With summer in full swing there are still some new restaurants popping up.

A new authentic Texas BBQ joint, Townline BBQ, is now open in Sagaponack at the location of the former Alison By the Beach. Owned and operated by Honest Management Company, who operate Nick & Toni's, Rowdy Hall and La Fondita, Townline BBQ promises to be as authentic as BBQ gets! Townline BBQ offers menu items such as: Texas style ribs; specialty smoked meats; Texas and California chili; potato salad; baked beans and salads. Townline BBQ is open seven days for lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m.- 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Off premises catering is available. For more information please call (631) 537-2271.

When traveling to Montauk a stop into The Old Harbor House is a must. The newly opened restaurant at the former Old Shebeen on Fort Pond Boulevard has been recreated into a beautifully re-designed affordable steakhouse. Owners Leah Persan and Darren Boyle, who is also the chef have designed a menu that includes such items as: bacon wrapped stuffed shrimp; Maryland style crab dip; boneless crispy half Long Island duck; a 16 oz. NY strip steak; 24 oz. porter house; 9 oz. center-cut filet and bowtie pasta with chicken, asparagus, artichokes and olives. For more information please call (631) 668-1515.

Michael Anthony's Food Bar in Wading River offers a lobster bake and live music every Sunday beginning at 4 p.m. for only $25 per person. Choose from soup or salad for the first course, and for the main course enjoy 1 1/4 lobster, garlic steamed mussels, corn on the cob and red bliss potatoes. The meal ends with a scrumptious bread pudding for dessert. On Friday stop in from 4 to 7 p.m. for happy hour featuring half priced drinks on all wine, beer, martinis and mixed drinks and a complimentary buffet is offered as well. Buffet items include: Thai mussels, Asian chicken wings and pomodoro pasta with fresh basil and garden tomatoes. For further information or for reservations call Michael Anthony's Food Bar at (631) 929-8800.

Della Femina in East Hampton and Main Beach Surf and Sport are now co-sponsors of the surfer yoga beach cam. Located at Main Beach and Georgica Beach in East Hampton and updated daily, the beach camera allows surfers to scope out the waves before hitting the water. The beach cam can be viewed at www.minarditraining.com. Della Femina is open seven days a week, serving dinner at 6 p.m. Popular menu items include: North Fork wild arugula and baby beat salad; roasted Montauk striped bass, bacon sherry vinaigrette; Dijon crusted rack of lamb, rosemary jus; and local strawberry shortcake. For reservations or further information please call Della Femina at (631) 329-6666.

27 Authentic Mexican Kitchen in Amagansett offers "Totally Awesome 80s Night" every Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. Come enjoy music from you're favorite decade, drink specials, 80s movies, indoor and outdoor dance floors and dining. Snack on menu items including the Tequila battered Mahi Mahi tacos; beef brisket enchiladas; or the guacamole made fresh to order. There will be no cover charge so make your hair big, bust out the hot pink lipstick, and heels to match and come enjoy 80s night. For further information call 27 Authentic Mexican Kitchen at (631) 267-6980.

Southampton Ales & Lagers of The Southampton Publick House will be featured at North Fork Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, August 11 from noon-4 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Herricks Lane in Riverhead. There will be food for purchase from Maple Tree BBQ and live music. Tickets can be purchased online for $45 per person and at the door for $55 per person and designated drivers tickets are $10. Each attendee will receive a 4 oz. glass. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the New York State Brewers Association and Long Island Cares: The Harry Chapin Food Bank. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.craftbeerfestival.com.

Pacific East in Amagansett has added some summer specials. Monday is Super Sushi night with 50% off all sushi and a $21.95 three course prix fixe is offered all night Thursdays and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday-Wednesday. The menu's items include: beach roll with tempura prawn, asparagus and cucumber; South Beach roll with seared black pepper tuna, cucumber, mango and tobiko; miso broiled Atlantic Salmon with a sweet Maui ginger sauce and stir fry Bok Choy; Hudson Valley Farms crispy duck confit with wild cranberry bread pudding and a plum wine huckleberry sauce; and salt and peppers roasted Free Range Chicken with creamed spinach flan and California cabernet pan juices. Pacific East is now open seven days a week from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturday till 11p.m. For further information or reservations please call Pacific East at (631) 267-7770.

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