The Fruit of the Sea – Seafood at Bistro 72

Long Island’s East End and North Fork are home to fantastic vineyards, distilleries, farms, orchards and purveyors that supply the region with the freshest local products, produce and food. At Bistro 72 we pride ourselves on serving local products as often as possible and partnering with local vendors. Our new menu for fall is no exception. Long Island is also, in fact, an island with a history of seafaring, fishing, clamming and oystering. Our menu features some wonderful Long Island inspired seafood dishes.

Our recently released Fall menu includes a new Long Island Clam Chowder. This traditional favorite is made with local Long Island clams, New Potatoes, Celery, Carrots, Shallots, Bacon, Cream. It’s an excellent way to start a culinary seafood journey.


If you like pasta with seafood, than look no further than our Shrimp Scampi which is a blend of Lemon, Wine , Butter Sauce and Beggar’s Purse Cheese Pasta by Lisa Marie’s Pasta in Deer Park.

If you are in the mood for fish, we have a Moroccan Sea Bass and a Pan Seared Salmon that will surely fulfill your cravings.

The Morrocan Sea Bass is spiced with Za’ atar, complemented with Herb Couscous, Roasted Tomato, Asparagus and Beurre Blanc. While the Pan Seared Salmon is made with Atlantic Wild Salmon accented with Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt, Fingerling Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables. These entrees and appetizers are just a sampling of the seafood we offer.

All of the great seafood on the menu is provided by the Braun Seafood Company in Cutchougue. The Braun Seafood Company has been supplying Long Island’s finest seafood for over 85 years. Originally an oyster processor, Braun Seafood is now the leading seafood distributor on the East End of Long Island. In the Summer season alone they go through over 100,000 pounds of fresh fish a week. To learn more about Braun Seafood Company visit http://www.braunseafood.com.

Savor great seafood, pair it with local wines and spirits and enjoy it all tonight or join us for Long Island Restaurant Week from October 30 – November 6th. The Long Island Clam Chowder, Pan Seared Salmon and the Shrimp Scampi are all available on that menu for a special Prix Fixe price.

For reservations, please call 631-369-3325

 

 

Sumptuous Fall Flavors Abound In Our New Fall Menu

Our new Fall Menu is here! You will quickly notice it is filled with the flavors and items that highlight the best of the East End. We have access to exquisite produce, seafood and spirits here on Long Island’s East End and love to incorporate them into our cuisine. Our menu has something for everyone, whether you are looking to take a culinary journey or seek comfort through the flavor of the season . Regardless of what you choose, you can be sure that it is masterfully prepared to illustrate how local and carefully crafted food will lead you to a spectacular culinary experience.

When it comes to seafood there’s nothing like starting with the freshest catch available. We pride ourselves always utilizing local and in-season seafood. The East End is known for it’s seafood and we have a new soup made with Braun Seafood Company’s local clams. Introducing the Long Island Clam Chowder made with New Potatoes, Celery, Carrots, Shallots, Bacon, Cream.

If you are looking to start your evening with an app with some kick. Then you’ll have to try our Crunchy Dirty Martinis. How do you like your olives? Soaked in Vodka? Well, this new and unique appetizer combines Jumbo Queen Olives Soaked in local LIV Vodka, Stuffed with Blue Cheese & Fried.

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Another addition to the menu is the Panzanella Salad which is prepared with grilled Italian bread, Roasted Cauliflower, Caramelized Butternut Squash, Crispy Speck Ham, Charred Brussel Sprouts and Black Pepper Parmesan Vinaigrette.

On a cool Fall evening, nothing hits the spot better than a warm pizza. Our Margarita pizza is now prepared on flat bread topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Sweet Basil, Bruschetta, Olive Oil.  Mangia! Mangia!

We offer a wide selection of local wines that pair with any of our entrees and have introduced a new Fall Cocktail menu that includes the Pumpkin Spice Martini, Toasted Pear, Vanilla Pear and the Caramel Infused Apple Mule.

To see our entire Fall menu click here.

