can revel in such dishes as braised pork belly sliders, veal-and-ricotta salata meatballs, spaghettini cacio e pepe, pork osso buco and grilled swordfish. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/plancha-tapas-and-wine-bar-1.6257674">PLANCHA TAPAS AND WINE BAR</a>, 931 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-246-9459 
 At this rustic attractive tapas restaurant, pair your wines with such small plates as roasted Marcona almonds, patas bravas (roasted fingerling potatoes) and a pork belly bocadillo — a little sandwich made with kimchee, sesame mayo, lime and cilantro. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/asian-moon-1.855230">ASIAN MOON</a>, 825 Franklin Ave., Garden City, 516-248-6161 This Asian fusion restaurant has stood the test of time — and without a sushi bar. Offerings include duck pot stickers, Malaysian red curry and wok-glazed ginger shrimp. &nbsp;

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Glen Cove is one of Long Island's full-flavored restaurant hubs, with destinations old and new. Here are five favorites. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-bussola-1.853816" target="_blank">LA BUSSOLA</a>,&nbsp;40 School St., Glen Cove,&nbsp;516-671-2100 
 La Bussola has been cooking for decades, serving dependably fine Italian and Italian-American dishes in a time-capsule setting. Recommended: stuffed artichoke, pappardelle Bolognese, squid-ink spaghetti with seafood, osso buco, stuffed pork chop, Dover sole.&nbsp; 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/cedar-creek-american-bar-grill-1.2747037" target="_blank">CEDAR CREEK AMERICAN BAR &amp; GRILL</a>,&nbsp;75 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove.&nbsp;516-656-5656 
 This neighborly New American establishment delivers reliable fare and often-festive atmosphere. Recommended: Chicago-style hot dog sliders; fish tacos; shepherd's pie with lamb; fish-and-chips with cod; Southern-fried chicken on Sunday; prime rib on Thursday.&nbsp; 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/la-ginestra-1.855442" target="_blank">LA GINESTRA</a>,&nbsp;50 Forest Ave., Glen Cove,&nbsp;516-674-2244 
 For 25-plus years, La Ginestra has kept pasta al dente and calamari crisp. The traditional spot has very good service, too. Recommended: sauteed red snapper with pine nuts, raisins, onions and vinegar; chicken scarpariello; rack of lamb; fettuccine with eggplant and tomato.&nbsp; 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/sopah-thai-kitchen-1.3526619" target="_blank">SOPAH THAI KITCHEN</a>,&nbsp;11 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove, 516-945-3688 
 Casual and friendly, Sopah Thai Kitchen is a refreshing stop for a taste of Siam and for reasonable prices. Recommended: pad Thai, mee krob rice noodles, curry puffs with chicken and potato, pork with ginger sauce, lemongrass chicken, mee krob, Massaman curry with chicken.&nbsp; 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/stango-s-at-the-orchard-1.1998880" target="_blank">STANGO'S AT THE ORCHARD</a>,&nbsp;19 Grove St., Glen Cove,&nbsp;516-671-2389 
 Stango's was established in 1919. In its new life, the warm, family-oriented restaurant prepares savory Italian-American specialties. Recommended: pork chops with vinegar peppers and potatoes, lasagna Bolognese, escarole and beans, pasta e fagioli, chicken Parmigiana.&nbsp;

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While you may have trouble finding a convenient place to park in downtown Rockville Centre, you’ll find no shortage of worthy places to eat. Here are five restaurant options in this Nassau dining nexus. 
 KASHI SUSHI &amp; STEAK HOUSE 222 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, 516-442-7600, kashijapanese.com This Nassau offspring of the Huntington original offers hibachi cooking, pyrotechnics and all. But the real allure is in dishes such as blue-crab fajita, roasted duck with lime, mint and hoisin reduction, Kobe beef meatballs, tuna tartare with sun-dried tomatoes and jalapeños. Plus sushi rolls, both familiar and fancy. $$-$$$ 
 APERITIF 242 Sunrise Hwy., Rockville Centre, 516-594-3404, aperitifbistro.com With the properly Parisian looks of a French bistro, this downtown spot has food worthy of attention, too. Recommendations include hanger steak au poivre, filet mignon sliders, coq au vin with mashed potatoes, seared duck breast with pear-and-cranberry chutney and braised lamb shanks. Finish with crème brûlée or apple tarte Tatin. $$-$$$ 
 PRESS 195 22 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, 516-536-1950, press195.com Well-crafted sandwiches plus a well-chosen roster of brews and wines are the draws at this attractive spot. Among the multitude of fine sandwiches, the standout is a potato knish that’s split and stuffed with pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and roasted red pepper dressing before being grill-pressed. House-made Belgian fries are irresistible. $$ 
 CHAT NOIR 230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre, 516-208-8521, chatnoirtea.com Not to be missed at this elegant tea room is pastry chef-owner Emma Tso's crisp, custardy orange French toast. Her quiches and crepes excel. Superior tea sandwiches are included on the tiered tea service that also holds scones and miniature cream-filled pastries. At dinner, there’s French onion soup, Thai mussels and black-tea-marinated skirt steak. And Tso’s delicate pastries. $$ 
 GEORGE MARTIN THE ORIGINAL 65 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre; 516-678-7272, georgemartintheoriginal.com “The Original” and mother ship of the George Martin Restaurant Group has been feeding diners very well near the Rockville Centre station since 1989. Menu highlights include short-rib tacos, a baby arugula and romaine salad, filet-mignon sliders, roasted chicken, the sirloin burger and Asian five spice seared tuna loin. Conclude with the classic George Martin brownie sundae or cranberry walnut bread pudding. $$-$$$

