Ristorante Gemelli Introduces New Cocktail and Appetizer Menus to Complement Revamped Lounge Area

April 25, 2011 - PRLog -- BABYLON, NY, April 25, 2011—Ristorante Gemelli, Babylon's family-owned home of authentic Northern and Southern Italian cuisine since 1997, has unveiled its completely re-designed lounge area along with an all-new martini and appetizer menu. Designed with both comfort and elegance in mind, the lounge is an ideal meeting spot for any occasion, from a corporate Happy Hour to a casual drink with friends or loved ones.

"We're very proud to unveil our new lounge, which is the result of many months of preparation, planning and building," says Patricia Cosentino, owner/manager of Ristorante Gemelli. "We've always prided ourselves on our reputation as an elegant yet comfortable destination for families and friends to gather. By re-designing the bar, adding unique martini flights and creating all-new food and cocktail menus that encourage discussion and sharing, we've given our loyal customers another reason to come in and enjoy the Gemelli experience."

The new lounge area features comfortable, candlelit circular booths, along with a large marble-topped bar. The dining room was re-configured in order to make the bar area larger and airier. In addition, the restaurant will be opening its outdoor patio for drinks and dining, and will feature live entertainment on Wednesday evenings.

Once the lounge remodel was in motion, the culinary staff set to work creating a menu that would truly enhance the customer's experience. The chef designed a menu from the ground up, with the same quality ingredients and attention to detail that the restaurant is renowned for. Featuring an array of delectable items such as Lobster Quesadillas, Personal Pizzettes and Hot or Cold Antipasta, the menu is affordable and offers guests the opportunity to sample a variety of dishes in a single visit. The experienced bartenders at Ristorante Gemelli complemented the new food offerings by creating a host of unique martini flavors, including Sour Apple, Watermelon & Limoncello. These are even available in a "Rainbow Cookie" flight of mini-martinis for sampling.

The new Gemelli's lounge is now open, and the martini and appetizer menus are in full swing. "Come on down and see the changes we've made," Cosentino concludes. "If you've come to associate Ristorante Gemelli strictly with special occasions, come join us for a taste of the good life any day of the week."

Ristorante Gemelli is located at 175 E. Main Steet in the heart of Babylon, New York. For information or reservations, call 631-321-6392.

About Ristorante Gemelli:
Ristorante Gemelli has been a unique Italian dining destination since opening its doors in 1997. Tastefully decorated in the Mediterranean style,  the restaurant boasts an elegantly casual lounge area and one of the prettiest dining rooms on Long Island. Both the quality of the food and the restaurant's atmosphere combine to ensure that guests have a positive experience. For more information, call 631-321-6392 or visit us on the web at www.gemellirestaurant.com.

Fans of Ristorante Gemelli's commitment to fine ingredients and authentic Italian cooking are invited to walk a few doors down to Gemelli Fine Foods. Opened in 1989, this neighborhood market offers the choicest meats, scrumptious appetizers, finest cold cuts and cheese, freshest fish, homemade pasta and sauce, brick oven breads and assorted world-class pastries, coffee and desserts to discerning shoppers from Long Island and beyond. For more information, call 631-321-4515 or visit us on the web at www.gemellis.com.

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