Located on West Main St. in Bayshore, not far from where you can get on a Ferry to Fire Island is a fantastic restaurant, which, if you are driving out east , you may even have past numerous times, as its a small house, a bit set back from the road & unassuming, but believe me, DON'T MISS it next time!
It is SPECTACULAR!
I love a place that begins when you are seated with a little treat from the chef- also known as "amuse bouche" - one bite of heaven. Last night was a tiny fluke tempura with shredded carrots topped w/ a roasted red pepper aioli- YUM.
The place is charming, with a view of the lake (from the Great South Bay) a view seen from the bar & the two dining rooms. The room outdoors (on a deck under a wood canopy) is screened in and faces the lake. and the dining room, a bit more formal, also faces the lake, especially is you are lucky enough to sit by the windows. (MAKE A reservation!) **
There is also a small seating area with wooden Adirondack chairs, (8) outside on the lawn for cocktails & apps right in front of the lake. A great place to sit & relax, (*they honor their reservations*) have a drink (a wonderful wine list) a glass of bubbly, or a mixed cocktail, talk to your companion or others, order an app, and enjoy the fire pit and watch the ducks on the lake a warm summer evening.
The menu is a true "foodies" paradise, with unique gourmet selections such as - for starters, the Artisinal Cheese Board for two w/ cured meats, and a display of cow, goat & sheeps milk cheeses, Fois gras (one of my faves) and a lovely basket of crackers & breads.
If that is not your "thing", you can choose from many of their other appetizers, (which change weekly) including the Summer Corn Bisque w/ fresh maine lobster, the grilled octopus over a white bean puree, the hand made Gnocchi (which I had) with morels, fava beans, pea shoots & goat cheddar crumbles in a parmesan broth- AMAZING! OMG
Or , you can order the Crispy Suckling pig topped with a quail egg, a parm polanta, honey glazed pearl onions & a maple vinaigrette, or a an organic farm green salad, a wild mushrooms risotto and many others, too numerous to mention!
Entrees include several fish, meat & poultry choices, such as the Duck x 2 (a breast & a leg confit) Roast Cod with chic peas and zucchini, or the Halibut, a generous portion served a squash puree, leeks & sweet potatoes & baby beets, or scallops, or the organic herb roasted chicken with a mushroom & prosciutto stuffing, or the Berkshire Pork Chop, the Rib Eye, the Marinated Skirt Steak, or New Zealand Venison- Get the picture?? Every dish is worthy of a photo shoot!
Last, but certainly not least, are the desserts, which last night included their signature Homemade Gelatos & sorbet, A mint chip Profiterole w/ warm valrona chocolate sauce, a vanilla bean & marsarpone cheese cake topped with a berry compote, a mini chocolate souffle, warm french doughnuts, and more!
A great place for celebrations, special occasions, an intimate romantic dinner for two, or just dining with friends, This place is GREAT!!!!!!!
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