vorful (and healthy!) dishes, and would like to profi le some of our favorite. I would
Epicurean Quartet
like to take a moment to preface that my guests, and I, are all avid [even voracious]
meat eaters and to this point had a very limited knowledge of the vegetarian op-
Fine Dining Review and Profi le
tions, so our experience was truly genuine and new.
Shaughnessy Anne McKenna Dusling
Beginning our visit, we sampled smoothies and fresh squeezed juices. Paul
enjoyed the 12-ounce Apple/Pear/Carrot Blend ($3.50). He commented that the
blend of sweet carrots and the tart apple and pear fl avors was tasty and refreshing.
Tiger Lily Café
Nothing beats a creamy and ice-cold fruit smoothie on a hot day, and the 16-ounce
Calypso ($4.60) hit the spot. This mix of bananas, mangos, peaches and orange
A Bohemian Rhapsody of Art and Music on
juice was perfectly blended.
East Main Street We found the vegetarian and gluten free Newport Blues Salad ($7.95) to be
When Tiger Lily Café opened in 1998, the brainchild of Lisa and Joanne exceptional. This salad was comprised of fresh mixed fi eld greens, sliced Bartlett
Cucinello was an instant success. This Mother/Daughter duo’s goal: combine pears, creamy crumbled bleu cheese, brown sugar roasted pecans and Joanna’s
Lisa’s passion for cooking, music and art into a unique and exciting café. Located spicy cranberry vinaigrette. The combination of the cool fl avor of the bleu cheese,
on East Main Street in Port Jefferson Village, the Tiger Lily Café [TLC] provides sweet pecans and spicy dressing created a unique and delicious taste. Also worthy
a fresh and funky hang out for those interested in fresh alternative cuisine. With of mention are many of the side dishes that are available daily and sold by the ½
a wood plank fl oor and walls adorned with the impressive art of local artists, the pound. Our favorites were the gluten-free Turkey Chili that was served hot and
atmosphere greeting customers at TLC is full of fl avor; foreshadowing the culinary cheesy, Veggie Tuna Salad, TLC Chicken Salad, Tempeh that was pan-fried with
experience. TLC is a comfy space that is furnished with plush couches and chairs, red peppers and onions, and the Teriyaki Tofu Scramble. Kevin found the tofu
coffee tables, and a mosaic of other furniture to help you relax and enjoy your visit. scramble to be his favorite item of the day. This side of brown rice, tofu, carrots,
Owners, Lisa Cucinello and Kelly Connolly, recently added to TLC “Medusa’s onions and mushrooms had more fl avor than regular fried rice and is defi nitely the
Lounge,” an outdoor eating area that over looks the village. This private deck is healthy alternative.
complete with lounge seating, exposed brick, ivy and lantern lighting all contribut- Of the sandwiches and wraps, our preferred items were the Roma ($7.95),
ing to create a sexy coffee house feel. Smoked Turkey Wrap ($7.95) and the Caesar Salad Wrap ($7.50). Each of these
Aside from the unique atmosphere, Tiger Lily Café is revered for the alterna- entrees was incredible and we recommend each of them. The Roma is a generous
tive menu, specializing in vegetarian, vegan and gluten free food items, a fresh helping of fresh mozzarella, tomato, and homemade pesto mayo on a sourdough
juice bar and tasty soy and fruit smoothies. Straying from what some may fi nd to roll. The Caesar wrap is comprised of romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons
be a typical, bland vegetarian fare, TLC uses soy, tempeh (fermented soybeans), and a spicy house-made Caesar dressing. Both of these vegetarian choices are
tofu and fresh veggies to create a wide array of gourmet dishes that are both available gluten free if the bread and wrap is replaced with a salad. Although the
aesthetically pleasing and tantalizing in fl avor. Meat eaters can also indulge in the Smoked Turkey Wrap is not a vegetarian item, it is tasty and a healthy choice with
healthy alternatives offered at TLC because they proudly use the leanest meats and turkey, Brie, red onion, mesculin greens and a homemade white-wine honey mus-
poultry. tard.
Upon our visit to Tiger Lily, we were greeted by Lisa herself and escorted to a To satisfy my unyielding sweet tooth, Lisa provided us with a tasting of the
comfortable and inviting couch. Having the chef at our side, we let Lisa’s expertise dessert items that are served at Tiger Lily Café. The walnut blondies, peanut butter
dictate our experience. As per her suggestion, we opted for a sampling of some cookies and chocolate covered pretzels were each outstanding and delicious. Kevin
dishes that are favorites of regulars at TLC. We enjoyed tasting the various and fl a- and Janice enjoyed espresso and coffee from the java bar. TLC offers guests fresh
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