Questions and Answers
What is hand-dipped ricotta bruschetta topped with?
What are the key ingredients in the cannellini bean roasted pepper bruschetta?
Cannellini beans, julienned roasted peppers, balsamic vinaigrette, chiffonade basil, grana padano shavings.
Arancini are balls of risotto stuffed with _____ meat sauce and fresh mozzarella.
bolognese
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What is included in the antipasto alleia?
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What vegetables are found in the local lettuces and farm vegetables dish?
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The caesar salad contains blue cheese and olive oil.
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What is used to garnish fried Rhode Island calamari?
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What kind of cheese is used in the taleggio and black truffle flatbread?
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Study Notes
Honey Bruschetta
- Features Niedlov's Italian loaf grilled and garlic-rubbed.
- Topped with hand-dipped creamy ricotta and local truffle-infused honey.
- Finished with a touch of thyme.
Reggae Bruschetta
- Grilled Italian loaf bread topped with cannellini beans and roasted peppers in balsamic vinaigrette.
- Cannellini beans are triple-boiled for optimal texture and flavor, steeped with onions and garlic.
- Vinaigrette composed of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and canola oil.
Arancini
- Risotto balls filled with bolognese meat sauce and fresh mozzarella.
- Rolled in panko breadcrumbs and flash-fried; served three to an order with lemon.
- Risotto made with sautéed white onions and wine, then parboiled.
Steamed Mussels
- Mussels from Prince Edward Island steamed in saffron broth with garlic, tomatoes, butter, and torn basil.
- Saffron broth made from sautéed onions and fennel, deglazed with white wine, and reduced with lemons and basil.
- Saffron is the world’s most costly spice, requiring 14,000 flowers for one ounce.
Taleggio Flatbread
- Wood-fired pizza dough topped with taleggio and mozzarella cheeses.
- Drizzled with truffle oil and garnished with truffle shavings.
Rhode Island Calamari
- Squid rings and tentacles dredged in flour and cornstarch, then flash-fried and salted.
- Served with a lemon wedge; pomodoro sauce available on request.
Benton's Bacon-Wrapped Dates
- Dates are de-skinned and de-pitted, wrapped in thinly sliced Benton's bacon, and cooked in a wood-fired oven.
- Drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar from Villa Manodori, matured for 10-20+ years.
Beef Carpaccio
- Paper-thin slices of raw strip loin, seasoned and drizzled with truffle oil.
- Topped with fresh arugula, radishes, and shaved grana padano cheese.
Antipasto Alleia
- A variety of meats, cheeses, breads, olives, and arugula salad.
- Meats include prosciutto, finocchiona, sopressata, and chorizo.
- Cheeses vary, featuring grana padano, fontina, ubriaco, and robiola.
House Salad
- Mixed greens with shaved fennel, kohlrabi, and gorgonzola crumbles.
- Tossed in a fresh lemon vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
- Romaine hearts mixed with caesar dressing, topped with shaved grana padano and white truffle oil.
- Finished with freshly made croutons and a touch of white pepper.
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