First of its Kind Napa Valley Wine Country Dining Experience Comes to Long Island With New Honig Grill Opening

March 16, 2016; Woodbury, NY - California's Napa Valley offers visitors a warm, casual, inviting environment and lifestyle, which embraces a special approach to dining. The region's fine wines, fresh ingredients and relaxed attitude have inspired the creation of Honig Grill of Woodbury, New York. The restaurant is now open at 8289 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY, with an introduction to the full, new concept slated for early March 2016.

Honig Grill is collaboration between restaurateur Brian Galligan, owner and operator of Il Mulino USA, LLC, and joint venture owner/partner Steven Raia, also of Il Mulino, with inspiration from Michael Honig's family and the wine crafters at Honig Vineyard and Winery (Rutherford, California).

Honig Grill will feature a wide selection of wines from Honig, along with other top winemakers from northern California, at reasonable price points.

Honig Vineyard and Winery has gained an illustrious reputation for producing some of the world's best wines, including award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, for more than 35 years.

"The owners were presented with a rare opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional star on the American winemaking scene," said Jon Sherry, General Manager, Honig Grill. "Opportunities to work with a wine industry visionary like Michael Honig don't come along very often. We immediately embraced the chance to develop this concept and bring it to Long Island."

"The history and traditions of Napa Valley and our family's commitment to quality are hallmarks of our artisanal approach to fine wine making," said Michael Honig, President Honig Vineyard and Winery. "We're excited to collaborate with Honig Grill to bring our wines and philosophy to a new audience. It's what we've wanted to do for some time. Honig Grill has created a true grill experience from the east, New York, and the best wine making traditions of the west, Napa Valley. While thousands of miles apart, we are perfectly aligned in our vision, passion and authenticity."

Stepping through the doors of Honig Grill, patrons are immediately transported from Woodbury, New York, to Rutherford, California...the heart of Napa Valley and home of the Honig family winery. At Honig Grill, patrons enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and a real grill dining experience. The Napa Valley vineyard and rural atmosphere with grapevines, barrels, art and open areas reflects the close relationship to nature that wine country epitomizes. The restaurant's new inviting look and feel is the vision of award-winning restaurant interior designer Beth Donner of Beth Donner Designs.

The grill and dining selections at Honig Grill mirror popular Napa Valley restaurant cuisine and traditions, and the rich flavors of food are accented and enhanced by the pairing of the finest Napa wines. Headliners from the eclectic menu include:

* Yellowfin Tuna Tartar with Avocado Wasabi and Soy Broth

* Burrata & Basil on Mesclun Greens Accompanied by Beefsteak Tomatoes

* Beef Carpaccio with Shaved Parmesan, EVOO and Aged Balsamic

* Rutherford Salad of Bacon, Egg, Tomato, Goat Cheese with Drizzled

Honey Mustard

* Bone In Rib Steak (24oz) Grilled to Perfection

* Pan Seared Branzino Sautéed in Honig Sauvignon Blanc, Lemon, Caper

Sauce

* Grilled Swordfish, Grilled Asparagus, Sweet Chili Sauce

* Grilled Chicken Paillard with Arugula, Tomato, Red Onion and Shaved

Parmesan

* Sushi Bar and Raw Bar

Honig Grill brings an attitude, style and relaxed feeling of being with family. It's community friendly and open seven days a week for lunch and dinner as well as for private parties and corporate events.

For more information about Honig Grill, visit www.honiggrill.com or call (516) 367-7400.

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