Beloved Breakfasts

1. Every morning brings new breakfast specials, like blueberry pancakes, chocolate chip waffles, blintzes, fresh seasonal fruit salad, or bagels with lox.
   
   
   
   
2. "I get to curate menus for intimate events and big catering style events like Mother's Day Brunch, which we open to residents' family members," said Matthew Q, Director of Food Service for The Bristal at Lake Grove.
3. Omelet stations, where eggs any style are made to order, are a big hit with residents and their visiting family and friends too.
4. Our breakfast action stations invite conversation, offer custom orders, and ensure an empowered start to the day. "Not everyone is a morning person," said one team member from The Bristal at West Babylon, "Just a friendly greeting and a delicious meal can get anyone's day moving in the right direction."
   
   At The Bristal communities, breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it's the most delightful.
   
   

   Comfort Food Classics

5. Seasonal soups, stews, and chilis are just some of the comfort food classics our residents enjoy for lunch year-round. In particular, residents at Mount Sinai, East Northport, Somerset, Massapequa, and Sayville are always happy to enjoy a bowlful of soup du jour.
6. Prefer a classic tuna salad sandwich or chicken salad on a lettuce wrap? How about a fresh garden salad with a homemade herb vinaigrette? Salads with seasonal fruits and veggies are highly desired, especially by residents at Westbury, Englewood, and North Woodmere.
   
   
   
   
7. Barbecue ribs and homestyle mac & cheese? Check. Chicken parmigiana served over spaghetti marinara? Check. Homemade brick-oven pizza? Check plus! Joseph C., Director of Dining Services at The Bristal at West Babylon said, "We have such an awesome open fire pizza oven... It really feels like you are back in your hometown pizzeria."
8. With the Taste of Home program, residents share favorite recipes from their family heritage, which are recreated and served to the entire community.

At The Bristal communities, "Comfort" and "Food" go hand-in-hand.

Savory Selections

9. If you prefer the 'turf' to the 'surf', residents rave about the Roast Duck with a Raspberry Port Wine Sauce, Roast Spring Leg of Lamb with Rosemary Jus and Mint Jelly, Filet Mignon, and most especially, The Bristal Herb-Crusted Roast Chicken - so good, it's practically famous!

10. But if you like to lean into the 'surf', we suggest the Pan-Seared Salmon in Fennel Sauce, Broiled Flounder with Lobster Sauce, or Prince Edward Isle Mussels Marinara.

11. A little surf, a little turf, and a lot of choice! At The Bristal communities, you can have it all. According to Director of Food Service of The Bristal at Lake Grove, Amanda A., "Surf and Turf night is everyone's favorite!" The sentiment was echoed by Bonnie H., Executive Director at East Northport, "Throw in some surf and turf and we are good to go!"

You just can't miss with The Bristal communities' rotating menu of savory selections.

Made for You

12. Specialized or restricted diets are not just accommodated - they're thoughtfully planned by a registered dietitian, designed by a chef, and graciously served by our dining team.

13. Not just 'needs', but 'wants' matter too. Our culinary teams meet with residents to learn their tastes and preferences and adjust available menu options accordingly.

14. Need dining options with modified textures? You'll still enjoy a robust selection menu options, mechanically altered for your needs. Registered Dietitian for The Bristal, Alaina Hoschke said, "Mechanically altered diets should go beyond meeting nutritional needs - they should honor personal preferences and preserve dignity."

 Seasonal and Signature Events

15. Holiday menus for special celebrations bring tradition to the table, for big and small festivities alike. Sign us up for the End-of-Season Lobster Bake at The Bristal at Mount Sinai, or the Lunar New Year-inspired Chinese Feast at The Bristal at Armonk, or to break the fast in observance of Yom Kippur at The Bristal at Lynbrook.

16. With A Taste of the Season program, residents are treated to a fresh, seasonal snack recipe every month along with nutritional information. So far this year, they've sampled Overnight Oats with Raspberry and Dark Chocolate, Pistachio Dip with Feta, Protein-packed Spinach Dip, and Almond Raisin Snack Mix.

17. International Cuisine Weeks offer residents the opportunity to travel the world with their taste buds, without ever leaving the dining room.

18. Cooking, Baking and Food Prep Clubs welcome residents to engage in the joy of cooking for others, preparing for Afternoon Socials.

19. Some of our communities even host an Adventurous Eaters Club! At Mount Sinai last year, "Our Director of Food Service made Frog Legs for Leap Year...The exciting conversations it created was memorable!"

Team Members Truly Care

20. Our team members take pride in their work and find joy in what they do every day. After speaking with many them, it's clear that our chefs truly enjoy elevating simple dishes and putting their own creative spin on familiar standards.

21. The annual Taste of The Bristal competition adds fun and flair to the culinary calendar, where chefs bring their best and compete for Best Dish, Best Plating, Best Tablescape, People's Choice, and others.

22. Mother's Day and Executive Luncheon were repeated numerous times by our team members as favorite events to host. Why?

    Mother's Day "brings together the family" for "a beautiful day and beautiful event".

    Executive Luncheon "provides the perfect opportunity to welcome new residents and get to know them better."

Sweet Surprises

23. Biscotti, fruit tarts, banana bread, and strawberry shortcake - just a few of the sweet surprises our team whips up fresh with flair!

24. Many of the residents we spoke with recommend stopping by for an ice cream social - it's a weekly favored tradition at some of our communities.

25. Every day deserves to be sweet, and at The Bristal communities, dessert is always on the menu.