Eco Table Opens Tomorrow!

After visiting Il Bambino this evening, Meg and I spied that the about-to-open Eco Table restaurant on 31st Avenue and 33rd Street is literally about to open its doors.  The specific timing of its launch is tomorrow at 1 p.m. so if you're around, swing by for a quick bite and see what you think.  Their philosophy uses popular trigger words such as local, artisanal, fresh, healthy, which sounds promising so let's hope they deliver.

In terms of the interior decor, we peeked in and it looked nice - simple with earthy tones (greens and browns) and a really pretty wodden floor that looks ever so eco-chic.

Here's a sampling of what you can expect from the menu:


Appetizers:
Grilled salt & pepper wild caught shrimp - organic baby greens, EVOO, meyer lemon juice & fresh thyme...$12
Ahi tuna tartar - Line caught on flat bread with baby arugula...$12
Grilled eggplant spread - Mint infused olive oil...$9

Flat Breads & Paninis:Greco flatbread - Fire roasted tomatoes, imported feta, fresh oregano & EVOO...$6
ABLT - Avocado BLT...$7.50
Turkey Club - Applegate Farms roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato & Meyer lemo mayo...$8.50

Salads & Bowls:House salad - Organic baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, EVOO & balsamic vinaigrette...$8
Farmers chop - Seasonal chopped veggies, chopped organic baby romaine & Meyer lemon dressing...$9.50
Bowl of beets - Crumbled goat cheese, orange segments, candied pecans & white balsamic vinaigrette...$10

Entrees:
All natural grass fed lamb chops - Mint chimichurri sauce, rosemary, fingerling potatoes & tomato feta salad...$28
Sauteed organic chicken breast saganaki - Meyer lemon reduction, garlic braised organic baby spinach...$14
Line caught pan roasted halibut - Smoked paprika, fire roasted tomatoes, EVOO, & baby arugula...$25

Brunch:
Carrot pancakes - Fresh grated carrots, raisins, nutmeg & candied pecans...$9.50
Stuffed French toast - With berries and whipped cream cheese...$8.50
Daily frittata - With local organic vegetables...$9.50
Ham & Cheese - Applegate Farms slow cooked ham & Cabot Vermont cheddar...$9.50

Eco Table - 33-20 31st Avenue, Astoria NY 11103
718.777.5557
N/Q Train to Broadway
www.eco-table.org

Spring Things at LIC Market

LIC Market, a very delish natural foods resto is rolling out some fun stuff in the month of May.  First off, they're staring Sunday brunch service, beginning this week in honor of Mother's Day.  How exciting!  There are plenty of yummies to choose from, and I especially love their Bullseye Eggs (pictured above) with eggs cooked into crusty 7-grain bread. Mmmm...

Something else they're doing is participating in the LIC Arts Open, an eight day festival that honors and celebrates the growing creative community in LIC.  Hours will be extended on the weekend of 5/21 to the following:

Saturday, May 21: 11:00am - 4:00pm, 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, May 22 : 11:00am - 4:00pm, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Those who attend the LIC Arts Open will also enjoy a 10% discount at LIC Market. Pretty snazzy...I hope you enjoy.

LIC Market - 21-52 44th Drive, LIC NY 11101
718.361.0013
7 Train to 45th Road/Courthouse Square
http://www.licmarket.com/