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16 The QUEE NS Courier • january 8, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Aperitif is a French bistro created by partners who have several similarly themed locations Aperitif on Bell Boulevard BY PEARL ADLER I waited and watched for months as the new restaurant on 39th Avenue off Bell Boulevard developed. I can happily report that it’s a winner and a welcome addition to Restaurant Row, otherwise known as the Village of Bayside. Aperitif is a French bistro created by partners who have several similarly themed locations on Long Island. Welcome to the neighborhood! It was a stunning space. The new team took advantage of the long, handsome bar in front and gave it a bistro look. The dining room retained the raised platform now featuring subtly lighted murals. Perfect for me, since the lighting throughout is subdued, but seated here I could easily see the menu — and what a varied and well-priced menu it is. Having been to Paris I did feel transported into a French bistro. It was a great makeover using the bones of the previous establishment. We were met by a friendly hostess who took us to our table, where we were greeted by our waiter. There is a full bar and extensive wine list. I chose a Syrah after trying a sample of another choice. I appreciated their willingness to accommodate my wine tasting before I made my decision. There are many selections for appetizers, and there was my favorite — tuna tartare and mussels. The tuna was as tasty as it was pretty, with the blend of freshly ground tuna and avocado. Perfect! There was a unique filet mignon beef Wellington pancake and also crisp zucchini pancakes not to be missed. Another special dish included scallops wrapped in prosciutto on a bed of sautéed spinach — delicious! To make the salad special, they served it with a Champagne drizzled with truffle oil. Wonderful! For my main course, I chose a perfectly prepared petite filet mignon, and my friend had a grilled salmon cooked to our request. Of course, no meal is complete without dessert. And they have many delectable choices. We had a luscious caramel cheesecake, rich but not too much — it was sprinkled with extra caramel sauce. For chocolate lovers, there is a warm chocolate cake to die for topped with vanilla ice cream and sour cherry coulis. Aperitif’s service matched the quality of the food. Try it. You will love it, too! dining out  Aperitif Bistro Aperitif Bistro 213-41 39th Ave., Bayside 718-215-6470 http://www.aperitifbayside.com View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com on Long Island. JOIN US FOR THE BIG GAME SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Four Quarter Course 1st Quarter: Choice of Appetizer 2nd Quarter: Choice of Pasta 3rd Quarter: Choice of Entrée 4th Quarter: Coffee & Dessert Kick – Off for Special – 6:20pm $55 Per Person (plus tax & gratuity) Unlimited Beer, Wine & Soda Call Now of Reservations: 718-428-1090 or visit www.giardinos.com Credit Card Required for Reservations 44-37 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston, NY 11363


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