Festa Di San Valentino

February 14, 2008

Antipasti

Misto - Selection of Cured Meats, Imported Cheeses, Marinated Vegetables, & Olives

Ahi Tuna Tartare – Meyer Lemon Aioli, Capers, Red Onion, Basil, with Crispy Potato Sticks

Bruschetta Melanzana – Yellow Pear Tomato, Grilled Eggplant, Opal Basil,
Served on Grilled Tuscan Bread

Duck Confit Ravioli – Housemade Pasta, Brown Butter, Crème Fraiche, Crispy Shallots

Semolina Encrusted Oysters – Pan Fried Oysters with Roasted Tomato Aioli, Frisee
and Pickled Red Onions

 

Soup and Salad

Zuppa Fagioli – Tuscan Bean and Vegetable

Insalata Verde – Baby Organic Lettuce, Sherry Vinaigrette, Toasted Almonds, Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese

Insalata Cesare – Baby Romaine Lettuce, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan Reggiano

Orchid Flower with Micro Greens – Caramelized Sweet Onions, Candied Hazelnuts, Dried Cherries, Truffled Blood Orange Vinaigrett

 

Entrée

Pettini del Mare – Pan Seared Sea Scallops with a Purple Potato Galette, Braised Fennel, Cranberry-Orange Butter Sauce

Caretto d’Agnello – Domestic Rack of Lamb, Tomato Napoleon, Mozzarella, Polenta, Roasted Baby Carrots, Sangiovese Thyme Reduction

Bistecca – Roasted Sirloin Strip Steak, Foie Gras Bread Pudding, Haricot Jaurnes
and Barolo Caramel

Pappardelle Aragosta – Pappardelle Pasta, Lobster, Brandy, Sweet Marinara Sauce

Pollo Arrosto – Free Range Chicken Breast, Gorgonzola Whipped Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe,
Roasted Elephant Garlic Cream Sauc

 

Dolci

Classic Il Bistro Tiramisu

Mousse di Cioccolato – Sparkling Rose Regal and Chocolate Mouse in White Chocolate Cups with Raspberry Sauce

Brioche Bread Pudding – Served with Cinnamon Gelato and Crème Anglaise