Prime Restaurant 117 New York Avenue, Huntington 631-385-1515 www.RestaurantPrime.com American, Cocktails & Wine, Suffolk The North Shore of Long Island is home to expansive estates, rolling green lawns and glistening blue harbors. The ‘Gold Coast’, the term coined by F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby, is the epitome of opulence and elegance. The town of Huntington is synonymous with this term, where even the average residence sits on an acre of land and

Maureen’s Kitchen 1 Larson Avenue, Smithtown, NY 631-360-9227 Breakfast, Coffee, Suffolk We heard about this place from a couple of people and figured since we were in Smithtown, maybe we should check it out. The line was out the door; people were sitting on their bikes, kids were hanging out in the middle of the parking lot… just waiting. No one seemed to mind the wait. We walked in and asked for a counter seat

Four Food Studio 515 Broadhollow Road, Melville (631) 577-4444 www.fourfoodstudio.com Seasonal American, Cocktails, Suffolk A little bit of Vegas styling right in the middle of Route 110, a crowded highway with one business park after another. From the minute you walk in, you will see that this restaurant is on a whole other level, complete with vaulted ceilings, modern decor and a “four seasons” theme,  The contemporary bar with full wall wine cellar is their

Cafe Buenos Aires 23 Wall Street, Huntington 631-603-3600 www.cafebuenosaires.net Argentinean, Wine, Suffolk We have dined here at least 10 times… it is a staple! Located in Huntington Village in the center of the shops and nightlife, Cafe Buenos Aires is known for typical Argentinean style BBQ and Spanish tapas.  The place is always lively, with live tango dancing right in the dining room. Start out with a bottle of Malbec and then get ready to

A Mano Osteria and Wine Bar 13550 Main Road, Mattituck 631-298-4800 www.amanorestaurant.com Italian, Wine, Suffolk Heading out to Long Island Wine Country? After hours of drinking, finish off your tour of the vineyards with a meal at this picturesque North Fork retreat.  This quaint and cozy restaurant features tons of local wines, produce and seafood presented in an authentic Tuscan style.  The vibe is casual and relaxed, with dining inside and on the front patio.