While some diners love the choice involved with an a la carte menu, others prefer to take themselves out of the mix and embrace a tasting menu, essentially smaller portions of an array of dishes for a set price. Two veteran Long Island restaurants — Maroni’s in Northport and Mosaic in St. James — have long been known for this culinary style. Two decades later, more eateries are embracing this type of dining.

Maroni’s in Northport, opened in 2001 by Maria and the late Michael Maroni , made its reputation on offering diners a massive 20-plus course tasting menu showcasing a hodgepodge of dishes — pastrami and rye egg rolls, Korean-style BBQ ribs and sushi beside its famous saucy Italian meatballs . The cash-only spot charges $140 for the experience at off-peak hours and $195 on weeken

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