The Carltun has been awarded The Wine Spectator's "Best Of" Award of Excellence for its world class list. Superior service. Sonoma foie gras is a caramelized glory, shared with apples, pears and cranberries. Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY; Call: 516.542.0700, or go to: The Carltun

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Executive Chef and Owner Adam Shepard is expanding on his exquisite paean to Italian-American home cooking in Brooklyn with Lunetta in Manhattan. Dishes are topped off with herbs and the sauces are a medley of flavors which complement and compel you to feast further. Lunetta seats over 100 in the dining room, and 15 at the bar and will be open for lunch, dinner and brunch. 920 Broadway at 21st St. in Manhattan (212-533-3663). Or go to: Lunetta

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Meritage uses seasonal, local products in Chef/Owner Chris Vergara's New American Cuisine. Meats are organic, free-range, local and fresh. Vergara trained at The Culinary Institute of America as well as Picholine in New York City and La Panetiere in Rye. Manager/Owner is Jamie Steinthal. 1505 Weaver St., Scarsdale, NY, 10583; Call: 914-472-8484 Or go to: Meritage

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