CONTENTS for DAN'S PAPERS the week of April 20, 2007

ALISON - Clients are delighted with the flavorful Mediterranean menus of returning chef Robert Gurvich. Elegant candlelit decor & copper bar. Open 7 nights for dinner 5:30 - 11 p.m., bar opens at 4:30. p.m. Catering available. Located at 95 School Street, Bridgehampton, 631-537-7100.

ALMOND - A classic French bistro offering unpretentious fare at affordable prices. Three-course $25 prix fixe all night Sat., $21.95 three-course prix fixe until 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sun. & Tues. and all night Mon. "Plat Du Jour" specials include Sun. Chicken and Red Bliss Potato "hash", Mon. Beef Bourginnone, Tues. Coquille St. Jacques, Thurs. Grilled Whole Fish, Fri. & Sat. Roasted Rack of Veal. Open Thurs.-Tues., closed Wed. Located at 1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. www.almondrestaurant. 631-537-8885.

ALMONDITO - Stylish Mexican restaurant serving authentic fare. Homemade guacamole, roast chicken mole poblano and banana leaf wrapped pescado Veracruzano. Miercoles Mania every Wed. $5 margaritas and $5 bocaditos. Three-course $19.95 prix fixe Thurs. thru Sun. 6-7 p.m. and all night Wed. Closed Mon. and Tues. Located at 290 Montauk Highway, Wainscott. 631-329-6700. www.almondito.com.

ANNONA - Sleek modern Italian, serving a market menu which changes according to local produce. Everything from fresh breads and pastas to ribeye and local fish from their wood-burning oven. Located at 112 Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-7766.

BIRCHWOOD ON THE PARK - Polish American dining in a cozy setting, right in the heart of Southampton. Open 7 days with specials everyday. Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour Fri & Sat 4-8 p.m. Located at 76 C Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-4316. www.myspace.com/birchwoodonthepark.

BOBBY VAN'S - Specializing in Steakhouse classics and fresh fish. Lunch & dinner 7 days. Open 363 days a year for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Prix fixe & daily specials Sun.-Thurs. Kitchen open Fri. & Sat. til 11 p.m. Located at Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0590.

CAFFE MONTE AT GURNEY'S - Serving breakfast daily from 7:30 to 10 a.m. From noon to 3 p.m., the caffe serves a casual, economically priced Italian-style menu. La Paticceria serves light fare from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. Call 631-668-2660.

CROSSROADS DIAMOND RESTAURANT - A cozy intimate atmosphere for fine dining. Tiffany lamps add to the elegant decor with cozy hand-crafted booths that offer seclusion. Serving fresh, local produce. Open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Located at 3725 Route 25 and Edwards Avenue, Calverton. Call 631-369-2221.

INDIAN COVE RESTAURANT & MARINA - Dinner 7 nights. Open for lunch Sunday. 3-course prix fixe $25. Weddings & Special events. Located at 258 East Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays. 728-5366.

JOHN'S RESTAURANT - Classic southern Italian cuisine. Enjoy delicious fresh pasta entrees, thin crust gourmet mini pies in our vintage 1980s style restaurant with relaxing lounge music. Save 5% off food bill by reserving online at www.johnsrestaurant.com. Open 5 -10 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Located in Hampton Bays by the UA movie theatre. 631-728 9411.

MANGIA MANGIA - Italian fare made with simple ingredients and produced with love. Closed Monday. Tue-Thurs. 12-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 12-11 p.m., Sunday 12-9 p.m. Located at 69 East Main Street, Patchogue (Next to Patchogue Live Theater) 631-475-4774.

MATSULIN - This cozy Pan Asian restaurant has a menu with varied cuisines from the fresh cut sashimi to savory Kari Ayam. Tuesday-Sunday from 11:30 a.m. Closed Mondays. Located at 131 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-728-8838.

OASIS WATERFRONT RESTAURANT - Zagat says, "Seasonal cuisine that is delicious and delightful and service that is always gracious if not perfect." Serving dinner Thurs.- Sun. from 5:30 p.m. Please join us for Easter Sunday dinner from 3-7 p.m. Located at 3253 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. www.oasishamptons.com. 631-725-7110.

OLDE SPEONK INN - This hidden gem is not to be missed. Friendly service, great atmosphere, outstanding menu featuring fresh local ingredients that change daily. Open Tues., Wed., & Sun. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-10 p.m. Prix fixe Sun-Thurs. Located at 190 Montauk Highway, Speonk. 631-325-8400.

THE PATIO - Dinner is served 5:30 p.m. to close. Thurs. through Sun. 2 for 1 Happy hour on Fri. & Sun. $25 3-course prix fixe, $19.95 Steak & Fries special, and live entertainment on Thurs., Fri. & Sun. Located at Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-4878.

PARTO'S - Italian restaurant, pizzeria & cafe. Frank Spatola invites you to enjoy a real taste of Italy. Old-style, rural Tuscan atmosphere. Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, entrees, seafood, dessert, coffee. Open Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. 12-9 p.m. Visit www.partosrestaurant.com. Located at 12 West Main Street, 100 yards west of Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead. Call 631-727-4828.

PIERRE'S - Euro-chic, but casual restaurant and bar. Late dinner and bar on weekdays. Open 7 days. Brunch Fri. - Sun. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the fireplace. Located at 2468 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5110. www.pierresbridgehampton.com.

SARACEN - A Mediterranean culinary experience, Saracen boasts a modern Italian menu, comfortable atmosphere and excellent European service. Come for dinner, stay for drinks. Elegant lounge enhanced with tunes spun by DJ Roberto on weekends. Reservations recommended. Located at 108 Montauk Hwy, Wainscott. 631-537-6255.

SEA GRILLE AT GURNEY'S - Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner seven days a week 5:30 to 10 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. three-course prix fixe dinner $25.95, seating at 5:30 p.m. Located at 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. Call 631-668-2660.

TUGBOAT'S NORTH SEA HOUSE - Breakfast, lunch and dinner, "8 days a week." Catering for parties and special events. Comfort foods, homey atmosphere, live music and take-out. Located 2 miles north of the highway, 1271 North Sea Road. 631-259-2067.

TWEEDS RESTAURANT & BUFFALO BAR - Oldest restaurant & hotel on the North Fork. Famous for their buffalo steaks. Open seven days: lunch & dinner, 11 a.m. - closing. Live jazz & blues. Call for reservations. Located at the famous J.J. Sullivan Hotel, 17 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-3151.

WESTHAMPTON STEAKHOUSE - Specializing in prime-aged steak and seafood dishes. Prix fixe available everyday. Live music Fri. & Sat. nights in Dining Room. Also offering Outdoor Dining. Located at 142 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach. 631 288-7161.