Eating In Farmingdale

Farmingdale is filled with restaurants offering all different types of food from Mexican to Pub food to Chinese. If you are looking for a fresh delicious sandwich, La Bottega of Farmingdale is the place to go! At La Bottega of Farmingdale, the service is just like their food, phenomenal. Whether it is lunch or dinner, La Bottega of Farmingdale has got you covered. From their sandwiches to their sides, you will not find better food than this. Everyone has a different taste for food that is why at La Bottega of Farmingdale, they offer a variety of different paninis filled with different foods to meet each customer’s taste buds. They also offer many different soups and salads if you may not be in the mood for a sandwich. You will not find fresher and tastier food than you will here. La Bottega of Farmingdale prides themselves on having fresh food and being nutritious. If you are like most people today, you do not want to put processed, unhealthy foods in your body but also want tasty food. That’s why La Bottega of Farmingdale is the place to go!

Feel like going out for dinner? Perfect, La Bottega of Farmingdale is ready to serve you. Don’t feel like cooking and also don’t feel like going out? Perfect again, La Bottega of Farmingdale will deliver your food right to your house. Are you throwing a party and want your guests to indulge in some delicious food? La Bottega of Farmingdale will cater!

So go to La Bottega of Farmingdale today and treat yourself to the most delicious food Farmingdale has to offer, you won’t be disappointed!

Energy Level After Fast food vs. Fresh Foods

 

  

We have always been told that fresh foods are better for us than fast food, but have you ever wondered why? What makes fresh food better and what effect does it actually have on our bodies? There are many ingredients in fast foods that increase health risk as well as decrease our energy level throughout the day.

One of the main effects fresh foods have on our bodies are, our energy level. Our energy level depends a lot on what we put in our bodies. Eating fresh foods makes you burn more calories, which in turn gives you more energy and keeps you healthy. Fresh foods are foods that are found in nature. They provide us with the natural nutrients we need to have a high energy level and good health. After eating fast food or fried food, your energy level is more than likely going to be low and you will not feel like doing much with your day. This is due to the processing that the foods go through before it becomes your meal. It has added fat, trans fat, sugar, and sodium. These are all key ingredients to an unhealthy meal. An increase in these ingredients is what’s responsible for common diseases such as heart disease and obesity. After you eat fresh foods you will feel as if you can take on the day and get everything you had planned to get done, completed.

At La Bottega, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with delicious fresh foods. It is our goal to deliver you the foods that are not only delicious, but are healthy and make you feel good. Our seasonal ingredients make our meals that much fresher and healthier for everyone to enjoy.

History of the Panini

Paninis have become a very popular lunch time favorite. Originally Italian panino means "small bread, bread roll", today paninis are available in a variety of cuisines. Paninis are really just sandwiches usually pressed down toasted in a panini press. With countless filings, paninis typically come warm on a ciabatta, focaccia, baguette or rosetta roll. Here at La Bottega we’ve made it our mission to provide an excellent panini for whatever you’re in the mood for. Steak, chicken, shrimp, ham, veggies- guacamole, salsa aioli, balsamic, broccoli rabe, marinara sauce and countless other toppings and cheeses we have you covered with dozens and dozens of paninis on our menu.

Originally, the panini was invented for working class Italians who needed something easy to take with them to lunch. The panini usually consisted of cured meats like salami or prosciutto that did not need to be refrigerated, on a rustic bread. Paninis usually weren't toasted like they are today and were eaten as a snack or quick meal on the go. As far back 1956 the panini has been referenced in America. These trendy italian sandwiches became such in Milan bars called paninoteche, in the 1970s and ‘80s. Not long after U.S. restaurants caught the trend and started selling paninis, particularly in New York.

Grab it on the go or come in and take a seat. We have over 50 paninis from our foggia with eggplant and smoked mozzarella to our como with prosciutto and fontina or even a seafood version with our spolento with shrimp and guacamole. Whatever you’re in the mood for we have a panini for every palette.

Summer Ingredients

We can finally say that Spring and Summer are almost here! Birds are chirping and the sun is fighting its way out behind the grey clouds of winter. This means summer crops are on the rise and a whole new variety of fruits and vegetables are going to be available. Foods like berries, peaches, snap beans, corn, cucumbers, melons, peppers, tomatoes, herbs and squash will be ripe and in season.

With new crops comes new nutrients your body has probably been deprived from this long winter. Vegetables like tomatoes are an excellent source vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum, and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber and phosphorus. Cucumbers provide us with valuable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer benefits. Basil is extremely high in vitamin k and manganese. Basil is also a very good source of copper, vitamin A and vitamin C. Peppers have an outstanding source of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant  properties. Bell peppers are an excellent source of vitamin A,C, B6. They are a very good source of folate, vitamin E, dietary fiber, vitamin B2, and potassium. Additionally, they are a good source of vitamin K, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium. Of course all vegetables have their health benefits but its interesting and important to see where you may want to switch it up in your next meal.

