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DINNER MENU // 02.03.2012

 

Antipasti

ZUPPA DI CARCIOFI
Artichoke soup with onion, celery, potatoes herbs, vegetable broth, milk, Parmigiano cup 4 / bowl 7

CAPESANTE GRATINATE
Herb & breadcrumb-crusted Massachusetts day boat scallops baked in the shell, organic mixed greens, lemon 14

PROSCIUTTO E RUCOLA
Parma prosciutto, pomegranate, wild arugula, goat cheese, balsamico reduction, crostini 11.5

INSALATA CON BRUCIATINI
Organic baby mixed greens, crispy pancetta, gorgonzola dolce crostini, organic balsamico vinaigrette 9.5

INSALATA DI BIETOLE
Chioggia beets, romaine, Umbrian farro, red wine condimento, shaved Parmigiano 10

BURRATA E PENDOLINI
Cream filled fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, caramelized cherry tomatoes, balsamico, extra virgin olive oil 10.5

INSALATA CON SARDINE
Grilled local sardine, red & green cabbage, Parmigiano, pickled red onion, lemon-garlic condimento 11

INSALATA DI INDIVIA
Mixed endive, grilled bosc pears, champagne condimento, toasted walnuts, ricotta salata 10

ARANCINI
Fried arborio rice with housemade mozzarella, red onion & organic butternut squash; butter-sage & tomato sauce, Parmigiano 11

ANTIPASTO MISTO
Housemade braised balsamico sausage bruschetta, tomato & basil bruschetta, assortment of cheeses, salumi and olives, champagne vinegar poached seasonal vegetables 14.5

SALSICCIA IN UMIDO
Braised housemade wild boar sausage with white bean, soffritto, herbs, soft-boiled egg, focaccia crostini 9.5

 

Pasta

TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESE
Fresh pasta with traditional pork, beef, and tomato ragú, Parmigiano 14.5

PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI
Chestnut pasta sautéed with mixed mushrooms, thyme, garlic-infused olive oil and Boschetto truffle cheese 16

TORTELLACCI DI ZUCCA
Organic butternut squash, amaretti & Parmigiano filled ravioli sautéed with brown butter, sage, Parmigiano 15.5

RISOTTO AL PESCE
Arborio rice with Dungeness crab, scallop, squid, red onion & asparagus, seafood brodo 16

PASSATELLI ALLA SALSICCIA
Parmigiano, egg & breadcrumb pasta sautéed with housemade Italian sausage, butter, sage & cream 15.5

GNOCCHI AL BRASATO
Potato dumplings with slow-braised lamb shank, herbs, vegetables, cabernet and tomato, Parmigiano 16

 

Piatti di Mare

SOGLIOLA ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled herb and breadcrumb-crusted local petrale sole, wild arugula, radish and fennel, lemon, mashed potatoes 21

ZUPPETTA DI PESCE
Sautéed Cascade mountain arctic char, prawns and clams with marinara, spinach, red onion and focaccia crostini 22




Piatti di Terra

FILETTO AL PEPE VERDE
Sautéed fillet mignon with green peppercorn, Dijon mustard and cream, baked broccoli & béchamel, roasted potatoes 23

SPALLA AL FORNO
Slow-braised pork shoulder with soffritto, pancetta, herbs & white wine, mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach 20



 

Contorni

SPINACI AL BURRO 5
Sautéed organic spinach with butter and Parmigiano

POMODORI GRATINATI 6
Baked cluster tomatoes stuffed with Parmigiano, herb and breadcrumb

CAVOLETTI IN PADELLA
Sautéed brussels sprouts, garlic-infused olive oil, Parmigiano 6

 

Dolci

TORTA AL CIOCCOLATO 6.50
Italian chocolate fondant cake

TORTA DELLA NONNA $6.50
Traditional Italian cake with lemon patisserie cream, pine nuts, almonds

PANNA COTTA $6.50
"Cooked creme" served with choice of chocolate shavings or seasonal fruit

 

Menu subject to change based on availablity.