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Ideal Cheese and Wine Cafe

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Cheese Flights 1Dinner Menu 8Wine List 7Bar 2Take Out 11Lunch Menu 6Prix-Fixe Menu 3Brunch Menu 1

Cheese Flights

A unique way to try cheeses from around the World. Choose from 3, 5 or 8 pieces that will be paired with accompaniments and freshly sliced baguette. You may also pick imported meat our charcuterie Section to be placed on your board. Gluten free options available, as well as, unpasteurized and pasteurized cheeses. Our Monger's and Serving Team are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you on your journey

Main

The Ideal Cheese Board

Choose your very own cheeses or meats from our extensive in house list, which will be uniquely paired and accompanied with freshly sliced baguette. You are able to select a small, medium or large board which vary in price

Cheesemonger's Choice Cheese Board

Leave it up to our monger's to pick delicious cheeses or meats for you! You are able to select a small, medium or large board which vary in price

Dinner Menu

Welcome to ideal Cheese and Wine's 2014 Menu

Soup

Classic Tomato*

Parmigiano-Reggiano, house-made croutons, basil, locally grown tomatoes

French Onion*

Vegetarian stock, with toasted baguette, melted Gruyere, pecorino cheese and chives

Cheesy Tomato*

Our classic tomato topped with baguette, house-made ricotta, and melted fontina

Soup Du Jour

Ask your server for daily specials

Salads

Roasted Beets*

Whipped goat cheese, spinach, candied pecans, drizzled in EVOO

Mixed Warm Mushroom

Walnuts and hazelnuts mixed with arugula, spinach, midnight moon goat cheese, bacon tossed in a bacon shallot vinaigrette

Kale Caesar*

Chiffonade kale, Parmigiano-Reggiano shavings, house-made Caesar dressing and house-made croutons

Fig & Arugula*

Fresh kalamata figs, arugula, red onion, pickled red onion, toasted pine nuts, drizzled in a balsamic reduction and garlic aioli. Topped with red wine marinated figs and gran cru surchoix cheesy bread

Cheese N' Mac

Ideal's Exclusive Artisan Mac and Cheese

"Moon Chopper"*

Blend of midnight moon and lamb chopper cheese

"Smoky"

Smoked gouda topped with bacon and chives

Classic Cheese N' Mac*

Ideal's Secret Blend of Cheese topped with crispy shoestring onions

"French Revolution"

Blend of comte and gruyere with french-style ham

"Veggin' Out"*

Blend of mild gouda, gruyere with zucchini and spinach

Cheese Du Jour

Ask your server for daily specials

Burgers/sandwiches

All burgers are made from Huntington's very own Berger Meat's exclusive blend of ground short rib, brisket, 80/20 and are served with pommes frites

Buttermilk Blue

Beef, blue cheese, cranberry pepper jam, chocolate

Pesto Gouda

Beef, pesto gouda cheese, sweet tomato jam

Smoked Gouda

Beef, smoked gouda cheese, bbq sauce, crispy onions, bacon

Bbq Pulled Pork

Fontina cheese, caramelized onions, arugula

Beer Cheddar

Beef, beer cheddar cheese, jalapenos, bacon, caramelized onions

Truffle Gouda

Beef, truffle gouda cheese, crispy shoe string onions, truffle aioli, over easy egg

Grilled Chicken

Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli

Small Plates

Sweet & Savory Trio*

Buffalo ricotta, olive oil, fresh herbs, honey and olives

Duck Confit Spring Roll

Cured duck confit, chive goat cheese, served with red wine marinated mission figs, arugula, belgium endive salad, topped with pickled red onions

Pulled Pork Crepe

BBQ, arugula, drizzled with chive garlic EVOO, red pepper coulis, and demi-glaze

Meatball Sliders

Ground pork/beef/veal, topped with house-made ricotta, pomodoro sauce served on a bun

