Mosaic Quietly Reopens
By Nancy Vallarella of What’s Cookin’? - Smithtown
After a dozen years in the Saint James community, Mosaic, St. James has expanded. Chefs Jonathan Contes and Tate Morris took the best of the original recipe and improved upon it. The new additional dining area holds approximately forty guests. Banquette seating, a 750-bottle wine display case, dedicated service area, and restroom have been added. All designed to accommodate dining and facilitate private parties.
The new addition is separated by a sliding custom steel barn door that can be closed off to Mosaic’s original space. A brasserie vibe resonates here. Tiny black and white mosaic tiles fashioned to display the establishment’s name is the foundation of the new bar area. Patrons can now belly up to the bar to dine in addition to two sizable banquette seating areas. This is the vantage point for kitchen and craft cocktail activity.
The ambience is relaxed fine dining and does not take away from the real star, the ever-evolving Mosaic 5-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu ($86/pp++ optional 5-course wine pairing add $45).
Mosaic’s dishes transcend generational dining demographic, curated with dedication, creativity, and classic culinary skill without pretension. The staff is knowledgeable and guests are accommodated with alacrity.
Second Course from Mosaic’s Chef’s Tasting Menu, Saturday, August 4, 2018
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Tuna & Golden Melon Tartar arugula, black olive, fresh mozzarella, sundried tomato muffuletta, balsamic, basil.
Congratulations to Chefs Contes and Morris for preserving the things we love at Mosaic and giving us more space to enjoy. Here’s to the next decade! Cheers.
Mosaic 418 N. Country Road, St. James 631-584-2058