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Angelina’s 29 Hillside AvenueWilliston Park, NY (516) 248-8200 ..................................................................................................................................Italian 12 Antonino’s Italian Restaurant 997 Northern BoulevardManhasset, NY (516) 627-0660 ...................................................................................................................................... Italian 3 Asian Fusion66 School StreetGlen Cove, NY (516) 277-1892 ................................................................................................................................... Asian 19

Attilio’s 96 Mineola AvenueRoslyn Heights, NY (516) 621-1400 ............................................................................................................ Italian 52, 53

Baldino’s at the Residence Inn by Marriott 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, NY (516) 433-6200 ...................................................................................................................Contemporary American 16

Bar Frites400 Wheatley Plaza Greenvale, NY (516) 484-7500....................................................................................................................... French Urban Bistro 32, 33 Bu� alo Wild Wings358 Broadway MallHicksville, NY (516) 937-9453 ................................................................................................................ American 17

Calageros919 Franklin AvenueGarden City, NY (516) 294-2922 ................................................................................................................................Italian 24

Cedar Creek American Bar & Grill 75 Cedar Swamp Road Glen Cove, NY (516) 656-5656 ..................................................................................................................................... American Bar & Grill 57

Churrasqueira Brasa Rodizio100 Herricks RoadMineola, NY (516) 280-8000 .......................................................................................................Portuguese 44

Cipollini 2110C Northern BoulevardManhasset, NY (516) 627-7172 ...........................................................................................................................Italian 31

Eddie’s Pizza 2048 Hillside AvenueNew Hyde Park, NY (516) 354-9780 ............................................................................................................................ Italian 61

Garden City Pizza 670 Franklin AvenueGarden City, NY (516) 294-2929 ............................................................................................................................... Italian 51

Greek Corner165 Voice RoadCarle Place, NY (516) 280-2778

281 Franklin AvenueFranklin Square, NY (516) 326-0300 ............................................................................................................................. Greek 47

Harvest Bu� et 14 Northern Boulevard Great Neck, NY (516) 498-1888 ....................................................................................................................... Asian, Seafood & Sushi 21

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India Garden Bar & Grill 82 Main StreetPort Washington, NY(516) 767-0505 (516) 767-1835 ........................................................ Indian 56

Inn at New Hyde Park 214 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY (516) 354-7797................................................................................................. German/American Inside Front

La Marmite 234 Hillside AvenueWilliston Park, NY (516) 746-1243.............................................................................................................. French & Northern Italian 41

La Piccola Liguria Ristorante 47 Shore RoadPort Washington, NY (516) 767-6490 ..................................................................................................................................Italian 55

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8289 Jericho TurnpikeWoodbury, NY (516) 367-7300 ................................................................................................... Steakhouse 34

MichelangeloPizzeria & Restaurant 106 Mineola BoulevardMineola, NY (516) 747-2129 .......................................................................................................................... Italian 39

Mineola Diner 138 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, NY (516) 877-1370 .............................................................................. American/Greek 60

Miraku 31 South Middle Road Great Neck, NY (516) 466-6369........................................................................................................... Modern Japanese Cuisine 59

Morton’s 777 Northern BoulevardGreat Neck, NY (516) 498-2950 ..................................................................................................... Steakhouse 11

Nick & Pedro’s1496 Northern BoulevardManhasset, NY (516) 365-6930 ........................................................................................................................ Italian 42

Piccola Bussola Restaurant159 Jericho TurnpikeMineola, NY (516) 294-4620 ........................................................................................................................... Italian 49

Pirandello Ristorante36 Lincoln AvenueRoslyn Heights, NY (516) 625-6688 ........................................................................................................... Italian 36, 37

Pisces 1 Seafood Restaurant271-02 Union TurnpikeNew Hyde Park, NY (516) 354-3230 (718) 347-8052 .......................................... Seafood 25

Rein Restaurant at Garden City Hotel 45 Seventh Street Garden City, NY (516) 747-3000............................................................................................................................ Upscale American 28, 29

Soundview of Glen Cove111 Lattingtown RoadGlen Cove, NY (516) 945-3800 ............................................................ New American Cuisine Inside Back, 62

Sushi Ya 949 Franklin AvenueGarden City, NY(516) 873-8818 ............................................................................................................ Japanese 50

Swan ClubGlenwood Road & Scudder Lane Roslyn Harbor, NY (516) 621-7600 ........................................................................................................................ Catering Establishment 7

The Brass Rail 107 Forest AvenueLocust Valley, NY (516) 723-9103 .................................................................................................................. American 6

The Fishery Grill 41 Glen Head RoadGlen Head, NY (516) 759-0100 ................................................................................................. Seafood 14,15

Toku 2014 Northern BoulevardManhasset, NY(516) 627 TOKU ............................................................................................................................... Asian 35

Tulip Restaurant 4 Welwyn RoadGreat Neck, NY (516) 487-1070.......................................................................................................................... Indian Turkish & Cuisine 9

Umberto’s 737 W. Jericho TurnpikeHuntington, NY (631) 423-2999 .......................................................................................................... Italian 22,23

Uncle Bacala’s 2370 Jericho Turnpike Garden City Park, NY (516) 739-0505....................................................................................................................................... Italian Back Cover, 45

Villa D’Este 186 Jericho TurnpikeFloral Park, NY (516) 354-1355 ......................................................................................................... Italian 26,27

Vinoco Wine Bar & Tapas Restaurant 147 Mineola BoulevardMineola, NY (516) 307-8056 ........................................................................................................................ Fusion 18

Wall’s Wharf 18 Greenwich Avenue Bayville, NY (516) 628-9696 ............................................................................................................................................ American/Seafood 8

Willy Parkers 71 Hillside AvenueWilliston Park, NY (516) 750-8125...................................................................................................................... American/Continental 13

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THE MOST POPULAR CUTS OF BEEFBy Ronald Scaglia

According to the website www.beefi tswhatsfordinner.com, which is funded by The Beef Checkoff Program directed by the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, the fi ve most popular cuts of beef are chuck pot roast, top loin steak, top round steak, top sirloin steak, and T-bone steak. That in-formation comes from the FreshLook Marketing Group. Greg Trunz of The Swan Club shared the following insights on each of these fi ve cuts.

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By Rob Donovan

Location: 41 Glen Head Road, Glen HeadWebsite: www.TheFisheryGH.com

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What a remarkable find Fishery Grill is. The three-week-old sister restaurant to Charlie Lunenfeld’s extremely popular Fishery in East Rockaway is a sensational addition to Long Island’s restaurant scene. In fact, it’s my favorite new restaurant—shooting to the top of my year’s “Best of” list for its extraordinary food, knowledgeable staff and nicely appointed ambiance. Fishery Grill gets A+’s across the board. And while their seafood is absolutely outstanding, their other offerings are equally supe-rior. The soups are excellent, especially the chowders—spicy Manhattan and creamy corn-sweet New England are chock full of large pieces of tasty clams. The buttery-good Glen Head Seafood Chowder boasts shrimp, swordfish and salmon, and is another winner. The White Bean & Spinach Chowder has a well-spiced Southwestern flavor. You can order a sampler of all four soups. The Fried Calamari was crisp and tender, some of the best I’ve had, complemented by a fabulous house citrus dipping sauce. The Salmon Ceviche, with sliced marinated salmon, spicy aji Amarillo, lemon juice, tomato, sweet corn, red onions and cilantro was wonder-fully tangy with a nice kick. The salmon was melt-in-your-mouth fresh, as was the splendid Tuna Tartare on Crisp Wonton. Another appetizer that disappeared like a cloud in your mouth was the Seared Ginger Teriyaki Tuna, with Ponzu dipping sauce and wasabi aioli. The flavor-layered Crabcake was pan-seared to perfection. Besides the fresh-ness of their ingredients, what I loved about Fishery Grill’s food was that it possessed bold flavors, but was prepared with subtle mastery by Chef Steve Demetriou, who knows restraint with seasoning. What a pleasure to eat fabulous food whose flavors aren’t hidden by overwhelming salt. The explosion of flavors from the remarkable “Screaming Shrimp” was a delight; each perfectly sautéed succulent

shrimp was infused by garlic, chili paste, sake and cilantro. Lobster Rolls (both cold and hot!) were both terrific, but you really must try the unique hot one. For meat eaters, there’s juicy, grilled, marinated Skirt Steak & Sliced Avocado with an out-of-this-world jalepeno-honey sauce. The salads are amazing too. The generous Chilled Seafood Cobb salad

was brimming with fresh shrimp, scal-lops, crabmeat, avocado, hard-boiled egg, red onion, cherry tomatoes and three cheeses in a to-die-for passion fruit vinaigrette. The Baby Spinach, Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese Salad with toasted, candied walnuts, shiitake mushrooms dressed in sherry vinai-grette was refreshingly sweet. They master seafood, salads, steak and pasta. The Artichoke Ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and goat cheese in a

roasted garlic marinara was some of the best homemade pasta I’ve enjoyed anywhere, and that includes some of the top Italian restaurants. The Lobster Mac & Cheese with New York Cheddar & Mushrooms could easily become their signature dish. All our entrees were extraordinary: Grilled Caribbean Salmon with mango vinaigrette with its fantastic charred grilled skin; Halibut with its smooth skin and crusted with crabmeat and sun dried tomatoes; Andouille, Crab & Shrimp Catfish with lobster sauce; incred-ible bone-in, crisply breaded veal parmesan; and shockingly good Inside Out Chicken Cordon Bleu, a pan-fried breaded cutlet topped with prosciutto, Swiss and Fontina cheese, served with Madeira sauce. I can go on about the delicious sides, steaks, wraps, sandwiches and burgers, but just when you think it can’t get better, there’s dessert—the chocolate banana cream pie was heaven on a plate, and you’ll love the very subtle, smooth homemade Key Lime Pie. There’s so much to rave about. Not one dish let me down. Get yourself to Fishery Grill for lunch or dinner now. It’s a treasure.