Burrata*

Seasonal roasted tomatoes, grilled focaccia, balsamic reduction, herbs and drizzled in olive oil

Flatbread Du Jour

Ask your server for daily specials

Cheese N' Mac Croquettes*

Ideal's famous cheese n' mac deep fried and drizzled in melted cheese

Artichoke Hearts*

Baked with garlic, olive oil and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Panko Crusted Goat Cheese*

Orange blossom honey, pistachio, vanilla salt

Grilled Halloumi*

Butternut squash, honey, pumpkin seeds, arugula

Baked Fontina*

Garlic, fresh herbs, served with toasted baguette

Wings

Delicious hand spun organic free range chicken wings. Choose from our list of sauces. Come with Blue Cheese, carrots and celery

Entrees

Zucchini "Spaghetti"*

Parmigiano-Reggiano, EVOO, pine nuts, basil, house-made ricotta

Rigatoni & Meatballs

Pork/beef/veal, house-made ricotta, crostini, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pomodoro

Cordon Bleu

French ham, emmentaller cheese, butter, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, served with mashed potatoes

Mini Meatloaf

Pork/beef/veal, brown gravy, served with mash potatoes and glazed carrots

Teriyaki Skirt Steak

12 oz, served with sauteed spinach and pommes frites

Lasagna*

Mozzarella, house-made ricotta, pomodoro

Clams, Linguine & Shrimp

Chopped surf, cockle clams, shrimp, garlic, white wine, parsley

Chicken Marino

Grilled or breaded chicken, sauteed spinach, pomodoro, melted mozzarella, served with brussel sprouts

Pan Seared Salmon

Served with sauteed spinach and tomato salad

Pommes Frites

Belgian style twicw fried, hand cut daily

Pommes Frites*

Served with one sauce of choice, we recommend the garlic aioli!

Poutine Frites

Brown gravy, cheddar cheese curds

Garlic Frites*

Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, parsley

Sides

Brussels Sprouts

Bacon, dates, almonds

Creamed Kale*

Sauteed Spinach*

Glazed Carrots*

Creamed Spinach*

Garlic Mashed Potatoes*

Wine List

Sparkling Wines By the Glass

Cava Brut, Segura Viudas, 187S, Spain

10.00

Labrusca Rosso, Lini, Italy

11.00

Prosecco, Villa Jonlanda, 187S, Italy

13.00

Moscato D'asti, Michele Chiarlo Nivole, Italy (Dessert Wine)

