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About Il Mulino New York: Clean the Grill: A er using the grill, wash it down with water and sea salt to remove any residue. Then, use a towel with olive oil to brush the top of the grill and let it cure, which helps prevent s cking and adds flavor to your grilled dishes. Preheat the Grill: Before cooking, preheat your charcoal grill on medium-high heat for about 20 minutes. This ensures that the grill is hot enough for searing and creates those beau ful grill marks on your food. Massage With Olive Oil and Seasoning: For fish, chicken, veal, or any other meats, massage them with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper before placing them on the grill. This helps to add flavor and moisture to the meat while also crea ng a delicious crust when grilled. Use Fresh Herbs: U lize herbs grown in your garden, such as fresh mint, rosemary, oregano, and thyme to add aroma c flavors to your grilled dishes. You can either sprinkle the herbs directly on the meat or use them as skewers to infuse the flavors as the food cooks. Experiment With Lemon Leaf and Orange Leaf: During the summer, try cooking with lemon leaf and orange leaf for a burst of citrusy aroma. Simply place the leaves on the grill grates or wrap them around the meat before grilling to add a unique and refreshing flavor to your dishes. Keep an Eye on the Grill: Grilling mes can vary depending on the type and thickness of the meat, so it's important to keep an eye on the grill and flip the food as needed to ensure even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check for the desired internal temperature and avoid overcooking. Let It Rest: Once your grilled dishes are cooked to perfec on, allow them to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the juices to redistribute, resul ng in more flavorful and juicy meat. Get Crea ve With Grilled Sides: Don't forget about grilling vegetables and fruits as delicious sides to accompany your main dish. Try grilling veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of herbs for a burst of smoky flavor. Grilled fruits like peaches, pineapples, or watermelon can also make a deligh ul addi on to your summer grilling menu. Enjoy the Italian Way: Embrace the Italian tradi on of simple and flavorful grilling with quality ingredients and minimal fuss. Let the natural flavors of the meats, herbs, and citrus leaves shine through for an authen c Italian- style summer grilling experience. Wash it down with a glass of wine or an Aperol Spritz. Buon appe to! Il Mulino New York, the legendary NYC dining des na on and celebrity hotspot, is known for its top-notch service in the most elegant se ng. The restaurant's classic and elevated dishes by chef Michele Mazza are comfor ng yet sophis cated. Upon being seated, tuxedo-clad servers offer a beau ful assortment of appe zers before you are given a menu. It consists of fried zucchini chips, soppressata, fresh chunks of Parmigiana Reggiano cheese cut straight from the wheel in front of you, mussels, brusche a, and an assortment of homemade breads. The menu includes appe zers, salads, a variety of steaks and chops, pasta, riso o, and decadent desserts. Signature dishes include Rigatoni Alla Bolognese, Veal Scallopini Al Marsala, Spaghe Ala Carbonara, Capellini Il Mulino, and Porchini Rissoto. Many of the dishes include an element of dinner theater as dishes are prepared tableside by servers and chefs. While enjoying dessert, servers execute a tradi onal tableside grappa, making for a classic Italian dining experience. Loca ons include New York loca ons Uptown, Soho, and Long Island, in addi on to restaurants in Miami, Boca Raton, Atlan c City and more. For more informa on please visit h ps://www.imny.com. 94 VUENJ.COM

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