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A Picturesque Venu for Special Occasions

By Ron Scaglia

When Robert Trunz got married, his wedding would have even more implications for him than for most grooms. The same was true for his brother Warren. Both of their ceremo-nies were held at The Swan Club in Roslyn, an establish-ment that the siblings, along with their brother Greg, would eventually become the owners of. “We liked it so much, we bought it,” said Greg about the brothers’ decision to acquire The Swan Club. The Swan Club’s location was originally a home for the Stern family of department store fame and was later owner by Arthur Williams, an associate of Thomas Edison. How-ever, it was in the ‘50s that it would become a restaurant. According to Greg, it has always been, and remains today, a popular venue because of the beautiful grounds and the spectacular water views that its location provides. “Our grounds are on the water so it’s quite peaceful and quiet,” said Trunz. “It’s like having a destination wedding and it’s only ten minutes from the LIE.” In addition to weddings, The Swan Club hosts a variety of events for groups from 50 to 350 people such as proms, anniversary parties, fundraisers and holiday parties. Despite being able to service large groups, Trunz says The Swan Club provides individualized attention, which makes the ex-perience better for its guests. “The Swan Club is a venue where you’re going to be cared about by the staff,” said Trunz. “Because we are a smaller caterer, you’ll get more individual attention which makes

every party better. Meals are not pre-plated. We don’t have a food warmer. Everything is prepared at the time of serving so you get a better quality.”The individualized concern applies to the layout of The Swan Club as well as the food. Trunz said that each room has its own cocktail hour space, which is unique in Long Island catering and keeps guests from having to changeover their rooms. Furthermore, Trunz said that the chef is inter-nationally trained, so events can be catered with a variety of different ethnic cuisines including Greek and West Indian. Furthermore, he appeared and won on an episode of The Food Network’s 24 Hour Restaurant Battle.In addition to its chef, the Swan Cub has also made televi-sion appearances. On an episode of The Bachelorette, J.P. chose The Swan Club as the meeting spot for his date. A wedding on Bridezillas was also held there. However, the owners promise to make your event special, even if you are not a television star. “We enjoy making it all happen,” said Trunz. “We have many good reviews. We’re going to make your event the best it can be.”

In addition to catered events, The Swan Club is also open for lunch on Tuesdays through Fridays from noon until 2:30 pm. For more information, call The Swan Club at (516) 621-7600, visit their website at swanclub.com, or visit their Facebook page.

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Y O U R T A B L E I S W A I T I N G

U m b e r t o ’ s

Location: 737 West Jericho Tpke., HuntingtonPhone Number: 631-423-2999

By Rob Donovan

Umberto’s

Umberto’s has a great reputation; their pizza, for example, is consistently voted the “best” on Long Island. Known as “the home of the Grandma slice,” as well as off ering possibly the best Sicilian slice you’ll ever eat, they also serve a wide and unique range of Specialty and Brick Oven Pizzas. However, this can divert attention from the great non-pizza food that’s served here. For loyal customers addicted to this fi rst-rate eatery, the quality of Umberto’s entrées is no surprise—customers are happy to wait a bit for one of the 13 tables to open up.

The Tortelloni in Brodo Soup couldn’t have been more welcome on the blustery, rainy night I ate here. With substan-tial pieces of white-meat chicken, carrots, celery, baby spinach, cheese tortelloni, all simmering in a homemade broth, it truly hit the spot. The Escarole and Bean Soup was also a comfort-food delight. The Hot Antipasto (for two) included a fl avorful combination of well-prepared Baked Clams, Shrimp, Mussels, Stuff ed Mushroom and Eggplant Rollatini (a fi rst hint of Umberto’s out-of-this-world red sauces). The crisp, fresh Gorgonzola Salad was abundant with plentiful Mesclun greens, Gorgonzola cheese, Roma tomatoes and toasted walnuts in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. The salad was large enough to feed two, with lots left over. General Partner Walter De Rosa has added a supplemental menu to Umberto’s standard one, and it’s a brilliant success. His richly battered Fried Zucchini Sticks were a nice, thick twist on this familiar appetizer. Other additions range from sushi-grade grilled Tuna to a mouth-watering Skirt Steak Umberto with grilled onions and a red wine sauce, and another standout—Ossobucco alla Genovese (all

De Rosa recipes). But for me, Umberto’s signature red sauces—Pomodoro and Marinara—are what makes me want to come back for more. The Marinara is chunkier and more garlicky than the Pomodoro, but both are bright and robust, exploding with fl avor. And they’re

big-hearted here with their servings; entrées arrive on large plates, and the main ingredient itself—chicken, veal, seafood—fi lls that entire plate. You would think there’d be leftovers, but it’s really difficult to not devour the entire well-prepared, delecta-bly seasoned food. And they don’t skimp on sauces. The Chicken Sorrentino boasted a large, succulent, well-sautéed

chicken breast, eggplant, Parma prosciutto, and melted mozzarella covered in fantastic Pomodoro sauce. The Veal Parmigiana was a generous portion of free-raised Nature’s veal, also enveloped in taste-bud-pleasing Pomodoro. My side of pasta was in the fabulous pulpy Marinara. For dessert, Walter’s recipe for Italian Ricotta Cheesecake was the perfect sweet and tangy way to end the meal. One thing they do here is add spices after they cook the meal, so that the taste is more fresh and distinct. You can’t go wrong with any dish here—this place is proud of their bold fl avors whether it’s an entrée, baked pasta, pizza or hero. They’re open for lunch and dinner, have takeout and delivery, and off er catering. They feature numerous price specials, as well as dinner specials, which change weekly. De Rosa has added a successful addition to the Umberto menu with his own recipes, and it sets this Umberto’s apart from the others. Umberto’s reputation is well-deserved. This is truly some of the best Italian food you’ll have on Long Island.

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737 West Jericho Turnpike • Huntington

631.423.2999

CATERING AVAILABLE• Anniversaries • Business Meetings • Birthday Parties • Graduations

Holiday Parties • Sales Meetings • Special Events • Bridal and Baby Showers

Appetizers • Soups • Salads • Heros AvailablePizzas

Neapolitan 13.99Sicilian 16 x 16 - 12 slices 15.99Brick OvenRound 18 inch 8-slices 15.99GrandmaSquare 16 x 16 inch 12-slices 16.99Cheese Calzone 6.59with toppings 7.59Chicken Roll 6.79Sausage Roll 6.79with side of sauce .50

Entrees(Served With Spaghetti or Penne in Pomodoro

Sauce or House Salad)Sausage Parmigiana with Peppers & Onions 12.99Eggplant Parmigiana 13.99Chicken Parmigiana 14.99Chicken Francese 14.99Chicken Sorrentino 14.99Chicken Marsala 14.99Veal Parmigiana 17.99Veal Marsala 17.99Shrimp Scampi 18.99Shrimp Parmigiana 18.99Shrimp Francese 19.99Lobster Ravioli 18.99Frutti di Mare 23.99

Pasta SpecialsSpaghetti Pomodoro 7.99with homemade meatballs or Italian sausage 10.99Penne alla Vodka 10.99Rigatoni alla Siciliana 11.99Rigatoni Bolognese 11.99Penne with Sauteed Broccoli & Spinach 11.99Tortelloni Alfredo 11.99Penne alla Umberto 11.99Tagliatelle 13.99Gemelli Pesto Romano 13.99Penne Con Pollo Pomodoro 13.99Penne with Grilled Chicken 13.99Linguine alle Vongole 14.99Gemelli with Chicken & Broccoli Rabe 13.99Rigatoni alla Umberto 13.99Linguine & Shrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo 18.99Penne with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe 14.99

$9.75 SICILIAN - MONDAYS ONLY

Early Bird SpecialsTues. - Sunday

20% OFFSelected Menu

Monday NitePASTA NITE

$1099

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Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and Italian Dishes We offer a full menu or just a late night snack

516-294-2922919 Franklin Avenue • Garden City N.Y.

www.Calageros.com76577

TakeoutDelivery

On/Off Premise Catering

Fine Italian Restaurant in Garden City

CALAGERO’S ITALIAN SPECIALTIES

Let Us Cater Your Holiday Parties!

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Serving the freshest fi shfor 33 years

•Under the same ownership

and management

271-02 Union Turnpike | New Hyde Park NY 11040(1 block west of Lakeville Road)

718.347.8052 | 516.354.3230www.piscesonerestaurant.com

We accept the following credit cards

Closed Mondays

Special DinnersServed with soup or salad, vegetable & potato

FILET OF SOLEBROILED, FRIED OR OREGANATO

ATLANTIC SALMONBROILED, HORSERADISH CRUSTED,ORIENTAL OR CAJUN

TILAPIA FILETBROILED OR OREGANATO

FRIED CALAMARIWITH ZESTY TOMATO SAUCE

RAINBOW TROUTBROILED, OREGANATO OR ALMONDINE

$1895

$1895

$1795

$1795

$1795

Plus other fresh fi sh, lobsters, steaks, chicken and chops from our extensive menu.

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I know this won’t surprise the many local, devoted regulars who frequent Villa D’Este in Floral Park, but this 42-year-old Italian restaurant is one of the best on Long Island and one well worth the ride from…well, almost anywhere.

There’s a wonderful authenticity you’ll feel as soon as you enter the two-dining-room location that’s bright, airy, and on the night I went, filled with very contented customers ranging from large parties of 20+ to cozy couples out for a romantic dinner to multi-generational families enjoying each other and the wonderful food served in this convivial atmosphere.

I began with French Onion Soup, which was crowned with baked cheese atop a unique tomato-based soup filled with drowned sweet onions; it was a refreshing change of pace from the standard beef broth. The Caesar Salad for one could easily feed two, and it was my fi rst sense that I was at the real deal—yes, I actually tasted anchovies in the crisp, fresh salad. For appetizers, I chose from their seasonal Fall menu: Risotto Primavera Croquets, with a side of light marinara and Stuff ed Peppers, gorgeous roasted red peppers stuff ed with rice, meat and just the right combo of spices, in a wonderful house marinara that was full-bodied and hearty. The waiter suggested the Tortellini Filled with Butternut Squash special, and I’m pleased he did—it was fantastic. Subtly sweet, it was almost dessert-like. The Croquets were fried to perfec-tion with creamy risotto within, and the Stuff ed Peppers burst with fl avor. With the appetizers all hitting the bull’s eye, the bar was set high for entrees, and, boy, did they deliver. They were absolutely spectacular. I usually don’t order Veal Parmigiano when I’m reviewing a restaurant, but for some reason I chose to do so here—and I

couldn’t have been happier with the dish. It was really a master lesson in how to serve this popular meal—and it put most other Italian eateries to shame. The veal was tenderized and thin, and it was breaded so lightly. The cheese was baked golden brown, and the red sauce was robust and tangy. It was perfection. And the knives, forget about them; the veal was so buttery soft, your fork’ll do the job. Not to be undone, the showstopper

was the Chicken Chestnuts. Again tenderized thin, with a sublime chestnut and red wine sauce, that was almost fruity (in a good way). After raving about it to the waiter, he mentioned that it was one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. I can see why customers would get addicted to it. Even the sides were terrifi c, especially the mouth-watering garlicky string beans and crunchy roasted potatoes. For dessert we had a melt-in-your-

mouth homemade Tiramisu. I can tell you that at almost every table in hearing

distance, the customers were paying high compliments about their food.

The waitstaff is fi rst rate. Always, in an unassuming way, making things right at your table. I witnessed one waiter walking out of the kitchen with a dish for a customer who had momentarily left the dining room; without missing a step the waiter swiveled around and brought the customer’s dish back to the kitchen to keep it warm.

Villa D’Este serves lunch, provides many specials including a prix fi xe, and off ers catering.

