THE TASTE AND GLAMOUR OF OLD-TIME HAVANA
COMES TO LONG ISLAND
Havana Central
Roosevelt Field Redefines
Destination Dining by Offering Patrons a Taste of Old
Havana
NEW YORK (Dec.
3, 2012) – Havana
Central -the popular Manhattan eatery known for its festive ambiance and
high-quality, authentic Cuban comfort food - announces its latest restaurant on
Long Island. The space is located at
Roosevelt Field in Garden City, NY - we invite you to visit us prior to our official grand opening on Jan. 10, 2013.
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| Vaca Frita |
“Our new location offers the authentic Cuban cuisine,
delicious mojitos and live Latin music that guests at our Manhattan and
Westchester restaurants have come to love,” said Jeremy Merrin, founder and
president of Havana Central. “We’re excited to partner with Simon Properties at
the best location on Long Island. Locals will now be able to experience the
tastes, sounds and energy of pre-revolutionary Havana. Buen Provecho!”
Expertly fashioned by Garrett SingerArchitecture & Design, the restaurant features celebrated
décor inspired by the glamour of Cuba’s legendary hospitality destinations - evoking Havana’s heyday
through tropical accents and1950’s-era artifacts. The main dining room of the 13,ooo sq. ft. double-story interior
features cigar-toned leather booths and cabanas draped in flowing curtains.
Reflecting a palatial pre-revolution style, the seating is set against walls
hand-painted in the distressed colors of a Caribbean sunset and flanked by
banana leaf trees in cast iron urns. The bar’s décor, designed after Havana’s
original Sloppy Joe’s Bar - the country’s famous watering hole - is anchored by
a mahogany display case filled with backlit rum bottles and surrounded by art deco
light pendants. Three private event
rooms are available, the first of which is located at the head of the main
dining room and encased by glass walls; the two, larger spaces capture the heat
of Latin nightclubs and exotic cabarets with dramatically lit palm leaves and
grand antique mirrors. When weather permits,
guests can also retreat to the outdoor veranda for an authentic Cuban oasis.
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| Stanley Licairac |
Havana Central’s long-serving
corporate chef, Stanley Licairac offers expertly crafted all-day menus of
traditional Cuban recipes infused with fresh ingredients and seasonal
specialties. Fans
of Havana Central’s signature dishes will be excited to find their favorites
offered at Roosevelt Field, including Handmade Empanadas ($3); Vaca Frita
($19.50);Ropa Vieja ($17.50);Cuban Sandwich($12); Cuban Flan ($6) and Tres Leches Cake ($8).
“The idea behind our menu is to transport guests
to a time and place when Havana was the premier playground of the Caribbean,”
said Chef Stanley Licairac. “We particularly aim to put those who grew up
understanding that flavorful ingredients should be slowly cooked with love and
passion, as Cuban food is, back in touch with their roots and make them feel at
home. My mother passed our
recipes on to me, and her mother to her, and so on; they’ve been in my family
for generations. The opportunity to share the flavors, textures and colors of
these comfort foods is at the heart of Havana Central’s offerings.”
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| Best Mojito is New York! |
The well-thought out wine list features exceptional
finds from Latin America, Spain and Portugal. The creative and tasty cocktails
include Manhattan’s “best” Mojitos
and Sangrias made tableside, as well
as house
specialties like the Long Island Mojito -featuring refreshing hints of
mint, citrus and cola mixed with a tantalizing blend of spirits ($12).
Havana Central is located at Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road,
Garden City, NY 11530. A full menu is served Sunday – Thursday,
11:30a.m. – 11p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 11:30a.m.–12:30 a.m.; with weekday
lunch specials available until 4 p.m. Call 516-739-7900 for table reservations
or to book a private event. For additional information about Havana Central and
its complete portfolio of properties, visit www.HavanaCentral.com.
ABOUT
HAVANA CENTRAL
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| Jeremy Merrin |
The brainchild of entrepreneur Jeremy Merrin,
Havana Central evokes the 1950s golden era of Cuba, capturing Havana’s heyday
as the world’s most tantalizing playground. Through its festive ambiance,
vibrant décor and mouth-watering food, dining at Havana Central is like taking
a mini vacation. Corporate Chef Stanley Licairac’s traditional dishes like Vaca Frita, Ropa Vieja and Cuban Sandwich
are an unmistakable celebration of Cuban cuisine. The cocktail list includes
the best Mojitos and Sangrias in New York; the wine list is
filled with exceptional finds from Latin America, Spain and Portugal. The first
Havana Central was opened over 10 years ago in New York’s Union Square
neighborhood. Now, the premier large-format Latin restaurant chain has four
high-volume locations in the New York metropolitan area and plans to expand
into additional markets in the near future. Hours and menus vary by location.
For more information, visit www.HavanaCentral.com.
ABOUT ROOSEVELT FIELD
Celebrating more than 50 years of offering more choices, Roosevelt Field is located at the
intersection of Old Country Road and the Meadowbrook Parkway in Garden City and
is managed by Simon Property Group, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis,
Indiana. The mall offers unparalleled customer service with amenities including
American Express® / Simon Giftcards, which can be used everywhere American
Express cards are welcomed; Ticketmaster at Simon Guest Services, valet
parking; complimentary wheelchairs; strollers and a post office. It is anchored
by Nordstrom, Macy’s, JC Penney, Bloomingdale’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods and
has more than 270 specialty stores. For more information, please go to www.simon.com. Roosevelt Field is on Facebook – check out www.facebook.com/RooseveltField for the latest mall events and retailer updates. Follow the mall
on Twitter too: @RooseveltField.
Meet our Team!
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| Roosevelt Field Management Team |
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| Roosevelt Field Hostess Team |
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| Roosevelt Field Server Team |
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| Roosevelt Field Bar Team |
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| Roosevelt Field Busser Team |
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| Roosevelt Field Food Runner Team |
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| Roosevelt Field Back of House Team |
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| Friends & Family Practice Dinner |
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| Friends & Family Practice Dinner |
