58 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • MAY 5, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com dining out Katerina Ristorante Italiano Facing the Long Island Railroad is a new dramatic addition to the Great Neck dining scene, opened by an award-winning Manhattan Restauranteur and his chef. Katerina is a glittering newly designed space with a prestigious award-winning chef and an experienced restauranteur. Chef Alberto Argudo worked for six years at Parioli Romanissimo, perhaps the most elegant and respected fine-dining Italian Restaurant in Manhattan. Chef Argudo then ran Il Mulino’s kitchen in New York City, serving as its executive chef for seven years. During his time there, Il Mulino was voted top Italian restaurant each and every year by Zagat. Antonio Cerra, the new owner of Katerina, is proud that his restaurants have been continuously rated high by Zagat (25) and won the coveted “Choice Award” for Top 10 Seafood Restaurants NYC for eight consecutive years. “I had to make a choice, since my lease in Manhattan was over, and I decided that I can serve the people of Long Island and Queens with good Italian cuisine,” he said. I found the ambience to be warm, with red and white décor, and I was surrounded with crystal chandeliers in the bar and restaurant. As soon as I was seated, the waiter immediately placed a dish of bruschetta, olives and cheese on the table, a tasty bite to accompany my wine. KATERINA RESTAURANT 20 South Station Plaza Great Neck, New York, 11021 516-466-0000 Catering and Delivery Available Gluten Free Menu Options Available Open Tuesday through Sunday The wine menu is extensive; the restaurant has 29 bottles of quality wine at only $29 a bottle. I enjoyed a California Shiraz. My appetizer choice was eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese cooked to perfection; a lump crab cake with real crab that melted in my mouth; and a delectable Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, a juicy beefsteak tomato and red peppers. For an entrée, my guest and I shared Pappardelle Piemontese – homemade wild mushrooms and Piemontese truffle cheese – remarkable! The Rack of Lamb was cooked to my request and was a plentiful portion. Another favorite entrée was Frutti Di Mare overflowing with shrimp, clams, scallops, mussels and calamari. The Italian cheesecake and the crème broulée were a perfect ending to a remarkable meal. This restaurant has it all: ambiance, cordial and caring host and hostess, an attentive staff and, most importantly, excellent food! View Over 200 Reviews at QNS.COM SHOWSTOPPING! Pure hallelujah moments. “ “ The Musical About Hollywood’s Tough Guy in Tap Shoes Telecharge.com 212-239-6200 - Westside Theatre 407 W 43rd St. NYC CagneyTheMusical.com AMERICA’S FAVORITE COMEDY WHODUNIT! “DOWNRIGHT HILARIOUS!” Photo: Carol Rosegg -HUFFINGTON POST TICKETS FROM $39.50 TELECHARGEOFFERS.COM • 212-947-8844 USE CODE SGQNS3950 GROUPS (10+) 800-432-7780 NEW WORLD STAGES • 340 W 50TH ST • NYC SHEARMADNESS.COM Tickets regularly $49.50-$79.50. Offer valid on performances through 9/4/16. Blackout dates may apply. All prices include a $2 facility fee. All sales are final - no refunds or exchanges. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. Not valid in combination with any other offers. Normal service charges apply to phone and internet orders. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. Photos by Carol Rosegg.
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