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Friday, February 3rd, 2012                            

LITTLE PLATES

Bacon Wrapped Dates
Stuffed with Thyme, Romano. 6.00

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

Veal Meatballs w/creamy polenta
Slow cooked in marinara over creamy polenta, mascarpone and parma cheese 7.00

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

Ragu’ of the day
Braised pork shoulder served over creamy polenta . 9.00                                                         

 Baked Goat Cheese
Basil Toast Tips, Pomodoro Sauce. 6.00

Fried Calamari
Marinara, Pesto-Mayo Or Cocktail Sauce. 7.00

Cucina Crab Cake                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pan fried and served w/ a lemon aoli.  9.00

SALADS

Haricots Verts
Dried cranberries, almonds, goat cheese in a warm bacon sherry dijon mustard dressing. 9.00                                                                                                            

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

Romaine House Salad
Crisp Romaine, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Belgian Endive, Radicchio, Balsamic Dressing. 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, San Marzano Tomato Sauce. 12.00

Four Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella, Fontina, Romano, Gorgonzola, San Marzano Tomato Sauce. 11.00

Pear Pizza
Sliced Pears, Caramelized Red Onions, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Reduction (No Sauce). 12.00

Margherita Pizza
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Oregano, Fresh Basil, San Marzano Tomato Sauce. 11.00

Arugula Pizza
Asiago, Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula, garlic oil, topped w/ shaved parmesan. (no sauce). 12.00

PASTA

Linguine Artichoke
Linguine tossed with artichoke hearts, oven roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives, Romano cheese, crushed red pepper, olive oil, fresh garlic, and a touch of marinara.  12.00 | 15.00

Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni, Homemade Meat Sauce, Tomato, Cream, Onions, Fresh Mozzarella. 12.00 | 15.00

Penne Arrosto
Grilled Italian sausage, roasted red pepper, herbed ricotta, marinara, romano cheese. 12.00 | 15                                                   

Bucatini All’ Amatriciana
Tossed with Italian bacon, roma tomatoes, romano, garlic, olive oil, red onions, crushed red pepper, white wine  13.00 I 16.00

Rigatoni Spinaci
Fresh Spinach, Peas, Sun-dried tomatoes, Marinara, Romano, Fresh Mozzarella. 12.00 | 15.00

Shells
Tossed with Sauteed 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 Marsala
Pan seared and sauteed in a sweet marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms and gorgonzola cheese. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and 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

Day Boat Cod
Encrusted w/pesto panko bread crumbs, sun-dried tomatoes. Pan seared w/oven roasted root vegetables and grilled asparagus. drizzled w/a lemon, butter caper sauce.    22.00

Pork Tenderloin Braciola
Pork tenderloin pounded out and rolled with Italian breadcrumbs, fresh spinach, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella.  Pan seared and served with  creamy polenta and grilled asparagus.  18.00

DESSERTS

Creme Brulee

Topped with fresh berries. 8.00 

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

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

WINE

Rosso
Cabernet
101 La Terre – Woodbridge, Ca 2009 $6.50/23.00
102 14 Hands – Washington 2009 $8.50/31.00
103 Zolo – Mendoza, Argentina 2008 $8.75/33.00

Merlot
110 La Terre – Woodbridge, Ca 2009 $6.50/23.00
112 14 Hands – Washington 2008 $8.50/31.00

Chianti
121 Prezzolini – Quarrata, Italy 2009 $7.00/25.00
122 Ruffino Sueriore – Pontassieve, Italy 2009 $8.50/31.00

Syrah
130 Hahn Estates, Soledad CA 2009 $8.75/33.00

Sangiovese
135 Monte Degli Angeli- Tuscany, Italy 2010 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Noir
140 Silver Ridge – Napa, CA 2009 $8.75/33.00
145 Angeline - Coastal Region, CA 2009 $9.75/37.00

Super Tuscan
155 Banfi Centine – Montalcino, Italy 2008 $8.75/33.00

Italian Zinfandel
160 Luccarelli Primitivo – Puglia, Italy 2010 $8.75/33.00

Malbec
163 Zolo – Mendoza, Argentina 2010 $8.50/31.00

Montepulciano

167 Caldora – Ortona, Italy 2009 $9.75/37.00

Red Reserve

Baby Brunello
170 La Palazzetta – Montalcino, Italy 2008 $60.00

Barolo
172 Costa di Bussia – Barolo, Italy 2006 $90.00

Malbec

176 Agua De Pierda – Mendoza, Argentina 2010 $40.00

White Reserve

PinotGris/Viogner                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              213 Thurston Wolfe – Prosser, Washington 2009 $60.00                                                                                                                                                                            

Sauvignon Blanc
225 Spy Valley – Marlborough, New Zealand 2009 $40.00

Chardonnay
305 Martin Ray- Russian River Valley, Ca 2010 $50.00

Bianco
Chardonnay
200 La Terre – Woodbridge, Ca 2009 $6.50/23.00
201 14 Hands – Washington 2010 $7.50/27.00
202 Angeline – Sonoma, Ca 2009 $8.75/33.00

Pinot Grigio
210 Prezzolini – Veneto, Italy 2010 $6.50/23.00
211 Canaletto – Della Venezie, Italy 2010 $8.00/29.00
212 Campanile – Mercatele, Italy 2010 $8.75/33.00

Sauvignon Blanc
220 Markham – Napa Valley, Ca 2009 $8.50/31.00

222 Secret Coast - Marlborough, New Zealand 2010 $8.75/33.00

Riesling
294 Piesporter Michelsberg - Germany 2009 $8.50/31.00

Champagne & Sparkling Water

289 Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut – Spain (NV) $9.00 Split
290 Freixenet Brut -  Spain  $29.00

291 Mionetto Prosecco Brut – Italy (NV)  $8.75 Split
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 and drinks 11.00
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.

Hendricks Press
Hendricks Gin, cucumber, mint, basil, soda, splash of gingerale on the rocks.

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 12.00
Glenlivet 8.00
Glenfiddich 8.00

BEERS

Miller Lite, Sam Adams, Corona, Heineken, Moretti, Fat Tire, Peroni,

St. Pauli Girl (Non-Alc.)
3.75 – 4.25

Daily Specials

10 oz. New York Strip Steak

Topped with melted Gorgonzola cheese, drizzled with a Barolo wine reduction. Served with oven-roasted mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes. $23.00

Day Boat Cod

Cod encrusted with Panko breadcrumbs, sun-dried tomatoes. Pan seared and served with oven-roasted root vegetables, grilled asparagus and a lemon butter caper sauce. $22.00

Braised Veal Ravioli

Braised veal ravioli tossed in a wild mushroom, asiago demi-glaze cream sauce topped with fresh chives. $22.00