I absolutely loved this place. The food was truly excep-tional; the service was fi rst-rate; the ambiance was cozy and familiar. OMG, that Chestnut Chicken… .

VILLA D’ ESTE

Location: 186 Jericho Turnpike, Floral ParkWebsite: www.villadesterestaurant.com

Phone Number: 516-354-1355Price Range: $11.95 - $34.95

Y O U R T A B L E I S W A I T I N G

V I L L A D ’ E S T E

By Rob Donovan

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Villa d’Este★ ★ ★ ★

The Restaurant

Municipal Parking in Rear or Across Street

186 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park516-354-1355

www.villadesterestaurant.com

SERVING THE BEST FOOD AT THE BEST POSSIBLE PRICE SINCE 1969

RATED EXCELLENT BY ZAGATOur New Fall Menu Has Arrived!

Come In & Enjoy our Chef’s FavoriteSeasonal Culinary Specialties

Visit Our Website to View Our New Fall Menu

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Now Accepting Reservations for CHRISTMAS EVE

NEW YEAR’S EVE Prix Fixe Dinner

PLANNING A HOLIDAY PARTY?Choose From 6 New Packages

Up to 75 People in Our Elegant Party Room

$55Per Person~ CALL FOR DETAILS ~

* All prices are subject to change.

DINNER SPECIAL $23.95 (Sun.- Fri.)Saturday $26.95 (All Night)

Appetizer - Main Course - DessertNot Valid on Holidays

Dine-in Only - Max. 10 peopleLet Us Cater Your Special Occasion

Check Our Website For Our Party Packages

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Excellence. You’d expect nothing less from the world-class Garden City Hotel. And you’d expect nothing less than perfection from renowned award-winning Executive Chef Steven De Bruyn, with his many years of experi-ence.

Excel lence and p e r f e c t i o n w a s exactly my experience at Rein at The Garden City Hotel, the casual fi ne dining restaurant at Long Island’s most celebrated hotel. The chic-casual ambience extends from the restaurant to a seasonal outdoor patio and two private dining rooms.

The service is elegantly impeccable, and the food is delicious, innovative, and frankly, a work of art. The imaginative menu and award-winning wine list, are perfect complements to the warm, rich atmosphere with a room comfortably filled with cushy banquettes, white linen covered tables, mahogany walls, a fi replace and a timeless-looking rear-lit onyx bar.

Chef Steven De Bruyn’s culinary philosophy stems from his gastronomic heritage and European training of using only the freshest local ingredients as many of the fi nest restaurants throughout Europe have

done for years. For his Autumn menu, Chef Steven De Bruyn has hand selected products from local farms and sustainable growers to bring the “farm to the table” for our guests. Chef’s menu is built

around sustainable fi sh and meat as well as local and organic produce, taking classic dishes and adding a modern twist to present contemporary cuisine that respects traditional authentic-ity.

Many of the dishes push the culinary envelope, with inventive little touches in its sophisticated Modern American cuisine. The ingredients, all treated with reverence, are fresh, locally grown and organic.

Modern American cuisine is presented for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plate bar menus, Saturday Afternoon Tea and a #1 rated Sunday Brunch, as well as catering for special occasions. But the fact remains, it’s always a special occasion when you dine at The Garden City Hotel thanks to their brilliant chef, his accommodating staff and an excellent menu that dares to be diff erent.

REIN at The Garden City Hotel

Location: 45 Seventh Street , Garden CityPhone Number: 516-877-9385 For Reservations

Website: www.gardencityhotel.com

Y O U R T A B L E I S W A I T I N G

R E I N a t T h e G a r d e n C i t y H o t e l

By Rob Donovan

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NORTH FORK PEARS, BÉARNAISE-PICKLED SHALLOTS, BUTTERMILK POTATO

PUREE | PAN SEARED LOCAL WILD STRIPED BASS, NAVY BEAN PUREE,

BRAISED ESCAROLE, PRESERVED LEMON, SHIITAKE-CHICKEN DEMI | ROASTED

COD, SOUTHAMPTON’S DOUBLE WHITE-PARSLEY BROTH, CLAMS, LEEKS AND

FINGERLING POTATOES | WHOLE ROASTED MEDITERRANEAN SEA BASS,

MUSHROOMS, ARTICHOKES, CIPPOLINI ONIONS | FRESH-MADE ORGANIC

TAGLIATELLE PASTA WITH SHRIMP, ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES,

PISTACHIO-PESTO BROTH WITH FRESH HERBS | HERB ROASTED FREE-

RANGE AMISH CHICKEN BREAST, CREAMED SPINACH WITH PARSNIPS

AND WILD MUSHROOMS | SPICE-RUBBED L.I. DUCK BREAST, SATUR

FARM’S TUSCAN BLACK KALE, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, NY EMPIRE APPLES, CELERY

ROOT AND CHESTNUTS WITH A LOCAL CIDER REDUCTION | MOROCCAN

STYLE BRAISED LAMB SHANK, ORGANIC JASMINE RICE, BRAISED FENNEL

WEDGES, ALMONDS AND DRIED APRICOTS | BEEF RIBS AND CHEEKS

BOURGUIGNON STYLE, LOCAL CARROTS, MUSHROOMS, POTATOES,

APPLE SMOKED BACON LARDONS | HERB MARINATED GRILLED FILET

MIGNON, SLOW ROASTED SHALLOTS, BROCCOLI RABE

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Emeril Lagasse Helps Make Thanksgiving Easy for Anton Readers

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, copyright MSLO, Inc., all rights reserved

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SALUMERIAAn Assortment of Italian Cured Meats, Cheeses & Olives

Piccola 18.50 / Grande 29.95

INSALATEZuppa del Giorno P/ATuscan Tomato Soup 6.50Insalata Mista 7.00Caesar Salad 10.50Arugula, Cherry Tomato & Parmigiano 11.50Cucumber, Tomato & Corn Salad 11.50Insalata Greca 12.50Hearts of Palm & Avocado Salad 15.00Beef Carpaccio 15.50Mozzarella di Bufala with Tomato 15.50Seafood Salad 16.50Grilled Calamari & Arugula Salad 19.00Lobster Salad P/A

ANTIPASTIZucchini Fritti 8.50Tzatziki Mild Garlic, Cucumber & Yogurt Dip 9.00Grilled Vegetables 9.50Clams Oreganata 11.00Artichoke Fritti 11.00Calamari alla Griglia 12.50Wild Mushroom Salad 12.50Mussels Amatriciana 14.00Fritto Misto Calamari, Shrimp & Zucchini 14.00Tartare di Tonno 15.50Grilled Baby Octopus 18.50Antipasto Classico Mozzarella di Bufala, 18.50Prosciutto, Roasted Peppers & Tomato

PIZZAFROM OUR WOOD BURNING OVEN

Focaccia all’Erbe 8.00Margherita 15.50Veggie Rustica 16.00Funghi 16.50Sausage, Roasted Peppers & Garlic 17.00Fontina, Arugula & Prosciutto 18.00Robiola with Truffle Oil 19.50Quattro Stagioni 18.00Artichoke, Olives, Prosciutto & Mushrooms

CONTORNIBroccoli Rabe · Sautéed SpinachString Beans · Roasted Potatoes

7.50

PASTABucatini Pomodoro 15.50Penne alla “Cipollini” 15.50Spaghetti alla Carbonara 17.00Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe 18.00Linguine alle Vongole 18.50Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage 19.50Pappardelle with Veal Ragu 20.50Capellini con Frutti di Mare 23.00Tagliolini with Lobster & Spicy Tomato Sauce P/ARisotto del Giorno P/A

POLLOChicken Paillard 19.50Chicken Parmigiana 19.50Chicken al Mattone, roasted under a brick 20.00Chicken Scarpariello 23.00with Sausage, Peppers & Onions

PESCEMediterranean-Style Whole Fishour chefs will de-bone your fish unless otherwise instructed Branzino 29.00 Barramundi 32.00 Red Snapper, market availability P/A

Pan Seared Salmon 23.00with Broccoli Rabe & Cannellini BeansSautéed Prawns 27.00with Corn, Roasted Tomatoes & SpinachTuna Steak 28.00with Potatoes, Tomatoes, Capers and Olive OilHalibut 30.00with Braised Leeks

CARNEVeal Scaloppine Piccata, Marsala or Francese 24.50Veal Milanese 35.00Veal Chop 37.00Lamb Chops 34.00Filet Mignon 34.00

PANINICiabatta with Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, 12.00Roasted Peppers & ArugulaCiabatta with Turkey, Brie and Pancetta 12.00Ciabatta with Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, 14.00Tomato & Fresh BasilCipollini Burger 14.00with French Fries, Onions and Tomato

Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner516.627.7172 · cipollinirestaurant.com

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516.484.7500WHEATLEY PLAZA BARFRITES.COM

ONION SOUP GRATINEE 9.00HOUSEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 6.50 SOUP DU JOUR P/A

ESCARGOTS garlic, parsley, butter 12.00 GRILLED CALAMARI olive oil, lemon, herbs 12.50FRIED CALAMARI lemon garlic aioli, marinara 12.50WOK HAY FROG LEGS 12.50boneless wok seared, yellow chives, shoaxing wine

MACARONI GRATIN 12.50cavatapi pasta, ham, mornay sauce, emmental, gruyère

BAJA FISH TACO 14.00blackened seabass, mango, cilantro and sriracha mayo

SEARED TUNA sweet & sour black bean sauce 15.00JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE 16.50

choose a sauce: tomato / leeks pernod / Thai coconut

HALF 12.00 / FULL 21.00 served with frites

TRIO OF CROSTINI 9.50tomato basil / cucumber dill / ricotta truffle honey

VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS 12.00CHICKEN LIVER & FOIE GRAS MOUSSE 12.50red onion marmalade

BEEF CARPACCIO pepper crusted, 12.95arugula, tomato, shaved parmesan

YELLOW FIN TUNA TARTARE 15.00white soy, avocado cream

FLUKE CRUDO jalapenos, shiitake, yuzu ponzu 15.00STEAK TARTARE 15.00 / 24.00hand cut filet mignon, served the classic style

MIXED BABY GREENS tomato, cucumber, 7.50carrots, mustard lemon vinaigrette add goat cheese 9.50FRISÉE AUX LARDONS SALAD 10.50soft poached egg, croutons, herbs, oil & vinegar

CAESAR SALAD 10.50romaine hearts, croutons, classic dressing

ROQUETTE POMEGRANATE 11.00baby arugula, pomegranate seeds, Asian pear,bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette

ICEBERG WEDGE tomato, bacon lardon, 12.00creamy maytag bleu cheese dressing

APPLE PEAR SALAD 12.00mixed greens, d’anjou pear, granny smith apple,truffle pecorino, walnuts, pear vinaigrette

