FOODIE
Find Chocolately Bliss At Sally’s Cocofé
By Danny & Tricia/ foodie@longislandernews.com

Founded for the love of chocolate, Sally’s Cocofé, Huntington village’s newest café-style restaurant and chocolate shop, is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. When we visited last week, we discovered that it is truly a place to go to indulge one’s chocolate cravings.

Upon entering the chic new establishment, which opened at 273 Main St. on July 30, we followed the wavy, flowing path of chocolate to a table with cushiony, pillow-topped suede and leather seating and frosted glass tables. Tans, siennas and umbers color the restaurant in shades of chocolate and are accented by limes, whites and reds.

Open for both lunch and dinner, patrons usually order at the counter for lunch and are served seated for dinner, when alcoholic drinks made to complement the meals are available.

Established by Huntington residents Paul Bermanski and his daughter Sarah, the new eatery offers a vast array of chocolate-themed beverages. We opted for the Ivory Coast L’Orange ($4.25), frothed white chocolate with orange made with 26 percent cacao, and Gianduju Ecstasy ($4.50), caramelized hazelnut chocolate made with 34 percent cacao. Served with a small square of Sally’s milk chocolate, each beverage was exquisitely sweet and piping hot.

We started off our meal with a cup of the Tomato Soup ($6.95), which came with onions and custom croutons. Creamy and thick like a paste, the soup was a smooth medley of tomato flavors. While we slurped up the soup we also nibbled on the Margarita and Blanco Pizzas ($10.95 each). The margarita was classic and cheesy with a crispy crust and fresh, juicy tomato slices, and the blanco – topped with caramelized onions – was sweet and tasty.

For our entrée we chose the salmon covered in a teriyaki chocolate sauce with mixed greens, apple slices and a toasty garlic loaf ($22.95). The salmon was tender and flaky and the crunchy bread, which had cloves baked in, tasted superb dipped in the sweet and savory glaze.

A pot of pre-melted pure Belgian chocolate fondue finished off our meal. We tried a double fondue with milk and dark chocolate ($12.95), which came with brightly colored skewers and a platter of strawberries, pineapple, cantaloupe, green and red apples, pound cake and Sally’s’ homemade, triangular-shaped marshmallows. Gooey and rich, the chocolate was heavenly.

We couldn’t resist ordering one last cup of hot chocolate, so we decided to try a cup of Mexican Spice ($4.75), 70 percent dark cacao melted with nutmeg, chili and a hint of vanilla. Zesty and fiery, it tickled our tongue with its warm, piquant flavor.
Sally’s Cocofé is the hot new spot to get your fill of hot chocolate, coffee and chocolate – the Hot Monkey Love, dark chocolate with banana and cayenne pepper, is a crowd pleaser – so indulge.

Sally's Cocofé
273 Main Street
Huntington village
www.sallycocofe.com

Cuisine: Chocolatier, cafe-inspired beverages
and pastries and American fare
Atmosphere: Chic and casual
Price Range: Inexpensive - Expensive
Hours: Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
8 a.m. – midnight
Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Main Menu