Apertif Bistro, Loung & Bar - NY

Julio Velasquez comes to Aperitif as the former Master Chef of Sage Bistro in Bellmore, Long Island. As the Chef since its inception in early 2010, Julio applied his creative, yet balanced approach to flavor and cooking to make Sage Bistro one of Zagat's top rated Bistros on Long Island. He is excited to now bring his hard work ethic and passion for cooking to Aperitif Bistro & Wine Bar in Rockville Centre, NY.

Mr. Velasquez is a native of Poloros, El Salvador. After coming to the United States in 1991, he trained with such renowned chefs as Michael Maroni of Maroni Cuisine in Northport and Matthew Hisiger of Panama Hatties in Huntington. Other venues of experience include Calamari Kitchen (Now Fiddleheads) of Oyster Bay, and Cool House of Blue in Manhattan. Most recently, before Sage Bistro, Julio was the Master Chef at Bistro Cassis in Huntington Village and Enoteca in Locust Valley.


Onur Peter Oktas started his career at the Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, where he was the restaurant head manager for seven years. Peter then traveled to the United States to work as an assistant food and beverage manager in the world famous Times Square Marriott Hotel. The next stop on his journey was Bistro Cassis in Huntington, NY, where he met Chef Julio Velasquez. While there, Julio and Peter established the working relationship which built the foundation for their partnership today.

In addition to being on the staff at Bistro Cassis, Mr. Oktas was chosen to help manage Bistro Citron in Roslyn, NY, and Bistro St. Germain in Mineola, NY. During his stay in the United States, Peter has also earned an associates degree in Business Management from State University Of New York College At Old Westbury. Most recently Peter served as the head manager in Huntington's well established Mac's Steak House. He is now honored to bring his knowledge and experience to Aperitif Bistro & Wine Bar and sister restaurants Sage Bistro in Bellmore, Sage Bistro Modern in Woodbury, and Persil Restaurant in Oceanside.

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• Catering
• Wine List
• Martini List
• Dessert

		From	To	From	To	From	To
Monday	Open	12:00	15:00	17:00	22:00
Tuesday	Open	12:00	15:00	17:00	22:00
Wednesday	Open	12:00	15:00	17:00	22:00
Thursday	Open	12:00	15:00	17:00	22:00
Friday	Open	12:00	15:00	17:00	23:00
Saturday	Open	12:00	15:00	17:00	23:00
Sunday	Open			17:00	23:00