Whom You Know: NIGHTLIGHT: Bon Voyage to 54th Street Oceana, Hello to the McGraw Hill Building

Friday, July 17, 2009

NIGHTLIGHT: Bon Voyage to 54th Street Oceana, Hello to the McGraw Hill Building

Last night Peachy Deegan was sporting the Go America, GO! look which we recommend for the whole month of July, wearing her red Donna Ricco dress, her Jennifer Creel sunglasses and red, white and blue jewelry by her Florida designers to attend the Bon Voyage event at Oceana- a classy seafood soiree celebrating the end of seventeen glorious years at 55 East 54th Street. The Livanos family were gracious hosts to all and were represented by three different generations that Peachy Deegan was glad to meet.

The night was all about the menu and the success of the Oceana dynasty, which featured all five chefs.

We began with Rick Moonen, from the 1990s who called in via video and gave a "virtual" speech, while all other four chefs were there in person.

Oceana fabulously served with cocktails including endless champagne:

Rick Moonen's (the 1990's) dishes:

Salmon Tartare with Smoked Salmon and American Caviar, one of our favorites!

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (we are so sorry we missed these!)

Everything Crusted Tuna

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Cornelius Gallagher's (The Early 2000's) dishes:

Loup De Mer in a Thin Bread Crust with Tamarind

Spanish Style Shrimp with Piperade, Chorizo and Shellfish Wine Jus

Peruvian Snapper Ceviche with Mango, Red Curry and Spicy Tangerine Juices

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Ben Pollinger's (The Later 2000's, and Current!) dishes:

Kona Kampachi Tartare with Pickled Green Papaya, Candied Ginger Macadamias

Pressed Lobster, Lobster Coral Emulsion, our FAVORITE of the night

Taro Crusted Pompano, Bok Choy, Peanuts, Coconut Cilantro Curry

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Dessert Menu

David Carmichael, 1997-2007

Huckleberry Creme Brulee, Dulce De Leche

Chocolate Caramel Mousse, Toasted Coconut

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Jansen Chan, 2007 and Current

Chocolate Chip Pecan Bar, Buttermilk Gelee

Blueberry Mochi Cake, Coconut Tapioca Pearls

After last night, we think it would be impossible for Oceana to serve less than anything top-notch and we dreamed about the new location we are so excited for it!

Among the lovely guests we met were representatives from InStyle, USA Today, and:
Nick Livanos, Oceana
John Livanos, Oceana
Andrew Rigie, New York State Restaurant Association
Kathleen McKenna, Wine Enthusiast
Ben Pollinger, Oceana
Lisa M. Mantineo, Martha Stewart Living Radio
Jennifer Holiner, Frank Publicity
Jeff Leanheart, Oceana

At the beginning of August, Oceana will be moving to the McGraw Hill Building on 6th Avenue at 49th Street: 1221 Avenue of the Americas. A grand opening will be held in September, Whom You Know has heard. The new location will feature several atmosphere options from high-class dining to a casual raw-bar area.

For more information:

oceanarestaurant.com

We look forward to coverage of this opening as well as others in the Livanos Enterprise.

The other restaurants in the Livanos Restaurant Group are:

Molyvos, 871 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019 (212) 582-7500
Abboccato, 136 W 55th St New York, NY 10019-5305 - (212) 265-4000
City Limits Diner, White Plains, NY and Stamford, CT (914) 686-9000
Burger Deluxe, 1420 Route 23 North, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 305-0033

...and soon to open Moderne Barn in Armonk, NY

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