| Lunch Menu |
| Winter 2008 |
| Zuppe |
| Minestrone Di Verdure a variety of seasonal garden vegetables simmered in a traditional italian style | |
| Cappelletti In Brodo fresh pasta filled with braised beef and simmered in a tasty chicken broth | |
| Quadrettini In Brodo Di Cappone Con Fegatini fresh handmade "quadretti," tiny squares of pasta cooked with chicken liver in a tasty capon broth | |
| Insalate |
| Caesar radicchio and romaine hearts sprinkled with parmigiano-reggiano, tossed with freshly made croutons and dressed with a traditional italian caesar dressing | |
| Insalata Di Spinaci E Caprino fresh baby spinach leaves with diced tomatoes, roasted pine nuts and a dollop of fresh, local goat cheese, tossed with a mild lemon dressing | |
| Garga Del Moro tender watercress leaves, hearts of palm, diced tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and avocado with shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese. dressed with a zesty, lemon-balsamic dressing | |
| Insalata Di Gamberi Grigliati In Aglio seared garlic marinated white shrimp served on a bed of belgium endive, arugula, and tomato in a mustard vinegar dressing | |
| Capesante Alle Noci E Avocado grilled jumbo sea scallops served with baby spinach leaves, chopped tomato, toasted walnuts, and avocado in a mild lemon dressing | |
| Antipasti |
| Fagottini Alla Mozzarella grilled eggplant stuffed with mozzarella cheese, baked in a light tomato sauce topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese and basil | |
| Fritto Misto Di Riviera deep-fried calamari and white gulf shrimp served with spicy tomato and creamy tartar sauces | |
| Zuppeta Di Pesce E Crostacei Con Crostone All'aglio fresh mediterranean style fish soup made with: king salmon, clams, black mussels, white shrimp, jumbo sea scallops, langoustine, white wine, garlic, light spicy tomato sauce, with garlic crostone | |
| Carpaccio Di Manzo E Insalatina, Carciofi Croccanti In Odore Di Aceto Balsamico paper thin slices of raw beef fillet topped with organic baby lettuce, Italian style oven-roasted tomato, shaved parmesan cheese, and crispy fresh artichoke hearts with lemon dressing and drops of 10-year-old balsamic vinegar from modena | |
| Salumi Misti Artigianali Con Gnocco Fritto Di Modena a trilogy of thinly sliced cured meats: langhirano parma prosciutto, salami, and coppa. served with "gnocco" hot, puffy fritters | |
| Typical Dishes |
| From Chef David Ghizzoni Family Recipes |
| Salsiccia Casareccia In Umido Con Polenta Fresca house-made, italian-style pork sausage stew with braised onions and tomato sauce. served with soft polenta. | |
| Lasagna Alla Bolognese only on wednesday and saturday. homemade spinach pasta layered with béchamel and bolognese sauce, topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese. | |
| Risotto Alla Vecchia Modena carnaroli rice with porcini mushroom, slowly cooked chicken gizzards and parmigiano reggiano cheese | |
| Pappardelle Con Farina Gialla Al Ragu Di Lepre wide ribbons of homemade corn pasta served with a robust ragu of wild hare with tomato sauce | |
| Pizze Emiliane |
| Porcini Dalle Colline Di Sestola large, very thin crust pizza topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, and italian porcini mushrooms | |
| Verdure Del Dosso large very thin crust pizza topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, eggplant | |
| Paste E Risotti |
| All Pastas Are Homemade |
| Picchiatelli Al Ragu Di Carne sautéed picchiatelli pasta with bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese | |
| Ravioli Di Manzo Brasato E Spinaci Al Burro Fuso ravioli filled with braised beef in barolo wine and spinach in a golden butter sauce | |
| Pappardelle Accoppiate Con Cinghiale E Formaggio Pecorino homemade wide shaped pasta with slowly roasted wild boar ragu and pecorino cheese | |
| Tagliatelle Del Buongustaio flat, long pasta sautéed with diced beef filet mignon, porcini mushroom, carrots, onions, celery, dry white wine, and a touch of tomato sauce | |
| Tortelloni D'aragosta In Colata Di Zafferano tortelloni filled with lobster and shrimp, bathed in a creamy saffron sauce | |
| Linguine Mare Monti linguine pasta, sautéed with porcini mushrooms and shrimp, in a light spicy tomato sauce | |
| Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera spaghetti sautéed with green olives, imported italian porcini mushrooms, chicken sausage, and bolognese sauce | |
| Linguinette Del Pescatore linguine sautéed with fresh clams, white shrimp, calamari, and sea scallops in a lightly spicy tomato sauce | |
| Maccheroni Al Pettine Al Ragu Di Coniglio homemade rolled tube ridged egg pasta sautéed in a lean delicious rabbit ragu with fresh vegetables, white wine and light tomato sauce | |
