Side Dish: Winter Specials, Avocados Closes And More

The salmon at Jonathan’s is served with roasted root vegetables, sautéed baby spinach and horseradish cream sauce. It’s one of the entrees available on the prix-fixe menu this winter. Photo courtesy of Jonathan’s

WINTER SPECIALS: Jonathan’s Ristorante (15 Wall St., Huntington; 631-549-0055) is offering up a bunch of specials this winter, including a $40, three-course, prix-fixe menu that’s available all night, Sunday-Thursday. There are also happy hour specials from 5-8 p.m., Sunday-Friday, and a 30-percent discount on bottles of wine each Sunday and Tuesday. To get a taste of the offerings, log on to Jonathansristorante.com.

AVOCADOS CLOSES, MOVES: Bad news, avocado lovers: a Jericho Turnpike eatery in Commack that specializes in and made a name out of the fruit has moved out. Avocados Mexican American Grill, which opened in spring 2017, announced on its Facebook page that the eatery is now closed and will be moved to Bohemia. “We have much love for our customers,” the Jan. 22 post reads. “Bringing Avocados to Commack was our pleasure. We offer the quality that is needed in restaurants, but sometimes we have to deal with change and change stinks…”

 There will be a two-for-one special on classic Besito margaritas on Thursday, Feb. 22, 3-7 p.m. Photo/Facebook/Besito

MARGARITA DAY: Did you know that National Margarita Day is Thursday, Feb. 22? How are you planning on celebrating? We’re still undecided, but have heard of a couple good places to do it around town, including Besito Mexican (402 New York Ave., Huntington). Specials for the day include the Margarita de Tamarindo ($13) contains Milagro Reposado tequila, Chile ancho Reyes, tamarind-passion fruit puree, agave nectar and fresh-squeezed lime juice and is served with a Chili pequin salt rim. Satisfy the ensuing munchies with the Queso Fundido Con Langosta ($16), which is Maine lobster mixed with tinga, rajas, queso Chihuahua and cilantro. There will also be a two-for-one special on Besito margaritas only from 3-7 p.m. The restaurant is also giving away five $100 gift cards through a contest that can be entered at Besitomexican.com/Enter.