11.00

Sparkling Wines By the Bottle

Champagne, Rose', Pillard, France

99.00

Champagne, Brut, Pillard, France

79.00

Labrusca Rosso, Lini, Italy

40.00

Labrusca Rose, Lini, Italy

42.00

Cava, Brut Reserva, Gran Passion, Spain

33.00

Moscato, D'asti, "Spiral" Villa Jolanda, Italy

33.00

Brut, Crémant De Bourgogne, France

40.00

Rose Wines By the Glass

Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chateau Beaulieu, France

9.00

Mourvèdre, Cinsault , Grenache; Le Petit Rouviere, France

8.00

White Wines By the Glass

Chardonnay, Wild Oats, Australia

12.00

Viognier, Dom De La Ferrandiere, France

10.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Neil Ellis, South Africa

11.00

Vernaccia, Cavaliere, Italy

9.00

Riesling, Standing Stone, Fingerlakes

9.00

Chenin Blanc, Marc Brédif Bouvray, France

14.00

Pinot Grigio, Il Tasso, Italy

11.00

Verdejo, Marques De Caceres, Spain

9.00

Nosiola, Endrizzi, Italy

11.00

Gruner Veltliner, Grooner, Austria

9.00

Albarino, Kenita, Spain

10.00

White Bordeaux, Chateau Fage, France

10.00

White Wines By the Bottle

Chardonnay, Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast, Ca

49.00

Gavi Di Gavi, Ascheri, Italy

56.00

White Rhone Blend, Plateau Des Chenes, France

52.00

Montrachet, Louis Latour, France

95.00

Corton Charlemagne Gran Cru, Louis Latour, France

115.00

Pecorino, Saladini Pilastri, Italy

40.00

Pinot Gris, King Estate, Oregon

49.00

White Rijoa, Marques De Murrieta, Spain

55.00

Pouilly-Fuisse, Roger Lassarat, France

65.00

Pinot Grigio, Elena Walch, Alto Adige; Italy

42.00

Sancerre, Domaine Fournier, France

55.00

Riesling, Maximin Grunhauser, Germany

51.00

Chardonnay, Bethel Heights, Oregon

50.00

Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet, France

46.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Cade, Napa Valley Ca

58.00

Red Wines By the Glass

Tempranillo, Tridente, Spain

11.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack Barrett, Ca

12.00

Malbec, Velazco, Argentian

10.00

House-Made Sangria

8.00

Red Blend, Outkaste, California

14.00

Shiraz, Tait "Ball Buster", Australia

12.00

Primitivo, " Piluna" Castello Monaci, Italy

11.00

Montepulciano, D'abruzzo, Monti Guidi Riserva, Italy

9.00

Agriorgitiko, Red On Black, Greece

9.00

Claret (Blend) , Donati, Ca

13.00

Zinfandel, Rancho Zabaco, Sonoma County California

10.00

Merlot, Roth, Alexander Valley California

13.00

Valpolicella, Allegrini, Italy

10.00

Pinot Noir, Parker Station, California

12.00

Red Wines By the Bottle

Barbera A'asti, Luca Ferraris, Agricola, Italy

38.00

Cote-Du-Rhone, Saint Esprit, France

38.00

Syrah, Qupe, Central Coast, Ca

40.00

Tempranillo/syrah Hacienda Monasterio, Spain

98.00

Bordeaux, Chateau Fleur De Jean Gue, France

49.00

Mourvédre, Tormentoso, South Africa

38.00

Zweigelt, Andau, Austria

55.00

Syrah Blend, the Wolf Trap, South Africa

36.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Smith & Hook, Central Coast Ca

48.00

Tempranillo, Entre Suelos, Spain

34.00

Carmenere, Pérez Cruz, Chile

50.00

Sangiovese, Tenuta Di Burchino, Genius Loci, Italy

34.00

Cabernet Sauvignon,"emblem" Michael Mondavi, Ca

78.00

Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley, Ca

56.00

Brunello Di Montalcino, La Casa, Carpazo, Italy

96.00

Beaujolais-Villages, Louis Jadot, France

41.00

Nebbiolo D'alba, Rocca, Italy

39.00

Chianti, Colli Fiorentini, Italy

33.00

Malbec, Finca Decero, Argentina

41.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley Ca

150.00

Zinfandel Red Blend, "Three Valleys"ridge, Sonoma Country Ca

59.00

Bar

Ideal Signature Cocktail List

Ultimate Bloody Mary

Moonshine, Cornichon, onion, olives, lemon, limes

Pineapple Fused Margarita

With Fresh Pineapple and lime, Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec

Pam-Atini

Kettle One, Pama Liquor, POM juice, Orange Zest

Perfect Peach Martini

With Grey Goose, Peach Schnapps, Orange, Grenadine

St. Germaine

With Prosecco and elder flower

Cucumber Mojito

Crop Cucumber Vodka, Fresh Mint, Lime and Simple syrup

Ideal Beer List

Lager, Estrella Damm Daura, Barcelona

7.00

Kolsch, Gaffel, Germany

8.00

Tripel Ale "Golden Monkey", Victory, Pa

8.00

Abbey Double Ale, Grimbergen, Belgium

9.00

Ipa, "Loose Cannon" Heavy Seas, Baltimore

7.00

Golden Ale, Duvel, Belgium

10.00

Belgian Ale, Delirium Nocturnum, Belgium

12.00

American Double Black Stout, Bear Republic, California

6.00

Ipa, "Titan" Great Divide, Colorado

6.00

Hard Cider, Mckenzies "Seasonal Reserve", Ny

7.00

American Strong Ale, Troegs "Mad Elf", Pa

7.00

Saison, St. Feuillien, Belgium

7.00

Dopplebock, Forst Sixtus, Italy

6.00

Lager, 1906 Reserva, Spain

6.00

Cream Ale, Sixpoint "Sweet Action", Brooklyn

7.00

Pilsner, Paulaner, Germany

7.00

Pale Ale, "Dales" Oskar Blue, North Carolina

6.00

Ginger Beer, Barritts, Bermuda

5.00

Double White, South Hampton Publick House, Long Island

8.00

Tripel Karmeliet, Brouwerij Bosteels, Belgium

12.00

Farmhouse Saison, "Hennepin" Ommegang, New York

8.00

Breakfast Stout, Founders, Michigan

8.00

Ipa, "Sculpin" Ballast Point, Ca

7.00

American Ipa, 21St Amendment, Ca

8.00

Witbier, Allagash White, Maine

7.00

Quadruple, 3 Philosophers, New York

10.00

Blood Orange Pale Ale, Great South Bay Long

6.00

Toasted Lager, Blue Point, Long Island

6.00

Hefeweizen, Paulaner, Germany

7.00

Take Out

Ideal Cheese & Wine Cafe's Take Out 6 Green Street Huntington, NY 11743, (631) 427-1831

Starters

Mac & Cheese

6.95

Jalapeno Poppers

5.95

Mac & Cheese Bites

5.95

Fried Zucchini

6.95

Fried Mozzarella

5.95

Soups

Tomato

7.95

Soup of the Week

7.95

French Onion

8.95

Salads

Dressings: honey mustard, olive oil & vinegar, honey balsamic, ideal olive oil blend. Add Chicken $5, Add salmon $8, Add steak $9

Classic Caesar

7.95

House Salad

6.95

Wraps

All melts/wraps are served with kale chips. Add pommes frites for $2.50 extra

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

7.95

Chicken dipped in our signature buffalo sauce, grilled peppers & onions, blue cheese dressing

Grilled Veggie Wrap

6.95

Zucchini, red pepper, mushrooms, red onion w/ mixed mesclun greens and tomato.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

7.95

Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken in our homemade Caesar dressing

Melts

All melts/wraps are served with kale chips. Add pommes frites for $2.50 extra

Mozzarella Fontina Mel

7.95

Tomato, basil, honey, Italian baguette

The French Connection Melt

9.95

Reserve Comte, French Ham & Dijon mustard on brioche bread.

The Big Cheese Melt

7.95

Mild Gouda, Jalapeno Havarti, Grafton Cheddar on sourdough bread

Wings

For 25 or more wings you may select up to 2 sauces. Sauces: Classic Buffalo(mild, medium or hot), Habanero Mango, Chipolte Honey, Caesar Parmesan, Rustic Italian, Honey Dijon, Pomegranate Teriyaki

Wings

5.95

Your Ideal Burger Or Chicken Sandwich

$14.95

Step 1: Choose Your Temp

Rare, Medium Rare, Medium, Medium Well, Well Done

Step 3: Select Two Toppings

Mushrooms, bacon, caramelized onions, crispy shoestring onions

Step 5: Choose Sauces

Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard, Tomato Jam, Buffalo Sauce,Blue Cheese Dressing

Step 2: Select One Cheese

Cheddar, Swiss, Mild Gouda, Smoked Gouda, Truffle Gouda ($1.50 extra)

Step 4: Select Add Ons

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, white onion, pickles

Pommer Frites-Hand Cut Belgium Fries

Sauces: Classic Garlic, Bacon Ailoi, Harbanero Mango, Honey Dijon, Harbanero Mango, Pomegranate Teriyaki, Caesar Parmesan Garlic. Includes one free sauce any additional sauces is $1 each

