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14 The Courier sun • january 8, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.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. Protect your world Auto • Home • Life • Retirement Call me today to discuss your options. Some people think Allstate only protects your car. Truth is, Allstate can also protect your home or apartment, your boat, motorcycle - even your retirement and your life. And the more of your world you put in Good Hands®, the more you can save. 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After I had applied the roofing felt, but before I could begin the shingling, it began to snow. “Finish it right away,” said the owner, “or I won’t be paying you!” She gave me a broom, for sweeping away the snow. “Be careful, it means a lot to me!” I went back up and was doing my best to sweep away the snow. Eventually, I stepped on a piece of the old wood decking. It gave way, causing me to fall. Permit me to add that, before I began the actual roof work, the owner took me aside and asked me to seal her gutters, first. “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of you.” She was insistent, so I did. A: In a roofing accident, although the Labor Law makes many owners liable for your damages, it grants an exception for owners of one- and two-family dwellings who do not direct or control the work. In your case, the homeowner’s activities went well beyond those of a normal interested homeowner. She did far more than simply present ideas, make mild observations and casually inspect the work. The owner’s direction to reuse her old planking rather than install new plywood was a material contributing factor in your injury. In general, she interfered with the manner of your performance. The owner’s intermeddling constituted direction and control that is sufficient to remove the homeowner’s exemption that otherwise exists under the Labor Law. The law responds to changed conditions; exceptions and variations abound. Here, the information is general; always seek out competent counsel This article shall not be construed as legal advice. Copyright © 2014 Scott Baron & Associates, P.C. All rights reserved. 159-49 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, New York 11414 1750 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710 718-738-9800, 914-337-9800, 1-866-927-4878


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