| Ziti Al Ragu Di Salsiccia Casareccia homemade wide tube pasta, sautéed with homemade crumbled pork sausages, vegetables and , light tomato sauce and parmigiano reggiano cheese | |
| Risotto Mantecato Alla Marmellata Di Cipolle E Bocconcini D'agnello carnaroli rice, sautéed with onion marmalade, diced, braised lamb and thyme | |
| Secondi |
| Petto Di Pollo Alla Cacciatora Con Polenta Soffice Ai Formaggi marinated chicken breast braised with celery, onions, carrots, touch of bell peppers, cipollini onions and white wine, served with soft polenta. | |
| Ossobuco D'agnello Al Vino Rosso E Polenta Taragna lamb ossobuco, braised with red wine and porcini mushroom served with grilled buckwheat & maize polenta | |
| Costicine D'agnello Alla Senape Con Finocchi Gratinati australian lamb chops, brushed with herbs, grilled and served with mustard sauce, potato mousse and grated fennel | |
| Costoletta Di Cervo Ai Lamponi Con Budino Di Mele E Cipolline In Agrodolce venison chop sautéed in a velvety raspberry sauce served with caramelized cinnamon diced apple "budino" and sweet and sour baby onions | |
| Tagliata Di Manzo E Ruchetta sliced grilled beef entrecote topped with chopped wild arugola and shaved parmesan cheese in a homemade herb dressing. | |
| Filetto Di Manzo In Glassa Di Ciliege, Barolo E Pepe Rosa beef filet mignon sautéed in cherries and barolo wine, and pink pepper corn, served with carrots | |
| Sinfonia Di Formaggi Italiani cheese plate served with honey made in tuscany from blossoming acacia tree, italian quince jam, balsamic vinegar spread, multi seed lavosh and walnut raisin bread | |
| Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano the king of cheese made from red cow's milk, originally the only acceptable type of cow for creating authentic parmigiano reggiano cheese, aged for months (e. romagna) | |
| Fiore Sardo sheep milk cheese made in sardegna, the best know pecorino, it is the sweetest as well. it is a straw colored, grainy cheese, tasting of caramel sweetness, a salty tang and a hint of fruit |
| Bitto this rare cheese made in valtellina is a blend of cow and goat milk, aged up to 12 months (lombardia) |
| Brinata sheep milk brie from the fields of mugello, brinata which means'' early morning frost'' (toscana) |
| Contorni |
| Sautéed With Olive Oil And Garlic |
| Spinach, Broccoli, Roasted Potato, Carrots | |
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| Dinner Menu |
| Winter 2008 |
| Zuppe |
| Minestrone Di Verdure a variety of seasonal garden vegetables simmered in a traditional italian style | |
| Cappelletti In Brodo fresh pasta filled with braised beef and simmered in a tasty chicken broth | |
| Quadrettini In Brodo Di Cappone Con Fegatini fresh handmade "quadretti," tiny squares of pasta cooked with chicken liver in a tasty capon broth | |
| Insalate |
| Caesar radicchio and romaine hearts sprinkled with parmigiano-reggiano, tossed with freshly made croutons and dressed with a traditional italian caesar dressing | |
| Insalata Di Spinaci E Caprino fresh baby spinach leaves with diced tomatoes, roasted pine nuts and a dollop of fresh, local goat cheese, tossed with a mild lemon dressing | |
| Garga Del Moro tender watercress leaves, hearts of palm, diced tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and avocado with shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese. dressed with a zesty, lemon-balsamic dressing. | |
| Insalata Di Gamberi Grigliati In Aglio seared garlic marinated white shrimp served on a bed of belgium endive, arugula, and tomato in a mustard vinegar dressing | |
| Capesante Alle Noci E Avocado grilled jumbo sea scallops served with baby spinach leaves, chopped tomato, toasted walnuts, and avocado in a mild lemon dressing | |
| Antipasti |
| Fagottini Alla Mozzarella grilled eggplant stuffed with mozzarella cheese, baked in a light tomato sauce topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese and basil | |
| Fritto Misto Di Riviera deep-fried calamari and white gulf shrimp served with spicy tomato and creamy tartar sauces | |
| Zuppeta Di Pesce E Crostacei Con Crostone All'aglio fresh mediterranean style fish soup made with: king salmon, clams, black mussels, white shrimp, jumbo sea scallops, langoustine, white wine, garlic , light spicy tomato sauce, with garlic crostone | |
| Carpaccio Di Manzo E Insalatina, Carciofi Croccanti In Odore Di Aceto Balsamico paper thin slices of raw beef fillet topped with organic baby lettuce, Italian style oven-roasted tomato, shaved parmesan cheese, and crispy fresh artichoke hearts with lemon dressing and drops of 10-year-old balsamic vinegar from modena | |
| Salumi Misti Artigianali Con Gnocco Fritto Di Modena a trilogy of thinly sliced cured meats: langhirano parma prosciutto, salami, and coppa. served with "gnocco " hot, puffy fritters | |
