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Weekend Picks: Home-style eateries

Published: November 7, 2012 2:57 PM
By PETER M. GIANOTTI  peter.gianotti@newsday.com

Photo credit: Newsday | A plate of Jamby salad at The Bayou restaurant in North Bellmore.

After the past two weeks, the idea of "comfort" food takes on more significance. Here are three spots where the homey fare is very good.

The Bayou in North Bellmore brings some big Cajun flavors to the table. It's a casual eatery that features Vidalia onion rings, "ragin' " Cajun calamari with hot sauce, much mellower shrimp and grits, pan-fried catfish, chipotle-fueled...