Decadent chocolate dessert on Long Island: 6 spots
Stresa's chocolate souffle is served with crème anglaise. Credit: Craig Ruttle
For this weekend: chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.
Yes, Valentine's Day calls for it. But there's no need to limit yourself to Saturday alone. Start eating out today. Here are six of Long Island's masterworks of chocolate.
SOUFFLÉ
The classic soufflé is a rarity in Nassau and Suffolk. But Stresa in Manhasset offers a great one. The chocolate soufflé is airy, delicate and essential. Grand Marnier-flavored crème anglaise and freshly whipped cream complete the elegant production. Enjoy the biscotti, too.
1524 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 516-365-6956, stresarestaurant.com
PIE
Mara's Homemade in Syosset and Mara's Too in Wantagh send out a terrific chocolate cream pie, homey as can be and rich as possible. The lush, dark chocolate mousse, the Oreo-cookie crust, the fresh whipped cream -- you'll have a slice and then order a whole pie to go.
Mara's Homemade, 236 W. Jericho Tpke., Syosset, 516-682-9200, marashomemade.com; Mara's Too, 3261 Merrick Rd., Wantagh, 516-785-5300, marastoo.com
TART
The chocolate-caramel tartette at The North Fork Table & Inn in Southold; and the warm chocolate tart at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton are two more reasons to savor the East End in winter.
The North Fork Table & Inn, 57225 Main Rd., Southold, 631-765-0177, nofoti.com; Topping Rose House, 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton, 631-537-0870, toppingrosehouse.com
DRINK
A new and delicious sip: the Mexican hot chocolate served at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City. The beverage is carefully spiced, wonderfully warm. You'll receive a small taste at meal's end. But be sure to have a full cup.
Tocolo Cantina, 920 Old Country Rd., in The Gallery at Westbury Plaza, Garden City, 516-222-0060, tocolocantina.com
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