| Pizze Emiliane |
| Porcini Dalle Colline Di Sestola large, very thin crust pizza topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, and italian porcini mushrooms | |
| Verdure Del Dosso large very thin crust pizza topped with fresh mozzarella cheese and tomato, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, eggplant | |
| Typical Dishes |
| From Chef David Ghizzoni Family Recipes |
| Salsiccia Casareccia In Umido Con Polenta Fresca house-made, italian-style pork sausage stew with braised onions and tomato sauce. served with soft polenta | |
| Lasagna Alla Bolognese only on wednesday and saturday. homemade spinach pasta layered with béchamel and bolognese sauce, topped with parmigiano-reggiano cheese | |
| Risotto Alla Vecchia Modena carnaroli rice with porcini mushroom, slowly cooked chicken gizzards and parmigiano reggiano cheese | |
| Pappardelle Con Farina Gialla Al Ragu Di Lepre wide ribbons of homemade corn pasta served with a robust ragu of wild hare with tomato sauce | |
| Paste E Risotti |
| All Pastas Are Homemade |
| Picchiatelli Al Ragu Di Carne sautéed picchiatelli pasta with bolognese sauce and parmesan cheese | |
| Ravioli Di Manzo Brasato E Spinaci Al Burro Fuso ravioli filled with braised beef in barolo wine and spinach in a golden butter sauce | |
| Pappardelle Accoppiate Con Cinghiale E Formaggio Pecorino homemade wide shaped pasta with slowly roasted wild boar ragu and pecorino cheese | |
| Tagliatelle Del Buongustaio flat, long pasta sautéed with diced beef filet mignon, porcini mushroom, carrots, onions, celery, dry white wine, and a touch of tomato sauce | |
| Tortelloni D'aragosta In Colata Di Zafferano tortelloni filled with lobster and shrimp, bathed in a creamy saffron sauce | |
| Linguine Mare Monti linguine pasta, sautéed with porcini mushrooms and shrimp, in a light spicy tomato sauce. | |
| Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera spaghetti sautéed with green olives, imported italian porcini mushrooms, chicken sausage, and bolognese sauce | |
| Linguinette Del Pescatore linguine sautéed with fresh clams, white shrimp, calamari, and sea scallops in a lightly spicy tomato sauce | |
| Maccheroni Al Pettine Al Ragu Di Coniglio homemade rolled tube ridged egg pasta sautéed in a lean delicious rabbit ragu with fresh vegetables, white wine and light tomato sauce | |
| Ziti Al Ragu Di Salsiccia Casareccia homemade wide tube pasta, sautéed with homemade crumbled pork sausages, vegetables and , light tomato sauce and parmigiano reggiano cheese | |
| Risotto Mantecato Alla Marmellata Di Cipolle E Bocconcini D'agnello carnaroli rice, sautéed with onion marmalade, diced, braised lamb and thyme | |
| Secondi |
| Petto Di Pollo Alla Cacciatora Con Polenta Soffice Ai Formaggi marinated chicken breast braised with celery, onions, carrots, touch of bell peppers, cipollini onions and white wine, served with soft polenta | |
| Ossobuco D'agnello Al Vino Rosso E Polenta Taragna lamb ossobuco, braised with red wine and porcini mushroom served with grilled buckwheat & maize polenta | |
| Costicine D'agnello Alla Senape Con Finocchi Gratinati australian lamb chops, brushed with herbs, grilled and served with mustard sauce, potato mousse and grated fennel | |
| Costoletta Di Cervo Ai Lamponi Con Budino Di Mele E Cipolline In Agrodolce venison chop sautéed in a velvety raspberry sauce served with caramelized cinnamon diced apple "budino" and sweet and sour baby onions | |
| Tagliata Di Manzo E Ruchetta sliced grilled beef entrecote topped with chopped wild arugola and shaved parmesan cheese in a homemade herb dressing | |
| Filetto Di Manzo In Glassa Di Ciliege, Barolo E Pepe Rosa beef filet mignon sautéed in cherries and barolo wine, and pink pepper corn, served with carrots | |
| Sinfonia Di Formaggi Italiani cheese plate served with honey made in tuscany from blossoming acacia tree, italian quince jam, balsamic vinegar spread, multi seed lavosh and walnut raisin bread | |
| Vacche Rosse Parmigiano Reggiano the king of cheese made from red cow's milk, originally the only acceptable type of cow for creating authentic parmigiano reggiano cheese, aged for 30 months (e. romagna) |
| Fiore Sardo sheep milk cheese made in sardegna, the best know pecorino, it is the sweetest as well. it is a straw colored, grainy cheese, tasting of caramel sweetness, a salty tang and a hint of fruit |
| Bitto this rare cheese made in valtellina is a blend of cow and goat milk, aged up to 12 months (lombardia) |
| Brinata sheep milk brie from the fields of mugello, brinata which means'' early morning frost'' (toscana) |
| Contorni |
| Sautéed With Olive Oil And Garlic |
| Spinach, Broccoli, Roasted Potato, Carrots | |
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