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Lessing's Local Ale
 
Lessing's Hospitality Group, one of Long Island's leading restaurant and catering companies, expanded their commitment to highlighting craft beer in 2009 by partnering with Blue Point Brewing to create a special beer for Lessing's restaurants. Read more...
 
Bourne Mansion
 
Bridal Guide: Gatsby Glamour
The romance between Elizabeth and Jeremy was first sparked in the offices of Bridal Guide magazine - and it was unexpected by both. She was the associate editor and he was the new IT manager and publisher of the parent company's sports magazine. Read more...
 
Restaurant Mirabelle
 
The New York Times: A Triumph in a New Incarnation
There was a collective sigh across Long Island last New Year's Eve when Mirabelle Restaurant in St. James closed its doors. For 25 years it had been the place to celebrate life's milestones.

Last spring those sighs turned to cheers when a new Mirabelle opened in Stony Brook at the Three Village Inn. In fact, two Mirabelles have opened: the casual Mirabelle Tavern (reviewed May 24), followed a few months later by the more formal Mirabelle at Three Village Inn, a worthy successor to the St. James restaurant. Read more...
 
About.com: Holiday Getaway Package at Three Village Inn
There's an easy way to escape during the holidays, and it's right here on Long Island. The Three Village Inn is offering a Holiday Getaway Package, and all you need to do is to take a short drive to Stony Brook. Read more...
 
Eating Long Island: Restaurant Mirabelle at the Three Village Inn in Stonybrook
When award-winning chef Guy Reuge shuttered the doors of the original Mirabelle restaurant in St. James (they were running for 25 years) the locals who often frequented the restaurant couldn't  have been too pleased at the news. Luckily for them, and for us, Guy was only relocating his great French eatery to Stony Brook in the ground level of the quaint Three Village Inn. Read more...
 
Explore LI: Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner on LI
The vintage inn, which now hosts Mirabelle and Mirabelle Tavern under chef Guy Reuge, goes traditional with roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, candied yams and cranberry marmalade. Alternatives: roasted prime rib, seared loin of venison, baked mahi-mahi. Appetizers include butternut squash soup with crumbled bacon, shrimp cocktail, pheasant pate and baked clams. Read more...
 
Long Island Pulse: International Dining From East to West
What do you get when you cross two favorites of the Long Island restaurant scene? Inspired French cuisine at a traditional country inn. AKA: Acclaimed chef Guy Reuge in the kitchen and the powerhouse restaurant family, the Lessings, at the helm of its operations. This is French without the frou-frou - portions are a good size and hearty things like Provencal vegetables and port sauces share the menu with signature plates like duck in two courses and raw ahi tuna. Read more...
 
Explore LI: Our Critics' 15 Favorite Restaurant Desserts
Ginger Almond Tart: Sweet but with a subtle spice note, the ginger-almond tart served at Mirabelle Restaurant and Mirabelle Tavern stays as inviting in fall and winter as it does during warmer weather. It balances flavors and textures and keeps everything light, even when accompanied by freshly whipped cream. Read more...
 
Explore LI: Long Island Restaurant Week
Guy Reuge's Mirabelle earned four stars at the polished, serene new location in the historic Three Village Inn. He merited three stars in the more casual Mirabelle Tavern a room away, too. His choices include: duck-and-foie gras pate; braised lamb shank; roasted shell steak; shrimp fricassee; chocolate mousse; upside-down pear tart. Read more...
 
Newsday: Pink October: Eat, Drink for a Cause
In October, you can dine and drink in good conscience while helping to raise funds for the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Read more...
 
Explore LI: 10 Creative Tuna Dishes
Chef Guy Reuge drizzles extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkles sea salt on a pristine square of vividly red yellowfin tuna - an artful, less-is-more carpaccio dish that's escorted by some pickled vegetables or a salad of micro-greens. It's one of our 10 favorite tuna dishes on Long Island. Read more...
 
Mirabelle Restaurant & Blue Sky
There are many excellent restaurants on Long Island - none are better than Mirabelle. That was true in St. James where Chef Guy Reuge and his wife Maria presided for a quarter of a century, and it's equally true now at the historic Three Village Inn in Stony Brook where they captain both the casual, comfortable Mirabelle Tavern and the upscale, haute cuisine Mirabelle Restaurant. Read more...
 
