LI restaurants offer help in Sandy's aftermath

Long Island restaurateurs are, increasingly, stepping up in ways big and small to aid victims of superstorm Sandy. Expect the list below to grow in the coming days:

In addition, Vine will be collecting supplies to be donated to residents of Long Beach. Bartender Stephen Arnone said that he had been working closely with relief organizations to learn which specific items are most needed: Mops, candles, packaged socks and underwear, garbage bags, mouthwash, for example, are much higher priorities than canned food. Consult thevinewinebar.com for a complete list of what is needed.

Also in Roslyn, MP Taverna (1363 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, 516-686-6486) is offering hot soup for takeout. Bring a pot and the restaurant will fill it for you. The service will run until power is restored in your neighborhood.

"Like many others on Long Island, I have been sitting in the dark and cold for more than a week now," Michael Psilakis, the chef and owner, says. "With this cold front now falling upon us, I felt like we should do something good for everyone and hope the soup brings some warmth to those without it."

On the menu (among other soups): minestrone, tomato-brandy, and sweet-and-sour onion orzo. The soup kitchen is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily.