Over the past 32 years John Durkin, Roslyn’s mayor and his famed wife Diane have created an amazing world wide reputation for Diane’s bakery. Their bakery is famous for its pastry’s pies, cookies. and cakes and has built a huge and growing clientele on long island. Diane’s also ships their baked goods around the world with a substantial business in japan and asia. Twelve years after the bakery began business, John and Diane opened Trattoria Diane, an upscale restaurant in the town of roslyn. Trattoria Diane, is roman-inspired with a casual home-like ambiance, similar to the restaurants John and Diane found on their trips to Italy.. Diners have always treasured the special warmth and wonderful food that trattoria diane consistently offers everyday. This summer, Diane’s expanded their restaurant, by constructing an impressive outdoor wooden deck on their parking lot . . The deck, made of recycled light colored forest wood, seats around 30 diners with comfortable tables and chairs protected from the elements, by large colorful umbrellas. The deck is decorated with greenery, plants and vines, and lit by the sun, stars and moon as well as small strategically located spot lights. We dined outdoors, on a perfect summer night with mild weather, a light breeze, and a sky filled with twinkling stars. Diane’s outdoor deck is a great place for lunch or dinner and a delightful late night venue, to enjoy a evening with wine and cheese. Our outdoor deck menu was a special summer tasting of Diane’s signature dishes and new specials. We began our culinary journey with:
Friti
– Fried Zucchini Blossom- filled with goat cheese and in a light tomato sauce- delicious, rich and colorful – Frito Misto - A plate of shrimp, scallops and mushrooms, with a light lemon sauce This was followed by:
Secondi
– Chicken under a Brick- with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe - moist, delicious and beautifully plated. This dish has quickly become a fan favorite! – Roasted Duck- A crispy skinned, moist and tasty duck, with basil walnut, wild rice, green beans in a peach sauce. Perfection! – Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Roasted Corn, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes - extra large, round scallops, pan roasted until they literally melt in your mouth.
We also grazed on an unusually sweet and delicious dish of roasted figs, gorgonzola, arugula, with a balsamic glaze. A rich medley of flavors that complimented our entrees. We were now ready for Diane’s fabulous desserts
Dolci.
We were presented with a tray of assorted sweet delights. filled with profiteroles, a three berry pie- made with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce and an incomparable Diane’s chocolate brownie with banana ice cream, and chocolate sauce. We topped this off with a spectacular frozen cappuccino, made with coffee semifreddo, and warm cinnamon donuts. A dessert lover’s dream! An evening of glorious dining, and fine service, under a beautiful star filled sky... about as good as it gets. Diane’s once again has expanded on a winning formula: great food, great service in a warm and friendly environment equals a stellar dining experience! Kudos to Diane and John for their exciting menu, fabulous food and new “deck “outdoor dining venue.... Diane’s Trattoria 24 Bryant Avenue Roslyn, N.Y. tel: 516-621-2591 Call for reservations, valet parking available