Small Plates

Question 1

Describe the Zucca Chips.

Answer 1

Thinly shaved zucchini dusted with flour & flash fried until crispy. Seasoned with kosher salt, finished with herb mix.

Question 2

Are the Zucca chips gluten-free?

Answer 2

We cannot make gluten-free zucca chips. The quality of the zucca chip is compromised by not using flour to coat them - AND the fryers always have traces of flour in them.

Question 3

Are the Zucca Chips vegetarian?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What sauce is served alongside the Grilled Artichokes?

Answer 4

Lemon Aioli

Question 5

Are the Grilled Artichokes gluten-free?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Describe the Fonduta.

Answer 6

Laura Chenel Goat Cheese, Smoked Mozzarella & Crescenza baked with cream and garnished with tomato “jam” (Shallots, Garlic, Sugar, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Thyme, Honey, Banyuls Vinegar). Served with grilled bread.

Question 7

Is the Crisp Calamari gluten-free?

Answer 7

No, but it can be pan-seared in order to accommodate.

Question 8

Describe the Burrata.

Answer 8

4 oz. smashed Burrata cheese ball seasoned with S&P and EVOO, topped with crispy brussels sprouts leaves, marcona almonds, golden raisins, and a grain mustard vinaigrette. Served with grilled bread.

Question 9

What is Burrata?

Answer 9

Burrata is a ball of hand-pulled mozzarella with creamy cheese curd (called stracciatella) on the inside.

Question 10

Describe the Bruschetta.

Answer 10

Grilled Ciabatta bread (brushed with garlic oil) topped with Crescenza cheese (rich and creamy cow’s milk cheese, nutty in flavor), grilled asparagus, and Prosciutto di Parma.

Question 11

Is the Arancini gluten-free?

Answer 11

No, it contains panko bread crumbs.

Question 12

What is the Bruschetta garnished with?

Answer 12

Truffle oil, Grana Padano cheese, and herbs.

Question 13

Describe the Grilled Artichokes.

Answer 13

One whole artichoke poached until tender (in water, thyme, lemon, mirepoix, and peppercorns) and then grilled with oil salt & pepper. Garnished with truffle oil, Maldon sea salt, grana padano, and herb mix.

Question 14

Are the Braised Meatballs and Red Sauce small plate gluten-free? Why or why not.

Answer 14

No, not only is it served with grilled bread, but the meatballs themselves contain bread crumbs.

Question 15

Describe the Steamed PEI Mussels. What does PEI stand for?

Answer 15

16 oz. of PEI Mussels sautéed and steamed with garlic, spicy salami, oregano, thyme and white wine. Finished with a touch of butter and served with grilled bread. PEI stands for Prince Edward Island, where the mussels are farmed (East coast of Canada).

Question 16

Describe the Crisp Calamari.

Answer 16

Tempura-battered rings of calamari (5 oz.), flash fried, tossed with arugula & dressed in a lemon parsley vinaigrette. Topped with two slices of grilled lemon.

Question 17

Describe the Chef’s Board.

Answer 17

Calabrese salami, Molinari sppressata, crescenza topped with basil pesto, one other rotating cheese (changes daily), roasted brussels sprouts topped with dried cranberries, marcona almonds, apricot mostarda, Castelvetrano olives, pickled peppers, sliced bread.

Question 18

Describe the Arancini.

Answer 18

Mushroom, smoked mozzarella & parmesan risotto, rolled into balls, breaded in panko,and flash-fried until crispy. Served in marinara sauce.

Question 19

How many meatballs come in the small plate? What type of meat is used in the meatballs?

Answer 19

6 meatballs, all beef.

Question 20

What three meats come on the Charcuterie Board?

Answer 20

Calabrese, Soppressata, and Prosciutto.

Question 21

Describe the Cheese Board.

Answer 21

Three cheeses with “some gooodies”: Crescenza (creamy, no rind, nutty flavor), Provolone Picante (sharp flavored aged provalone), Fontina (slightly pungent semi-soft), Marinated Beets (horseradish gremolata & shaved fennel), Fuji Apple slices, Apricot Mostarda, Marcona Almonds & Sliced Bread.

Question 22

Describe the Seasonal Vegetable Board.

Answer 22

This vegetable board will change seasonally: Oven Roasted Butternut squash, roasted red peppers, roasted romanesco, braised swiss chard, roasted brussels sprouts, roasted mushroom mix, crescenza cheese & grilled bread.