Newsday: Guy & Julia: Now Playing in Stony Brook
It had to happen. In honor of the movie "Julie & Julie," Long Island's iconic French chef, Guy Reuge, will be adding some of Julia Child's recipes to his prix-fixe repertoire at Mirabelle Tavern. It's even more fitting, since Reuge and his wife Maria were both acquainted with Julia Child. Read more...
 
Newsday's Restaurant Review: Four Stars
Between the Fourth of July and Bastille Day, celebrate Guy Reuge. Mirabelle, the St. James landmark that he closed in December, elegantly returns at the Three Village Inn. Classic French and creative New American, it's peak Reuge. Read more...
 
New York Times "Off The Menu"
VUE This restaurant and lounge, on the penultimate floor of a boutique hotel, offers a view of Brooklyn rooftops from the dining room as well as a vista of Lower Manhattan and a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty from the outdoor dining terrace and rooftop lounge. Chris Cheung, above, the consulting executive chef, worked at the Monkey Bar and is the chef at China 1 in the East Village. Read more...
 
Newsday: Mirabelle: Long Island's 4-Star Gem
In its new location, Mirabelle in Stony Brook offers an unprecedented dining experience to garner a rare 4-stars. Read more...
 
Newsday's Feed Me Blog - First bite at Mirabelle
Mirabelle is back and blooming. When Guy Reuge closed Mirabelle in St. James last year, the consolation was that he'd open two restaurants at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook.
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Newsday's Feed Me Blog - Mirabelle Opening
Mirabelle Restaurant at Three Village Inn is officially cooking. Now, there are two dining spaces at the historic Stony Brook landmark, both under the aegis of executive chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Mirabelle Opening
Mirabelle For 25 years, Reuge and his wife Maria operated Mirabelle in St. James, considered by many discriminating gastronomes to be the very best Long Island has to offer. He closed the original Mirabelle in December 2008 to join the Three Village Inn where he also operates Mirabelle Tavern and the property's catering arm. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Eight-Course Tasting
Cost of the special is $80 or $130 with wine flight. The menu is not limited to the whole party but it is recommended. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Blog
Who's got it better than us? We got to hit the newly transplanted, upgraded, redone Mirabelle now ensconced at The Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, before the crowds, the other night. First, we tip our berets to Guy's lovely wife, Maria, who runs a smooth dining room but also knows how to make any Anglo feel at home with a "high French" menu by immediately describing dishes in need of a Berlitz translator. Read more...
 
Mirabelle Tavern
 
Stony Brook: Santa Claus is coming to ...
The Three Village Inn starts a quintet of brunches with Santa Claus with festivities this Sunday. The brunch will be held in Mirabelle Tavern, the more casual restaurant at the Inn, which earned three stars for its cuisine earlier this year. If the crowd is big, the Inn's catering rooms also will be used for the events. Read more...
 
Long Island Press: Blue Point Brewery Tasting Dinner
Chef Guy Reuge of Mirabelle Tavern presents a five-course tasting dinner. Lessing's Hospitality, teams up with Blue Point Brewery to create Lessing's first ale, plus brewery specials. Reservations are recommended. Read more...
 
EastofNYC.com - Peak Organic Ales Dinner
Mirabelle Tavern in Stony Brook is hosting a five course tasting dinner on June 18th. Located in the Three Village Inn, this prix-fixe meal will set you back a very manageable $55 per person. Hit them up to experience a great meal that is put together by Chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Long Island Pulse Review
"It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Superman." That famous cartoon character's mantra came to mind recently while eating at the relatively new Mirabelle Tavern at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. It's French, it's American, it's a tavern, a pub, a gastropub, it's Mirabelle and it's rather good.
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New York Times Review
In March, Mirabelle Tavern opened in the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, with Guy Reuge, the former chef-owner of Mirabelle in St. James, as executive chef. The Three Village Inn is owned by Lessing's Hospitality, which has six other Long Island restaurants. Read more...
 
