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        Twin Chefs Fabrizio and Nicola Carro Introduce Italian Regional Tasting Menus

 

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, Lincoln Road’s sophisticated Italian dining destination, is rolling out a new series of regional Italian tasting menus.  Each month, twin chefs Nicola and Fabrizio Carro will introduce a $39 three-course dinner prix-fixe menu, available on Mondays, spotlighting the

various cuisines of Italy. The series kicks off on Monday, June 3rd with Piemonte, the twins’ native homeland.   In addition to the regular a la carte menu, the Piedmont tasting menu features the following dishes:

ANTIPASTI

    Battuta di Fassone all’albese

Original Classic Beef Filet Tartare with Parmesan Cheese and Celery

                                                                  or 

Insalata Russa Del Contadino
Flavorful Salad of Italian Imported Tuna, Pickle, Cucumber, Legumes and Quail eggs

PIATTI DI MEZZO

Risotto alla Marengo

Carnaroli Risotto with Castelmagno Cheese in Veal Sauce or

or

Rabaton Alessandrini e chiodini

Sheep Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach Beech Mushroom Parmesan Fondueor

or 

 Brasato di Guancia al Barbera con Polentina Morbida 
Braised Beef Cheek in Barbera Wine with Creamy Polenta

 

DOLCE

Bunet di Amaretti
Amaretti Flan with Caramel Sauce and Cream Gelato

or
 
 Focaccia Dolce e Gianduia

Sweet Focaccia and Gianduia Chocolate Salsa

Diners can accompany these sumptuous dishes with an array of wines by the bottle from Piemonte, available at a 20% discount.

Piemonte fare will be showcased at Quattro each Monday during June (dinner only)

July Regional Tasting Menu Highlights Cuisine of Campania

ANTIPASTI

Rotolini di Mozzarella Farciti

 Wrapped Mozzarella with Eggplant, Prosciutto and Arugula

Frittura Amalfitana di Pesce e Verdure 

Crispy Baby Calamari with Shrimp and Zucchini

PIATTI DI MEZZO

Paccheri di Gragnano con Spada e Zucchine

Paccheri Pasta with Swordfish and Zucchini 

Manfredi con Ricotta di Bufala e Pomodoro

Big Tagliatelle Pasta with Buffalo Ricotta and Tomato 

Scaloppina alla Pizzaiola

Veal scaloppini with Tomato, Capers and Oregano

Orata all’Acqua Pazza

Sea Brim Beaked with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic and White Wine  

DOLCE

Torta Caprese 

Flourless White Chocolate Tart with Almond and Lemon Zest

Babba al Limoncello

Babba Sponge Cake with Rum






AUGUST

SICILY


ANTIPASTI



Arancini di Messina

Crispy rice ball stuffed with beef ragu, mozzarella and green peas



Caponata di Melanzane e Polpo
Vegetable stew with pine nuts and grilled octopus



PRIMI PIATTI



Anelletti al Forno

Traditional Sunday pasta with beef sauce, caciocavallo cheese



Pasta alla Norma

Rigatoni with eggplant and ricotta salata



Falsomagro di manzo e pomodoro

Braised stuffed beef with mortadella and Ragusano Cheese


Involtini di pesce spada

Swordfish skewers with aromatic bread crumbs, capers and cherry tomatoes



DOLCE



Cannoli alla Ricotta

Crispy shell almond crust with sweet ricotta



Gelo di Anguria e Pistacchio

Watermelon semifreddo with pistachio candy

Diners can accompany dinner with selection of wines by the bottle from Sicily, available at a 20% discount.

Sicilian fare will be showcased at Quattro each Monday during August (dinner only); additional regions including Tuscany, Liguria and Veneto will be showcased in subsequent months.

Quattro Gastronomia Italiana is located at 1014 Lincoln Road on South Beach. Reservations required. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. Telephone: (305) 531-4833; www.quattromiami.com