BEET SALAD red and gold beets, asparagus, 12.50haricot verts, baby arugula, candied walnuts,avocado, boucheron cheese, cabernet vinaigrette

GREEK SALAD Romaine, tomato, cucumber, onion, 12.50red & yellow peppers, olives, feta cheese, red wine vinaigrette

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD napa cabbage, 16.50red cabbage, snow peas, peanuts, carrot, cilantro,Thai basil, crispy wonton, sesame ginger dressing

BUNLESS BURGER OVER SALAD 16.50mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion,haricot verts, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette

GOTHAM SALAD 17.50 roasted chicken, ham, bacon, tomato, beet, egg,baby greens, gruyère, white balsamic vinaigrette

GRILLED CALAMARI SALAD butter lettuce, 19.00frisée, watercress, radicchio, lemon mustard vinaigrette

JUMBO LUMP CRAB SALAD tomato, avocado, 19.00corn, red onion, roasted red peppers, citrus vinaigrette

SALAD NICOISE seared tuna, baby field greens, 19.50fingerling potatoes, roasted peppers, haricot verts,nicoise olives, tomato, egg, cabernet vinaigrette

served with green salad

HAM & CHEESE CREPE 12.00BEEF SHORTRIB CREPE 14.00CLASSIC QUICHE LORRAINE 12.00MUSHROOM QUICHE 12.50

served with pomme frites

HAMBURGER / CHEESEBURGER 14.00/15.00signature house blend, brioche bun

CROQUE MONSIEUR 14.00berkshire ham, gruyère, mornay sauce

CROQUE MADAME fried egg 15.00GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB 14.00triple decker toasted brioche, avocado, bacon, lettuce,tomato, red onion, sweet garlic mayo

SLICED STEAK SANDWICH 16.50sautéed onion, gruyère

GRILLED CHEESE & MUSHROOM 12.50gruyère, shitake & cremini mushrooms, country bread

FRENCH DIP prime roast beef, baguette, mayo, au jus 15.50TUNA BLT seared yellowfin, bacon, lettuce, tomato, 17.00avocado, sweet garlic aioli served with pomme frites

MINI BURGERS / CHEESEBURGERS 12.50/14.00signature house blend, potato bun

SHORT RIBS 14.00 sweet slaw, pickled red onion, potato bun

ASIAN SALMON BURGERS 15.00hand cut, arugula, wasabi aioli, brioche bun

PETITE FILET MIGNON 19.00lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, onion roll

OPEN EVERYDAYLUNCH · DINNER · WEEKEND BRUNCH

CHOICE OF APPETIZERSOUP (onion Soup 3.00 suppl.)

MIX BABY GREENS SALADASIAN DUCK FRISÉE SALAD

WATERMELON & TOMATO SALADMUSSELS MEUNIERE

SMOKED SALMON with brioche CHOICE OF ENTREE

CHICKEN MILANESE · HANGER STEAKMUSHROOM PASTA · SALMON CONFIT

or BRAISED SHORT RIBSCHOICE OF DESSERT

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE or ICE CREAM

TUNA SALAD PLATTER 17.50cous cous salad, summer fruit, hard boiled egg,avocado, olive oil & lemonCAL: 394 / CARBS: 61 / PROTEIN: 50 / FAT: 22 / FIBER: 16

CHILLED LOBSTER SALAD 19.50avocado, frisée & bibb lettuce, red peppers, corn,Thai basil, celery, mustard vinaigretteCAL: 375 / CARBS: 26 / PROTEIN: 42 / FAT: 27 / FIBER: 14

GRILLED BLACK BASS 21.50salad of warm spinach & arugula, red & yellowheirloom tomatoes, olive oil & lemonCAL: 390 / CARBS: 14 / PROTEIN: 16 / FAT: 32 / FIBER: 8

HOT HORS D’OEUVRES

MUSSELS

COLD HORS D’OEUVRES

LES SALADES

SANDWICHES

CREPES & QUICHES

SLIDERS

SPA LUNCH

LUNCH PRIX FIXE $22

DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL $19.50BENTO BOX

served with soup (onion Soup 3.00 suppl.)

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MARGHERITA 12.50tomato, basil, house made mozzarella

PROVENÇALE roasted onions, peppers, 14.00olives, house made mozzarella, oven dried tomato

WILD MUSHROOM & FONTINA 14.00CÔTE D’AZUR 15.00caramelized onion, balsamic glazed figs, roquefort

ROBIOLA truffle oil 16.50

TOMATE CLASSIC spaghetti, tomato, basil, garlic 14.50VEGETABLE NOVILLE 15.50tagliatelle, tomatoes, mushroom, asparagus, garlic

WILD MUSHROOM linguine, spinach, tomato 17.00PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE 18.00six hour braise of veal, pork, beef

OPEN SHRIMP RAVIOLI 18.75shellfish broth, herb butter

GRILLED CHICKEN PAILLARD 18.50frisée, mache, roasted tomato, shaved parmesan

CRISPY FRIED BABY CHICKEN pomme frites 19.00POULET FROMAGE breaded chicken cutlet, 19.50tomato sauce, mozzarella, gruyère, haricot verts

PAN-ROASTED ORGANIC CHICKEN 23.00spinach, pomme puree

ORGANIC LONG ISLAND DUCK 27.00 seared breast, leg confit, baby bok choy, duck jus

all fish can be simply prepared with lemon and olive oil

FISH & FRITES crispy cod, herb remoulade 18.50 BROOK TROUT “ALMONDINE” 23.00beurre noisette, almonds, haricot verts

PAN ROASTED SALMON 23.50cucumbers, shallot, red balsamic

GRILLED FILET OF BRANZINO 27.00baby arugula, radicchio, red onion

CARAMELIZED SEA SCALLOPS 28.00cauliflower, mushrooms, pine nuts, golden raisins

WHOLE CRISPY BLACK BASS CHINOIS 28.00julienne vegetables, Chinese sausage, soy ginger sauce

SEARED CHATHAM HALIBUT 29.00asparagus, royal trumpet mushrooms, beurre blanc

served with pomme frites & choice of one sauce: chimmichurri, peppercorn, Bordelaise, béarnaise, roquefort, maitre’d butter

HANGER STEAK 25.00PRIME SIRLOIN 34.00FILET MIGNON 36.50

OMELETTE DU JOUR pomme frites 15.00GRILLED VEGETABLES warm goat cheese 17.00CHICKEN BROCHETTE twin skewers, 19.50peppers, onions, zucchini, rice pilaf

BRASSERIE MEAT LOAF slow roasted 19.75beef, veal, pork, pomme puree, snap peas, carrots, gravy

PORK TENDERLOIN 21.00spatzle,crispy Brussels sprouts, calvados jus

SLICED FILET MIGNON 22.50caramelized onions, pomme frites

BRAISED SHORT RIBS pomme puree 24.50LAMB T-BONES spinach, lemon 29.50

served with choice of one sauce: roasted garlic aioli,bleu cheese, wasabi aioli, BBQ chipotle / an assortment of all sauces 2.00

HOME MADE POMME FRITES 6.00SWEET POTATO FRIES 6.50TRUFFLE FRITES 7.50

SPINACH / MUSHROOMS / BRUSSELS SPROUTS

BOK CHOY / RICE PILAF / HARICOT VERTS

POMME PUREE / ASPARAGUS / CARROTS 7.00

PIZZETTES

PASTA

POULTRY

FISH

STEAK FRITES

ENTREES

POMME FRITES

OYSTERS ½ doz P/ALITTLE NECK CLAMS ½ doz 10.00CHERRY STONE CLAMS ½ doz 10.00CRABMEAT COCKTAIL 18.00JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL 16.00½ CHIX LOBSTER 18.00

PETIT 48.50GRAND 68.50ROYAL 98.50

MONDAY HALIBUT MILANESETUESDAY SAUTÉED SKATE

WEDNESDAY BRAISED LAMB SHANKTHURSDAY BOUILLABAISSE

FRIDAY 2 LB LOBSTERSATURDAY CÔTE DE BOEUF

SUNDAY COQ AU VIN

PLATEAUX DE FRUITS DE MAR

CHILLED SEAFOOD

DINNER PLATS DU JOUR

FROMAGE & CHARCUTERIEFLIGHTof THREE CHEESES 12.00FLIGHTof FIVE CHEESES 21.00SOPPRESSATA 10.50SAUCISSON SEC 10.50JAMON SERRANO 15.50SELECTION of THREE MEATS 14.50COUNTRY PÂTÉ 12.00SELECTION of MEATS & PÂTÉ 18.00

three assorted MEATS, three seasonal assorted CHEESESfruit & condiments / 27.00

FROMAGE & CHARCUTERIE BOARD

LE PANIER

ADD ONS

a basket of freshly baked BREADS & PASTRIES 14.00

BRUNCH ENTREESTWO ORGANIC EGGS any style, homefries 10.00EGGS BENEDICT poached eggs, ham, 15.00hollandaise on an english muffin, homefries

THREE EGG OMELETTE 15.00choice of three fillings: spinach,mushroom, fine herbs, ham, tomato, peppers, gruyère and cheddar, homefries

SMOKED SALMON BENEDICT 16.00poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaiseon an English muffin, homefries

STEAK & EGGS 18.007 oz strip steak, two eggs any style, homefries

½ GRAPEFRUIT 5.00STEEL CUT IRISH OATMEAL 8.00dried fruits and brown sugar

HOME MADE GRANOLA 12.00organic yogurt and fresh berries

VANILLA BELGIAN WAFFLE 13.00fresh berries, whipped cream

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES 13.00warm blueberry compote, maple syrup

FRENCH TOAST challah bread, 14.00sweet butter, fresh berries, warm maple syrup

SHORT RIB HASH 15.00choice of egg, spinach, potato, hollandaise sauce

SMOKED SALMON PLATE 16.00toasted bagel, classic accompaniments

HASH BROWNS 6.00HAM, BACON or SAUSAGE 6.00TWO ORGANIC EGGS 6.00

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� APPETIZERS �GARLIC BREAD 4.50OVEN BAKED ONION SOUP 5.50CHICKEN SOUP WITH ORZO 5.50JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL COCKTAIL SAUCE 12.00FRIED CALAMARI MARINARA SAUCE 11.00PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS 15.95 CASINO, MARINARA OR FRA DIAVOLO

BAKED CLAMS 10.50 OREGANATA OR CASINO

WILLY’S FAMOUS WINGS 9.00CRUNCHY POPCORN SHRIMP CHIPOTLE MAYO 14.95BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI BROWN BUTTER 11.50

