(Hicksville, NY) West East All Natural Bistro & Bar in Hicksville, NY has re-emerged, extending their Asian concept to also embrace American cuisine. Owners Raquel and Jay Jadeja have been unofficially involved with consulting at this restaurant for some time and acquired the location in January 2012. Jay Jadeja works at the helm as “chief cook” and “bottlewasher” a.k.a executive chef and general manager.
Guests are happily surprised by the modish interior unrivaled in Hicksville. Simple dark wooden tables are stationed under Asian lantern-like ceiling lights. Dining room seating includes leather cushioned dark wood chairs with windowpane backs and a fabric wrapped banquet. Orange hues and red accents envelope the walls surrounding the dining area and a granite bar. Geometric shapes of circles, squares and rectangles complete the contemporary air of West East All Natural Bistro & Bar.
758 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 516-939-6618
Pacific Halibut over Yam mash & Rosewater Tomato Broth
The menu falls under esoteric yet affordable with appetizers from $5 to $12, sashimi and sushi from $5 to $9, entrées from $14 to $27 and dessert from $5 to $9. Begin with an Asian appetizer chicken soong with jicama, smoked tofu, peppers, scallions, romaine and hoisin or go the more American route with slow-roasted barbeque wild boar spare ribs and Asian slaw. Wok magic chicken in Thai basil and sweet chili sauce served with jasmine rice is a popular entrée choice. Painted Hills Farms grass fed marinated skirt steak with corn, cilantro, chili relish and shoestring fries is fit for the health-conscious carnivore. To finish, the forbidden rice pudding with purple rice, vanilla gelato, diced mango and coconut milk is a special treat. Chocolate cravers may indulge in “warm ‘n’ fuzzy” chocolate cake with molten chocolate, chocolate gelato and raspberry purée.
Holistic and environmentally sound, the restaurant serves all natural, antibiotic and hormone-free meat and hosts a sustainable seafood program as well. This program follows guidelines provided by the Marine Stewardship Council of the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California and its seafood watch list. This list provides standards for purchase and consumption of seafood based on ecological concerns and helps consumers and businesses make choices for healthy oceans. West East All Natural Bistro & Bar joins many west coast restaurants in the program, with The Ross School as the only other New York partner.
The beverage program consists predominantly of wine, sake and beer. Wine is served by the glass for $7 to $12 and by the bottle for $24 to $77. The list is comprised of classic and unique varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Syrah, Flanghina, Aglianico, and Babera D’Alba from various regions in France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and the United States. There are also ample organic options. Beer is $5 with Asian brews like Sapporo Japanese lager and Singha Thai lager or American choices including Shock Top Belgian wheat ale, Blue Point Long Island toasted lager, Amstel Light Dutch lager, Brooklyn Brewery Lager, Heineken and Heineken Light. Ozeki Dry Jumai, Ozeki Junmai Reshi, Hana Awaka, Danny’s Sangria, and house plum wine are also available for $7 to $11. In addition, the Mai Tai, mango martini, Asian Bloody Mary and Thai Basil mojito are a few pleasing cocktails for $12.
Sushi and sake nights highlight East customs with a glass of sake and sushi for $10 or sashimi for $12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. West culture holds the spotlight with frequent wild game and wine dinners. Thursday and Saturday night live music satisfies the best of both worlds with a guitarist or keyboard player every week.
West East All Natural Bistro & Bar is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 to 9 p.m., Friday from 12 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. The restaurant accepts MasterCard, VISA and Discover and is wheelchair accessible.
- For reservations or more information about West East All Natural Bistro & Bar, call 516-939-6618 or visit www.westeastbistro.com.
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