Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Today’s Specials

Antipasti

Zuppa di Finocchi

Fennel, leeks and potato soup in a vegetarian broth

With Reggiano and extra virgin. 7.5

Panzanella

Mixed local heirloom grape tomatoes and toasted ciabatta bread salad

 With cucumbers, celery, red onions and fresh basil in red wine vinaigrette. 7.5

Crostini alla Scamorza

Toasted ciabatta bread with prosciutto, smoked mozzarella

And sautéed mushrooms. 8

Moscardini in Umido

Baby octopus stew in tomato with Yukon gold potatoes,

red bell peppers, celery and onions with smoke Spanish paprika. 9.5

Capesante Tartufate

Pan seared sea scallops drizzled with truffle oil and served

With leeks, red bell peppers, garlic, black olives and arugula. 9.5

Sardina alla Griglia

Grilled fresh Spanish sardine

Served with sweet and sour onions. 6

Primi piatti

Tagliolini con Gamberetti

Fresh tagliolini pasta with fresh Caribbean baby shrimp in olive oil and garlic

With zucchini, cherry tomatoes, arugula, fresh red chili peppers and saffron. 18

Rigatoni con Salsiccia

Rigatoni with sweet Italian sausage,

Rapini, sun dried tomatoes and grated pecorino pepato. 16

Filetto di Maiale

Grilled Cunningham Farm pork tenderloin medallions marinated with fresh herbs in a mushroom marsala demiglace ,

Served with soft polenta and a julienne of sautéed Brussels sprouts. 17

Pesce Spada alla Griglia

Grilled sword fish filet served with sautéed bright light Swiss chard (Clarion River Organics) and a chilled farro salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, capers, black olives, basil, lemon and Sicilian extra virgin. 24