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BY MAIA VINES
NORTH FORK DOUGHNUT CO.
NoFoDoCo’s handcrafted donuts have been a hit since
the shop’s opening two years ago in Mattituck, which
is why another location has opened up in Bay Shore.
The donut shop sells daily classic flavors like glazed,
cinnamon sugar, strawberry OG, vanilla OG, and chocolate
OG as well as specialty flavors caramel coffee cake,
Boston cream, and black raspberry jelly ($3.50-$4). Additional
flavors can be found in the weekly schedules
on their website.
Currently, NoFoDoCo’s Bay Shore location is only offering
only in-store pickup.
5 East Main St., Bay Shore, 631-298-7941, nofodoco.com
THE HARP & HOUND
This Irish-American pub and restaurant gets its
name from the Guinness’ harp emblem and the
Irish wolfhound.
Known for excellent service and tasty appetizers,
the restaurant serves up shepherd’s pie ($19.95),
Irish chicken curry ($23.95), grilled lamb chops
($15.95), short-rib sliders ($13.95) or the hound burger,
an 8-ounce patty with lettuce and tomato, served
on a sesame bun ($13.95). You can also choose from
French onion soup ($5.95) or potato soup ($6.95) and
specialty cocktails.
The Harp & Hound is open 7 days a week, from 11 a.m.
to 2 a.m.
528 Main St., Islip, 631-446-4854, theharpandhoundny.
com
HUNTER
Owner and chef Hunter Wells’ take on Mediterranean
cuisine sets this upscale eatery apart from many
others.
Hunter serves a wide range of meats, Scottish salmon
($29), pan-roasted chicken ($28), duck ($34), and veal
chop ($58), as well as sides, including ratatouille,
saffron couscous, and snow pea leaf sauté ($10). Bring
someone to dine with and share paella, rib steak or
a rack of lamb from its meals for two ($42-68). For
dessert, there’s something for everyone, from mini
butter madeleines to pistachio parfait ($10).
Hunter is open for dining Tuesdays through Sundays,
after 4 p.m.
1053 Oyster Bay Rd., East Norwich, 516-624-8330,
hunterrestaurant.com
The Parmesan garlic charbroiled oysters at The
Harp & Hound.
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