Pommer Frites

4.50

Lunch Specials

Monday - Friday 11 a.m - 3 p.m. No substitutions

Burger Special

9.95

Cheddar or Swiss, crispy kale chips and one 20oz soda

Wing Special

9.95

6 wings, pommes frites and one 20oz soda

Kids Menu

Mac & Cheese

6.95

Grilled Cheese

6.95

W/ fries

Elbow Macaroni

6.95

W/ Tomato or Butter Sauce

Burger Or Cheeseburger

6.95

W/ fries

Chicken Tenders

6.95

W/ fries

Beverages

20Oz Soda Bottle

2.00

Red Bull

2.50

Bud/bud Light

3.50

Poland Spring Water

1.50

Roar Energy Drink

1.50

Lunch Menu

Ideal Cheese and Wine Cafe's 2014 Lunch Menu served Monday through Saturday

Soups

All soups are house-made with fresh ingredients

Soup Du Jour

Ask server for daily special

Tomato*

Fresh, parmiagiano reggiano, crouton, basil

French Onion*

Baguette, melted gruyere, pecorino, chives

Cheesy Tomato*

Baguette, melted Fontina, house-made ricotta

Salads

Burrata Caprese*

Basil, seasonal tomato, grilled focaccia, balsamic reduction, herb oil

Kale Caesar*

Chiffonade kale, parmiagiano reggiano shavings, house-made caesar dressing, house-made croutons

Fig & Arugula*

Fresh seasonal figs, red onion & pickled red onion, toasted pine nuts, garlic aioli, balsamic reduction, red wine marinated figs, over grand cru surchoix cheesy bread

Mixed Warm Mushrooms

Toasted walnuts/hazelnuts, arugula, spinach, midnight moon goat cheese, bacon, bacon shallot vinaigrette

Cheese & Mac

Ideal Cheese and Wine Cafe loves cheese so much we put it first! Our Cheese and Mac is our twist of Mac and Cheese with artisan cheeses from around the World

Moon Chopper*

Blend of Midnight moon, lambchopper

Veggin' Out*

Blend of mild gouda, gruyere, zucchini, spinach

"Classic"*

Blend of Ideal Famous Cheese, topped with crispy shoestring onions

Cheese Melts

Our Melts are served with baked crispy seasoned kale chips & cup of tomato soup

The Big Cheese*

Gouda, jalapeño havarti, Grafton cheddar, sourdough

Mozzarella & Fontina*

Basil, tomato, honey, focaccia

Fontina Val D'aosta & Prima Donna

Prosciutto di parma, tomato jam, focaccia

Brie-Zy Cheezy*

Ripe brie, fig jam, apple, sourdough

The French Connection

Reserve comté, French ham, caramelized onions, Dijon mustard, brioche

Sandwiches & Burgers

All burgers are made from Berger Meats exclusive blend of ground, short rib, brisket, and 80/20. Choose either a crispy seasoned kale chips -or- a cup of tomato soup

Ideal Open Faced Sandwich

Prosciutto, arugula, parmigiano, house-made olive oil, focaccia

Chicken Sandwich

Emmentaller, lettuce tomato, onion, Honey Dijon

Truffle Burger

Over-easy egg, crispy shoe string onions, truffle aioli

Roasted Vegetable*

Peppers, onions, zucchini, tomato, mozzarella, sourdough

"Dlt"

Duck, Lettuce, tomato, zesty garlic aioli, sour dough

Classic Ideal Burger

Lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion (add cheddar -or- emmentaller $1)

Specialities

Flatbread Du Jour

Ask your server for daily special

Grilled Halloumi*

Butternut squash, arugula, EVOO, pumpkin seeds, honey

Zucchini "Spaghetti"*

Parmiagiano reggiano, EVOO, pine nuts, basil, Ideal house made ricotta

Wings

Hand tossed wings, served with fresh celery and carrots

Cheese N' Mac Croquettes*

Macaroni and Ideal's famous blend of cheeses, deep fried and drizzled with melted cheese

Bbq Pulled Pork Or- Meatball Sliders

House-made ricotta, pickle

Pommes Frites*

Belgian style twice-fried, hand-cut daily, served with a classic garlic aioli and one sauce of your choice Additional House-Made Dipping Sauces. We recommend the garlic aioli!

