Lunches are hearty and tasty at Love Lane Kitchen. Although I don't eat beef burgers very often, when I do, this is the place to get them. A delicious half pound of antibiotic-free beef served on a delicious brioche roll next to a pile of fries infused with herb-garlic oil. The sweet potato fries are also a treat, nice and crispy with a chipotle mayonnaise for dipping. Vegetarians needn't worry - there are a various offerings to please your palates as well, including a goat cheese panini with caramelized onions and sauteed veggies or a portabello and mozzarella sandwich. For a larger meal, try the roasted vegetable lasagna.
On this particular lunch visit, my husband ordered the Cuban sandwich and I had the special of the day, fish tacos. The Cuban featured fresh, high quality meats and cheese on a crusty foccacia bread. The tacos were filled with fresh-caught fish of the day and crunchy herbed slaw served in warm flour tortillas. On the side was a home made (and expertly seasoned) pickled cucumber salad made with local veggies. We finished our meal with one of their new offerings - creamy mango gelato.
Love Lane Kitchen's outdoor dining area
Because we're such big fans of Love Lane Kitchen, we returned for dinner the very same night! The atmosphere was transformed with dim lights and votive candles. An old Humphry Bogart and Lauren Bacall movie played in the background (we learned from some local customers that Love Lane Kitchen shows classic films weekly). Service was prompt and our waiter was efficient and super-friendly. We started our meal with a fresh Mediterranean salad filled with perfectly ripe heirloom tomatoes, tender green beans, buttery potatoes, hardboiled egg, and capers topped with a light vinaigrette. I ordered Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Cranberry Beans, and Sweet Italian Sausage (this is the dish that inspired my last Meatless Monday recipe! U also made a non-vegetarian version using Whole Foods Italian style chicken sausage made with wine, parsley, and cheese). The pasta was cooked perfectly - a little al dente - and the light wine and stock based sauce was infused with smokey sausage flavor. My husband had the Pappardelle Pasta with Ground Veal and Local Peas (we never really eat veal, but we saw this dish on the diners table next to us and it looked too good to pass up). The pappardelle's eggy flavor was a perfect match for the light bolognese style sauce, The ground veal was sweet and the English peas were tender. A lovely glass of Macari Vineyard Rose was the perfect compliment to our meal. For dessert we shared a peach custard tart - perfectly ripe peaches in a buttery, crumbly crust and topped with home made vanilla gelato.
Love Lane Kitchen's menu changes weekly and seasonally which, along with the laid back vibe and friendly service, keeps us coming back every time! They are open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, with dinner service Tuesday through Sunday. Love Lane Kitchen is located at 240 Love Lane in Mattituck, NY.
After dining at Love Lane Kitchen, we took a stroll down charming Love Lane to check out a couple of my favorite shops. The Village Cheese Shop has an extensive array of cheese and gourmet products - and they'll let you sample anything! A great place to stock up on goodies to take on your winery visits. Love Lane Sweet Shoppe features a variety of sumptuous chocolates and other candy treats. I also like to stop in and browse at Bauer's, a quaint Love Lane shop featuring antiques, collectibles, and gifts.
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