JEWEL

Located in Melville, in an office building off the LIE  exit 49 is Tom Schaudels newest & most sensational new restaurant. JEWEL.  It truly is!

The decor is beyond amazing!   Really Breathtaking! Huge floor to ceiling glass walls,  an incredible   wine   wall behind glass as well . A large  trendy cool bar, & the ceiling is filled with large golden glowing glass orbs suspended from the ceiling. A Very attentive staff and the menu is very vast- "This & That" are appetizers-  all interesting & delicious,  and entrees include lots of  unique fish and meat dishes. For the fall season, the butternut squash  lasagna & the short ribs are  winners (as  are all the items) The poached lobster  risotto- mouth watering! OMG!  Huge tender chunks of fresh lobster with wonderfully cooked  risotto and fresh peas-The  Ahi Tuna   was  as  fresh & tender  as could be and all the sides were amazing! Reservations a must!!!!!!!!   Don't Miss it!
BTW-**If you are  on a date with your significant other, make sure he goes to the men's room- an experience in itself! SURPRISE!!!!!!  LOL

Hendricks Tavern- Roslyn-  This was the original Old George Washington Manor- totally overhauled and done in rich woods - dark & sexy with a "happening" bar scene, booths and tables in two rooms and a top notch staff as well.
The menu is also vast- hearty steaks, organic free range  whole baby chicken, chops, fish and lots of fun cool apps-  The tempura olives are fantastic!   WOW!
All the entrees were excellent  and the mneu is also not just your basic "meat & potatoes"-  it is creative & wonderful.
Reservations are required or you will be waiting a long tim  for a seat at the very crowded bar! (not a bad thing)