Tonight's Specials

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Specials 7/23/2010

Tonight’s Specials

Antipasti

 Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

  Zuppa di Vongole con Salsiccia e Patate…$14

Littleneck clams, hot sausage, diced potatoes, broth, & tomatoes simmered with parsley, garlic & EVOO, served with grilled bread…

 Secondi

Salmone con Pesto del Oliva Nera …$25

Pan Roast Salmon Fillet, black olive pesto, grilled asparagus, tomatoes, zucchini, & eggplant with arugula & EVOO…

 Epinefelo Crostoso di Farina d’Avena…$22

Cornmeal encrusted sautéed Grouper fillet, wilted spinach, preserved lemon aioli, & tomato confit with grilled asparagus…

Specials 7/16/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 

 

Antipasti

 

Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

 

Croccheta di Granchio e Aragosta…$14

Sauteed Crab, Lobster, & corn cake, served with preserved lemon aioli, basil oil, & arugula…

 

Secondi

 

Salmone con Pesto…$25

Pan Roast Salmon Fillet, sundried tomato pesto, basil mashed yukons, basil oil, & wilted greens…

 

Gamberetto alla Griglia…$24

Grilled jumbo shrimp skewer, herb risotto, lemon oil, & wilted spinach…

 

Pesce Spada al Griglia…$26

Lemon Herb grilled Swordfish Steak, basil oil, corn salsa, grilled potatoes, & wilted arugula…

Specials 7/9/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 Antipasti

Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

Frutti di Mare Crudi Misti…$28

(serves 2 -4)

Freshly shucked oysters, clams, poached shrimp, calamari & King crab legs, served with lemon oil, & cocktail sauce…

Secondi

Salmone con Paprica Affumicata…$25

Pan Roast Salmon Fillet, grilled polenta, smoked paprika broth, tomato confit, & wilted spinach…

Aragosta con Fave…$29

Fresh Maine Lobster butter poached and served with marjoram whipped Yukon golds, fava beans & lobster broth…

Pesce Spada al Grigrilia…$26

Lemon Herb grilled Swordfish Steak, basil oil, upland cress, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, & saffron risotto…

Top Chef of the Champlain Valley - CVAA

Top Chef of the Champlain Valley - CVAA

Specials 7/2/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 Antipasti

Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

Carne Cruda…$14

Freshly hand minced Beef Tenderloin tartare, capers, red onions, and housemade dressing, fried Quail eggs, Parmesan crisps, spicy tomato ketchup, & arugula …

Secondi

Salmone con Radicchio…$25

Pan Roast Salmon Fillet, grilled radicchio, preserved lemon risotto, & parsley oil…

Aragosta di Limone Picatta…$29

Fresh Maine Lobster sautéed in a lemon egg batter, with white wine, capers, lemon & cream, served with grilled asparagus, wilted arugula, & tomato confit …

Capesante con Pomodoro e Patate…$25

Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Pommes Anna, oven dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, & lemon oil …

Specials 6/25/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 Antipasti

Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

Ravioli di Testa di Violino…$10

Fresh fiddle head and cheese ravioli, sautéed with butter & parmesan cheese…

Secondi

Salmone con Pesto…$25

Sundried tomato pesto crusted pan roast Salmon fillet, basil mashed Yukon golds, & wilted arugula…

Filetto di Sogliola…$24

Baked Sole fillet, rolled and filled with spinach & ricotta, served with a toasted almond lemon butter, & creamy risotto …

Tonno con Ceci…$25

Grilled Ahi Tuna steak, ceci bean salad, oven dried tomatoes, arugula, & a balsamic reduction…

Spiedini di Bue…$24

Herb & garlic marinated steak tips, skewered with vegetables & grilled, served with herb risotto, & wilted greens…

 

Specials 6/18/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 Antipasti

Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

Ravioli di Testa di Violino…$10

Fresh fiddle head and cheese ravioli, sautéed with butter & parmesan cheese…

Secondi

Branzino con Pesto…$27

Pan roast Sea Bass Filet, sundried tomato pesto, creamy risotto, & wilted arugula…

