38 North Shore Towers Courier n September 2014 dining out Fiama 41: Old-world cooking in great new spot Recipes from a generation ago that originated in southern Italy have crossed the Atlantic and are now being recreated in Fiamma 41, an Italian restaurant located on 41st Avenue just off of Bell Boulevard. Owners Alex and John Bonavita have adopted their mother’s recipes, which she learned before moving to America, and use them to create a variety of delicious dishes. The recipes are also from the time she spent in Rome and Florence. The brick exterior and interior gives off a classy and old-fashioned feel, while the modern bar serves as a potentially popular hangout spot, with several televisions in the joint. Portraits of famous actresses from back in the day, such as Marilyn Monroe, hang on the wall. Fiamma 41’s staple dish is the Napolitano pizza. It is an artisan-style personal pizza, 12 inches in diameter, and a great dish to share with another person (or for one if you’re extra hungry like I was). The pizza is made in a Valoriani oven from Tuscany that can reach 1,000 degrees, and is made of terracotta. Fiamma is Italian for “fire” and the restaurant does not use gas to cook their pizza. The salsiccia e broccoli rabe pizza was delicious. It is a white pizza served with spicy Italian sausage, fresh mozzarella and — the best part of the dish — the perfectly bitter broccoli FIAMMA 41 214-26 41st Ave., Bayside 718-225-5700 Hours: Monday: closed Tuesday – Thursday: 12 – 10 p.m. Friday: 12 – 11 p.m. Saturday: 12 – 11 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 10 p.m. rabe. The crust was even enjoyable, and you could tell the dough was fresh. Not in the mood for pizza? No worries. The menu also features awesome pasta and seafood options. The linguine frutti di mare is an eclectic seafood dish that was delightful. The dish includes linguine pasta served with marinara sauce, along with mussels, clams and shrimp. The marinara sauce had the perfect touch of garlic, while the mussels and clams were wellcooked and scrumptious. The shrimp bits were bite-size and juicy. If you still have room for dessert, the tiramisu is on point. The homemade recipe is complemented perfectly by a drizzling of chocolate and sugar. Whether you are looking for a place to grab a few drinks with friends, go on a date or dip out of the office for an enjoyable lunch, Fiamma 41 is definitely the place to be. View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com Send us your family recipes! Editor’s Note: Starting next month, we are going to feature North Shore Tower’s own chefs in this space. What do you make on those special occasions when entertaining friends and family? Have you got a crowd-pleaser you’ve been making for years? Or some dish that knocks your company dead? Send the recipe and the story behind it: mshain@queenscourier.com and put RECIPE in the subject line, please. #1IN SALES & LISTINGS AT NORTH SHORE TOWERS THE SOURCE FOR THE LARGEST SELECTION OF LISTINGS AT NST! Annette Kroll 718.631.8867 ON-SITE RESIDENT MAGIC OF GREAT NECK REALTY 516.487.6300 www.AnnetteKroll.com SARA Companion 516.837.3388 Home Health Care Services Skilled Attentive Reliable Assistant Do you have a SARA? Exclusively for North Shore Tower Residents Limited Time Offer, Call Now for Details 516.837.3388 FREE One Day Trial Offer Personal Assistance with ALL Activities of Daily Living Medical & Non-Medical CARE Meal Preparation • Light Housekeeping Laundry, Grocery Shopping Companionship Activities N.Y State Licensed Home Health Care Services, Bonded & Insured www.saracompanions.com
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