Fresh, healthful ingredients. Delicious recipes infused with excitement. Professional chefs at each of The Bristal’s assisted living communities. Memorable meals that place a savory twist on dietary needs and preferences. What is dining like at The Bristal? Unlike anything else.
Alluring Eats
Our award-winning chefs at The Bristal are committed to making every meal a scrumptious and memorable experience with flavorful, fun, nutritious, and creative dishes served daily. We collaborate with the Recreation Department to hold festive food tastings, competitions, demos, and themed lunches and dinners, such as Italian Night, Oktoberfest, Summer BBQs, and more.
Show More + Enjoy prepared-to-order meals at our Chef Action Stations, spend a special evening of elegant dining at The Executive’s Table, or enjoy delicious munchies, desserts, and drinks. The choice is yours. There’s something for everyone when it comes to dining at The Bristal. Show Less -
Taste of Home Program
With our Taste of Home program, share your favorite recipe with your peers. Simply fill out a recipe card and return to your Director of Food Service. The Director may then serve the dish at mealtime or hold a demonstration and tasting event with residents.
Show More + Residents at The Bristal also influence what’s on the menu at their community. Through monthly Food Committee meetings, a group of representatives meet with the location’s chef and discuss likes and dislikes, and offer ongoing feedback for the menu. All in all, we have fun with food, and we are conscious, of course, to comply with all religious holidays and observances. Show Less -
SmartChoice: Healthy Ingredients
A vital part of healthy living, of course, is a commitment to healthy eating, and we educate residents on how smarter eating promotes better health and well-being.
Show More + The chefs at The Bristal have made it their mission to present our residents every day with more nutritionally-conscious choices by creating recipes focusing on “clean foods” – foods that promote healthy brain function and improve cognitive ability. At The Bristal, you’ll also find heart-healthy, sugar-free, and no-salt-added options available at each of our communities. Show Less -
The Bristal’s Culinary Leadership Team
We offer residents an array of appetizing meal choices each day, along with special events, action stations, and culinary programs to always keep the dining experience fresh and fun. The importance of having delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals within an assisted living community simply cannot be overstated. That’s why here at The Bristal, we have a solid team of leaders who ensure consistency in expectation and standards across all communities. The team includes hardworking Prep Cooks, Servers, Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs, Dining Room Managers, Regional Teams, and more – all who love what they do. At the helm is Randy Tremble, Vice President of Food and Beverage. Learn more:
Meet Randy Tremble
Vice President of Food & Beverage
Randy Tremble oversees the dining experience at all communities of The Bristal. Few resumes come as solid and comprehensive as his, culminating in over 30 years of experience in the culinary arts. Formally trained in the U.S. Air Force, Randy has served the private sector now for decades, and has worked alongside some of the world’s best chefs, both nationally and abroad. This massive talent and global expertise all translates into a consistently exceptional Resident Dining Program for the residents we serve. His uncompromising attention to detail, his understanding of senior nutrition and his love for the culinary arts have all been instrumental in making The Bristal second-to-none when it comes to dining and cuisine.
Farm to Table
The Bristal partners with local farmers and providers to ensure that no matter the time of year, we include fresh and in-season ingredients in the delicious meals that we serve.
Much of our produce comes directly from farmers in the tri-state area. And local meat and seafood are often on the menu as well. Fresh, nutritious food is important to us and our residents – and you’ll find plenty of it here.
Modified Diets
In addition to regular meals and snacks, The Bristal is able to accommodate modified diets as needed. Therapeutic diets include no salt added (NAS), no concentrated sweets (NCS), lactose free (LF), and gluten free (GF). Mechanically altered diets include soft to chew, chopped, ground and pureed.
We believe that meals should always be appetizing and well-balanced. Ask us for more information about the modified diet options in our assisted living dietary program.
