Special Events Menu - 2009

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RUSTIC ITALIAN CUISINE

Includes our selection of home made breads and olive oil for each table plus coffee and tea service. For the appetizer and dessert course, the host may select one dish for all guests to enjoy. For the entrée, select two dishes from which your guests will choose the night of your event. A customized, printed menu will be presented to each guest reflecting your selections.

You may choose from these options:


 LA DOLCE VITA MENU $ 32 per guest

1st Course – Appetizer

Choose one:

INSALATA RISIBISI
Organic mixed baby lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, kidney beans, balsamic vinaigrette
INSALATA DI DAVIDE
Organic arugola, watercress, roasted sweet corn, shaved Grana Padano, lemon vinaigrette
INSALATA DI PERA
Baby organic greens, Asian pear, candied pecans, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette
ZUPPA DI ZUCCA
Butternut squash bisque, crème fraiche, house made croutons

2nd Course – Entrée

Choose two:

LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
Washington little neck clams, white wine sauce, fresh tomato, garlic, crushed red pepper
PENNE AL SALMONE
Penne pasta, Cypress Island salmon, peas, shallots, white wine, light cream sauce
POLLO BOSCAIOLA
Fulton Farms chicken pan roasted, cremini mushrooms, watercress, grilled potatoes, zucchini
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Arborio creamy risotto, organic wild mushrooms, English peas, Grana Padano cheese

3rd Course – Dessert

Choose one:

 TIRAMISU
Ladyfingers with espresso and mascarpone cream  
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Served with fresh seasonal berries


VACANZE ROMANE MENU $ 42 per guest

1st Course – Appetizer

Choose two:

INSALATA CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, Sonoma organic tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Carpaccio of beef tenderloin with rocket lettuce, balsamic sauce and shaved Grana Padano
INSALATA DI DAVIDE
Organic arugola, watercress, roasted sweet corn, shaved Grana Padano, lemon vinaigrette
INSALATA DI PERA
Baby organic greens, Asian pear, candied pecans, Pt. Reyes blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette
ZUPPA DI ZUCCA
Butternut squash bisque, crème fraiche, house made croutons

2nd Course – Entrée

Choose two:

POLLO BOSCAIOLA
Fulton Farms chicken pan roasted, cremini mushrooms, watercress, grilled potatoes, zucchini
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Arborio creamy risotto, organic wild mushrooms, English peas, Grana Padano cheese
TAGLIATA DI MANZO
Flat iron prime cut steak, arugola, herb infused olive oil, green beans, and pommes frites
SALMONE CON LENTICCHIE
Pan roasted Cypress Island salmon, green lentils, wilted radicchio, fresh herb sauce

3rd Course – Dessert

Choose one:

 TIRAMISU
Ladyfingers with espresso and mascarpone cream  
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Served with fresh seasonal berries
TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATO
Warm flourless chocolate cake 


LA FESTA REALE MENU $ 52 per guest

1st Course – Appetizer

Choose two:

INSALATA CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, Sonoma organic tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
CARPACCIO DI MANZO
Carpaccio of beef tenderloin with rocket lettuce, balsamic sauce and shaved Grana Padano
INSALATA DI DAVIDE
Organic arugola, watercress, roasted sweet corn, shaved Grana Padano, lemon vinaigrette
ZUPPA DI ZUCCA
Butternut squash bisque, crème fraiche, house made croutons

2nd course – Pasta

Choose one:


RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Arborio creamy risotto, organic wild mushrooms, English peas, shaved Grana Padano
RAVIOLI DI ZUCCA
Pumpkin ravioli served on braised rainbow chard in a brown butter sage sauce
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
Little neck clams, white wine sauce, fresh tomato, garlic, crushed red pepper

3rd Course – Entrée

Choose two:

TOMBO TUNA OLIVETO
Pan seared Tombo tuna, olive tapenade, baby green beans, heirloom tomatoes, watercress                           
CIOPPINO DELLA CASA
Prawns, Tombo tuna, Washington little neck clams, Mediterranean mussels, calamari, salmon, white wine tomato herb sauce, house made crostini bread
POLLO BOSCAIOLA
Fulton Farms chicken pan roasted, cremini mushrooms, watercress, grilled potatoes, zucchini
 RISOTTO AI FUNGHI
Arborio creamy risotto, organic wild mushrooms, English peas, shaved Grana Padano
TAGLIATA DI MANZO
Flat iron prime cut steak, arugola, herb infused olive oil, green beans, and pommes frites
LOMBATA DI MAIALE CON UVETTE
Duroc bone in Loin Chop, pan roasted, toasted polenta, red chard, sherry jus, grape relish

4th Course – Dessert

Choose one:

  TIRAMISU
Ladyfingers with espresso and mascarpone cream  
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Served with fresh seasonal berries
TORTINO DI CIOCCOLATO
Warm flourless chocolate cake 


STUZZICHINI DI RISIBISI (Appetizers)

2 dozen minimum per appetizer

PROSCIUTTO, Parma prosciutto with seasonal fruit $36.00 dz.

ORGANIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA, extra virgin olive oil, basil $24.00 dz.

FUNGHI CON SALSICCIA, Italian olive sausage, mushroom caps $24.00 dz.

GOLDEN POLENTA CAKES, with Pt. Reyes blue cheese $24.00 dz.

CRISPY RISOTTO ARANCINI, with saffron, peas and mozzarella $24.00 dz.

GRILLED “DAY BOAT” SCALLOPS, lemongrass spear, lemon oil $48.00 dz.

AHI TUNA TARTAR, on ciabatta crostini, lemon oil $42.00 dz.            

CROSTINI DI MAIALE, Duroc pork, sherry jus, grape relish $32.00 dz.


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