Newsday Review
Eating at Mirabelle Tavern is easy: Come in the morning, stay all day. Guy Reuge's opening act at the Three Village Inn encourages leisure. The star chef, who closed the original Mirabelle last year, jump-starts appetites and invigorates the Inn. Reuge expects to revive haute Mirabelle here, too, in a separate space. But the casual Tavern already makes the Inn a destination anew, now for contemporary American cuisine with a French twist defined by Reuge's signature precision.
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Newsday's Feed Me post - Mirabelle Tavern Open
The first restaurant in star chef Guy Reuge's much-anticipated twofer at the Three Village Inn has opened. Mirabelle Tavern is the more casual eatery at the in-progress Inn. Reuge is expected to open a restaurant comparable to his original Mirabelle in St. James later this year. Read more...
 
Newsday's Feed Me Post - Kids Prix Fixe
What's the latest thing chef Guy Reuge has cooking at Mirabelle Tavern in Stony Brook? A $13 three-course prix-fixe for the 10-and-under set. For starters, young epicures get to choose between freshly cut fruits or house-made applesauce. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Mirabelle Tavern Opening
Awarded the prestigious La Toque d'Argent by the Maitres Cuisiniers de France, who declared him "Chef of the Year" in 2006, Reuge has had an illustrious career here and abroad. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Mirabelle Tavern $26 Lunch
The meal includes a glass of Tavern house wine. A sample menu is as follows a choice of:
Winter Vegetable Soup with Taso Hamp * Baked Clams Oreganato * Mesclun Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Secretaries Day
Those who treat their secretary to the spring prix fixe will also receive a special gift for every secretary. The $26 three-course lunch is offered from noon to 4 p.m. and also includes a glass of featured Tavern house wine. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Father's Day Dinner
Cost is $39 per person, plus tax and gratuity. A children's menu will also be available. Reservations are required. The menu is created by Chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Peak Organic Ales Beer Dinner
Peak Organic Ales owner Michael Cadoux will be on-hand to discuss the menu pairings and featured brews. The five-course dinner costs $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Breakfast Menu
Guests may choose from a continental breakfast, hearty breakfast or a la carte menu. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Kids Menu
The menu is available for kids under age 10 and costs $13. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Lenz Dinner
The five-course dinner, paired with Lenz wines, costs $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Read more...
 
Lenndevours - Lenz Dinner
When one of our favorite restaurants, Mirabelle, close a few months ago, Nena and I were really bummed. But, almost immediately, we heard that it was re-opening at the Three Village Inn in April. Read more...
 
Newsday - Best Mother's Day
At the handsome and cozy Mirabelle Tavern, a four-course dinner (1 to 8 p.m.) is $59 a person; $15 for children younger than 10. Dishes include quail cooked "under a brick," salad of lettuce and beets, pan-seared Tasmanian ocean trout and red-wine braised beef short ribs. For dessert, opera cake or frozen raspberry souffle, among other choices. Coffee, tea and cappuccino are additional.
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Restaurant Review: Mirabelle Tavern
Eating at Mirabelle Tavern is easy: Come in the morning, stay all day. Guy Reuge's opening act at the Three Village Inn encourages leisure. The star chef, who closed the original Mirabelle last year, jump-starts appetites and invigorates the Inn. Reuge expects to revive haute Mirabelle here, too, in a separate space. Read More...
 
Open:  Mirabelle In Stony Brook
The first restaurant in star chef Guy Ruege's much anticipated twofer at the Three Village Inn has opened.  Mirabelle Tavern is the more casual eatery at the in-progress Inn.  Ruege is expected to open... Read More...
 
Three Village Inn
 
Explore LI: The Morning After: New Year's Day Brunch
After a night of partying - or just staying up late to watch the ball drop - you may not feel like doing any cooking tomorrow morning - or afternoon, if that's when you fall out of bed. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Jewels & Jeans
The evening will honor The Lessing Family, recipients of the Ward Melville HERITAGE Award, and Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny, president of Stony Brook University, as Woman of the Decade. Proceeds will benefit WMHO's educational programs, WMHO Youth Corps and help fund repairs to historic properties. Guests may dress in their finest jewels and jeans while feasting on an eight-course menu created by award-winning chef Guy Reuge. Seating is limited. Read more...
 
GoodLongIslandEats.com - Father's Day
Three Village Inn located at 150 Main Street, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11790 (631)7510555 is also offering a brunch for the special occasion. For $35.95 per person, plus tax & gratuity, children under age 10 will be half-price. Brunch will be served between 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. Reservtions are required.
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Food Arts
New York State - After 25 years, Guy Reuge closed Mirabelle Restaurant in St. James on Long Island, packed up his knives and is moving it to Three Village Inn (Stony Brook), owned by the Oakdale, NY - based Lessing Hospitality. Read more...
 