For reservations please call 631-369-3325

 

A Taste of Fall

The Autumn season is an exciting time, not only because of the changing of the leaves or the cool breezes befitting light jackets and sweaters. At Bistro 72 we love the warm, comforting and local autumn flavors you can experience in our cuisine. We are thrilled to unveil our new Fall menu next week. With the recent arrival of our new Chef Joey Cormier we’re debuting some new offerings and bringing new Fall twists to some old favorites.

A new addition to the appetizer menu includes Dirty Crunchy Martinis. This tasty starter is made with local Liv Vodka contains Jumbo Queen Olives which are soaked in Vodka and stuffed with bleu cheese and fried.

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We’re introducing the new Panzanella Salad which is prepared with grilled Italian bread, Roasted Cauliflower, Caramelized Butternut Squash, Crispy Speck Ham, Charred Brussel Sprouts and Black Pepper Parmesan Vinaigrette.

If you are in the mood for a fresh catch, a regular local favorite, the Eastern Long Island Steamed Mussels have been introduced with a whole new flavor. The mussels, provided by the local favorite Braun Seafood Company, are prepared with Bacon, Shallots, Mushrooms, Cream and Apple Brandy.

Of course we could give you one of our spectacular North Fork wine offerings. But why not try one of our signature Fall cocktails we’ve created. A standout is the Caramel Infused Apple Mule. This crafted cocktail is made with Caramel infused vodka 6100 and Granny Smith Apple Juice.

So stop by Bistro 72 to try any of these items from our new Fall menu. We look forward to seeing and serving you at our tables.

For reservations, please call 631-369-3325

 

 

This Cider House Rules–and it’s now on Tap

Fall and apples go hand in hand. Long Island’s East End is home to several apple orchards and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than apple picking with family and friends.This tradition is a fun family activity that the kids enjoy. Enjoy Apple pie, apple cobbler, apple cider and for the adults, apple HARD cider. You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. If that apple comes in a growler with 6.8% alcohol, well that’s even better. Just in time for the season, and for the first time we’re serving Woodside Orchard’s Traditional hard cider on tap at At Bistro 72.

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Apple cider is a staple Fall drink. Cider (/ˈsaɪdər/ sy-dər), known as hard cider in North America, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. The juice of any variety of apple can be used to make cider, but cider apples are best. The addition of sugar or extra fruit before a second fermentation increases the alcoholic content of the resulting beverage.

These days local winemakers and purveyors are taking the seasonal favorite and reinterpreting it, producing it at the level of a glass of wine or bubbly and introducing the artisanal hard cider.

Two local vineyards taking part in this process are Wölffer Estate and Lieb Cellars.

Wölffer Estate which produces a No. 139 Dry White Cider and No. 139 Dry Rose Cider which which retails for $16 for a pack of four 355ml bottles and Lieb Cellars, on the North Fork, produces hard cider made from Briermere Farm apples and they call theirs Rumor mill. It is dry and comes in at 7% alcohol. Drink enough of it and you’ll be singing Adele’s Rumor has it.

Wölffer Estate Vineyard139 Sagg Rd, Sagaponack, NY 11962 (631) 537-5106  website: wolffer.com
Lieb Cellars 13050 Oregon Road Cutchogue, NY 11935 (631) 734-1100  website: liebcellars.com

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Woodside Orchards located in Jamesport with a second location in Aquebogue  grows 28 varieties of apples and produces several types of hard cider. You can visit for a tasting or purchase growlers of any of their flavors including traditional and cinnamon. A 64-ounce growler is $16 and $13 for a refill. You can also purchase fresh honey from on-site hives, apple doughnuts, apple butter, fresh pies and of course go apple picking. Woodside Orchards has two locations: Woodside Orchards 729 Main Rd, Aquebogue, NY 11931 and 116 Manor Ln in Jamesport.
(631) 722-5770 website: woodsideorchards.com

If you’re interested in trying Woodside Orchards hard cider stop by Bistro 72, we’ve got it on tap and it compliments any of our local Fall fare. Sip some today by the fireplace and watch the sunset. For reservations please call 631-369-3325