Prix-Fixe Menu

Monday & Tuesday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. 3-Course, Prix-Fixe $24.95 per person + tax & Gratuity. No Substitutions!

Starters

Tomato Soup*

Parmigiano reggiano, house-made croutons & basil. To make it Cheesy add $2

Pulled Pork Sliders

Two slow cooked pulled pork sliders glazed with chipotle sauce served on a decadent roll

Monger's Choice Cheeseboard*

Manchego, brie, baguette & pairing assortments

Kale Caesar Salad*

Chiffonade kale, parmigiano reggiano shavings, house-made Caesar dressing & house-made croutons

Cheese N' Mac Croquette*

Our very own famous Ideal blend of cheese n' mac rolled, deep fried & drizzled in melted cheese

Main

Classic Cheese N' Mac*

A unique blend of cheeses w/ crispy shoe-string onions

Cordon Bleu

Stuffed chicken breast with French ham and Emmentaller cheese, drizzled with Emmentaller sauce, served with mashed potato & sautéed broccoli

Mini Meatloaf

Pork/beef/veal, brown gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots

Teriyaki Skirt Steak

+$7. 12 ounce Skirt Steak served with creamed spinach & pommes frites

Lasagna*

Meatless lasagna, with house-made ricotta, mozzarella & DOP San Marzano tomato sauce

Beer & Cheddar Burger

Berger Meats exclusive blend of ground short rib, brisket & 80/20 chop stuffed & topped with melted beer cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon, jalapeno to add a little kick & served with pommes frites

Seared Salmon

Pan seared over sautéed spinach and fresh tomato salad

Dessert

Cheesecake

Home-Made Bread Pudding

Cinnamon Apple Cigar a La Mode

Brunch Menu

The best brunch in Huntington Village is waiting right here for you. Served on Sundays from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Main

Ideal Breakfast Board

1 poached Egg, Manchego, Brie, Fig Jam, Toast, Sauicisson

Eggs Benedict

House-made Hollandaise Sauce and Mesclun Salad. With the Choice of: Classic Canadian Ham, Tomato & Bacon, or Sauteed Spinach, fresh tomato, & caramelized onion

Yogurt Parfait

Layers of fresh berries, yogurt and house-made granola

House-Made Ricotta Pancake

Our house made ricotta cheese mixed into pancake batter, served with organic maple syrup!

Kale Caesar Salad

Kale, Parmiagiano reggiano, house- made Caesar dressing, house made croutons

Mozzarella & Fontina Melt

Basil, Tomato, Honey, Focaccia served with Pomme Frites & small Mesclun salad

2 Eggs Any Style

Served with Potato Hash & Choice of Bacon or Sausage and toasted baguette

Ideal's Omelets

Choose any 3 of the following : Bacon, Ham, Sausage Grafton Cheddar, Emmentaller, Gouda, Raw Spinach, Mushroom, Peppers, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Raw Onion, Jalapenos. Served with Potato Hash & Choice of Bacon or Sausage and toasted baguett

Ideal's Classic French Toast

Made with cinnamon, sugar and love and served with seasonal berries

House-Made Belgium Waffles

Choice of Whipped Cream, Chocolate Syrup, Caramel Syrup, Strawberry Compote

Truffle Cheese Burger

Fried egg, crispy shoestring onions, truffle aioli served with Pomme Frites & small Mesclun salad

Croque-Madame Melt

Gruyere, French Ham, Classic Béchamel, egg Sunny Side up served with Pomme Frites & small Mesclun salad

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