Salmone con Limone…$24

Pan roast Salmon filet, pesto mashed Yukon golds, wilted spinach, & a preserved lemon oil…

Tonno con Ceci…$25

Grilled Ahi Tuna steak, ceci bean salad, oven dried tomatoes, arugula, & a balsamic reduction…

Bistecca di Bue…$34

Herb grilled Boyden Farms Strip Steak, broccoli raab, potatoe frittes, & a red wine shallot butter…


"Baby Girl" Palmisano

Today the newest addition came into the Palmisano Family, Jamie and Sara Palmisano gave birth to a girl at 11:23 AM today at Central Vermont Hospital.  "Baby Girl" is 8 LBS. 11 OZ.  Congratulations to Jamie & Sara.

babby


Specials 6/11/2010

Tonight’s Specials

Antipasti

 Insalata di Pera e Gorgonzola…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with toasted pistachios, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dried cherries, & crostini

Ravioli di Testa di Violino…$10

Fresh fiddle head and cheese ravioli, sautéed with butter & parmesan cheese…

Secondi

Halibut con Proscitto …$27

Proscuitto wrapped pan roast halibut fillet, pesto mashed Yukons, wilted spinch & preserved lemon oil..

Salmone con Fave…$24

Pan roast Salmon fillet, fava bean brown rice, pea tendrils & a rhubarb marmalade…

Tonno con Salsa Frutta…$25

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak, ceci fritter, arugula salad, & a fresh melon salsa…

Specials 6/4/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 Antipasti

 Insalata Affumicata dell Anatra…$12

Poached pear & Gorgonzola salad with smoked Duck breast, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, dry cherries, & crostini

Ravioli di Testa di Violino…$10

Fresh fiddle head and cheese ravioli, sautéed with butter & parmesan cheese…

 Secondi

Branzino con Finocchio e Limone …$26

Pan roast Sea Bass, caramelized fennel, preserved lemon, & creamy risotto..

Capasante con Prosciutto…$24

Prosciutto & sage wrapped scallops, wilted spinach, oven dried tomatoes, herb spatzle, & a marsla cream reduction…

Tonno con Ceci…$25

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak, ceci fritter, watercress, lemon oil, & balsamic reduction…

Specials 5/28/2010

Tonight’s Specials

Antipasti

Granchio con Pesto del Limone…$12

Crispy fried soft shell crab, preserved lemon pesto, & a watercress salad…

Secondi 

Salmone con Pesto…$25

Pesto crusted salmon fillet, zucchini “chips” & herb risotto…

 Filleto di Merluzzo con Finocchio…$26

Pan roast Black Cod fillet, served with caramelized fennel, watercress, & oven dried tomatoes..

 Tonno con Ceci…$24

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak, ceci bean salad, sautéed ramps, & a charred tomato vinaigrette…

 Lombatello di Manzo ai Funghi…$20

Grilled hanger steak, roast mushrooms, & a Chianti reduction sauce with creamed spinach, & fried gorgonzola polenta…

 Quaglie al Saltimbocca…$24

Proscuitto & Sage wrapped Quail, sautéed and served with wilted spinach, a Marsala reduction sauce, & a potato croquette…

Specials 5/21/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 Antipasti

 Torta di Porri Selvaggi e Funghi…$10

A short crust filled with sautéed ramps & roast mushrooms, baked with eggs, cream & ricotta cheese, served with mesclun & balsamic reduction…

 Salsiccia con Porri Selvaggi…$10

Grilled pork & ramp sausages, oven dried tomato compote, arugula, & gnocco fritto…

Secondi

 Salmone alle Erbe Fini…$25

Fines herb grilled Salmon, cold grilled vegetable salad with kalamata olives & arugula…

Filleto di Merluzzo con Brodo di Cozze e Zafferano…$26

Pan roast Black Cod fillet, served with a saffron mussel broth with aromatic vegetables & potatoes...

Astice al Forno…$29

Two lemon and garlic baked Canadian Lobster tails, langostino risotto, & broccoli raab…

 Lombatello di Manzo ai Funghi…$20

Grilled hanger steak, roast mushrooms, & a Chianti reduction sauce with creamed spinach, & fried gorgonzola polenta…

Quaglie al Saltimbocca…$24

Proscuitto & Sage wrapped Quail, sautéed and served with wilted spinach, a Marsala reduction sauce, & a potato croquette…

 Spiedini di Maiale…$20

Herb grilled pork tenderloin skewered with grape tomatoes, onions, & cremini mushrroms, served with creamy polenta & wilted frisée…

Specials 5/14/2010

Tonight’s Specials 

Antipasti

Torta ai Porri Selvaggi e Funghi…$11

A short crust filled with sautéed ramps & roast mushrooms, baked with eggs, cream, & ricotta cheese, served with mesclun greens & balsamic reduction…

Frittelle di Astice…$15

Sautéed lobster and corn cakes, pancetta frisée salad, and preserved lemon aioli...

Salsiccia del Porri Selvaggi…$10

Grilled pork & ramp sausage, oven dried tomato compote, arugula, & gnocco fritto…

Pizza

Pizza ai Porri Selvaagi con Gallina Affumicato…$15

Grilled Ramps, smoked Game Hen, Parmesan, Asiago, & caramelized onions…

Secondi

Salmone con Erbe Fini…$25

Fines herb grilled Salmon, cold grilled vegetable salad with kalamata olives & arugula …

Filleto di Merluzzo con Pistacchio…$26

Pistacchio crusted pan roast Cod fillet, roast Yukon gold potatoes, wilted escarole & a lemon caper brown butter sauce...

Petto di Anatra con Amarane…$26

Pan roast Duck breast, fig & gorgonzola stuffed gnocchi, arugula, Duck confit, & a sour cherry reduction sauce…

Specials 5/7/2010

Tonight’s Specials

Antipasti

Torta ai Testa di Violino con Ricotta…$11

A short crust filled with fresh fiddleheads baked with eggs, cream, & ricotta cheese, served with mesclun greens & balsamic reduction…

Frittelle di Astice…$15

Sautéed lobster and corn cakes, pancetta frisée salad, and preserved lemon aioli...

Secondi

Salmone con Cipolle…$25

Pink peppercorn crusted pan roast Salmon fillet, warm red potato salad, wilted spinach, red onion confit, & a lemon oil …

Gallina al Marsala…$19

Pan roast half Cornish game hen, glazed with a orange Marsala reduction sauce, served with sauteed pearl onions, braised celery, and wilted frissee...

Spiedini di Mare…$26

Skewered lobster, scallops, and shrimp grilled and served with herb brown rice, wilted spinach, and lemon oil...

Petto di Anatra con Amarane…$26

Pan roast Duck breast, fig & gorgonzola stuffed gnocchi, arugula, Duck confit, & a sour cherry reduction sauce…

Specials 4/30/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 

Antipasti

 

Torta ai Testa di Violino con Confit di Anatra…$12

A short crust filled with fresh fiddleheads sautéed with duck confit, baked with eggs, cream, & ricotta cheese, served with mesclun greens…

 

Arancini con Verdure…$9

Three breaded risotto crouquettes with peas, tomatoes, onions, & cheese, served with marinara…

 

Secondi

 

Salmone con Cipolle…$25

Pink peppercorn crusted pan roast Salmon fillet, warm red potato salad, wilted spinach, red onion confit, & a lemon oil …

 

Tonno con Fagioli…$24

Sesame crusted Ahi Tuna loin, Tuscan white bean salad, arugula, oven dried tomatoes, & balsamic reduction…

 

Linguine con Gamberetto…$22

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with diced tomatoes, white wine, & pesto, tossed with linguini…

 

Petto di Anatra con Amarane…$26

Pan roast Duck breast, fig & gorgonzola stuffed gnocchi, arugula, Duck confit, & a sour cherry reduction sauce…

 

Specials 4/16/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 

Antipasti

 

La Testa di Violino alla Romana…$9

Fresh fiddleheads sautéed with pancetta, cremini mushrooms, garlic, & EVOO finished with Parmesan cheese and served with crostini…

 

