True American Kitchen in Mineola is a lively new restaurant with real personality and enough homey choices to feed the most contrarian group. This new gastro-pub moves into the address vacated by Lula Trattoria. Their artfully arranged dishes and area-themed menu will take you on a culinary tour.

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True American Kitchen succeeded Lula Kitchen in Mineola.

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Exposed brick and polished wood contribute to the dining room and bar of True American Kitchen in Mineola.

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Diners may choose homey, traditional fare or some New American dishes at True American Kitchen in Mineola.

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Executive chef Jason DeLeo plating a dish in the kitchen at True American Kitchen in Mineola.

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The Lower East Side sandwich at True American Kitchen in Mineola is a riff on the Reuben with corned beef, Gruyere cheese, pickled cabbage slaw and spicy mayo on grilled rye bread.

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True American Kitchen in Mineola was known for its Waygu beef Chicago-style dog with chopped onion, jalapeno, yellow mustard, green relish and cabbage slaw.

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Seared, black-sesame encrusted tuna with jalapeño slices, served on a bed of greens and crunchy noodles is a favorite at True American Kitchen in Mineola.

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True American Kitchen's "Grandma's meatloaf poppers," wherein the meatloaf becomes meatballs, which find a happy spot atop mashed potatoes, are light and well-seasoned.

 
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