SUMMER 2009
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!)
38.95 Per Person
ANTIPASTI
Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Onion
Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine-- Basil, Chili Flake & Olive Oil
House-Marinated Olives-- Olive Oil, Lemon & Rosemary
Seasonal Local Greens-- Shaved Parmigiano & Cremini Mushrooms
Veal Meatballs-- Simple Tomato Sauce
PASTA
Gemelli-- Spring Pea Pesto
Pappardelle-- Tomato-Meat Ragu
MAIN COURSE
(Choose One)
Pan-Roasted Diver Sea Scallops-- Asparagus Risotto
Atlantic Salmon-- Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
Lemon Crusted Whitefish-- Herb Salad
Chicken Mario-- European Style Butter
Seasonal Vegetables-- Whipped Potatoes & Leeks
Pork Tenderloin Milanese-- Seasonal Local Greens
Slow-Braised Short Rib-- Creamy Polenta
Lamb Osso Bucco-- Cippolini Onions -plus 5.00
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
Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
Pan-Roasted Local Asparagus-- Parmesan
italian Dinner Party--part due
Here are two perfect menu options if you're
in the mood for lighter fare.
FAMILY-STYLE ANTIPASTI
19.95 PER PERSON SERVED FAMILY-STYLE
Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Onion
Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine
House-Marinated Olives
Seasonal Greens
Veal Meatballs
FAMILY-STYLE ANTIPASTI & Pasta
24.95 PER PERSON SERVED FAMILY-STYLE
Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Onion
Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine
House-Marinated Olives
Seasonal Greens
Veal Meatballs
Gemelli with Spring Pea Pesto
THE ALA CARTE mENU
ANTIPASTI
Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Onion...........5.95
**Our Parmesan-Crusted onions are a signature dish
made with onions and creamy parmesan sauce,
baked until golden brown.
Seasonal Soup...........3.95
Parmigiano Reggiano & Chianti Jelly...........3.95
Crispy Calamari...........8.95
Tomato Pesto Sauce
Veal Meatballs...........6.95
Simple Tomato Sauce
Mussels Diavolo...........8.95
bruschetta
Shaved Farmer's Market Vegetable......5.95
Ricotta..............................6.95
Red Pepper Conserva & Arugula
Short Rib............................7.95
Smoked Proscuitto...................7.95
Stracchino Cheese
Caprese................................7.95
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes & Buffalo Mozzarella
SALADS
SMALL
Roasted Beets...........6.95
Goat Cheese & Micro Greens
Local Seasonal Greens..........6.95
Shaved Parmigiano & Cremini Mushrooms
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
Buffalo Mozzarella...........6.95
Rich & Tangy
Cheese Platter...........Two 9.95 Three 13.95
PASTA
Papparadelle...........half 11.95 full 16.95
Tomato-Meat Ragu
**Chef David DiGregorio's Tomato-Meat Ragu is one
of his family recipes. This special ragu was inspired
by the slow-simmered sauces that his mother
and grandmother made when he was young.
Handmade Ravioli...........15.95
Sheep's Milk Ricotta, Brown Butter & Sage
Handmade Ricotta Gnocchi...........half 8.95 full 14.95
Classic Marinara
Gemelli.........................half 6.95 full 11.95
Spring Pea Pesto
Penne...........half 8.95 full 14.95
Spicy Tomato Cream, Chicken & Fresh Mozzarella
Hand-Rolled Cavatelli...........half 11.95 full 16.95
Local Asparagus
Tagliatelle Carbonara...............15.95
Crispy Bacon & Organic Egg
Market Risotto ...........MP
chicken
Chicken Mario...........16.95
European Style Butter with Broccoli Rabe
**This simple dish was inspired by Chef Mario
from Sostanza in Florence,Italy.
He invited us into his kitchen to
teach us the dish that we all loved.
All-Natural Roasted Chicken...........15.95
**We use only all-natural chicken from
Miller Farms & Freebird. Raised on family-farms
the chickens are antibiotic-free, hormone-free,
cage-free and fed a special diet.
fish
Lemon-Crusted Whitefish...........19.95
Herb Salad
Atlantic Salmon...........21.95
Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes
Pan-Roasted Diver Sea Scallops...........22.95
Asparagus Risotto
PORK, Steak & lamb
Pork Tenderloin Milanese...........19.95
Seasonal Local Greens
Lamb Osso Bucco...........24.95
Cippolini Onions
Slow-Braised Short Rib.......19.95
Creamy Polenta
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