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Friday, July 2nd, 2010

LITTLE PLATES

Bacon Wrapped Dates
Stuffed with Thyme, Romano. 5.00

Breaded Fresh Mozzarella
Tossed in seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs, fried and served with Spicy Tomato Cream. 5.00

Cucina Crab Cakes
Served w/ dijon, horseradish aioli. 9.00

Calamari Abruzzi
Grilled and sauteed with cherry tomatoes, spinach, cannellini beans, white wine, and chili flakes. 7.00

Fried Green Tomatoes
Pan fried and drizzled with a raspberry vinaigrette. 7.00

Baked Goat Cheese
Basil Toast Tips, Pomodoro Sauce. 5.00

Fried Calamari
Marinara, Pesto-Mayo Or Cocktail Sauce. 6.00

Chicken Pistachio Skewers
Served with roasted red pepper cream sauce, balsamic reduction, and tangy coleslaw. 6.00

SALADS

Caprese with Oven Roasted Tomatoes
Fresh mozzarella, slow roasted roma tomatoes, balsamic syrup, olive oil, fresh basil. 8.00

Roasted Beet Salad
Field Greens, Goat Cheese, Almonds, Oranges, Orange Mint Dressing. 6.00

Romaine House Salad
Crisp Romaine, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Belgium Endive, Balsamic. 5.00

Rustic Salad
Field Greens, Pears, Strawberries, Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Reduction. 6.00

Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine, Herbed Croutons, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shaved Parmesan Cheese. 6.00

STONE BAKED PIZZA

Italian Sausage Pizza
Sausage, Mushroom, Provolone, Plum Tomato Sauce. 11.00

Four Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella, Fontina, Romano, Gorgonzola, San Marzano Tomatoes. 10.00

Pear Pizza
Sliced Pears, Caramelized Red Onions, Gorgonzola, Balsamic, (No Sauce). 11.00

Margherita Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Oregano, Fresh Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce. 10.00

Wild Mushroom Pizza
Wild mushrooms, oven roasted cherry tomatoes, asiago, parmesan, San Marzano tomato sauce, truffle oil. 12.00

PASTA

Linguine Hay Maker
Tossed with sauteed mushrooms, pancetta, sweet peas, and asiago cream sauce. 12.00 | 15.00

Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni, Homemade Meat Sauce, Tomato, Cream, Onions, Smoked Cheese. 12.00 | 15.00

Penne Arrosto
Grilled Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, herbed ricotta, marinara, romano cheese. 11.00 | 14.00

Linguine with Green Beans
Green beans, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, fresh mint, fresh mozzarella, white wine, crushed garlic, olive oil and topped with shaved parmesan. 12.00 | 15.00

Rigatoni Spinaci
Fresh Spinach, Peas, Sun-dried tomatoes, Marinara, Romano, Fresh Mozzarella. 11.00 | 14.00

Shells
Tossed with Sautted mushrooms, crumbled Italian Sausage, Spanish onions, sweet peas, marinara, fresh Basil, Romano cheese, and a touch of cream. 12.00 | 15.00

** Substitute Whole Wheat Pasta on any dish for $2 **
** Substitute Gluten Free Pasta on any dish for $3 **

ENTREES

Chicken Alla Cucina
Boneless breast of chicken pan seared and sauteed with Shitake mushrooms, carrots, scallions, red wine. Topped with melted Swiss cheese. Served with grilled asparagus. 17.00

Chicken Pistachio

Pan-fried with pistachio-breadcrumb crust, red pepper-cream balsamic sauce. Served with creamy polenta and grilled asparagus. 17.00

Lake Superior White Fish
Lightly breaded with Italian breadcrumbs, seasonings, romano cheese. Pan fried and topped with field greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, balsamic dressing served with roasted potatoes. 22.00

Veal Marsala
Thinly pounded medallions of veal flash seared and simmered in our sweet marsala sauce with shiitake mushrooms. Served with grilled asparagus. 22.00

DESSERTS

Molten Lava Cake
Warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center. Served with vanilla gelato. 7.00

Tiramisu
Ladyfingers soaked with espresso coffee and rum, sweetened mascarpone cheese, dusted with cocoa powder. 6.00

Bread pudding
Warmed and served with caramel sauce and vanilla gelato. 6.00

Gelato or Sorbetto of the Day
Homemade Italian vanilla gelato and sorbet. 5.00

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Eggless Italian custard infused with real vanilla bean and served with fresh berry compote.
7.00

WINES

Rosso
Cabernet
101 La Terre – Woodbridge, Ca 2008 $6.50/23.00
102 14 Hands – Washington 2007 $8.50/31.00
103 Solaire – Central Coast, CA 2006 $8.75/33.00

Merlot
110 La Terre – Woodbridge, Ca 2008 $6.50/23.00
112 14 Hands – Washington 2007 $8.50/31.00

