Eclectic Menu At 34 New
By The Foodies./ foodie@longislandernews.com

Steve Camas and Siobhan Mulroy opened 34 New Street in January 2001 with the concept of opening a restaurant where everybody can find a dish to delight in. That means plenty of choices – and plenty of inspiration from across the globe.

When you come in to 34 New Street, don’t let the pizza case stop you from delving into a diverse, eclectic menu that draws inspiration from all over the world. They pull the diverse menu off by running two kitchens – one for pizza, calzones and stuffed breads, and the main kitchen, under the direction of Chef Nicolas Mercier, which handles the entrees.

Upon our arrival we were greeted by tasty, warm herbed flatbread as we mulled appetizers. We started with a Portobello Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese ($12). Dressed up with zesty balsamic glaze, it’s rich and moist. Thin-sliced, tender, delicately fried Orange-Sesame Calamari ($12) is another hit, offering diners a choice between zesty sesame and cooler orange dipping sauces; marinara and horseradish are also available. The PEI Mussels ($13) are delightful in chunky, flavorful marinara that complements the dish beautifully.

For our entrees, Ginger-Teriyaki Pork Strip Steak ($20) brings Southeast Asian flair to the table with an 8-ounce pork steak, crusted with bright ginger and sweet, tangy teriyaki, served with veal demi-glace, mashed potatoes and the veggie of the day. Lobster Ravioli ($16) is bright, light and summery, served with a delicate, lemony scampi sauce.

And 34 New Street’s Apricot-Almond Chicken ($16) is a 12-year fan favorite that marries tender, boneless chicken breast with sweet apricot-almond sauce that evokes thoughts of the sweet end of sweet-and-sour; it is accompanied with parmesan risotto. Spanikopita ($14) is Steve’s grandmother’s recipe. Fish lovers should check out the Pistachio-Crusted Seared Tuna ($24).

Keep an eye on the dessert menus, much of which rotates weekly. Paired with a scoop of ice cream and coffee, the warm apple crisp is heavenly.

Lunch sandwiches range from $7-$12 and includes burgers, an assortment of wraps and Eddie & Raymond’s Authentic Cuban – great values for Foodies on the go – or consider a half-order of pasta for a midday nosh.

They’ll be rolling out their fall offerings in the next few weeks, which include heartier dishes like Prime Rib on Fridays and Saturdays.

Whether it’s a sit-down gathering or lunch at your desk, 34 New Street’s got you covered.

34 New Street
34 New Street
34 New St., Huntington village
631-427-3434
www.34NewStreet.com
Atmosphere: Calming,
sophisticated
Cuisine: Eclectic global fusion and pizza
Price: Apps $7-$13
Entrees $12-24
Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 4-9 p.m.