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HOT PLATE
DINING SCENE ADDITIONS
BY SHEYLA TORRES
MAHAL CLASSIC INDIAN
Full of color and fl avor, this restaurant
specializes in classic Indian dishes and
has brought them to Roslyn Heights.
PO Box 610257, Bayside, NY 11361
718-260-2564
From appetizers to meals, herbs and
spices dominate the menu. Dishes
like aloo tikki ($8.95) and peppali curry
($27.95) can be found here alongside
vegetarian options like bhindi chatkara
($21.95). Mahal Classic Indian also features
a bar fi lled with signature drinks
and a wide selection of wines.
Mahal does catering for parties and
events, and includes customization to
better suit each event with the right menu.
290 Glen Cove Rd., Roslyn Heights. mahalny.
com
LIMANI GRILLE
If you like seafood and Greek food,
you no longer have to choose between
them. Limani Grille is a new affi liate
in Commack of the Limani restaurants.
Other locations are in New York City
and Roslyn, and share a similar menu.
The menu has authentic Greek food and
specialties like spanakopita ($16) and
kotopoulo ($35), and, of course, lots and
lots of seafood. A raw bar is also available
so you can take your pick of oysters and
clams.
The restaurant has a beautiful interior,
perfect for holiday gatherings.
1 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy., Commack.
limanigrille.com
IBERICO TAPAS Y VINO
This recently opened restaurant has
two specialties and they are part of the
name. If you are a tapas and wine lover,
this restaurant is for you.
Iberico Tapas y Vino has an assortment
of tapas, small savory Spanish
dishes. Tapas of potatoes, meatballs,
octopus, and much more can all be
found on their menu. It also features
its special jamón ibérico de belota ($45)
called pata negra (black leg). The dish
consists of a 36-month cured ham
alongside acorns.
The restaurant even off ers gift cards for
purchase, so you can gift a loved one a
unique experience of tapas and Spain
in St James.
412 N. Country Rd., St James. ibericony.
com
MAIN DISH
Short rib empanadas at Iberico Tapas y Vino in St. James (Photo via @ibericony
on Instagram)
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