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'Eat Heartily' says Rocco Sacramone and Mount Sinai Queens and United Community Civic Association

Astoria's Acclaimed Chef, Rocco Sacramone, prepared special items for 183 people at event promoting 'Eat Heartily'.

This article made possible by Mount Sinai Queens and United Community Civic Association

Rocco Sacramone of Astoria’s Trattoria L'incontro   Rocco Sacramone of Astoria’s Trattoria L'incontro proudly displays Black Sea Bass in Tomato Sauce   (L) Chef/Owner Rocco Sacramone, Trattoria L'incontro (R) Shelly Felder, Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria.     Full video coverage and follow up Q&A are available in the left column in 3 segments of approximately three to five minutes each. rocco_sacramone_mt_sinai_eat_healthy_20120229 sacramone_felder_mt_sinai_eat_healthy_20120229 allison_amores_mount_sinai_eat_healthy_20120229

Long Island City, NY February 29, 2012 - On Wednesday, February 29th, Chef/Owner Rocco Sacramone of  Astoria's Trattoria L'incontro demonstrated the preparation of delicious, nutritious dishes using recipes that he and the Mount Sinai Queens Clinical Nutrition Manager, Allison Amores, agreed were both sumptuous cuisine and heart-healthy. Ms Amores is a Registered Dietitian (RD).  This OurLIC article includes am exclusive VIDEO of Chef Rocco Sacramone demonstrating the preparation of Black Sea Bass in a special Tomato Sauce as well as his comments on healthy ingredients. The evening was presented by Mount Sinai Queens and United Community Civic Association and generously supported by Central Sushi Bar and Lounge and Rocco Sacramone, chef/owner Trattoria L'incontro. February was heart-health month. Heart disease is called public enemy #1 and claims more lives than any other cause of death worldwide. It's more important than ever for families to develop a heart-healthy lifestyle that incorporates healthy eating, the best weapon in the fight against heart disease. With two cooking demonstrations, Rocco Sacramone showed you how delicious heart-healthy food can be. Rocco Sacramone is an Italian native and longtime Astoria resident. Since Rocco opened Trattoria L'incontro in 1999, the restaurant has been listed in the Michelin Guide and was recently included in the best Italian restaurant category for New York City by the Zagat Restaurant Guide. There are only eight restaurants that enjoy that distinction! Rocco is involved in many charitable causes amongst which we learned, he donates food to local churches in Astoria. "As great a chef as he is, Rocco is an even better person," proclaimed one City Council Member. Rocco's generosity and community activism has resulted in his receiving numerous awards including but not limited to the Community Loyalist Award, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and proclamations from our Council member, Assembly member and State Senator. Mount Sinai Queens is a 235-bed community hospital located in Long Island City serving the communities of western Queens and beyond. It was purchased by The Mount Sinai Hospital in June 1999 and has a medical staff of nearly 500 physicians representing 40 medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties. OurLIC was at the event and presents a full video of one of the dishes being prepared by Chef Sacramone, a video conversation with him, and a conversation with Mount Sinai Queens' expert Clinical Nutrition Manager and Registered Dietitian (RD), Allison Amores. Recipes are also provided courtesy of the sponsors of the event and Rocco Sacramone.   For more information, contact: Shelly Felder Mount Sinai Queens 718-267-4323 Rocco Sacramone of Astoria’s Trattoria L'incontro Rocco Sacramone of Astoria’s Trattoria L'incontro proudly displays Black Sea Bass in Tomato Sauce (L) Chef/Owner Rocco Sacramone, Trattoria L'incontro (R) Shelly Felder, Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria. Allison Amores, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Mount Sinai Queens and Registered Dietitian (RD) worked with Chef Sacramone to modify recipes to fit criteria. Recipes Black Sea Bass in Tomato Sauce Whole Wheat Orecchiette with Potato Leek Puree and Shrimp Wait Staff at Central worked hard to serve 183 people at the event.

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