Verona Salad • Caesar Salad • Mozzarella Caprese • Artichoke Oreganata • Rice Balls • Eggplant Rollatini Baked Clams • Stracciatella Soup • Pasta e Fagoli Soup • Calamari Fritti (Traditional or Sweet Chili)
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PRIX-FIXE
Penne alla Vodka:
Shallots, Prosciutto, Vodka in Tomato Basil Sauce with a touch of cream
Pappardelle Bolognese:
Authentic Meat Sauce topped with Ricotta Cheese On Top Orecchiette alla Verona:
Imported Pasta Sautéed with Sausage, Sundried Tomatoes, Chick Peas, Rapini, Garlic and Oil
Zucchini Linguini: (Vegan)
In a Spicy Marinara Sauce with Crispy Shitake Mushrooms
Porcini Risotto: (Vegetarian)
Risotto Tossed in Porcini Mushroom Sauce, Topped with Shaved Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan:
Baked in Marinara, topped with Melted Mozzarella, Served with Vegetables
Pollo: (Served with Vegetables)
Francese, Parmigiana, Marsala, Toscana
Cannoli • Tiramisu • Key Lime Pie • NY Cheese Cake ADD A DESSERT $
PRIX-FIXE PREMIUM
Chicken Valdostana:
Breaded Breast of Chicken Topped with Prosciutto, Melted Mozzarella, Porcini Sauce, Served with Roasted Potatoes & Vegetables
Chicken Scarpariello:
Oven Roasted off the Bone with Sausage, Peppers, Mushrooms, Rosemary
Sole Portofino:
Parmesan Encrusted in Lemon White Wine Sauce, Served with Risotto
Salmon Fiorentina:
Fresh Salmon pan seared in lemon beurre blanc served over Spinach
Shrimp Scampi:
Garlic, butter, white wine and lemon, served over riscotto with vegetables
Veal: (Served with Vegetables)
Marsala, Parmigiana, Sorrentino, Piccatta
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Grilled Pork Chop: (Add $4)
Topped with Mushrooms, Onions, Cherry Peppers, Served-Roasted
Potato, Vegetables
Branzino Oreganata (Add $6):
Fresh Mediterranean Sea Bass Topped with Seasoned Breadcrumbs in a Lemon White Wine Sauce with Shrimp
Squid Ink Linguini (Add $6):
Tossed with Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, Broccoli Rabe, Cherry
Tomatoes, Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crispy Duck (Add $6):
Fresh Long Island Duck in an Orange Cranberry Glaze Served with Wild Rice & Vegetables
Steak (Add $9):
Grilled, Topped with Asparagus and Melted Mozzarella in Barolo
Wine Sauce Served with Onion Rings
Easter Chef Specials with Prix Fixe
Town Hosts Special Olympics NY Polar Plunge At TOBAY Beach
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Councilman Lou Imbroto (third from left) ‘took the plunge’ at the Special Olympics New York Polar Plunge, hosted by the Town of Oyster Bay at TOBAY Beach. Officials, including Town Councilman Tom Hand, Councilman Andrew Monteleone and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, as well as Jennifer Pravato, representing County Executive Bruce Blakeman, joined with local residents to brave the rain and cold waters to be ‘Freezin for a Reason’ as the event benefits Special Olympics New York. All funds raised support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in our state. Special Olympics New York provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympicstyle sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. This year’s event raised more than $130,000, exceeding last year’s record.
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Massapequa Technology Coach An Asset To Teachers And Students
As a classroom teacher, Meredith Marin always embraced the use of new technology. In her current role as a technology learning coach in the Massapequa School District, she strives to bring that same passion to others. That’s why she was one of 21 Long Island technology educators to receive the Bright Light award from the Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies.
Ms. Marin was recognized at ASSET’s recent awards luncheon at the Bethpage Heritage Club. She was nominated by Alison Morgan, Massapequa’s executive assistant for instructional technology and innovation.
