SIDE DISH: Taste NY; LI Restaurant Week; Retro Pricing

Long Island Welcome Center hosts a Taste NY networking event with Suffolk Alliance of Chambers of Commerce, Nov. 14, 4-8 p.m.

Local Food and Local Connections…
The Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers is slated to host a Taste NY event at the Long Island Welcome Center at 5100 Long Island Expressway between exits 51-52 eastbound. The event is not only a chance to sample great food, but also serves as a casual networking opportunity with members of local chambers of commerce from around Suffolk County. The Welcome Center is part of the state’s Taste NY campaign and features a Taste NY Market and a farmers’ market. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy complementary food and drinks from local companies that produce products on Long Island and around New York State, while meeting new people and making lasting business connections. The event is free to attend on Nov. 14, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Email suffolkchambers@gmail.com for more information or visit events.constantcontact.com to register for the event.

Piccola Bussola Ristorante is celebrating its 25th anniversary with family style menu options at rollback prices every Tuesday in November.

Party like it’s 1993… Piccola Bussola Ristorante (970 West Jericho Tpk., Huntington Station) is celebrating 25 years in business this month. The restaurant is offering rollback menu prices every Tuesday in November to celebrate the occasion, which means there are still three more opportunities to take advantage of the ’90s prices. The restaurant’s menu will feature family style plates at rollback prices. The family style dishes are portioned so two people can share the meal. Thriving for a quarter century in the restaurant business is never easy, especially in a competitive market like Huntington. Celebrate the success of a local restaurant with some great deals. To make a reservation at Piccola Bussola, call 631-692-6300.

Long Island Restaurant Week… There are still a few more days to enjoy a night out during Long Island Restaurant Week. The event, which is presented by Long Island Restaurant and Hospitality Group, includes a three-course prix fixe menu for just $29.95 that lasts until Sunday, Nov. 11. There are over 150 participating restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk County are taking part and 20 from the Town of Huntington. The prix fixe menus are available every night the restaurants are open except Saturday when it may only be offered until 7 p.m. Participating restaurants have the opportunity to offer items on the prix-fixe menu with an additional charge, but there must be at least three choices on the menu for each course that satisfy the $29.95 price range. Beverages and gratuity are not included in the deal. From Huntington village and Huntington Station to Commack and Melville, take this opportunity to experience what the town’s vibrant dining scene has to offer. The participating restaurants can get pretty busy during this week, so make sure to call ahead and make a reservation. Visit longislandrestaurantweek.com for more information and to find the list of restaurants taking part in the deal.