Chianti
121 Bolla – Poggibonsi, Italy 2008 $7.00/25.00
122 Ruffino Sueriore – Pontassieve, Italy 2007 $8.50/31.00

Syrah
130 Hahn Estates, Soledad CA 2008 $8.75/33.00

Sangiovese
135 Donna Laura Ali – Siena, Italy 2007 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Noir
140 Clos du Bois Reserve – Sonoma Coast, CA 2006 $8.75/33.00
145 Les Jamelles – Pays De l’Aude, France 2008 $9.50/35.00

Super Tuscan
150 Banfi Col Di Sasso – Montalcino, Italy 2007
$7.00/25.00
155 Banfi Centine – Montalcino, Italy 2007 $8.75/33.00
Italian Zinfandel
160 Luccarelli Primitivo – Puglia, Italy 2008 $8.75/33.00

Malbec
163 Graffigna – San Juan, Argentina 2007
$7.00/25.00
165 Zolo – Mendoza, Argentina 2009 $8.50/31.00

Red Bordeaux Blend
178 Papillon – Napa, Ca 2006 $120.00

Baby Brunello
170 La Palazzetta – Montalcino, Italy 2007 $60.00

Barolo
172 Costa di Bussia – Barolo, Italy 2005 $90.00

Super Tuscan
176 Ruffino Modus – Pontassieve, Italy 2006 $55.00

White Reserve

Pinot Grigio
213 Andrian Alto Adige – Terlano, Italy 2008 $40.00

Sauvignon Blanc
225 Spy Valley – Marlborough, New Zealand 2008 $40.00

Chardonnay
305 Bin 36 – Central Coast, Ca 2007 $42.00

Bianco
Chardonnay
200 La Terre – Woodbridge, Ca 2008 $6.50/23.00
201 14 Hands – Washington 2008 $7.50/27.00
202 Angeline – Sonoma, Ca 2007 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Grigio
210 Graffigna – San Juan, Argentina 2009
$6.50/23.00
211 Canaletto – Della Venezie, Italy 2008 $8.00/29.00
212 Campanile – Mercatele, Italy 2008 $8.75/33.00

Sauvignon Blanc
215 Franciscan – Napa Valley, CA 2008
$6.50/23.00
220 Markham – Napa Valley, Ca 2007 $8.50/31.00
222 Cloudy Cape – Marlborough, New Zealand 2009 $8.75/33.00

Riesling
291 Seaglass – Monterey, Ca $8.50/31.00

Champagne & Sparkling Water
290 Veuve du Vernay – France $8.00/29.00
292 Perrier Jouet – France (Nv) 90.00
293 Dom Perignon – France 1999 200.00

San Pellegrino 2.50 / 5.00

DRINKS

10 Oz. Signature Martinis 10.00
Pear Pear Absolut and Pear Purée
garnished with a Sliced Pear.

Pomegranate
Absolut Kurant, Triple Sec, Pomegranate Juice, and farnished with an Orange Twist.

Firefly
Firefly sweet tea vodka, lemonade, fresh lemon juice, garnished with a lemon slice.

Mango Martini Vodka
Mango Purée, Peach Schnapps, Lime Juice, garnished with a Lime.

Negroni
Bombay Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Triple Sec, Campari, garnished with an orange slice.

Chocolate Martini
Stoli Vanilla vodka, Godiva, Cream, Chocolate and garnished with a Cherry.

Blood Orange
Absolut Mandarin and Blood Orange Purée.

Liquori 7.00

Amaretto Di Saronno • B&B • Baileys • Drambuie • Frangelico • Grand Marnier • Limoncello • Licor 43 • Sambuca • Sambuca Black • Tia Maria

Cognac
Courvoisier V.S. 8.00
Hennessy V.S.O.P. 11.00
Martell Cordon Bleu 14.00
Remy Martin X.O. 23.00

Port
Osbourne Ruby 8.00
Osbourne 20 Year Tawny 13.00

Grappa
Banfi Grappa 9.00

Scotch 12 Year
McCallan 10.00
Glenlivet 8.00
Glenfiddich 8.00

BEERS

Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Heineken, Moretti, Fat Tire, Peroni, St. Pauli Girl (Non-Alc.)
3.75 – 4.25

Nightly Specials

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Served with fresh oregano, sea salt, pepper, olive oil, Reggiano Parmesan cheese.
$7.00

Beef Tenderloin Skewers

2 skewers marinated and grilled with red and yellow peppers, cippolini onions. Served with garlic mashed potaotes and corn/red pepper relish. drizzled w/port wine reduction.
$23.00

Wild Alaskan Cod

Fresh Cod filet encrusted with panko breadcrumbs, pistachio nuts. Pan seared, and served with grilled asparagus and lemon butter caper sauce.
$22.00

Linguine Pescatore

Linguine tossed with clams, shrimp, calamari, spicy marinara, fresh basil, romano cheese.
$22.00