Late Fall 2008
The italian Dinner Party
This is how it's done in our favorite restaurants in Italy.
Your meal will include everything featured below.
(Would you like seconds of antipasti or pasta? Just ask!)
36.95 Per Person
ANTIPASTI
Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Onion
Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine-- Fresh Basil, Chili Flake & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
House-Marinated Olives-- Olive Oil, Lemon & Rosemary
Seasonal Greens-- Heirloom Apples & Pine Nuts
Veal Meatballs-- Simple Tomato
PASTA
Gemelli--Housemade Chicken Sausage & Herb Breadcrumbs
Mezzi Rigatoni-- Duck Ragu
MAIN COURSE
(Choose One)
Diver Sea Scallops-- Butternut Squash Puree, Mushrooms -plus 5.00
Atlantic Salmon-- Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
Lake Superior Whitefish-- Roasted Yukon Potato, Herb Salad
Chicken Mario-- European Style Butter
Roasted Butternut Squash -- Farro, Risotto-Style
Pork Shank-- Slowly Braised with White Beans, Greens & Bacon
Slow-Braised Painted Hills Short Rib-- Celery Root Puree
Veal Marsala-- Cremini Mushrooms & Marsala Wine
Gorgonzola-Crusted Filet Mignon-- Red Wine Sauce -plus 12.00
Parmesan-Crusted Filet Mignon-- Red Wine Sauce - plus 12.00
Modena-Style Filet Mignon-- Aged Balsamic Vinegar -plus 12.00
20 oz. Prime Ribeye-- Crispy Shallots -plus 16.00
SIDES
Creamy Polenta-- Imported from Bergamo, Italy
Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts-- Bacon & Parmesan
THE ALA CARTE mENU
ANTIPASTI
Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Onion...........5.95
Seasonal Soup...........3.95
Crispy Calamari...........8.95
Tomato Pesto Sauce
Veal Meatballs...........6.95
Simple Tomato Sauce
Caprese..........9.95
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes & Buffalo Mozzarella
BRUSCHETTA
White Bean...........5.95
Roasted Garlic Oil & Rosemary
Braised Tuscan Kale...........6.95
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
SALADS
SMALL
Roasted Beets...........6.95
Goat Cheese & Micro Greens
Seasonal Greens..........7.95
Heirloom Apples & Pine Nuts
Italian Vegetable..........7.95
Provolone & Italian Vinaigrette
LARGE
Classic Caesar.........7.95
Romaine Hearts & Garlic Croutons
Chopped Salad...........10.95
Roasted Chicken & Avocado
CHEESE
Paired with Seasonal Accompaniments
Il Caprino Tartufo...........7.95
Mild & Earthy
Young Pecorino...........6.95
Hearty & Rustic
Gorgonzola Dolce.........6.95
Buttery & Salty
Parmigiano Reggiano...........6.95
Nutty Flavor & Rich Texture
Cheese Platter...........Two 7.95 Three 10.95
PASTA
Papparadelle...........half 11.95 full 16.95
Tomato-Meat Ragu
Handmade Ravioli...........16.95
Braised Short Rib & Parmigiano
Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi...........half 8.95 full 14.95
Classic Marinara
Gemelli...........half 8.95 full 14.95
Housemade Chicken Sausage & Herb Breadcrumbs
Penne...........half 8.95 full 14.95
Spicy Tomato Cream, Chicken & Fresh Mozzarella
Hand-Rolled Cavatelli...........half 11.95 full 16.95
Wild Mushrooms & Brown Butter
Bucatini...............half 8.95 full 14.95
Robust Tomato-Chicken Ragu
Roasted Butternut Squash..........16.95
Farro, Risotto Style
Market Risotto ...........MP
CHICKEN
Chicken Mario...........16.95
European Style Butter with Broccoli
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Brioni...........15.95
fish
Lake Superior Whitefish...........21.95
Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Herb Salad
Atlantic Salmon...........21.95
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
Diver Sea Scallops...........25.95
Butternut Squash Puree & Mushrooms
PORK, Steak & Veal
Pork Shank...........18.95
Slowly Braised with White Beans & Bacon
Veal Marsala...........22.95
Cremini Mushrooms & Marsala Sauce
Slow-Braised Painted Hills Short Rib.......25.95
Celery Root Puree
Gorgonzola-Crusted Filet Mignon......28.95
Red Wine Sauce
Parmesan-Crusted Filet Mignon.....28.95
Red Wine Sauce
Modena-Style Filet Mignon.......28.95
Aged Balsamic Vinegar
20 oz. Prime Ribeye........42.95
Crispy Shallots