� SALADS �ICEBERG WEDGE 6.50

TOMATO, APPLE WOOD BACON, CREAMY BLUE CHEESE

CLASSIC CAESAR 7.00GREEK SALAD 9.00 TOMATOES, RED ONION, CUCUMBER, FETA CHEESE

MAJORS SALAD 12.95SHRIMP, GREEN BEANS, TOMATO, AVOCADO,

ONIONS, HARDBOILED EGGS, APPLE WOOD BACON

WATERCRESS SALAD 9.95CRISPY BACON, AVOCADO, RED ONION,

HARDBOILED EGGS, CALAMATA OLIVES, CHICK PEAS, LEMON RED WINE VINEGAR

SPINACH SALAD 9.95 WALNUTS, FETA, BACON, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, RED ONION,

BACON VINAIGRETTE

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TUNA TATAKI 15.95 MIXED GREENS, MANGO, AVOCADO, SOY VINAIGRETTE

GRILLED YELLOW FIN TUNA NICOISE 17.95 BEANS, HARD BOILED EGGS, CHERRY TOMATOES, BLACK OLIVES

GRILLED SALMON SALAD 14.95 GRILLED SQUASH, ASPARAGUS, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, BABY ARUGULA, PINE NUTS, KEY LIME VINAIGRETTE

TUSCAN GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD 13.95 GRILLED SQUASH, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, CHERRY TOMATOES, HEARTS OF PALM, RADISH, CARROTS, BABY GREENS,

BALSAMIC SYRUP

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD 15.50 NAPA CABBAGE, SNOW PEAS, PEANUTS, CARROTS, CILANTRO, THAI BASIL, CRISPY WONTON, SESAME DRESSING

CHICKEN PAILLARD 15.50TRICOLOR SALAD, WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

GRILLED SHRIMP 15.95ORZO PESTO, GRILLED VEGETABLES

CHOPPED COBB SALAD 12.50 CHICKEN, TOMATOES, RED ONION, BACON, BLEU CHEESE, CHEDDAR, EGGS, MIXED GREENS, BALSAMIC DRESSING

OMELETTE OF THE DAY 12.95SERVED WITH MIXED GREENS

� SLIDERS �SERVED WITH HAND CUT FRIES

SIRLOIN BURGERS 11.50MEATBALLS ARUGULA, FRESH MOZZARELLA 12.00BUFFALO CHICKEN MIXED GREENS, BLEU CHEESE 11.00SHORT RIB FRIED ONIONS 12.50APPLE WOOD B.L.T. 11.50

� STEAKS & CHOPS �DELMONICO RIBEYE CHOICE OF POTATO 16.95MARINATED SKIRT STEAK A LA STONE 14.95CHOPPED SIRLOIN 14.95 MUSHROOMS, CARAMELIZED ONIONS

PORK CHOP MILANESE 12.95TRI COLOR SALAD, WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

BAKED LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN 16.95 MASHED POTATOES

DANISH BABY BACKS 1/2 RACK 12.50NAPA SLAW FULL RACK 19.00

� SEAFOOD DISHES �FISH AND CHIPS 14.95 GUINNESS BATTERED, HAND CUT FRIES, MALT MAYO

BLACKENED BAJA FISH TACOS 16.95 MANGO, CILANTRO, SIRACHI MAYO

SEAFOOD LINGUINI 19.95 WHITE CLAM SAUCE, MARINARA, FRA DIAVOLO CLAMS, CALAMARI, MUSSELS, SHRIMP

SHRIMP SCAMPI CAPPELINI 15.95CHERRY TOMATO, FRESH SPINACH

MARKET FISH M/P SALMON, LEMON SOLE, YELLOW FIN TUNA, SHRIMP, LOBSTER TAILS, GRILLED OR BROILED, TARTAR SAUCE, POTATO

� ITALIAN SPECIALTIES �PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE 12.50 SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS 11.95 FRESH POMODORO, BASIL, RICOTTA CHEESE

ONE POUND BAKED ZITI 10.95 BAKED WITH MOZZARELLA, POMODORINO, RICOTTA

� SANDWICHES �MAJORS’ CLASSIC BURGER 9.50 NAPA SLAW, HAND CUT FRIES

GRILLED SALMON BURGER 12.95 LETTUCE, TOMATO, LEMON, TARO CHIPS

CUBAN SANDWICH 12.95 PULLED PORK, HAM, SWISS, YELLOW MUSTARD, GARLIC MAYO, SLICED PICKLES, TARO CHIPS

GRILLED SHRIMP BLT 15.95APPLE WOOD BACON, BABY GREENS, TOMATO, AVOCADO,SIRACHI SUNDRIED TOMATO MAYO

YELLOW FIN TUNA CLUB 15.95BACON, TOMATO, BABY GREENS, AVOCADO,

CILANTRO MAYO, SWEET POTATO FRIES

STEAK BAHN MI 15.95GRILLED SKIRT STEAK, PICKLED VEGGIES, PICKLED

JALAPENOS, CILANTRO, HOT HOUSE CUCUMBERS, RED ONION, GARLIC MAYO, TARO CHIPS

PRIME ROAST BEEF FRENCH DIP 15.00AU JUS, COLE SLAW, PICKLE

� SIDES FOR 2 �SWEET POTATO FRIES 5.50FRIED COMBO 6.50GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 5.50FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS 7.00CREAMED SPINACH 6.00CORN ON THE COB CHIPOTLE BUTTER 7.00BAKED POTATO 2.75 / LOADED 6.50FRIED PLANTAINS 6.00

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APPETIZERSEdamame 6.

Vegetable Tempura 9.

Vegetable Dumplings 11.

Crispy Rice, topped with spicy tuna 16.

Yellowtail, ponzu, jalapeño 18.

Spicy Tuna, wonton chips 14.

Lobster Taco 21.

Salmon Tartar 15.

Octopus Carpaccio, crispy fried leeks 14.

Chicken Lettuce Cups 12.

Rock Shrimp Tempura, creamy spicy sauce 19.

Shrimp Dumplings 12.egg drop broth, scallions, bamboo shoots

“Kurobuta” Pork Gyoza 12.pan seared berkshire pork dumplings

Kobe Riverstone BBQ 25.

SLIDERS&SANDWICHESserved with asian fuji cole slaw

Teriyaki Sliders 15.

Tuna BLT Sliders 19.

Braised Short Rib 16.

Banh Mi Thit 15.traditional french vietnamese sandwich, bbq pork, pâte, cilantro

Pork Buns, pickled cucumber, hoisin sauce 12.

GRILLED SKEWERSSpring Vegetables 7.

Ji-dori Chicken and Scallion 9.

Thai Shrimp and Leek 12.

Duck and Lychee 10.

Kobe Beef and Shishito Peppers 12.two pieces per order

POULTRYAsian Chicken Paillard, mizuna leaf lettuce 19.

Angry Chicken, poached chicken, pad thai noodles, cucumber, cilantro, spicy sauce 17.

Kung Pao Chicken, peanuts, zucchini, chilies 19.

SEAFOODSesame Tuna 24.over micro greens, truffle oil, mustard miso

Fuji Hamachifuji apple purée, lardon, watercress 22.

Steamed Sea Bass Bundlescabbage, ginger 16.

Seared Salmon 22.japanese eggplant, bok choy, soy ginger

Miso Black Cod 25. bronze broiled, shishito pepper salad, bonito shavings

MEATWagyu Steak Frits, soy pear jus 27.

Filet Mignon Szechuanginger, garlic, chilies, rice 18.

Toku Steak Bi Bim Bap 19.skirt steak over rice with aromatic herbs, kimchee

Lamb Spare Ribs 21.

Sweet Soy Marinated Skirt Steak 24.wok sautéed bok choy

Wok Filet and Broccoli 22.

NOODLESGinger & Scallion “Yakisoba” stir-fry 9.lo mein, sweet oyster sauce, kaffir lime accent

Chilled Udon Noodles, peanut sauce 9.

Green Tea Soba Noodles 7.

RICERoast Pork Fried Rice, soft omelette 10.

Shrimp “XO” Pilaf, brunoise vegetables, 11.shiitake mushrooms, crab meat, pineapple foam

Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf, edamame, corn, 8.yellow chive, chopped shiitake mushrooms

Steamed White or Brown Rice 5.japanese premium short grain

SIDESWok Garlic Water Spinach 6.

Wok Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms 8.

Toku Fries or Tempura Onion Rings 6.

SALADSHouse Salad 10.mesclun, cucumber, tomato, carrots, ginger vinaigrette

Toku Chopped Cobb 18.miso chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, cucumber, egg, gorgonzola, romaine lettuce, balsamic vinaigrette

Autumn Salad 18.poached chicken, gorgonzola, asian pears, tomatoes,organic greens, endive, honey walnuts, vinaigrette

Asian Caesar Salad 18.ginger aioli, cashews, crispy wontons, parmigiano

Chicken Salad, grilled organic miso marinated 18.chicken breast, asian cabbage, miso vinaigrette

Goi Cuon Summer Rolls 15.shrimp or tuna, wrapped in rice paper, bed of greens

Citrus Honey Salmon Filet 19.mango, avocado, frisee, baby arugula, tomato

Grilled Cilantro Shrimp 21.crunchy fennel, jalapeño, pink grapefruit vinaigrette

Jumbo Prawn Mesclun 24.tomatoes, cucumber, truffle vinaigrette

Seared Scallops 24.friseé, tomatoes, mirin sake, balsamic vinegar

Tuna Tataki Salad 24.mixed greens, sesame cilantro vinaigrette

Crispy Calamari Salad, spicy soy vinaigrette 18.

Peking Duck Salad, frisée, candied oranges, 18.crispy shallots, honey citrus vinaigrette

Asian Beef Salad 19.filet mignon, green papaya, nuoc cham vinaigrette

Lobster Salad, organic mesclun, garlic chips, 29.mushrooms, yuzu truffle essence

OMELETTEWater Spinach & Gruyere Omelette 14.

Egg White Omelette 15.mushrooms, tomato, spinach, halloumi, herbs

TOFUMao Poe Tofu, minced chicken, red chilies 14.

Grilled Tofu 16.

with stir-fry vegetables, ginger teriyaki sauce

SOUPChicken Vegetable Soup 7.

Hot & Sour Soup 7.

Toku Ramen Soup 14.braised “cha-shu” pork, bamboo shoots, shantan broth

LUNCHPRIX FIXE

LUNCH MENU

BENTO BOXDAILY SPECIAL

served with soup and white or brown rice

22.

HOUSE ROLLS

Toro Scallion m.p.

Pacific King, king crab, avocado, 14.

asian pear, wasabi-avocado crème

Geisha, cucumber wrapped 12.

scottish salmon, avocado

Kokomo, tuna, salmon, asparagus, 15.

wasabi pea, spicy key lime sauce

Americana, maine lobster tail tempura, 24.

asparagus, spicy sauce

Rainbow 17.

yellowtail, salmon, tuna, mango jelly

Sushi Chef ’s Combination 35. / 75. / 100.

