Chef Eric B. LeVine
Chef of the Year 2015 through 2022 for "Extraordinary Contributions in Fine Dining"
More than A Dinner: It's an Experience.
"Chopped” Champion, Chef Eric LeVine is bringing his talents to Farmingdale, a growing destination spot for great food, distinctive cocktails, and unbeatable entertainment. Chef Eric uniquely weaves local cuisine into an American Grill, setting himself and 317 Main Street apart from the many restaurant choices on Long Island. For an unforgettable experience, reserve a seat at the Chef’s Table, where you will have the opportunity to directly interact with Chef Eric and share in the experience of our kitchen. Where trendy meets fresh, indulge in a delicious meal paired with specialty craft cocktails while Chef Eric entertains you with his creativity, humor and passion for fresh local food.
This imaginative cookbook is written for the home chef who wants to expand their repertoire in creating fun and unconventional dishes whether the gathering is for two, twenty, or two hundred. Through recipes bursting with personality, award-winning Chef Eric LeVine offers truly innovative takes on tried and true favorites, such as a twisted mini chicken pot pie, an amazing mouthful of flavor.
The smallest of bites showcase three main ingredients used in three different preparations, such as mushroom, ginger, and chicken used three ways. Also included are recipes for delectable mid-sized, larger, and sweet bites--even some signature cocktails! Throughout, this engaging chef includes notes to encourage the home cook to enhance and change up their meals using these recipes as a base. All the 100-plus recipes, from Artichokes Stuffed with Pork and Ricotta to Brown Sugar Bacon Cupcakes, are accompanied by stunning photographs. You'll learn how much fun food can be to prepare, present, share, and of course to eat!
Eric was in the kitchen testing and tasting recipes as a youngster growing up in Brooklyn, found excitement, challenges and passion in his favorite place – the kitchen. His childhood love became his career path and purpose.
Eric’s creations are from a well-trained culinary brain to the palate, from the palate to the finger's end; he is well-versed in the kitchen from traditional to contemporary and from domestic to international. Eric’s contribution to his incredible cuisine, the community makes his work acclaimed nationally.
With an extensive wine list that compliments the creative and vibrant atmosphere fashioned by our team, 317 Main Street is the place to enjoy a seasonal specialty cocktail or a cutting-edge draft beer.