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Thinking of going out to eat in Commack anytime soon? Here are five of our top dining picks: 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/ko-gu-ryo-1.4935337">KO GU RYO</a>, 1087 Jericho Tpke., Commack, 631-670-6899 In a quaint freestanding building, chef and hostess Gyeong Hee Moon will show you to your table and answer any questions. One of the top choices at lunch or dinner is stone pot bibimbap, a Korean classic comprising beef, vegetables and rice crisped around the edges, giving each bite an irresistible crunch. Tabletop barbecue is only available for two or more. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/jackson-s-1.855312">JACKSON’S RESTAURANT</a>, 6005 Jericho Tpke., Commack, 631-462-0822 An all-day-every day $24.95 prix-fixe (encompassing almost everything on the menu) is just one attraction at this bustling Commack eatery where the decibel level matches the energy level. Recommended: Thai chicken lettuce wraps, half roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and the house-made veggie burger. Finish with a brownie sundae. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/emilio-s-1.855969">EMILIO’S</a>, 2201 Jericho Tpke., Commack, 631-462-6267 You may have to shout for your server to hear your order at this cacophonous nexus for rustic Italian cuisine. Executive chef Emilio Branchinelli's lusty Italian cooking is exemplified by artisanal quality individual-size pizzotte, all manner of parms and fresh pasta “alla mama” with meatballs, sauce and ricotta. 
 <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/perfecto-mundo-1.2309365">PERFECTO MUNDO LATIN FUSION BISTRO</a>, 1141-1 Jericho Tpke., Commack, 631-864-2777 At this colorful strip mall dining spot, the flavors of Latin America and the Caribbean characterize a menu with such dishes as flash-fried ancho chili calamari, grilled marinated Argentine skirt steak and coriander crusted pork tenderloin.&nbsp; 
 <a href="http://NISEN SUSHI">NISEN SUSHI</a>, 5032 Jericho Tpke., Commack, 631-462-1000, nisensushi.com Dramatic lighting and sleek design define a space whose East meets West menu features such dishes as lobster taco, black cod lettuce cup and Cajun Chilean sea bass. The sushi bar does well with the simple and the showy, such as the TNT roll featuring tuna, mango, avocado and garlic chips.

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Patchogue's downtown area, once a culinary wasteland, has come into its own as a true dining destination. Stroll about and you’ll find a restaurant to satisfy your particular craving. Here are just five options. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/perabell-food-bar-1.2858231" target="_blank">PERABELL FOOD BAR</a>, 69 E. Main St., 631-447-7766 A booming bar scene is just one attration at this energetic gastropub. Here, you can make a meal of appetizers -- expertly fried calamari, an impressive tuna tartare pizza and surprisingly light potato pierogies, among top picks. Great burgers and crabcake sandwich, too. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/hoshi-sushi-hibachi-1.3888247" target="_blank">HOSHI SUSHI &amp; HIBACHI</a>, 35 W. Main St., 631-627-8090 Dinner theater at this stylish downtown involves knife-clanging, food-flinging pryotechnics. Or take refuge in a quieter dining room, where top picks include lightly crunchy-creamy tofu teriyaki, yellowtail with jalapeño and shrimp tempura. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/bobbique-1.810296" target="_blank">BOBBIQUE</a>, 70 W. Main St., 631-447-7744 Live blues pairs well with chef-owner Eric Rifkin’s smoky ribs, chicken, pulled pork, sliced brisket. Finish with Lincoln logs -- little French toast sticks -- or a warm brownie soufflé, to be ordered at the start of your meal. <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/gallo-restaurant-1.855372" target="_blank">GALLO RESTAURANT</a>, 3 E. Main St., 631-475-4667 This attractive dining spot does justice to the forthright flavors of Colombia. Try the refreshing shrimp seviche, crisp empanadas and barbecued chicken, with some of owner Dave Bustamente’s original avocado sauce on the side. Another original: creamy five-milk flan. $$ <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/restaurants/lawan-1.854508" target="_blank">LAWAN AUTHENTIC THAI RESTAURANT</a>, 13 E. Main St., 631-687-1313 In a well-appointed room, savor bracing tom yum goong, peppery larb (a warm pork salad) and peek gai yad sai, chicken wings boned and stuffed with ground chicken, clear noodles and vegetables. Fine curries, too. &nbsp;

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