Private Party Menu

our menu is heavily influenced by regional & traditional cooking throughout Italy with Mediterranean and California inspirations

sample menu

APPETIZERS

pepperonata & fresh mozzarella

pepper onion & caper jam, olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, home made rustic italian bread

 gorgonzola torta with port poached pears

gorgonzola, walnut crust, spiced port pears

 

MAIN DISHES

chicken stew with lemon, olives & cous cous

boneless chicken thighs, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, cilantro, olives, toasted almond cous cous

 *braised beef short ribs

beef short ribs, leeks, carrots, brandy, red wine, leek stock

 

 PASTA

~ pasta is fresh & crafted by hand~

fettuccine puttanesca

savory tomato sauce, olives, capers, chilies

fettuccine bolognese

rich meat sauce, ground pork, organic heirloom carrots, white wine, san marzano tomatoes

 

 GNOCCHI

~gnocchi is crafted by hand~

gnocchi with gorgonzola cream

light potato dumpling, gorgonzola cream sauce

 

 LASAGNA & CANNELLONI

~pasta is fresh & crafted by hand~

 lasagna pomodoro

layered & baked, san marzano tomatoes, home made lemon ricotta cheese, mozzarella, pecorino, parmigiano reggiano cheese

roasted shitake mushroom & braised pork cannelloni

stuffed, rolled & baked, rich tomato sauce with san marzano tomatoes, braised pork shoulder, caramelized shallots, braised kale, roasted shitake mushrooms, mascarpone cheese

 

 PANINI

~served on a fresh baked ciabatta roll~

braised sausage & pepper

mild italian sausage, roasted red peppers, goat cheese

braised beef short rib

braised beef short ribs, celery root puree, truffle oil

 

 SIDE DISHES

farro & kale

farro, braised kale, charred onions, pine nuts, butter, parmigiano reggiano cheese (can substitute quinoa for gluten free)

*roasted beets

roasted red beets, white balsamic, olive oil, goat cheese

*roasted root vegatables

roasted golden beets, red potatoes, celery root, & organic heirloom carrots

 

SALADS

*quinoa

quinoa, sundried tomatoes, sliced fennel, red pepper, arugula, toasted pine nuts, raisins, kalamata olives, capers, feta cheese, lemon balsamic vinaigrette

 *kale & sweet potato

kale, roasted sweet potatoes, pecans, goat cheese, red onion, raisins, balsamic vinaigrette

 

 TORTA

~italian style quiche~

Homemade pie crust

 spinach & caramelized onion

spinach, gorgonzola, caramelized onion

mushroom & leek

mushroom, leek, truffle cheese

 

SOUPS

~all soups are made by hand with homemade fennel leek stock~

farro e verdure

farro, pancetta, carrots, san marzano tomatoes, tuscan kale

(can substitute millet for gluten free)

 *tuscan 

millet, pancetta, leeks, carrots, celery, onion, zucchini, san marzano tomatoes, tuscan kale,

 

 ARTISINAL BREADS

~ made with organic flour crafted by hand and baked fresh~

rustic italian

olive bread

rosemary bread

 

DESSERTS

tiramisu

lady fingers, mascarpone cheese, espresso, brandy, coco powder

fig & walnut torte

italian cake, dried figs, fennel

  

*indicates gluten free dishes, dairy free & vegan/vegetarian dishes available upon request. We reserve the right to substitute ingredients that are not in season or available to us.