Vincent's Clam Bar

The one on Old Country Road, NOT to be confused with the one in Little Italy, which, although being the original, is gross.

Michael and I went to Vincent's (http://vincentsclambar.com/) Monday night for dinner.  Holy crap was it crowded, but they managed to have a table for two in about 15 minutes.  We shared baked clams oreganata (which are not anywhere near the quality of Don Peppe or Carmine's) but they weren't bad either; calamari arrabiata (with cherry peppers, yum); a grandma pizza (their's is personal sized but enough for two).  I also had an espresso cup of their lobster bisque which is really good and a perfect size, just enough. And Michael had a bowl of what The Shack in Centerport calls "Long Island" Chowder which is a mixture of New England and Manhattan clam chowders.  That's really good too. Not too creamy-potatoey and not too tomatoey.

This week at home I've made chicken soup (Michael is a bit under the weather) and today I am making wedding soup-because it's become my favorite and I want to eat it everyday.

Friday night we are having dinner with Dina and Dmitry at Sanford's in Astoria and Sunday we are closing the cabana for the season. Boo Hoo!

After the Wake

Michael and I went to a wake last night for Michael's friend Benny's mom (she was 93).  After the wake, Michael and I went to eat at Vincent's (http://vincentsclambar.com/) in Carle Place.  PLEASE do not confuse this place with the Vincent's in Little Italy.  The Vincent's downtown may very well be the "original", but their food sucks, their staff sucks and there is no ambiance at all.  However, Vincent's in Carle Place, while claiming to be associated with the "Original" is nothing like it all.

We had:  Calamari Arrabiata with cherry peppers (yum), an espresso cup of lobster bisque (it's small, costs $1.95 and is the perfect size so you don't get filled up on soup, but get to taste how good it is) (yum), a grandma pizza (way yummy) and a grilled chicken with roasted pepper wrap (yum-so Michael said).  Glasses of chianti and red sangria too!  I like the service, always accommodating and pleasant.  The dark wood of the bar and other surroundings make you feel warm and cozy.  Their desserts look fabulous, but we resisted :)