24.

choice of appetizer

Hot & Sour SoupAsian Caesar Salad

Seaweed SaladSpicy Tuna RollWasabi Shumai

Shrimp or Chicken SkewerGrilled Tofu

choice of entrée

Braised Beef Short RibsHoney Glazed ChickenPanko ChickenSalmon “Acqua Pazza”Vegetable Udonchoice of dessert

Banana Wonton Ice Cream or Sorbet

Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner

516.627.TOKU / TOKUMODERNASIAN.com

SUSHI BARSPECIALS

served with soup or house salad and white or brown rice

25.

Sushi5 pieces of chef’s choice and one

california or spicy tuna roll

Sushi and Sashimi4 pieces of chef’s choice of

sushi and sashimi and a tuna roll

Sashimi12 pieces of chef’s choice of sashimi

MAKI ROLLSTuna 8.

Spicy Tuna 9.

Yellowtail Scallion 8.

Spicy Yellowtail 8.

King Crab California 12.

Shrimp Tempura 10.

Salmon Avocado 8.

Spicy Salmon 9.

Salmon Skin 8.

Eel Avocado 8.

Soft Shell Crab (seasonal) 15.

Vegetable 7.

Cooked Salmon & Asparagus 8.

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Pirandello’s is, deservedly, an extremely popular Italian restaurant that attracts customers from well beyond its Roslyn Heights location. Every single aspect of it—great food, first-rate service, lovely ambiance, and reasonable prices makes it special. Visit once, and chances are, you’ll become a regular. With two spacious light and airy dining rooms, a nicely lit bar, and a connected pizzeria, Pirandello provides ample space for a comfortable lunch or dinner, business meeting or party. They provide on- and off-premise catering, and have many specials, and special offers (including a student special for slices and a drink, and featured two-for-one dinner entrées). They are incredibly accommodating and will customize any meal for you. The white-linen service and super-atten-tive, polished Old School waitstsaff professionally attends to your needs, like continuously replacing used silverware. Another nice touch: the specials are written on a white board that is brought to each individual table. Kudos to owners Cathy and Carlo Lanza (who also own Roslyn’s Sotto Luna), and Reecie, one of the most able and amiable managers I’ve encountered, for establishing such a customer-friendly operation.

The food is fantastic. From the start, each table receives warm, glistening, buttery garlic knots and red sauce that sets the standard for a wonderful meal to come. You know a restaurant is top-notch when they don’t have just one signature dish, but many, and a signature appetizer here is a large lettuce wedge absolutely drowning in the most awesome homemade thick and creamy bleu cheese dress-ing. I could have eaten this all night. The Veal and Chicken Meatballs with broccoli rabe and melted mozzarella were superb, well-seasoned and packed with flavor—an appetizer that would make for a delicious entrée. The

Stuffed Artichoke Heart with seasoned breadcrumbs was the best I’ve had anywhere, and the flavorful broth it was sitting in was so delectable I would have ordered it as soup. The entrées here are extraordinary. The Pollo a la Reecie was a stunner with its tender, lightly breaded veal over Portobello mushroom and sautéed spinach in a wonderfully finished Marsala wine sauce that retained its beautiful wine flavor. This dish was a winner. The

Veal Ossobucco was spectacu-lar—perfectly cooked and offering layered flavors, over saffron rice. We ordered spaghetti and meatballs, because you can always judge a restaurant by its most basic dish, and our pasta was greatly complemented with baseball-sized meatballs that were amazingly light, moist and full of flavor. From the seafood side, the

Bronzini Maricciara with clams, mussels over linguini in a buttery red sauce with plump shrimp was very satisfying. The Chicken Scarpariella was on the bone with a very subtly sweet sausage, garlic lemon and black olives, with a savory sauce. All entrées were superior dishes. We even sampled Pirandello’s pizza, and their crisp Grandma slice was better than most others. Their menu is extensive, and all selections are premium quality. There are many offer-ings for dessert. I loved the light, addictive homemade Biscotti, and we also enjoyed the pastry with apples and maple syrup’s gooey goodness. I particularly appreciated the light, homemade Italian cheesecake with its hints of lemon and almonds. I’ve heard about Pirandello’s good reputation for a while, and it was finally time to enjoy their first-rate food myself. The night I was there the place was filled with regulars, and there’s no better testament to a restaurant. Pirandello’s isn’t your standard Long Island Italian eatery. It’s a standout for many reasons.

Pirandello Ristorante

Location: 36 Lincoln Avenue, Roslyn HeightsPhone Number: 516-625-6688Price Range: Lunch $6 - $12

Dinner $10 - $25

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TUESDAYS: LasagnaWEDNESDAYS:

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Lidia shares a Recipe with Anton ReadersLidia Bastianich of Lidia’s Italy in America, which airs on PBS, has a special treat for Anton readers. She is sharing her recipe here for spaghetti and meatballs for those wanting to create a fabulous Italian dinner!

Spaghetti con Polpette di Carne

Excerpted from Lidia’s Italy in America by Lidia Bastianich. Copyright © 2011 by Lidia Bastianich. Excerpted by permission of Knopf, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Lidia’s Italy in America, airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. (ET) on THIRTEEN and Mondays at 8 p.m. (ET) on WLIW21 (check local listings). The series companion book, Lidia’s Italy in America (Knopf), is now available at bookstores.

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516747-2129106 Mineola Blvd. • Mineola, NY 11501

Gift Certificates Available • On/Off Premises Catering AvailableCorporate Accounts & Pharmaceutical Reps Welcome! 76574

NOW!Taking Holiday Orders10% OFF any orders of

$100 or more.

Brand NewParty/ Dining Room

up to 60 people

NEW

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PASTANIGHT

$895+tax

Alla Vodka • Filetto di Pomodoro Meat Sauce • Marinara • Ravioli

Manicotti • Lasagna • Stuffed ShellsServed with a Salad & Free Cannoli

CHICKENNIGHT

$1195+tax

Chicken Parmigiana • Chicken PiccataChicken Marsala • Chicken Francaise

Italian Grilled Chicken • Grilled Chicken FlorentineServed with a Salad, Pasta & Free Cannoli

20%OFF

FREEDELIVERY

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AnyXL Pie

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Your Pick of Soup or Salad with Choice of 1/2 Hero:

• Meatball Parmigiana• Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana

• Eggplant Parmigiana• Sausage Parmigiana• Sausage & Peppers

Served from 11:00am thru 4:00pm

LUNCHSPECIAL

$795+tax

Your Pick of Soup or Salad with Choice of:

• Rigatoni alla Vodka

• Linguine Garlic & Oil

• Penne Filetto di Pomodoro

Served from 11:00am thru 4:00pm

Be sure to pick up a copy of our Takeout/Catering Menu!

“Where Dining is an Art”www.MyMichelangeloPizzeria.com

Not to be combined with any other offers

Monday & Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday

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La Marmite’sSPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENTSSpecial Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu Served from 1:00 to 8:00

Christmas Eve à la carte Menu 5:00 to 9:30

New Year’s Eve à la carte Menu Served from 5:00 to 11:00

NOW ACCEPTING HOLIDAY PARTY RESERVATIONS

234 Hillside Avenue • Williston Park, NY 11596Call for Reservations: 516-746-1243

Join us on November 18th for a fun evening of music, singing and dancing

“FROM BROADWAY TO THE MET”

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Nick & Pedro’sItalian Continental Cuisine

Nick & Pedro’s has a wonderful imaginative menu in a beautiful upscale setting.

1496 Northern Blvd., Manhasset • 365-6930www.nickandpedros.com

Open For Lunch & Dinner Sunday-Saturday 11am-11pm 76586

PRIX FIXE DINNER MENUSunday - Thursday • $21.95

CHOICE OF ONE FROM EACH COURSE

MAIN COURSE

SOUP DU JOUR • INSALATA CESAREINSALATA MISTA • SHRIMP COCKTAIL ($5 EXTRA) • FRIED OR GRILLED

CALAMARI ($4 EXTRA) • MUSSELS FRA DIABLO ($4 EXTRA)

RIGATONI PALERMITANAEGGPLANT, FRESH MOZZARELLA IN TOMATO SAUCE

PENNE CON POLLOWITH CHICKEN, SPINACH AND VODKA SAUCE

LINGUINE BOLOGNESEIN OUR DELICIOUS MEAT SAUCE

PENNE AL POMODORO

LINGUINI PESCATOREW/ CLAMS, MUSSELS, SHRIMP, GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL SAUCE ($4 EXTRA)

POLLO MILANESEMIXED GREENS, TOMATO, RED ONIONS AND GORGONZOLA (W/ VEAL $5 EXTRA)

POLLO PIZZIOLAPEPPERS, MUSHROOMS IN A LIGHT RED SAUCE (VEAL $4 EXTRA)

POLLO PICCATALEMON, WHITE WINE AND CAPERS SAUCE (VEAL $4 EXTRA)

STRIPED BASS PICCATALEMON, WHITE WINE AND CAPERS SAUCE ($4 EXTRA)

ALL MEAT AND FISH SERVEDWITH MIXED VEGETABLES

COFFEE OR TEA

ITALIAN CHEESECAKE, CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE OR TIRAMISU

PLEASE NO SUBSTITUTIONS

MAX PARTIES OF 8. NOT VALID W/ COUPONS & OTHER OFFERS.

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR

CHRISTMASAND

NEW YEAR’S

20% OFFCash Only

Dine-In Only. Cash Only.Cannot be combined with any other specials.

1 per table. Cannot be used on Prix Fixe Menu.

Minimum $100 or more

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FREE1/2 Pitcher of Sangria

With 2 or More People

FREEFull Pitcher of Sangria

With 4 or More People

10% OFF

Any TakeoutOrder

$20 or More

100 Herricks RoadMineola • 516.280.8000

With coupon. Expires 3/31/12. Not combinable.

LIMIT 1 PER TABLE.

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OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS A WEEK!

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P (516) 739-0505 F (516) 739-1117

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P (631) 265-2300 F (631) 265-3647

PARTIES ARE OUR SPECIALTY!On & Off Premise Catering

Private Party Room available for:AnniversariesBaby Showers

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Business LunchesChristeningsCommunionsConfi rmations

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GraduationsRehearsal Dinners

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... and much more!

Catering Specialties Include:Salads • Appetizers • Pastas • Baked Pasta Dishes • Beef • Chicken

Veal • Shrimp • Fish • Eggplant Specialties • DessertsALL AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF STYLES AND SERVING SIZES

1/2 TRAY (5 - 7 PP) OR FULL TRAY (10 - 13 PP)

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Fairway Cook’s reCipeFor Cornbread stuFFing

Mitchel London andDan Glickberg of Fairway Market.

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RESTAURANTWe Are Proud to Serve the Best Food in the Area!

