Happy hour: elegant Long Island spots for drinks

Oh happy hour, how you taunt us so, with your half-price drink specials and tasty hors d'oeuvres.

You'll find some incarnation of this after-work diversion at nearly every neighborhood bar and pub - but suppose you're in the mood for something more posh? Long Island restaurants are hosting high-class happy hours, when you can sip cocktails, socialize and nibble on savory snacks in beautifully designed spaces. Here are but a few suggestions of spots to relax and unwind.

WAVE Lounge, Danfords Hotel & Marina 25 E. Broadway Port Jefferson PHONE 631-928-5200 WEB danfords.com CROWD Mostly early 30s and older SPECIALTY The WAVEtini, a beachy mix of Malibu rum, Stoli Vanilla vodka and Blue Curacao.