Long Island Business News - 2 minutes with Chef
Although Guy Reuge, the new chef at Stony Brook's Three Village Inn, is Long Island's version of the celebrity chef, he's best known by other culinary masters. The native of France and long-time Long Islander won the prestigious cooking prize la Toque d'Argent and in 2006 was named Chef of the Year by the Maitres Cuisiniers de France. We talked with him in the Three Village Inn, where he's relaunching the Mirabelle Restaurant and opening the Mirabelle Tavern. Read more...
 
Newsday - Best Mother's Day
Two overlapping meals at this recently remodeled historic spot now under the aegis of chef Guy Reuge. In the catering space, Reuge offers a Champagne buffet brunch ($38.95 a person; children younger than 10 half price) that includes unlimited Champagne and mimosas, house-baked muffins, smoked salmon with bagels, cream cheese and assorted salads, a chilled seafood display, omelet and carving stations, chafing dishes with breakfast and lunch specialties, as well as a dessert table. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and milk included. Read more...
 
The Long-Islander Newspapers - Reuge
HE'S BAAAACK: One of Long Island's top chefs, Guy Reuges is back at the burners after closing to relocate from his landmark St. James restaurant Mirabelle. Reuges, who was awarded the prestigious La Toque d'Argent and named Chef of the Year by the Maitres Cuisiniers de France in 2006, has opened Mirabelle Tavern (150 Main Street, Stony Brook 631-751-0555), bringing to the table freshest local ingredients with an emphasis on value. Read more...
 
Newsday's Feed Me - Valentine's Weekend
Three Village Inn is preparing for Valentine's Day, before, during and after. The festivities run from Feb 12 to Feb. 15, with a wine dinner, fixed-price lunch, brunch and a "Candlelight Dinner" on the big day itself. The events start with a "Seniors' Valentine's Luncheon" on Thursday, Feb. 12. It's $30 per person and takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Read more...
 
Long Island Press - Guy Reuge
Mirabelle, the top rated French restaurant helmed by the talented Guy Reuge is moving from St. James to Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, as part of the Lessings group of restaurants. Read more...
 
Newsday's Feed Me - Guy Reuge move to Three Village Inn
Mirabelle, Guy Reuge's four-star restaurant in St. James, is closing Dec. 31. Reuge will reopen it in the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, where he also will oversee a more casual restaurant, Mirabelle Tavern, in spring 2009. Lessing's Hospitality Group, which owns the Stony Brook landmark, named Reuge chef. Reuge said "I am excited and a little nervous about it." He added that since the 1970s he has visited the inn "always liked it" and thought about cooking there. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Sunday Brunch at Three Village Inn
Cost is $27.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Children under age 10 are half-price. Reservations are highly recommended. The brunch will be offered every week except on Mother's Day, May 10. The new menu, created by Chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Mother's Day Brunch
Cost is $38.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Children under age 10 are half-price. Reservations recommended. The holiday brunch, created by Chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Easter Bunny Brunch
The Easter Bunny will visit all guests with a holiday gift for the kids. Cost is $27.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Children under age 10 are half-price. Reservations are highly recommended. The new buffet brunch, created by Chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Easter Dinner
The cost is $55 for adults and children's portions are half-price. A kids' menu for those under age 10 is also available for $15 and includes: fresh fruit or apple sauce; chicken fingers, hamburger or cheeseburger; and ice cream sundae. Reservations are required. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - St. Patrick's Day
The traditional Irish feast will be accompanied by a flight of three Irish beers. Cost of the menu is $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Valentine's
On Thursday, February 12, Seniors' Valentine's Luncheon takes place from noon to 4 p.m. and includes lunch and romantic dancing. Cost is $30 per person and is all-inclusive. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Father's Day Brunch
Cost is $35.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Children under age 10 are half-price. Reservations are required. The brunch, created by Chef Guy Reuge. Read more...
 
Dishing on Dining - Gallery North
Gallery North, a not-for-profit gallery since 1965, works to bring the finest arts, crafts and educational programs to Long Island with fun. The auction will feature art created by Long Island's finest and best-known contemporary artist and works may be previewed at Gallery North from March 17 to March 27. Read more...
 