A Note About Nutrition
Here at The Bristal, we know that good nutrition is key to feeling your best. Especially as we age, nutritional and dietary needs can change. We staff a full-time Registered Dietitian to not only ensure that meals and offerings are well-balanced, but to offer more options for those who may need a modified diet. The Bristal is well-versed in offering therapeutic diets like no salt added, no concentrated sweets, or perhaps lactose or gluten free options. In special cases, we are also able to accommodate mechanically altered diets, sometimes referred to as a mechanical diet. These include pureed or ground foods or those which are soft to chew. With Alaina Hoschke on board, residents at The Bristal can feel confident that their nutritional needs are met no matter what. Learn more about Alaina:
Meet Alaina Hoschke
Registered Dietitian
A registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Alaina Hoschke, MS, RD, CDN adds more than just a dash of expertise to our Dining Services team. She has a solid background in clinical nutritional therapy covering a range of specialties – including geriatrics – allowing The Bristal to better serve residents with special dietary needs. Her responsibilities include menu planning for regular and modified diets throughout The Bristal communities, as well as conducting ongoing education for staff and residents. She also spearheaded The Bristal’s Taste of the Season program, which encourages residents and staff alike to try new and interesting ingredients.
Favorite Recipes, Chef Highlights and More!
Eating well is so important for our overall health – no matter our age. At The Bristal, we know a thing or two – not only about nutrition, but also the importance that food plays in our everyday lives as well as our family traditions. On The Bristal Blog, we highlight our talented chefs, share some of their favorite recipes, and touch on important topics surrounding nutrition for seniors. Here are the most recent entries from our food and dining category.
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The Adventurous Eaters Club: The Bristal Spotlight
During a monthly Food Committee meeting with team members and residents from The Bristal at Mount Sinai, one resident had a suggestion, he wanted more adventurous options on the menu. Corinne Ramos, the Director of Food Service at The Bristal at […]
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Sushi Social in Somerset
The Bristal at Somerset treated residents to a unique afternoon social event. Chef Paul did a fantastic job preparing fresh sushi rolls for residents enjoy in the bistro grille. Residents had fun watching Chef Paul work, and of course, eating his […]
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Dining in Spain at Mount Sinai
Here in Mount Sinai, residents had their passports ready for this month's culinary tour of Spain. Members of our Adventurous Eaters Club gathered in the Bistro Grille to enjoy traditional dishes including gazpacho, paella, and basque cheesecake for […]
Seasonal Snapshot
Whether it’s this month’s Taste of the Season recipe or made-to-order flatbreads in the Bistro, we love to highlight the culinary delights from our communities. Here you’ll find the latest from our Instagram feed:
Residents from The Bristal at Mount Sinai had an enjoyable Adventurous Eaters Luncheon. This month, residents "traveled" to Spain! Chef Corrine prepared traditional paella, sangria, and other treats.
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Director of Food Service, Corinne Ramos, loves to cook, but she also loves to read and research new recipes to share with residents at The Bristal at Mount Sinai. After a resident suggested adding more ethnic foods to the menu, Corinne came up with the idea to start the Adventurous Eaters Club. Once a month, residents select a country and Corinne creates a multi-course ethnic menu to match. It has become a hit with residents and team members all getting involved. “Food brings people together,” said Corinne.
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The Bristal`s Registered Dietitian, Alaina Hoschke, hosted a nutrition presentation at The Bristal at North Hills where residents were able to learn and ask questions while enjoying delicious smoothies!
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Residents from The Bristal at Lake Grove enjoyed this month`s Taste of the Season: Fruit Pizza on Crispbread. Chef Amanda distributed the ingredients so residents could create their own creative fruit pizzas!
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The Bristal at Holtsville hosted a "Taste of Home" program with Chef Adam and guest of honor, resident Pat! Taste of Home is an exclusive dining program that encourages residents to share their favorite recipes with the community. One recipe is chosen each month to be featured in a cooking demonstration. Pat and Chef Adam made her famous Hungarian Beef Goulash recipe, which smelled incredible. Pat’s recipe was also offered as a special for fellow residents to taste!
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The Bristal at Garden City hosted its first annual chili cook-off. A group of residents and team members each made their versions of the hearty dish, which was judged on taste, smell, texture, and presentation.
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Residents had their passports in hand as The Bristal at Mount Sinai traveled to Japan. Chef Corinne and sous chef Patrick were our guides as we experienced fresh, hand-rolled sushi, miso soup and green tea ice cream with fried bananas during this month`s Adventurous Eaters Club.
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Residents of The Bristal at Mount Sinai experienced authentic Norwegian cuisine during this month’s Adventurous Eaters Luncheon. The menu featured traditional dishes and drinks – some of which were family recipes shared by a team member.
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