Babalu Restaurant, Huntington

Babalu Restaurant features Cuban and Mediterranean specialties in its local bistro, with housemade food, plus dairy-free and gluten-free options. From the mind of former professional boxer turned chef Alan Gotay, diners can start meals off with seared scallops served with a shaved red beet slaw before moving onto a traditional Cuban sandwich, or even a sous vide cod served over a bed of sautéed arugula and topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and lemon vinaigrette. Finally, sweet tooths are satisfied with Cuban flan and hazelnut bread pudding.