![]() The Robiola Tartufo pizza at Carpaccio in Huntington Station.Ĭenote Modern Mexican (45 Foster Ave., Sayville): Cenote is not your average Mexican restaurant. Equally notable is the drinks menu, anchored by an entire roster of spritzes and branching out to modern spins on classic cocktails, as well as a handful of beers and 18 wines by the glass. There’s also pizza, panini, salumi boards, salads, classic Italian starters such as clams Oreganata or grilled octopus, plenty of pasta (think gemelli genovese), meatballs and entrees galore (crab- and mozzarella-stuffed shrimp, filet mignon, chicken Piccata…). Chef Massimiliano Francucci channels the Mediterranean stylings of his home region (he’s from Capri) into a dense, bistro-like menu that does indeed include carpaccio as its starting point -four in all, including a classic beef version, yellowtail, salmon and perhaps the only octopus carpaccio for miles. Carpaccio is an expansive, handsome place of clean lines and decorative tile, equally suited for a shopping-break lunch or an evening out. More info: 63, NEW RESTAURANTSĬarpaccio (160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station): The Limani restaurant group's spin on Italian food is plopped it into a dramatically revamped space at the Walt Whitman Shops in Melville which used to be BRIO. Reservations require a $200 minimum spend on weekends. All feature mini chandeliers, heaters and music that guests can largely control. Main St., Bay Shore): This Italian restaurant turned its side and back patios into an outdoor dining wonderland, where guets can dine within private open-air cabanas, greenhouses (and later in the season, igloos) that seat six to eight people. Saturdays and Sundays, offers a crowd-pleasing menu of eggs, loaded waffles, bowls, salads and beyond to be enjoyed in the modern rustic dining room or outdoor patio. There's a long list of specialty cocktails, plus easy-to-share apps and pizzas. The Refuge (515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville): The indoor-outdoor restaurant perched along Route 110 is a magnet for after-work gatherings or meeting up with friends on the weekend. More info: 63, Īn outdoor dining setup at Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue. Flowering potted plants, bistro lights, Adirondack chairs and tiki torches add the trimming to a fun outdoor space where patrons can repair for drinks before or after dinner. ![]() Not far away, a vintage camper pairs well with two other vehicles on display, a pair of circa-1940 Fords that were part of the owner's late father’s collection. Stone Creek Inn (405 Montauk Hwy., East Quogue): The restaurant’s fabulous outdoor setup stays in place until Columus Day weekend, bringing fine dining to the great outdoors via a giant sailcloth tent that’s as beautiful to look at as it is to eat under. ![]() For a final romantic flourish, share a churro sundae. A long roster of margaritas deepens the Caribbean vibe and the menu takes you across many countries, from ceviche to Mexican tamales to Cubana-style quesadillas and Argentinian-style churrasco steak. ![]() Blooming hibiscus bushes, palm trees and strings of twinkling lights blanket the stone patio of Maria's, lending it a transportive vibe, with outdoor tables wedged into the patio's nooks. Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine (211 Smithtown Blvd., Smithtown): It's hard not to do a double-take at the oasis of tropicalia that on the east side of Smithtown Blvd. Seared diver scallops with shrimp and chorizo paella, smoked paprika and chives at Hooks & Chops in Commack. Arborvitae trees around the periphery shield diners from busy Jericho Turnpike, and musical duos and trios now play on select evenings. Hooks & Chops (6330 Jericho Tpke., Commack): The large bluestone- and Nicolock-paved patio adjacent to the restaurant’s main dining room is attractive and organic-looking. ![]() Tables here seat up to 4 people and are first-come, first serve, but the vantage point from the rear of the main dining room aren't bad, either. Gatsby's Landing (1362 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn) Head to the back deck overlooking Roslyn Pond to dine on New American classics with a striking view of fall's foilage splendor taking shape. The gravel piazza at Centro Trattoria in Hampton Bays. ![]()
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