Elaine Micali is back. After presiding over one of the most beloved local spots for years as manager at Pentimento Restaurant in Stony Brook, the restaurateur who says “food is in her blood” has signed a lease at 316 Main Street in Setauket. She officially takes over the space in September.

Micali’s restaurant will be called “Elaine’s” and will be taking over the building where Tai Show North is located currently. The long-standing Japanese restaurant will be closing at the end of the summer.