Osteria Salina on Georgica Pond: Golden Authentic Sicilian Cuisine at New Location By Ann Grenier
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fter three years of creating a loyal following and serving Authentic Sicilian cuisine highlighting the specialties of the Aeloian islands—namely Salina—Osteria Salina has moved from its location in Bridgehampton to Wainscott, NY. The new Osteria Salina space underwent a massive renovation under the direction of restauranteur Tim Gaglio and his family, restoring the grandeur of the space which was previously the iconic Sapore di Mare. The walls were re-painted in grey stone grey and the ceilings a reflective periwinkle blue, giving the space’s interior a warm, iridescent glow. They also brought in hand-made wrought iron wall sconces and chandeliers to ensure the inside reflects the restaurant’s
exterior, which is styled after a European manor house. The newly painted walls pair seamlessly with its idyllic views of Georgica Pond, allowing diners to watch the pond’s wildlife while enjoying Osteria’s signature Sicilian dishes, prepared by Chef and restauranteur Cinzia Gaglio. Chilled, thick-cut Kirby cucumbers seasoned with Sicilian olive oil, flake sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, along with the coveted agrodolce Caponatina, served atop hand-cut crostini made from the Sullivan Street Filone bread, are delivered to the table as you arrive. From there, guests can enjoy signature dishes including Fritto Misto, served with shrimp, squid, zucchini, crispy capers, and lemons in an Arrabiata sauce, the Polpette, which are Cinzia’s signature meatballs served with pecorino Siciliano in her pomodoro sauce, or the Pesce Spada alla Piastra, a swordfish served with a caponatina of eggplant, tomato, golden raisins, capers, and agrodolce. They will also be expanding the menu with items such as Busiate alla Trapanese, Spaghettini Nero di Seppia with sea urchin (Riccio di Mare), and Gamberi Con Couscous. Guests come from far and wide to enjoy Osteria Salina’s signature Panino de Gelato, which are two of Cinzia’s handmade biscotti rounds filled with gelato. They will also be offering an aperitivo hour from 4:30pm to
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6pm, which will include a lighter menu along with many aperitifs. Osteria Salina boasts an A-List clientele from actors to politicians, including Mary Kate Olsen, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Liv Tyler, Christie Brinkley, Bradley Cooper, Kelly Ripa, and Keith Hernandez. With the new expanded space, host Tim Gaglio can now hold private parties in its intimate private dining room, La Saletta. In the main dining room, the space now includes a baby grand piano lounge, which will feature performances from top cabaret acts from throughout the New York area. With Osteria Salina’s arrival, the best of Sicily is now in the Hamptons.
For more information: osteriasalina.net