Little Neck Clams

Tomato & Basil ~ Casual Italian Dining with a Chic New York Vibe

Born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York, Pedicini came from a strong Italian family. No direct family members, however, were involved in the restaurant business and it wasn’t until his time at Ithaca College and Pace University that he started to gravitate in that direction. In 1998, he began working for a family friend in an Italian restaurant in Greenwich, “starting at the bottom, from dishwasher to pizza maker then cook,” he said. “The atmosphere felt natural and comfortable. At the same time, I was taking business classes. Things really came together when I was afforded the opportunity to own and operate my own business, in 2001 -- a pizzeria in Greenwich.” Location was an important consideration. “We wanted to do something in Fairfield in general,” said Kabilnitsky. “One of the things that drew us to Black Rock Turnpike was traffic flow – 30,000 cars drive by daily. And there wasn’t any other place on the strip that attracted a better crowd. We noticed that there were limited eating destinations between Easton and the Post Road, too.” Lunch offerings include a wide choice of salads, light sandwiches and pizzas, priced up to $10. The Vineyard salad is a favorite, featuring grilled chicken, dried cranberries, candied pecans, gorgonzola, red onions and honey balsamic over fresh field greens. The Pollo Panini includes marinated grilled chicken, provolone cheese, fresh baby arugula, fire-roasted red peppers and pesto aioli. Pizzas are thin-crust, brick oven baked Neopolitan-style, like the Margherita pizza, made with plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil and fresh basil. Typically, T & B offers 7 to 8 entrees, along with a separate list of pastas, which can be a side or main. Entrees are priced $18 to $22. Among the leaders, the Stuffed Pork Chop contains braised apples, caramelized onions and cranberries served with red mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach and a port wine demi-glace. The Chicken or Veal Picatta is sautéed with artichoke hearts in a lemon caper wine sauce and served over spaghetti. A new item, Rainbow Trout is stuffed with roasted peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and smoked guajillo pepper sauce, with a cucumber and apple salad on the side. Pastas fall in the $15 to $18 range.

Little Neck Clams with Seasoned Breadcrumbs

I love little neck clams. Really love little neck clams. So when I saw Ina Garten make these , I knew I had to play.  These are almost identical to hers, except I didn’t have any pine nuts and I use way more stuff. Oh and I used boxed bread crumbs. Here’s what we did:

100 little necks (however many you have – my monger was selling 100 for $20!

PASTA NIGHT : Little Neck Clams in Wht Wine over Linguini, Spaghetti Meatballs, Chefs Special Pasta! Steamed Clams ONLY $10/dz

PASTA NIGHT : Little Neck Clams in Wht Wine over Linguini, Spaghetti Meatballs, Chefs Special Pasta! Steamed Clams ONLY $10/dz

PASTA NIGHT: Little Neck Clams over Linguini w Wht Wine Sauce; Speghetti w Meatballs and Chefs Special Pasta!...

Join us this and ere thurday for Open Mic. Be sure to try this weeks featured pie: house made pancetta and little neck clams. Pepe's homage

Specials tonight: Long Island Little-neck clams with chilies, garlic, and smoked bacon; and prosciutto-wrapped...

The Murrey collection of cookery books

Have ready three slices of toast, put four clams upon each slice, add a little of the hot sherry, and serve. Stewed Little-Neck Clams. ...

The Boston cooking-school cook book

Add milk slowly to flour, stir until smooth and well mixed. Combine mixtures. Little Neck Clams. Little Neck Clams are served raw on the half shell, ...

Original 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book

cup milk. Beat eggs until light, add salt and pepper. Add milk slowly to flour, stir until smooth and well mixed. Combine mixtures. Little Neck Clams. ...

The Japanese Grill, From Classic Yakitori to Steak, Seafood, and Vegetables

Littleneck Clams with Soy Sauce Grilled clams are an iconic Tokyo dish, ... The littleneck clams that are available here are a good substitute. ...

Bulletin

LITTLE-NECK CLAMS AT THE CHANDELEUR ISLANDS. It has been stated incidentally in this report that a certain establishment engaged in canning the little-neck ...