Torta ai Funghi…$11

A short crust filled with roast exotic mushrooms, herbs, eggs, cream, & Gruyere cheese, baked and served with mesclun greens…

 

Secondi

 

Salmone con Rucola e Pomodoro Cruda…$25

Pan roast Salmon fillet, roast potatoes, arugula, & marinated tomatoes …

 

Tonno con Fagioli…$24

Sesame crusted Ahi Tuna loin, Tuscan white bean salad, arugula, oven dried tomatoes, & balsamic reduction…

 

Linguine con Gamberetto…$22

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with diced tomatoes, white wine, & pesto, tossed with linguini…

 

Specials 4/9/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 

Antipasti

 

Zucchine alla Parmigiana…$6

Roast thinly sliced zucchini layered with tomatoes, Parmesan, Mozzarella, & ricotta cheeses, baked & served with marinara…

 

Torta ai Funghi…$11

A short crust filled with roast exotic mushrooms, herbs, eggs, cream, & Gruyere cheese, baked and served with mesclun greens…

 

Secondi

 

Petto di Anatra con Amarene …$26

Pan roast Duck breast, wild rice risotto, wilted spinach, dried cherries, & a red wine syrup…

 

Salmone con Rucola e Pomodoro Cruda…$25

Pan roast Salmon fillet, roast potatoes, arugula, & marinated tomatoes …

 

Tonno con Fagioli…$24

Sesame crusted Ahi Tuna loin, Tuscan white bean salad, arugula, oven dried tomatoes, & balsamic reduction…

 

Linguine con Gamberetto…$22

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with diced tomatoes, white wine, & pesto, tossed with linguini…

Specials 4/2/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 

Antipasti

 

Zucchine alla Parmigiana…$6

Roast thinly sliced zucchini layered with tomatoes, Parmesan, Mozzarella, & ricotta cheeses, baked & served with marinara…

 

Ravioli di Carne…$9

Handmade ravioli filled with ground beef, pork, veal, spinach, & cheese, sautéed in butter with spinach & Parmesan…

 

Torta ai Funghi…$11

A short crust filled with roast exotic mushrooms, herbs, eggs, cream, & Gruyere cheese, baked and served with mesclun greens…

 

Secondi

 

Costoletto di Maiale…$23

Grilled Frenched Pork loin chop, rosemary balsamic sauce, creamy polenta & wilted escarole…

 

Salmone con Finocchio al Forno…$25

Pan roast Salmon fillet, gratineed fennel, wilted spinach, & a parsley sauce…

 

Linguine con Gamberetto e Pesto…$22

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with diced tomatoes & white wine, tossed with linguini & fresh basil pesto…

 

Specials 3/19/2010

Tonight’s Specials

 

Antipasti

 

Ravioli di Carne…$9

Handmade ravioli filled with ground beef, pork, veal, spinach, & cheese, sautéed in butter with spinach & Parmesan…

 

Torta ai Funghi…$11

short crust with roast mushrooms, gruyere cheese, eggs, & herbs, served with greens & balsamic

 

Secondi

 

Porco alla Milanese…$22

Pork loin thinly pounded and breaded, sautéed in butter & served with a lemon caper sauce with creamy risotto & fresh vegetables…

 

Bistecca alla Peperonata…$27

 Grilled Beef Strip Steak, vinegar peppers, grilled asparagus, & a potato crocchetta…

 

Petto di Anatra…$26

  Pan roast duck breasts, ricotta gnudi, wilted arugula & red wine cherries & a sweet wine reduction…

 

Salmone con Lenticchie …$25

Pan roast salmon fillet, braised lentils, wilted swiss chard, & a parsley pesto…

 

Branzino con Salsa Genovese…$26

Pan roast Sea Bass, potato gnocchi, oven dried tomatoes, fried zucchini, & a olive & herb sauce with lemon & EVOO…

 

Baccala con Salsa Agro Dolce…$22

Crispy fried salt Cod, sautéed with a sweet and sour sauce, served with a lemon arugula salad & roast Yukon Golds…

Jen Ryan's Gingerbread House 2009

Jen Ryan's Gingerbread House 2009
100 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
802.863.1000