La Bottega has you covered with a wide variety of menu options featuring tomato, basil, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers and more! Our stagione salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, Rucola e farro with grilled chicken tomatoes and peppers, or our Sicilia panini with roasted peppers and eggplant are amongst many many more in-season options that will satisfy a summer crop craving. Come in and check out the best crops of the season on a hearty salad or a panini that will hit the spot.

Going Gluten Free

Becoming “gluten free” is often a choice made by people who wish to live a healthier lifestyle. There are many benefits to a gluten-free diet, including for those with inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders, as gluten can damage the intestines if you are suffering from one of those afflictions. People with Celiac’s disease also usually require a gluten free diet to go about everyday life normally.

Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and also in the grains that contain these things. While gluten on it’s own is not proven to be unhealthy, some of the foods associated with these grains can occasionally be high in calories or fat. Although a gluten-free diet may not be the best choice for someone not suffering from Celiac disease, or any inflammatory or autoimmune disorders, many people have reported a large increase in energy after eliminating gluten from their diet. It can also promote a decrease in inflammation in the joints. Better focus and thinking can also be a positive side effect of becoming gluten free, as some people report. Although none of these reports are officially confirmed, there are many people who swear by the diet.  

At La Bottega, we have many options on our menu that are free of gluten for anybody who is practicing the diet. Many restaurants offer very limited options when it comes to dietary restrictions. With many delicious choices, our menu is available to accommodate people with many different dietary preferences. If this is something you’re interested in, and want to try some delicious authentic italian cuisine, stop by our restaurant today!

Why We Should All Eat More Salads!

Why is it important to eat salads? Well, besides the fact that they’re delicious, they are also one of the healthiest things we can put into our bodies. Salads provide us with many necessary nutrients that our bodies need. Growing up, we were always taught to eat our fruits and vegetables. We may have tried to avoid them, but salads provide us with the opportunity to involve a variety of servings of fruits and vegetables at once.

The availability of most salads is present at all times. Almost every restaurant has salad on the menu, and you can even prepare your own homemade salad within 5 minutes. If you’re making your own salad in your kitchen, you can customize your salad and put anything you want in it. Some people like chicken in their salads, while others prefer the crunching sounds of croutons with some simple ranch dressing. Furthermore, there are many things a salad does for your health. For starters, salads provide the human body with much needed fiber that helps lower cholesterol and prevent constipation.

Another thing salads provide is good fats. Fats are notoriously known for being harmful; however, salads have monounsaturated fats, which can be found in olive oil and avocados. These ingredients help your body absorb protective phytochemicals, such as lycopene, from tomatoes and lutein from dark green vegetables. Research suggests that those over 60 years old who include plenty of olive oil in their diet have a greater risk of increasing their morality.

Salads are also great for cutting weight! Salads of 150 calories or less are a great way to please your taste buds and appetite without gaining weight. When it comes to the size of the salad, bigger is better, as long as it’s the right “bigger.” Salads should be bigger in size, with more veggies but less dressings.

Overall, fruits and vegetables found in salads have been linked to decreases one’s risk of getting cancer, especially cancers found in the neck and head. Even those who drink and smoke often have a better chance of avoiding cancer when eating fruit and vegetables. Salads are a great way to help get maintain and improve your health, and they should not be overlooked. Next time you’re out to eat, think about how salads can be both tasty and healthy, and enjoy!

If you're in Farmingdale or the surrounding area give us a call at 516-586-8195. At La Bottega Farmingdale, we take pride in bringing you the best quality of food and service. Here is our menu, what salad are you going to pick today?

Fresh Ingredients Makes for a Better Product

Many people today are always in a rush and do not necessarily have time to cook a fresh meal. People will buy frozen foods or already made meals to save time both in the kitchen and at the grocery store. What people do not realize are all the unhealthy ingredients that they are putting into their bodies when they eat these meals verse when they have fresh foods.

More people today are becoming health conscience even with their busy lifestyles. They are more concerned about what they are putting into their bodies and how they can stay healthy. When people started eating fresh and healthy foods they felt healthier overall, they were not getting sick as much and their weight was under control. Many people are now looking for fresh and organic ingredients in their food. Fresh food even looks more appetizing than processed food. There is nothing more delicious than eating food right off the growing source. Salt, fat, and sugar are not needed to make a meal taste delicious. A fresh meal is guaranteed to give you more nutrients than frozen or processed food. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide most of the vitamins and minerals that are needed to get our bodies healthy. They also have more water and therefore offer us natural hydration. When a meal is made from scratch, the cook is in control of how many oils and fats are put into their meals unlike when a meal is already made. Enzymes, which are needed for digestion, help break down food into different parts that our bodies can use. Enzymes are taken out of the fresh foods when made already so that it will last longer. Already made meals also have more salt, toxins, and unhealthful fats.

Fresh foods can make your day and your life better, so take the time to make sure that you are getting the right nutrients you need to keep your body healthy! When cooking your own healthy meal just isn't an option, stop in to La Bottega of Farmingdale, we offer the freshest ingredients, great service, and meals that will keep you coming back for more.