Glasses lined up on top of crisp linen. Plush seating among dark wood accents. A carefully selected vault filled with some of the most cherished wine bottles. A romantic, welcoming dining room complemented only by the grand windows and three-story-high ceilings. The hostess desk bustles. The staff dressed their best with bright smiles. The kitchen is on fire with energy. All await you- the guest, with your party of 2... 4... 8, to make your dining experience absolutely out of this world.
Sometimes a unique opportunity presents itself and you are able to learn about a place from the inside out. Fortunately for me, I was able to try Tellers Chophouse in Islip from the staff's point of view. It made me appreciate the restaurant so much more. I can hardly wait to go back with my family as guests.
Last weekend, I worked at Tellers as Raphael's wine representative. The sales manager and I poured wine for guests table-side as a special to celebrate their 11th Anniversary. One could purchase a glass for $10 and taste any wines on the menu, delivered personally by wine professionals. What a nice touch! I learned so much about wines working with Paolo, sommelier for the Bohlsen Restaurant Group. It was a busy dinner rush but the hostess team, waitstaff and managers handled everything with ease and made absolutely sure that each party that walked through their doors were treated as family, or VIP customers if you will. (One of the reasons I plan to return with my father, a steakhouse aficionado.)
The menu you ask? Well, later on in the evening, when the last of the tables lingered over their delectable dishes of perfection, we sat down for a family-style meal. It is evident that their obsession is focused on the details and creating an unforgettable meal for your palate. Personally, I tasted their Lobster Quesadillas, Country Salad and Steak Wellington. Each was amazing! The Lobster Quesadillas had a rich filling and were accompanied by a fresh guacamole and smoky, creamy spread. The salad consisted of mixed greens with walnuts, cranberries, pears and a goat cheese dressing. The Wellington - words cannot describe the melt-in-your mouth texture and the flavors of the highest quality filet wrapped in buttery puff pastry atop an au jus and Brie sauce.
Tellers receives my highest recommendation. Not only for the magic they create on the menu but for the overall ambiance and feeling you have while there. Seeing this from another viewpoint was perfect and means even more for me writing to you. Please share any experiences that you've had at this spot if you've been. If you haven't, put it on your "must do" list.
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