“Meredith was deserving of the award because of her dedication to supporting staff in integrating technology into their classrooms,” Ms. Morgan said. “She goes above and beyond to offer practice, collaboration and time for sharing new ideas,
ensuring that every staff member feels confident and capable when adopting new technologies. Her efforts directly contribute to improved student outcomes, as teachers feel more equipped to enhance learning experiences with technology.”
Ms. Marin joined the district in 2006 and taught third, fourth and fifth graders as well as the Magnet program before moving in the role of technology learning coach in 2019. She is assigned to Berner Middle School and Unqua Elementary School. She is one of three technology coaches in the district whose collective efforts ensure that teachers are well-prepared to integrate new technologies, ultimately enhancing the learning experiences for Massapequa students.
On its value in classrooms, Ms. Marin said that technology is not a replacement for teaching, but rather a tool to enhance
it and increase student engagement. Ultimately, she said, when technology serves as a time-saver for teachers, it increases the time that they can work directly with their students.
One example of that, Ms. Marin said, is educating teachers on the use artificial intelligence to create lessons and assignments. She has also been working with teachers on the upcoming launch of Rooms, a teacherparent communication feature.
In a typical day, Ms. Marin has one-on-one meetings with teachers to help them plan technology-based lessons. She familiarizes teachers with programs such as BookCreator, Canva and Google apps. Often, she will work alongside teachers in the classrooms to help students learn the features of these digital tools. Her supportive approach empowers teachers to enhance learning through technology and directly contributes to improved student outcomes.
Ms. Marin takes pride in being known for her responsiveness to teachers to assist with any technology needs that arise. She also stays up to date with new technologies and initiatives, attending conferences hosted by the Long Island Technology and Education Summit and Nassau BOCES.
“It’s very exciting and I was honored,” Ms. Marin said of receiving the Bright Light award. “I felt very appreciated. I love technology and it’s nice to be recognized for doing my best to support my colleagues and, ultimately, our students.”
Meredith Marin, technology learning coach at Berner Middle School and Unqua Elementary School, was one of 21 Long Island technology educators to receive an ASSET Bright Light award. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District
Recipe Of The Week: Perfect Matzah Balls (Kneidlach)
is a Jewish celebration and one of the religion’s most sacred and widely observed holidays. Passover commemorates the Biblical story of the Israelites’ escape from 400 years of slavery in Egypt. In 2025, Passover takes place at sundown on Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 20, 2025. Pesach, as Passover is known in Hebrew, includes all kinds of ceremonial foods. The Passover seder plate showcases specific items that relate to both the suffering and emancipation of the Jewish people. Throughout Passover, the faithful abstain from any leavened bread products. According to Exodus 12:8: “They shall eat the flesh that night, roasted on the fire; with unleavened bread and bitter herbs they shall eat.” Jews also are to remove all leaven (hametz) from their homes and eat unleavened bread for an additional seven days. Apart from being commanded by God, it is believed unleavened bread became traditional Passover food because the Jewish people departed Egypt in haste without time to let bread rise. Furthermore, some say God also associated leavened bread with sin. If there is one ingredient Passover celebrants may find challenging to work with during the holiday, it could be unleavened bread. Typically matzoh/matzah is substituted for other yeasted breads this time of year. One place matzoh really shines, though, is in matzoh balls for use in soups or side dishes. A dumpling of sorts, matzoh balls are tasty and filling, and ideal for meals throughout Passover. Try this recipe for “Perfect Matzah Balls (Kneidlach)” courtesy of Chabad.org’s Kosher Cooking.
Yields 4 balls per each 1⁄4 cup of matzah meal (Meat, Pareve)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons soup stock or water
1⁄2 cup matzah meal
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart of salted water or chicken soup, for cooking Passover
2 tablespoons oil or chicken fat
Directions:
Beat eggs slightly with fork. Add other ingredients, except matzah meal, and mix. Add matzah meal gradually until thick. Stir. Refrigerate for 20 minutes in covered bowl.
Wet hands and form into balls. Drop into bubbling chicken soup or into a large wide pot into which 1 quart of water seasoned with 1 tablespoon salt has been added and has come to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes.
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