LESSING'S APPOINTS GUY REUGE AS CHEF BRINGS MIRABELLE NAME TO THE THREE VILLAGE INN (Newsday, Explore LI)
(Stony Brook, NY... December 2008) Lessing's Hospitality (www.lessings.com) has announced that the legendary and award-winning Chef Guy Reuge of Mirabelle Restaurant (404 North Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780 [631] 584-5999 www.restaurantmirabelle.com) has been named chef of Three Village Inn 150 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790 [631] 751-0555).   Read More...
 
St. James:  Guy Reuge to close Mirabelle, move to Three Village Inn
Mirabelle, Guy Reuge's four-star restaurant in St. James, is closing Dec. 31. Reuge will reopen it in the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, where he also will oversee a more casual restaurant, Mirabelle Tavern, in spring 2009.  Read More...
 
Three Village Inn:  NY POST PAGE SIX "INN HER HEART"
If Dana Delany tires of acting, the "Desperate Housewives" star could hire herself out for weddings. After a screening of her new flick, "Route 30," at the Stony Brook Film Festival, Delany, director John Putch and the cast and crew partied at the nearby Three Village Inn.  Read More...
 
Vanderbilt Mansion
 
Vanderbilt Mansion featured on The Knot
Single at 26, Rachel had tried her hand at the New York dating scene for two years and had even been cast and appeared on The Bachelor. But when that didn't work out, Rachel's sister intervened and signed her up for Match.com. When Chris wrote her from Boston, Rachel's interest was peaked. Read more...
 
Lessing's

A Tradition of Spectacular Catering- Culinary Edge Article of Fall 2007
Lessing's was founded in 1890 by Maxwell Lessing to provide services to coffee shops in lower Manhattan.  Incorporated in 1917, the company operated it's own bakery and commissary and grew to provide food service to over 20 businesses including the famed Woolworth building.  Read More...

Long Island Magazine Awards Lessing's the title of 2007 MVP
"Long Island magazine awards Lessing's the title of 2007 MVP in hospitality.  The honor is indeed worthy as Lessing's offers: restaurants to suit Long Islander's needs; many options for memorable weddings; and individual food service needs for local schools, colleges, corporate dining programs, and country clubs."  Read More...
 
Lessing's Named Who's Who in Catering for 2007
"Lessing's is a family owned and operated business that was founded by Maxwell Lessing in 1890.  The Oakdale-based company provides a variety of catering and food services at its 22 LI locations."  Read More...
 
Peter Lessing Named Chef of the Year - Total Food Service Article 
"Lessing, who last year was honored by the ACFLI with its "Chef Professionalism" award, is responsible for the innovative cuisine at Lessing's numerous restaurants/catering facilities through out Long Island..."  Read More...
 
Peter Lessing Named Chef of the Year - LI Business News Article
The long island chapter of the American Culinary Federation named Peter Lessing chef of the year.  Read more...
 
Lessing's Named Restaurateur of the Year 2006-2007
The Long Island chapter of the New York State restaurant association has unanimously chosen Lessing's as the Restaurateur of the Year 2006-2007. Read more..
 
Who's Who in Catering
Lessing's is a family owned and operated business that was founded by Maxwell Lessing in 1890. The Oakdale company provides a variety of dining and catering services at its 18 Long Island properties. Read More...
 
Business News: LI's Hottest 25 Companies
Restaurateurs routinely add new items on the menu, but few add restaurants as frequently as Lessing's Inc. Read More...
 
Culinary Director of Lessing's to Partner with Stony Brook University's Center for Food, Wine and Culture
On April 20, 2006, Peter Lessing, CEC, Culinary Director and Corporate Executive Chef of Lessing's Inc., which owns and operates over 20 restaurants, country clubs and catering facilities throughout Long Island, including the newly acquired Three Village Inn, will be hosting a one-night food and wine tasting at Stony Brook University 's Center for Food, Wine and Culture. Read more...
 
Lessing's Receives First Corporate Hero Award!
Lessing's, Inc. received the first ever Corporate Hero Award at the 6th Annual Sisters of Charity Luncheon held at the Milleridge Inn. Present to receiver the award were Larry Lessing, Jack Lessing, and Mark Lessing. Read More...