Alumni SPOTLIGHT
ITALIAN FOOD IS THE MOST
popular ethnic cuisine in America, according to a report by the National Restaurant Association. That bodes well for Peter Van Der Mije ’98, who opened Osteria Leana, a chic, casual Italian spot in the town of Oyster Bay on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Osteria refers to a place that serves wine and simple food. Van Der Mije’s restaurant, which opened in 2016, serves more than 30 bottles of white, red, and sparkling Italian wines along with craft beers and cocktails. But the highlight is definitely the food, or more specifically the chef’s pasta, which he generously serves as the anchor of a five-course tasting menu from Sunday through Thursday. For example, Van Der Mije’s offerings include cacio e pepe
Peter Van Der Mije ’98, chef and owner of Osteria Leana, in Oyster Bay, New York. MATT FURMAN
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RAE OF LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY
A Slice of Italy in Oyster Bay