Italian Trattoria, Ristorante and Regional Favorites
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Ristorante Italiano-Lombardy/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Casseruola di Polenta al Forno Baked polenta casserole layered with
Fontina and Grana Padano cheeses. Carciofi Bolliti con Vinaigrette Globe artichokes simmered in
lemon-bay-balsamic broth with mayo and herbed-garlic vinaigrette. Tacchino Brasato ai Funghi e Rosmarino Turkey legs and thighs
braised in a luscious red wine sauce with pearl onions, rosemary, thyme and porcini
mushrooms. Granita di Melograno Chilled
pomegranate granita with rose water, lime juice, mint and pomegranate arils. Ristorante Italiano Sienna Nights/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class
La Bandiera Tubetti pasta with crushed tomato, pecorino, rocket and fresh basil. Piccata al Limone Sautéed chicken scaloppini with a white wine, lemon-caper-butter sauce. Peperoni all’olio Bell peppers, fire roasted marinated in olive oil, chili flakes, vinegar and fresh herbs. Crostata di Pere Pear tart, baked in puff pastry shell with a layer of almond cream and finished with an apricot glaze.
Ristorante Italiano/ The Veneto/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Risi e Bisi (Risotto) Arborio rice, slow cooked in white wine, chicken broth, saffron, pancetta, roasted peppers and sweet peas. Filetti di Pesce al Cartoccio Fresh fish (Branzino, Perch or Bass) baked in parchment paper w/ basil-parsley pesto, fennel, olives and sundried tomatoes. Radicchio Trevisano al Forno Radicchio baked in Balsamic vinegar with a swirl of olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper and shaved parmesan. Watermelon Granita or Mixed Berry Granita (depending on season) Icy fresh watermelon-prosecco granita with a touch lemon, fresh mint and berries. Ristorante di Roma/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Carciofi Bolliti con Vinaigrette Globe artichokes boiled in lemon-acidulated water served with Italian vinaigrette. Abbacchio alla Romana Traditional Roman style Lamb stew, braised in meat stock, red wine, carrots, onions and herbs. Gnocchi di Polenta al Forno Roman style cornmeal polenta gnocchi, baked in disk shapes w/ herbs and melted butter. Biscuit Tortoni This frozen dessert is a cross between ice cream and mousse, made with fresh cream, rum, crushed amaretti cookies, maraschino cherry and almonds. La Trattoria Milano/ I/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class
Asparagi e Peperone Rosso Asparagus and roasted red bell pepper salad. Conchiglione Farcite Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, herbs and baked in tomato sauce. Bocconcini di Pollo Chicken breast roulade stuffed with prosciutto, fontina cheese and sage. Tiramisu Espresso soaked lady
finger torte, layered with Marsala sabayon cream, Mascarpone and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.
La Trattoria Piemonte/ II/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Broccoletti Piccanti Sautéed broccolini with garlic and chili flakes. Gnocchi
con Salsa di Pomodoro Potato gnocchi
with savory tomato-basil sauce. Saltimbocca di Pollo Sautéed chicken breast, baked with a layer of prosciutto, sage and mozzarella cheese. Tiramisu Espresso soaked lady
finger torte, layered with Marsala sabayon cream, Mascarpone and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.
La Trattoria Calabrese III/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Insalata di Melanzane Roasted eggplant slices, mint, lemon juice, olive oil and rocket.
Cozze Ripiene Stuffed mussels with bread crumbs, garlic and herbs.
Farro al Tonno e Pomodoro Farro with tuna, tomatoes, capers and herbs. Cannoli Crisp cannoli shells
filled sweet ricotta, chopped chocolate, orange zest and pistachios.
La Trattoria-Flavors of Tuscany/ IV/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Panzanella Tomato-cucumber-pepper, fresh basil and torn bread salad. Farfalle con Piselli Butterfly pasta with peas, pecorino cheese, scallions and truffle oil. Arista alla Fiorentina Rolled pork roast, Florentine style with herbs and garlic. Crostata di Frutta Fresca Rustic Fruit Tart baked in a flaky crust.
La Trattoria Siciliana/ V/ (125.) per person/ 3-hour class Insalata di Arance e Cipolle Orange, red onion and watercress salad.
Vongole “al Corsaro” Spicy “pirate style” steamed clams in a tomato-wine broth. Orecchiette con Cime di Rape Little ear pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli rabe and pecorino cheese.
Biscotti Twice-baked anise, almond and lemon flavored cookies.
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