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281 Franklin Avenue Franklin Square, NY

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Tapas Frias

Shrimp Cocktail 11Ceviche de Corvina 13Ceviche de Camaron 14Ceviche a la Parmesana 13Tiradito 13Papa la Huancaina 8Palta Rellena (Chicken or Shrimp) 9Choros a la Marinera 9 Queso Mixtos 10 con Jamón Serrano 15Causa de Pulpo 13Causa de Pollo 12Ceviche de Champiñones 12

Tapas Caliente

Papa Rellena 8Chorizo 7Chorizo Español 9Anticuchos de Pollo 7Anticuchos de Carne 9Anticucho de Pulpo 12Choros y Chorizo 12Empanadas 6Camarones al Ajillo 9Chicharron de Calamar 10Jalea 20

Sopas

Sopa del Dia 6Chupe de Camarones 9Parihuela 12

Pescado y Mariscos

Grilled Atlantic Salmon 20Paella 22Corvina las Viñas 19Pargo a la Parilla 21Pescado a lo Macho 22

Churrascos

Entraña 22Tacu Tacu con Bistec Encebollado 23

Vegetarian

Portobello con Tacu Tacu de Quinoa 16

Ensaladas

(Add Grilled Chicken 6, Entraña 10, Grilled Salmon 12)

Fresh Green Salad 6Avocado Salad 8Quinoa Salad 8

Platos Traditional

Pollo Saltado 17Arroz con Pollo Verde 17Pollo a la Parilla 17Lomo Saltado 18Chaufa de Pollo 17

Pasta

Tallarin Verde con Pollo Milanesa 17Tallarin a la Huancaina con Entrana 22Tallarin Saltado de Camaron 21

Sides

Chaufa 5 Fresh Cut Fries 4Tacu Tacu 5 Creamed Spinach 5Yellow Rice 4 Grilled Asparagus 5White Rice 3 Yuca Frita 5Maduros 4 Garlic Mashed Potato 4Tostones 4 Tallarin Verde 8Salchipapas 5Tallarin a la Huancaina 8

Pollo à la Brasa

Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken(Served with 2 side orders)

1/4 Chicken $81/2 Chicken $10 Whole Chicken $14

SidesYellow rice Maduros Fries Tostones White Rice Tacu TacuSide Salad Chaufa Red Beans

516.365.1324www.LASVINASNY.com

118 Plandome Road Manhasset NY 11030

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Sunday 12 - 10pm • Monday - Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm Thursday & Friday 11:30am - 11pm • Saturday 12 - 11pm

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min. $1511:30am - 4pm

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mon. - fri.4pm to 7pm

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SUSHI YA SPECIAL ROLLSAndy Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy tuna, asparagus & crunchy topped with avocado, eel & red caviar.Bob & Barbara Roll . . . . . . . . . . . 12Tuna, squid & crunchy topped with avocado & 3 kinds of caviarTina Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Kani, avocado, spicy tuna wrapped in cucumber, topped with soy sauceDJ Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy yellowtail, crunchy topped with shrimp, avocado & 3 kinds of caviarRich & Robert Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Lightly battered fried roll with white fish, kani, tuna, salmon, avocado & caviarSandy & Arthur Roll . . . . . . . . . . 12Yellowtail, salmon, avocado & caviar topped with eel & pickled radishAlliana Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy yellowtail, crunchy topped with crunchy tuna in Kelly’s special sauceOld Country Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy lobster, shrimp, cucumber, lettuce & caviarEast-West Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy white tuna, avocado topped with seared tuna, with fresh ginger sauceAnthony Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy salmon, crunchy topped with seared white tuna, miso sauce & wasabi caviarUFO Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Shrimp tempura, cucumber topped with eel, avocado & red caviarSushi Ya Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Spicy salmon, crunchy topped with chopped yellowtail in garlic sauce & 3 kinds of caviarRed Head Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Lobster tempura, avocado, lettuce, mayo & caviarMarie Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Eel, avocado topped with kani, mayo, caviar & crunchyEric-San Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Spicy tuna with crunchy, cucumber topped with tuna & black caviarMona Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado & caviar wrapped in cucumber

HOUSE SPECIALS

Chef’s Salad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Tuna & yellowtail on a bed of green salad drizzle with Eric’s special dressingMarty’s Unagi Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . 14Broiled eel, avocado wrap with rice paper with miso, plum & eel sauceGlenn’s Magic Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . 12Diced tuna, salmon & fluke with Glenn’s spicy crunchy sauce over sushi riceTomy Tropical Fried Rice. . . . . . . 16Sauteed rice with diced chicken, shrimp & fresh pineapple topped with cashew nuts, served on a half pineappleKumamoto Oyster . . . . . . . . . . . . 121/2 dozen Japanese king oysters with chef’s special sauceBlu Fin Ootoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Fatty blue fin tuna delicately prepared to sure please your palate Foie Gras Yellowtail. . . . . . . . . . . 28Yellowtail topped with foie & spring mix & chef’s special sauceKobe Steak . . . . . . . . .(per ounce) 8Kobe steak with garlic lemon vinegar sauce (minimum 4oz. per order)

SUSHI ENTREESSERVED WITH SOUP OR SALAD

Combo Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10California, tuna & yellowtail roll.Sushi Regular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 pieces of sushi & 1 spicy tuna roll.Sushi Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 pieces of sushi & 1 spicy yellowtail roll.

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Sashimi Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 pieces of raw fishSushi & Shashimi Combo . . . . . . 2010 pieces of sashimi, 4 pieces of sushi, 1 tuna roll.Sushi & Sashimi (For Two) . . . . . 4016 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of sushi, 1 spicy salmon roll & 1 dragon roll.Tri-Color Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 pieces of tuna, 3 pieces of salmon, 3 pieces of yellowtail & 1 spicy salmon roll.Tri-Color Sashimi. . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 pieces of salmon, 4 pieces of tuna & 4 pieces of yellowtail.Chirashi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Assorted raw fish over rice.Sushi Ya Love Boat . . . . . . . . . . . 50Assorted sushi & sashimi, 1 dragon roll, 1 spider roll & 1 California roll.

MAIN COURSESERVED WITH SOUP OR SALAD

Beef Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fillet Mignon Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . 22Chicken Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Salmon Teriyaki. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Shrimp Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Vegetable Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Lobster Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Teriyaki Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Choice of chicken & shrimp or beef & shrimpChicken & Beef Negamaki Combo. . . . .16Bento Regular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 pieces of sushi, 1 California Roll, chicken teriyaki & shumaiBento Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 pieces of sashimi, beef teriyaki, shrimp tempura & shumai

TEMPURA & KATSUChicken & Vegetable Tempura . . 13Vegetable Tempura . . . . . . . . . . . 10Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura . . . 15Chicken & Shrimp Tempura . . . . 16Tonkatsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Breaded pork cutletChicken Katsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Beef Katsu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15House Tempura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Shrimp, crab, scallop, white fish & vegetable

ROLLS OR HAND ROLLS

Cucumber Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Oshinko Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Marinated, pickled yellow radish

Shiitake Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5Marinated Shiitake mushroom

Salmon Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5Tuna Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5Negi Hamachi Roll . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5Yellowtail & Scallion

California Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Crabmeat, cucumber & avocado

Spider Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Soft shell crab tempura, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, mayonnaise & tobikoEel Cucumber or Eel Avocado Roll . . . . 5Alaskan Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5Smoked salmon, cucumber & avocadoSalmon Skin Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Shrimp Tempura Roll . . . . . . . . . 7Shrimp tempura, cucumber, lettuce & mayonnaiseChicken Tempura Roll . . . . . . . . . 6Chicken tempura, cucumber, lettuce & eel sauceRainbow Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9California roll with tuna, salmon & yellowtailDragon Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Eel, cucumber topped with avocadoSpicy Tuna Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Spicy Tuna With CucumberSpicy Yellowtail Roll . . . . . . . . . . 5Spicy yellowtail with scallionSpicy Salmon Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Spicy salmon with cucumberBoston Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Cooked shrimp with lettuce, cucumber & Japanese mayonaise

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949 Franklin AvenueGarden City, NY 11530

Tel: 516-873-8818 516-873-6168Fax: 516-873-6738

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Garden City Pizza is a bustling eatery and catering service that serves some of the best pizza in town, as well as equally good Heroes, Paninis, Appetizers and Entrees. There’s bound to be items on this menu that will surprise you and jump to the top of your personal “best of” list.

Let’s take the Shrimp Nova Specialty pizza, for example. Piled high with delicious shrimp, tomatoes, red onions, Gorgonzola cheese and fresh basil, this packed-full-of-fl avor slice, named after a longtime customer, is easily one of the best specialty slices I’ve had anywhere. Other pizzas sampled, like the Grandma, Caesar, Shrimp Caesar and Chicken Caesar were also top-notch. The Crispinis were fresh, and come in several toppings including bruschetta, roasted pepper, and homemade mozzarella. Everything here at Garden City Pizza is fresh, home-made, with nothing microwaved or out of a can. GCP’s signature salad, the Mesculine Greens topped with candied walnuts, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, dried cranberries, and an insanely good thick, almost-Asian tasting homemade Balsamic that could easily be addictive was terrifi c. This salad can also be ordered atop a pizza pie or slice. The garlic knots here are gigantic. The Stuff ed ‘Shrooms (they come stuff ed with either seafood or spinach), were tasty morsels, as were the Clams Oreganato, which were subtly spiced and heads above standard off erings elsewhere. One of the best discoveries was the Buff alo Bites, round breaded balls fi lled with buff alo chicken. Let me warn you—this is a unique item worth traveling miles for. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and I particularly liked the Marinara sauce, with its sweet nuances. The Penne ala Vodka was also sweet and spectacular. There’s almost

two dozen heroes and paninis to choose from and a substantial selection of pastas (at least two dozen) and entrees including chicken, veal and shrimp.

The Marinated Skirt steak was perfection. It was seasoned with ginger and teriyaki, and each piece was incredibly fl avorful and tender. The Veal Marsala was in a rich, delicious, deep brown Marsala sauce, with mushrooms and onions, an ingredient you don’t often

fi nd in this dish, but which added a distinctive sweet twist. As with all entrees, the portion was generous. The Eggplant Rollatini was superbly prepared, and another example of the talented kitchen at Garden City Pizza. From the “Guilt-free” menu, the Chicken and Pasta dish, with steamed broccoli over penne in a garlic broth, was plentiful and a terrific, healthy alternative to the richer, more heavy selections off ered. Be prepared to have left-overs, perhaps for days! They also serve Gluten-free dishes.

You won’t fi nd a more amiable host than owner Greg Bavaro, who has run this restaurant and catering service for an impressive 14 years. His catering business services from Manhattan to Montauk, which is a good indication of the quality of the food and the catering menu is expansive and impressive.

The atmosphere here couldn’t be more neighborhood friendly. The night I was there it was packed with fami-lies, couples, and high schoolers enjoying their summer. Bavaro knew and greeted just about everyone, and one big catering order that was going out was being picked up by an obviously very happy customer. Dependable, great food, friendly atmosphere, terrific host—what more could Garden City ask for?

