A Series of Food and Wine pairings
from Five Select regions of Italy
Featured Region: Tuscany
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Antipasta reception begins at 7p.m.
Pizzeria Venti
2770 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
Click here for directions.
$30 per person. Call 404- 228-2013 for reservations. Ask for Brian.
Menu
Antipasti e’ Pane:
Ciaccino — A golden crust wraps this true white pizza made with spinach and three kinds of cheese: ricotta, provolone & mozzarella
Fett’unta — This Tuscan version of bruschetta is made with toasted crusty bread, rubbed with garlic, & topped with ripe tomatoes then splashed with a bit extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper
Rosato di Toscane
Assagio:
Cacciucco — A seafood soup in the Tuscan tradition of simplicity and flavor. Made with shrimp, mussels, calamari and fresh fish in a garlicky tomato broth
Orvieto Classico – Toscane
Entré:
Fagioli all’ Uccelletto — Broiled pork medallions in a savory mixture of cannellini beans made with a sage infused base of tomatoes and garlic
Ravioli di Formaggio con Burro e Salvia — A packet of pasta filled with ricotta cheese and served in a sultry butter and sage sauce
Vino Nobile – Toscane
Insalata:
Insalata mista — A fresh crisp salad made with fresh greens, tomatoes, red onions & shaved Pecorino di Toscana topped with Italian vinaigrette.
Vernaccia di Toscane
Il Dolci:
Cantucci — Tuscan-style biscotti Prezzi di Ciacolatta. A selection of Tuscan chocolates
Vin Santo
••Limited reservations available••
www.pizzeriaventi-atlanta.com
