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Five top chefs from across Greater Patchogue will be participating in the July 31 Island to Table outdoor dining experience in Patchogue Village.
The chefs will only be using food from the land or waters of Long Island for the fundraiser, which is being held at the New Village at Patchogue complex.
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CHEF RICHARD LANZA
Ristegio’s Restaurant & Lounge (N. Patchogue)
Position: chef/owner
Age: 50
Born: Patchogue
Lives: Medford
Appetizer: Mushroom “dusted ” Sea Scallop / Creamy Leeks & Herbs
Entrée: Grilled Local (porgy) Scup Fillet / Roasted Corn Succotash / Smoked Paprika Aioli
About the entrée:
“It’s really not a very popular menu item. It’s a very bony fish. But it’s actually quite delicious. You have to make sure they’re bone free. It’s not really an oily fish; it’s very mild. So I like to make sure it’s seasoned well and the skin is nice and crispy — I like to keep the skin on — to set the flavor profile.
“The great thing is it’s a very versatile fish and can be cooked different ways, sautéed, grilled, fried, roasted. I’ll actually be doing it pan-seared. I like to keep it medium so it stays moist and then it continues to cook as it’s carried over hot. It would be a sin to overcook it.”
photo by Benny Migliorino of Benny Migs Photo
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