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Waterzooi Belgian Bistro 850 Franklin Ave. Garden City (516) 873-0855

A favorite of those on the singles’ scene, Waterzooi might be Long Island’s only Belgian bistro of its kind. Unsurprisingly, the bistro features a full bar with a wide array of creamy Belgian beers like Hoegaarden and Leffe Blonde. However, most people come not for the beer but for the Moules Pots and Belgian favorites. Moules Pots are mussels serve with frites and mayonnaise. At Waterzooi, they don’t just have moules pots, they thrive on moules pots. First, there is Puttanesca, which comes with black olives, capers and onions in a marinara with anchovy tapenade. Then there is Montrachet, marinated in white wine, goat cheese and roasted red peppers. Other varieties of moules pots at Waterzooi are Bouilliabaisse, Lucifer, Fra Diavalo (hot and spicy), Creole, Belgian White, Thai, Oreganato, Provencale, Champagne and Homard. Among Waterzooi’s specialty entrees are De Monk, pancetta wrapped monkfish filet over a truffled sweet corn risotto, caramelized baby Swiss shard and a blue crab lobster broth. It doesn’t get much more exotic sounding that in Garden City, does it? Plus, Waterzzoi shares ownership with local favorite establishment, The Victory Bar & Grill.