Garden City Pizza and Catering

Location: 670 Franklin Avenue, Garden CityWebsite: www.gardencitypizza.com

Phone Number: 516-294-2929Price Range: $5 - $17.50

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at Attilio’s PizzaBy Rob Donovan

Attilio’s PizzaMany towns sprout dozens of fancy high-end res-

taurants that eventually come and go, but there’s nothing like having a trustworthy down-to-Earth local res-taurant where you can always count on a great meal. Roslyn Heights has such a place with the unpretentious Attilio’s Pizza, a popular Italian eat-ery that specializes in takeout, cater-ing, an active lunch business and, as I recently discovered, an excellent dinner menu. Whether you’re going to pick up your food, get it delivered, or devour it sitting at one of Attilio’s handful of tables, you can be assured that this is one of the best local Italian eateries around. In fact, I mentioned that I reviewed Attilio’s to a fellow food critic friend who lives nowhere near Roslyn Heights, and his eyes lit up, saying: “Great place. I go there all the time.” It’s that kind of word-of-mouth loyalty that good food generates. The personal pizzas are fresh, baked perfectly and have a wonderfully thin, crispy crust. The Margarita, a light pie with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil was fantastic. I couldn’t stop eating slice after delicious slice, hot out of the oven, even knowing I had a big meal ahead. Even the House Salad portended good things to come: the hearty garden salad with roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, cucumbers, onions and artichoke hearts was made even better by a fantastic house balsamic dressing, that’s thickened by an immersion blender which adds air, and savory depth. I had to ask the waiter if this was indeed the house

salad, because it seemed more like a gourmet salad. You can always judge an Italian restaurant by its meatballs, and Attilio’s were right up there with the best. Served in a bold tomato sauce they were moist, well-cooked and well-seasoned. The portions here are large, and that’s good, because every dish that we ordered was first-rate and travels well for leftovers. The Eggplant Parmigiana was a confident dish, with light, remarkably tasty eggplant and a robust sauce with lots of melted mozzarella. The Veal Marsala was cooked perfectly, as was the

Chicken Marsala. I’m a big Marsala fan, and I’m often disappointed by the sauce. Not here. Attilio’s was creamy, and delivered the perfect punch of wine and tang of the mushrooms. It was light and not overly rich, and it made for a bull’s-eye of a dish. The Penne ala Vodka was also a strong contender, and a reminder about how food can have terrific flavors without a million bells and whistles. The Vodka sauce was subtle, but still had every ingredient to make it stand out. And, of course, you need to end your meal here with some Italian ices. They’re open seven days and are very popular for catering parties and events. While the day is spent busy selling their terrific paninis, heros, salads and slices, night is when they shine when you order (takeout or sit-in) a meal that’s worthy of the great reputation Attilio’s already has.

ATTIL IO’S PIZZA

Location: 96 Mineola Ave., Roslyn HeightsWebsite: www.attiliospizza.comPhone Number: 516-621-1400Price Range: $9.00 - $16.95

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BBQ Sauce is Part of Farmingdale Professor’s Lasting Legacy

Proceeds from the sale of each bottle of Professor Becker’s Barbecue Sauce will go to establish a scholarship fund and other Farmingdale Alumni Association programs.

Walter G. Becker was a devoted and adored professor in the Poultry Science Department of Farmingdale State College for more than four decades. But perhaps his greater claim to fame was when he traded in his professorial garb for a pair of overalls

and an apron, and left his chalk at the blackboard and picked up his spatula, basting brush and tongs as the head chef at Farmingdale’s legendary annual campus barbecues. And while Prof. Becker passed away in 2004, his legacy as the generous grill-master will live for generations to come, with the creation of Professor Becker’s Barbecue Sauce,

a new, all natural, gluten-free brand of barbeque sauce is available

online (www.professorbeckersb-bqsauce.com) and is expected

to be available in retail stores soon.The fond memories of many alumni and students of the professor spurred the development of the sauce by Farming-dale’s Alumni Asso-ciation. Inspired by an original formula created by Prof. Becker himself, the sauce comes in 11 oz. safety-sealed squeeze bottles, as well as bulk packed for food service safety sealed with pumps, and in two varieties, hot or mild. Each bottle sells for approximately $3.79 each. Proceeds from the sale of each bottle will go to establish a scholarship fund in Prof. Becker’s name and other

Farmingdale Alumni As-sociation programs.

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La Piccola Liguria is proud to announce our 21 year Anniversary at the

same location under the same management. We strive to always upgrade

and expand our unique daily specials for your culinary enjoyment!

At this time we would like to thank all our patrons and the people of Port

Washington and surrounding areas for their many years of support and

wonderful memories for without you we would not be successful.

47 Shore Road • Port Washington • 516.767.6490

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We will be closed for regular business on Thanksgiving Day, but will be serving our annual Free Turkey Dinner to those local

Senior Citizens with no other plans.Please call to let us know you are coming and for further details.

We hope you will give us the pleasure of serving you for the next 21 years!

Thank you again from the Management and Staff of La Piccola Liguria!

Prix Fixe LunchAvailable Every Day

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• Entrees• Chicken• Lamb

• Seafood• Vegetarian• Desserts

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75 Cedar Swamp RoadGlen Cove, New York 11542

516-656-5656www.cedarcreekli.com

Grab a Quick Lunch Join us for DinnerMonday – Friday Seven Nights a Week

or Stop in for Happy Hour at the BarMonday – Friday 4:00pm - 7:00pm

$4 Draft Beers, $2 off all Cocktails, $6 Select Glasses of Wine

Visit our website www.cedarcreekli.com for:

Reservations • Directions • Menus • Catering PackagesPress & Reviews • Hours of Operation

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On- and Off-premise CateringSpecializing in:

Office Parties • Holiday Parties • Corporate EventsOur private party room is perfect for gatherings of up

to 50 people. We also host parties in our main dining roomand bar area. All dishes are prepared fresh, from scratch,

so we can easily cater to your vegetarianand gluten-free needs.

Cedar Creek proudly offersCraft Beers from:

Belfast Bay • Bear Republic • Victory • SouthamptonDuvel/Ommegang • Stone • SchneiderWeihenstephaner • Chimay • Flying Dog

- Live Music every Tuesday Nightstarting at 7:30pm

-Girls Night Out every Wednesday

-Three Course Beer Dinner everyThursday Night $39

- $5 Small Bite Menu

-Three Course Early EveningPrix-fixe Menu $24.95

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A Beginner’s Guide to Sushi

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MODERN JAPANESE IZAKAYA (tavern/pub)with a focus on seasonal small plates.

| FULL SUSHI BAR sourcing exotic harder to fi nd fish ( Japanese red snapper, needlefish, blowfish, etc.)

| MIRAKU’s beverage program features wines from small production vineyards, craft beers, artisanal sakes, shochu and seasonal Japanese inspired cocktails with full bar service.

31 South Middle Neck Road Great Neck, NY 11021516.466.6369www.MIRAKUNY.com

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DINNER | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Sunday - Th ursday,11:00 PMFriday through Saturday

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Under New OwnershipAll Original 1950s Mountain View Diner

Daily Lunch Specials

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Pancakes You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

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Great Atmosphere, Great Music, Even Better Food!Hours: Mon - Sat 6am - 4pm Sunday 7am - 3pm

516 • 877 • 1370 / 138 Jericho Turnpike (Corner Willis & Jericho)

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By Rob DonovanAfter a torrential storm that started our evening,

the skies cleared, offering us a spectacular view of the Long Island Sound and sprawling golf course from our window seat at the month-old Soundview Restaurant at the Glen Cove Golf Course. The vista is just one of many reasons to visit the outstanding Soundview. While it’s the new-kid-on-the-block, it’s not without pedigree: it’s run by Jamie Scott, the owner of the well-respected Mill Creek Tavern in Bayville. And what a job he’s done here, renovating the multi-room restaurant into an airy, spacious experience, and bringing impressive and innovative Chef Adam Goldgell on board.

If you remember the old Soundview, think again. This is a whole new eating experience, with its casual setting and creative, yet elegant food. Family-friendly, many tables were filled with kids enjoying overstuffed burgers or pastas. Tables are also filled with young people on dates, and couples of all ages enjoying a nice relaxed dinner. The first-rate attentive service added to the pleasant experience.

There’s sensational food to be had here. I enjoyed hearing the oohs and aahs of customers as servers passed by them with artfully presented dishes—as vibrant and stunning in presentation as the bold flavors to be found when you eat them.

The Lucky Grove Tomato Gazpacho Soup was the perfect way to enter Soundview’s world of audacious cuisine. Served in a bowl atop a large ice-filled plate, the stunning soup remained chilled. The flavors burst in your mouth, and the fresh ingredients—chilled Artesian tomatoes, English cucumbers, peppers, onions, roasted garlic and key lime sour cream—surprised with each spoonful. I want to return for the Sweet and Sour Baby Meatballs with their addictive, tangy red sauce, currants and generous serving of flavorful meatballs. The

Barbequed Shrimp Skewers were deliciously prepared, with chorizo, succulent shrimp, tupelo honey chili sauce and a fantastic grilled pineapple slice. The dramatically presented deconstructed Soundview Salad, wrapped in a wide ribbon of cucumber, freshly delivered a wallop with poached pear, walnuts, mixed greens, arugula, gorgonzola dolce and a welcome blackberry vinaigrette. The Asian Chicken Salad with skewered sesame grilled chicken, watercress, arugula, broccoli, lotus root, baby corn, almond slivers, crunchy noodles and sweet ginger dressing was also a winner.

The Lobster Stuffed with Long Island Fluke was prepared perfectly. I enjoyed the light and subtle, dessert-worthy tomato risotto. The 10 oz. Big Fat Juicy Burger was delightfully juicy thanks to the fat cooked out in the wonderful blend of short rib, filet mignon, and prime chuck beef. Served on a cutting board, it was a pleasure to devour along with the topping of sharp Cabot cheddar, crisp bacon strips, caramelized onions, and served with shoestring fries. The 72-hour Marinated Skirt Steak with its Jack Daniels marinade with 15 spices delivered on its flavor-packed promise and was generously draped around a terrific potato gratin and deliciously sweet creamed corn. Everything on the menu looks so tempting, and next time I’m definitely going for the Burgundy and Chocolate Glazed Short Ribs.

For dessert there are several choices, but I highly recommend the fluffy, dreamy Cannoli cake, which my tablemates battled me for.

Lunch, dinner, and catering from weddings to private parties—Soundview’s a destination you must check out. There’s also an adjacent outdoor tiki bar and live music. The setting’s as gorgeous as the food presen-tation, and the food is as excellent as a hole-in-one.

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Location: 109 Lattingtown Road, Glen Cove Website: www.soundviewgc.com

Phone Number: 516-945-3800Price Range: $10 - $30

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Soundview of Glen Cove109 Lattingtown Road, Glen Cove NY 11542

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