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By DineHuntington.com/Foodie@longislandernews.com
SWALLOW WOWS:
The Long-Islander Foodies had a taste at Swallow (366
New York Ave., Huntington 631-547-5388), newly opened in the
space previously occupied by Kozy Kettle. Owner and Executive
Chef James Tchinnis, formerly of Bistro 44 and Bin 56, offers
a New American menu with a creative approach. We tried filet
mignon kebabs, as well as a delicious crab cake that appeared
to be made almost entirely of crab meat served with a cilantro
sauce. The show-stopper, though, was a cup of butternut squash
cappuccino froth soup with hints of coffee and truffle oil
and a dollop of crème fraiche; a very sophisticated
tummy-warmer. Atmosphere is candlelight-cozy.
THANKSGIVING TO GO: Prime – An
American Kitchen and Bar (117 New York Ave., Huntington 631-385-1515)
offers Thanksgiving celebration menus to go or to stay. The
accomplished chefs and state-of-the-art kitchen at Prime will
cook a complete take-away dinner for 10-12 people for $379
plus tax. The dinner package, with reheating instructions,
may be ordered up to Thursday, Nov. 18 with pick-up on Thanksgiving
Day. It includes: roasted turkey apple chestnut croissant
stuffing and gravy, sweet potato puree, string bean casserole,
whipped potatoes, caramelized onion soup, cornbread and biscuits,
and apple pie and cheesecake for dessert.
BEL POSTO: The Iannucci family has
joined forces with Executive Chef Michael Ross at Bel Posto
(15 New St., Huntington 631-421-4600 www.belpostony.com) at
the former Mangiamo. Ross’ Italian a la carte menu puts
a new twist on classic dishes paired with a wine bar experience.
Antipasti range in price from $8 to $14 and include: mozzarella
and prosciutto fritters with Parmesan and tomato sauce; crudo
of yellow fin tuna with preserved tomatoes, olive tapenade
and sea salt; and white bean bruschetta with garlic, lemon,
and extra virgin olive oil on rustic bread. Primi ranging
from $16 to $21 feature: fresh ricotta gnocchi with local
corn, favas, pistachio-parsley pesto and tomato confit; bucatini
with clams, cockles, garlic, basil and parsley; and mushroom
ravioli with wild mushrooms, sage and brown butter. Secondi
range in price from $19 to $29 and include: roasted pork tenderloin
with white bean ragu, broccoli rabe and basil oil; sautéed
shrimp with capers, olives, tomatoes, basil, extra virgin
olive oil and black pepper potatoes; and porcini-rubbed sirloin
with green beans, garlic, charred peppers and fingerlings.
Desserts range in price from $6 to $9 and feature: olive oil
almond cake with orange vanilla syrup and mascarpone gelato;
tiramisu with “cappuccino” lady fingers, espresso
custard, chocolate shards and whipped cream; and orange risotto
pudding with vanilla bean syrup and whipped cream. Bel Posto
is open for dinner Tuesday through Friday beginning at 5 p.m.,
Saturday beginning at 3 p.m., and Sunday beginning at 11 a.m.
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