Bellemore is a large place on a corner, with two sides having windows looking outside and an open kitchen in the back corner.  The wide wood plank floor is matched with exposed duct work in the ceiling.  Rock music plays in the background and there is a large bar area as well as a number of different seating options.  Tables are fairly large and the place is well lit, but then we were there during daylight.  The striking design is highlighted with by two large birdcages with good sized birds.  Also the second room we saw had huge mural of owls.  Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos has been the Executive Chef since 2017 and wanted to create a dining experience that would resemble eating at a friends house.  I think I’d like to have a lot of these friends that would invite me over!  It is food full of flavor and texture.  At lunch there is a smaller menu with lots of plates meant to be shared.  All the staff were really friendly and provided efficient service.  The pacing of the meal was good and the staff were willing to bring out each dish as a separate course with clean plates and flatware. Continue reading →