22 The Queens Courier • RESTAURANT WEEK • september 26, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com dining out Life begins anew BY PEARL ADLER VIVALDI editorial@queenscourier.com 201-10 Cross Island Parkway, Bayside It’s had several reincarnations but 718-352-2300 Vivaldi has got it right. www.vivaldiny.com The beloved Cafe on the Green was Major credit cards accepted a go-to place for fine food, wonderful Tuesday to Thursday 5 -11 p.m. ambiance and a warm welcome from Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight operator Joe Franco. Sunday 3 to 10 p.m. Now, it’s Billy Pappas at the door and Online Reservations around the room mingling with patrons. Wheelchair Friendly The site overlooking the Throgs Neck Accepts Credit Cards Bridge is in good hands once again. They recently opened for lunch and I was so happy to be there. As I got out of my car and walked up to the front door I couldn’t help but smile at the beautiful landscaping surrounding the building and the gorgeous flowers at the front door. They set a tone as I walked inside and was greeted by the hostess. The handsome bar is enhanced by the stone fireplace and warm woods and banquettes used in the open area of the dining room. The room is very inviting, but we chose to sit in the larger dining area adjacent to the large terrace. It was filled with sunlight and overlooked the beautiful gardens and weeping willow tree on the adjacent golf course. But I know Vivaldi’s greatness is the food, which sings. I began my meal with the best fried calamari I have ever eaten. The chef has enhanced the crispy fish with caramelized onions and a wonderful blend of spices. I also liked the roasted red peppers in a tangy marinara sauce. Of course there are salads. I liked the combination of ricotta salata with red onions, olives and mint in a lemon vinaigrette. And the tasty tomato soup with basil and topped with crusty croutons View Over 200 Reviews at queenscourier.com had a lovely texture. The bread basket is not to be ignored. It is served with a rich olive oil for dipping the crusty bread. I kept nibbling because it was irresistible. For the main course there was an outrageously delicious dish of spicy lamb sausage with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, spinach, tomato and pieces of feta. It ignited my palate and I enjoyed each bite. For pasta lovers there is a must-try rich ricotta gnocchi. And the catch of the day is prepared as you request it. There are also chicken and vegetarian dishes. Of course no meal is complete without dessert and we had a sampling of several. Vivaldi has its own pastry chef and he should be given an Oscar for taste and presentation. The Italian cheesecake melted in my mouth but I relished the small, warm donuts that had a raspberry sauce for dipping. Of course there is a chocolate treat in their hazelnut torte. What a wonderful way to end a delightful meal. I can’t wait to sample their new Sunday brunch. They are open every night except Monday for dinner. See their specials for ladies on Thursday nights. Try it, I know you’ll love it! Georgia D I N E R & R E S T A U R A N T D I N E R & R E S T A U R A N T ACT V ACT V Complete Dinner Served 4 to 10 PM Monday thru Friday Except Holidays Complete Dinner Served 4 to 10 PM Monday thru Friday Except Holidays Cup of Soup, Salad, Entree, Potato & Vegetable or Spaghetti, Dessert and Coffee, Tea or Soda Cup of Soup, Salad, Entree, Potato & Vegetable or Spaghetti, Dessert and Coffee, Tea or Soda $1995 $2095 ACT 1 Choice of Soup SOUP DU JOUR - MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER or CHICKEN CONSOMME with Fine Noodles, Matzoh Ball or Rice ACT 1 Choice ACT of Soup IIII DINNER SALAD with Choice of Dressing SOUP DU JOUR - MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER or ACT IIIIII CHICKEN CONSOMME with Fine Noodles, Matzoh Ball or Rice Choice of Entree ACT II BROILED FILET OF SNAPPER ALMONDINE STUFFED FILET OF LEMON SOLE FLORENTINE with Spinach and Feta Cheese BROILED HALIBUT STEAK DINNER SALAD with Choice of Dressing ACT III in Lemon Butter Sauce Choice of Entree BROILED BOSTON SCROD BROILED FILET OF SNAPPER ALMONDINE STUFFED FILET OF in Lemon Butter Sauce LEMON SOLE FLORENTINE with Spinach and Feta Cheese BROILED HALIBUT STEAK BROILED FRESH BROOK TROUT in Lemon Butter Sauce CALAMARI FRA DIAVOLO in Lemon Butter Sauce Calamari and Mussels Served over Linguine CHICKEN PARMIGIANA BROILED BOSTON SCROD with Spaghetti in Lemon Butter Sauce TWO BROILED PORK CHOPS BROILED FRESH BROOK TROUT with Applesauce in Lemon Butter Sauce ROAST YOUNG TOM TURKEY CALAMARI with FRA Dressing DIAVOLO ROUMANIAN SLICED STEAK Calamari and Mussels Served over Linguine Mushroom Sauce CHICKEN PARMIGIANA SMOKED VIRGINIA HAM STEAK with Spaghetti BAKED CHICKEN in Light Mushroom Sauce CHICKEN BROCHETTE TWO BROILED PORK CHOPS with Applesauce with Onions, Pepper and Tomatoes GRILLED CHICKEN SORRENTINO ROAST YOUNG TOM TURKEY with Dressing with Eggplant and Mozzarella ROUMANIAN SLICED STEAK BROILED BEEF LIVER with Fried Onions ROAST HALF Mushroom CHICKEN Sauce with Dressing SMOKED VIRGINIA HAM STEAK PENNE CON BROCCOLI E GRILLED CHICKEN Mixed with Garlic and Oil BAKED CHICKEN in Light MOUSSAKA Mushroom Sauce CHICKEN BROCHETTE Eggplant and Chopped Meat, Topped with Bechamel Sauce ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF Au Jus with Onions, Pepper and Tomatoes GRILLED CHICKEN SORRENTINO BAKED LASAGNA, WIDE PASTA LAYERED with Ricotta and Mozzarella in a Delicious Meat Sauce with Eggplant and Mozzarella ACT IIV BROILED BEEF LIVER with Fried Onions ROAST HALF CHICKEN with Dressing CHOICE OF DESSERT: Assorted Danish, Apple Turnover, Assorted Pound Cake, Chocolate Pudding, Bread Pudding, Rice Pudding, Jello or Ice Cream FIINALE PENNE CON BROCCOLI E GRILLED CHICKEN Mixed with Garlic and Oil CHOICE OF BEVERAGE: Coffee, Tea, Fresh Brewed Decaf or Soda • No Substitutions MOUSSAKA Eggplant and Chopped Meat, Topped with Bechamel Sauce OUR NEW AND EXCITING MENU AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, OFFERS COCKTAILS, STEAKS, CHOPS, SEAFOOD, PASTA, POULTRY ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF Au Jus BAKED All Baking LASAGNA,done on Premises WIDE • Private PASTA Parties LAYERED Available with Ricotta and Mozzarella in a Delicious Meat Sauce 86-55 Queens Blvd. • Elmhurst • 718.651.9000 ACT IV (one block west of Queens Center Mall) CHOICE OF DESSERT:LARGE Assorted FREE Danish,PARKING Apple Turnover,LOT Assorted Pound Cake, Chocolate Pudding, Bread Pudding, Rice Pudding, Jello or Ice Cream FINALE CHOICE OF BEVERAGE: Coffee, Tea, Fresh Brewed Decaf or Soda • No Substitutions OUR NEW AND EXCITING MENU AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, OFFERS COCKTAILS, STEAKS, CHOPS, SEAFOOD, PASTA, POULTRY All Baking done on Premises • Private Parties Available 86-55 Queens Boulevard • Elmhurst • 718-651-9000 (one block west of Queens Center Mall) Large Free Parking Lot
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