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Melissa, an avid Foodista reader sent me a very helpful heads-up today about a new restaurant opening this Friday. Veslo or "oar" in Croatian, is the name of this new establishment that will represent Dalmatian culture, also known as the region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic sea. It's therefore no surprise that Veslo's menu will feature lots of fresh seafood, prepared in a simple, fisherman-style technique that appears to be light yet still satisfying for the cold winter season.
Veslo will double up as a restaurant and sports bar, bringing patriotic Croats and other avid soccer fans with with hard-to-catch international matches. American sports will be on too, so you can watch a plethora of games under one roof.
Here's a sampling of their menu to pique your curiosity:
Appetizers:
Boris Special - Hot seafood platter with steamed clams & mussels in a white wine sauce, grilled calamari and eggplant rollatini...$15
Steamed Shellfish Combo - Steamed clams & mussels, served in a white sauce...$11
Dalmatian Platter - Thinly sliced prosciutto & cheese, served with olives & peppers...$9
Pasta:
Brodetto a la Adriatic - A cornucopia of shrimp, mussels, scallops, clams & sea bass served in a tomato, white wine broth and infused with garlic parsley & basil over pasta...$26
Krapanj Style Orzotto - Sauteed octopus & calamari with barley...$22
Brodarica Style Bolognese - Veal & beef sauteed with prosciutto & tomatoes over spaghetti...$16
Fish:
Grilled Halibut - Served in a light lemon sauce...$20
Shrimp na Buzaru - Croatian-style shrimp sauteed with fresh tomato, green onion and garlic in a white wine sauce, topped with breadcrumbs...$21
Mixed Seafood Platter - A mixed platter of grilled lobster tail, filet of sole, shrimp and calamari along with steamed clams & mussels in a white wine sauce...$30
Meat:
Veal Sniceli - Pan seared veal with olive oil & a touch of garlic...$18-$20
Goulash - Cubed beef stew with olive oil, onion, garlic, red wine & fresh herbs...$16-$18
Veslo Mixed Grill Platter - Various grilled meats including cevapcici, raznjici & lamb chops...$28
Veslo - 32-11 Broadway, Astoria NY 11106
718.728.0549
N/Q Train to Broadway
www.veslonyc.com
I walked by this space on the way to work today. Would be shocked if they open on Friday - they still have brown paper up on the windows and the interior doesn't look close to being ready.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I've been told. Things can turnaround quickly - you never know.
ReplyDeleteBtw...this place is definitely now open.
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