Monday, September 17, 2007

Weekly Specials

Sunday
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal with Prosciutto,Sage and White Wine $22
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Tuesday
Reni di Vitello con Vino Bianco e Cipollini
Veal Kidney with White Wine and Onions $16
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Wednesday
Coda di Bue alla Vaccinara
Oxtail with Vegetables $20
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Thursday
Fegato alla Veneziana
Veal Liver with White Wine and Onions $19
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Friday
Stinco di Vitello
Veal Shank Roasted in a Wood Oven with Vegetables $28
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Saturday
Porchetta
Leg of Pork Roasted in a Wood Oven $20
(Split Charge - $4)

A Casual Celebration

Passed Appetizers
Assorted Pizzas - Margherita, Vegetarian, Mushroom, Sausage
Caprese Lollipops with Sweet Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil Olive Oil
Baby Twice Baked Potatoes with Mascarpone and Crispy Pancetta
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Aromatic Herbs
Polpettine - Miniature Meatballs served with Tomato Sauce

Antipasti
Arugula, Radicchio, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and Lemon
Or
Tuscan Farro Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion and Mache Lettuce

Primi
Ravioli Stuffed with Swiss Chard and Ricotta in a Sage Butter Sauce
Or
Penne with Eggplant, Tomato, Basil and Dried Ricotta

Secondi
Halibut Caponata
Or
Seared Ahi Tuna with Eggplant & Mushrooms
Or
Seared Wild Salmon with White Wine, Cream and Chives
Or
Rosemary Chicken with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and (Limone) Lemon
Or
Chicken Cacciatore with Black Olives, Garlic & Wine

Dolci
Tiramisu
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Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Sauce

A Very Special Night To Remember

Antipasti
Carciofini con Rucola e Parmigiano
Baby Raw Artichokes, Arugula and Shaved Parmesan in a Lemon Vinaigrette
Or
Insalata D’Aragosta della Pesca
Maine Lobster and Peach Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Or
Quaglie Grigliate con Lattuga Mista, Guanciale e Salsa di Saba
Grilled Quail over Mixed Baby Greens with Guanciale and Saba Sauce

Primi
Risotto al Frutti di Mare
Mixed Seafood Risotto
Or
Agnolotti di Osso Buco
"Priest’s Hats" Shaped Pasta stuffed with Veal Osso Buco

Secondi
Filetto di Branzino
Filet of Mediteranean Sea Bass with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon and Herbs
Or
Anatra con Cavolo Rosso Brasato
Seared Liberty Duck Breast with Braised Red Cabbage
Or
Agnello alla Scottadito
Grilled Lamb Chops with Arugula Salad

Dolci
Assorted Miniature Italian Pastries
Coffee and Cappuccino Service

Vegetarian Menu

Appetizers
Fresh Grilled Pears and Gorgonzola Served Warm Drizzled with Saba Sauce Served on Fruit and Nut Crostini

Marinated Seasonal Vegetable Skewers

Mini Panini; Eggplant, Zucchini and Mozzarella or Tomato, Mozzarella and Pesto

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic on Parmigiano Crisps

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes with Mozzarella & Olive Tapenade

Gorgonzola and Grape Sticks

Caprese Lollipops with Sweet Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil Olive Oil

Artichoke or Squash Soup Served in Demitasse Cups

Antipasti
Arugula, Radicchio, Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and Lemon

Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata

Mixed Baby Greens, Glazed Beets, Gorgonzola with Toasted Walnuts

Cannellini Bean, Red Onion and Radicchio

Arugula, Lettuce, Carrots, Radish and Mozzarella

Baby Raw Artichokes, Arugula and Shaved Parmesan in Lemon Vinaigrette

Tuscan Farro Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion and Mache

Pumpkin or Butternut Squash Soup

Pizza
Assorted Wood Oven Pizzas; Margherita, Artichoke, Mushroom

Main Course
Squash or Pumpkin Lasagna

Eggplant and Fresh Tomato Lasagna

Pumpkin Tortelli

Penne alla Arrabbiata with Garlic Parsley and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ravioli Stuffed with Swiss Chard and Ricotta in a Butter Sage Sauce

Tagliolini al Limone with Lemon, Cream, Parmigiano Reggiano and Basil

Dolce
Mascarpone with Amaretti and Red Wine

Chestnut Tart

Torta della Nonna

Grandmother’s Cake with Pinoli Nuts

Classic Tiramisu

Creamy mascarpone cheese layered with Ladies Finger Cookies and espresso

Coconut Cake with Nutella

Crostata di Marmalata
Rustic Lattice Tart with Pear, Raspberry or Apple served warm with Vanilla Gelato

Assorted Miniature Italian Pastries

Italian Cookies & Biscotti

Gourmet Italian Cheese Plate

A Selection of Cheeses, Dried Fruit, Nuts & Biscuits

Torta di Cioccolato
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Beignets Filled with Chocolate, Coffee or Pistachio Cream

Assorted Gelatos and Sorbettos

Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter