SIDE DISH: Jonathan's Wine Dinner... Comedy Dinner Fundraiser... Clubhouse Is Back

A four-course menu features pairings of Ridge Vineyards wines, Nov. 13 at Jonathan’s Ristorante.

WINE DINNER AT JONATHAN’S: A four-course wine dinner featuring pairings with wines from one of California’s most celebrated wineries will take off at Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall Street, Huntington 631-549-0055) next Wednesday, Nov. 13 starting at 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy a specially prepared menu with pairings from Ridge Vineyards. Ridge is known as one of the wineries that put California wines on the global map with awards in international competitions in France. That was in the ‘70s, and since then they’ve only perfected their vintages. Here’s the wine dinner lineup: A first course of Diver Sea Scallops with roasted pepper and tomato compote is paired with Ridge’s 2017 Estate Chardonnay; second course is homemade Cavatelli with lobster, corn, leeks and tomato paired with Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley 2017. Next, New Zealand Baby Rack of Lamb with pomegranate sauce and whipped potato gratin gets a pouring of Ridge’s famed Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains 2016. Dessert is Goat Cheese Cake with a fig balsamic reduction and fresh figs. Savor it with a 93-point showstopper, Ridge’s 2016 Monte Bello Vineyard. Cost is $160 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are a must.

A dinner and comedy fundraiser with comedians Rich Minervini, Bob Nelson and Gemini will raise funds for Minervini’s nephew Jaser Khowessa, who has a form of muscular dystrophy.

JOKES FOR JASER: Pomodorino Italian Trattoria (326 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntington 631-425-1196) will host a fundraiser Nov. 24 to benefit Jaser Khowessa, “a kind, amazing, dynamic young man,” and nephew of comedian Richie Minervini. “Jaser once walked, jumped, ran and played baseball just as all kids do, but today at 14 years old, Jaser cannot even stand,” a spokesperson for the restaurant said. Khowessa has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a debilitating disease with no cure. Jaser’s family hopes to purchase a special chair that would help get him in and out of the pool where he does daily physical therapy to preserve his muscular strength and maintain his quality of life. So Minervini has put together “Jokes For Jaser,” a pair of comedy show fundraisers featuring himself, comedian and actor Bob Nelson, and comedian, magician and ventriloquist, Gemini. The show will be performed at 4 p.m. followed by a classic Italian dinner and the second show will go off later after an 8 p.m. dinner. “We are very excited for this special event and we are proud to help Jaser and his family and spread laughter as we do,” Pomodorino owner Phil Adamo said. Pomodorino Italian Trattoria is famous for its brick oven pizza and traditional Italian dishes. For more information or event reservations call 631-425-1196.

Huntington steakhouse The Clubhouse is set to reopen next wek after an IRS-induced hiatus.

BACK IN THE SADDLE: The Clubhouse Restaurant, a Huntington mainstay for over 57 years on Jericho Turnpike at West Hills Road, is set to reopen early next week. A woman who answered the phone at the iconic eatery confirmed that owner Jeffrey Bies intended to fire up the ovens Nov. 7 but encountered some kitchen staffing issues. Watch for The Clubhouse to reopen next Tuesday. The restaurant, known for its creative steakhouse menu and old school, family atmosphere, had been shuttered by the IRS in early September.