Friday, July 30, 2010

Limani

In what used to be a car dealership in Roslyn/Manhasset, NY is Limani- a gorgeous Greek-style restaurant set in the trendy area of Northern Blvd & a stones throw from the premier shopping center- The Americana.

High soaring ceilings and a huge, very contemporary space with large columns, sheer white flowing drapes, and 2 large rooms with an additional separate room that is used either for a private event/party or overflow for dining.

Always using the freshest ingredients with a Mediterranean flair, organic vegetables, unusual herbs and spices, the quality is exceptional.

Whole fresh fish are displayed beautifully on ice with all the selections available for the day or evening. Fresh oysters, clams, mussels and lobsters are also displayed and the appetizers read like an encyclopedia- a long interesting list of saganaki, sppanakoita, calamari, octopus, as well as gigantes (large lima beans w/tomatoes & dill - yum), grilled mushrooms, greek spreads such as skordalia, and Tzatziki, etc. and much more.

Dinner is a bit pricey, but quite good, with whole fresh grilled fish, for one or two, shellfish, meats and lots of wonderful sides including yellow, purple and green cauliflower, Greek Fries dusted with oregano and kefalograviera cheese- delicious!

Lunch is the deal of the century, with salads priced the same as one found in a diner, but so far superior, including fresh lump crabmeat with avocado, corn, and heirloom tomatoes, and micro greens with jumbo sauteed shrimp with feta, and a nice assortment of interesting paninis, including grilled chicken served warm with a large marinated grilled portabello mushroom, sliced avocado & eggplant served with greek fries on crusty bread.

Reservations are suggested for dinner on weekends, and the bar is huge & always busy. The do a very lovely brunch on Sundays with omelettes, waffles, eggs made to order and an incredible display of cold items, smoked fish, a large array of salads & baked goods that go from one end of the restaurant to the other.

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