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Even though our menus change nightly, this area of the site should give you a feel for our menu. This menu is from
April 2009

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A N T I P A S T I

Marinated Fresh Sardines with Caramelized Fennel and Lobster Oil $12

Grilled Octopus with “Borlotti Marinati” and Spicy Limoncello Vinaigrette $15

Marinated Gulf Shrimp with Radishes, Budding Chives and a Jalapeño Vinaigrette $16

Steamed Cockles with Red Chiles and Basil $15

“Neci con Funghi Misti” $15

Asparagus “Milanese” with Duck Egg and Parmigiano $15

Crisp Spring Vegetables with Goat’s Milk Ricotta and Rhubarb Agrodolce $14

Roasted Beet Tartare with Chianti Vinegar and Ricotta Salata $14

Baby WildArugula with Parmigiano and Aceto Manodori $17

Warm Tripe “alla Parmigiana” $11

Warm Lamb’s Tongue Vinaigrette with Morel Mushrooms and a 3-Minute Egg $13

Pig Foot “Milanese” with Rice Beans and Arugula $15

Testa with Pickled Pearls and Thyme Vinaigrette $11

Duck Bresaola with Asparagus and Parmigiano $14

Prosciutto San Daniele “Riserva” with Black Pepper “Fett’unta” $15

Armandino’s Salumi – Finnochiona and Lamb Prosciutto $17












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Goat Cheese Tortelloni with Dried Orange and Wild Fennel Pollen $19

Spaghettini with Spicy Budding Chives and a One Pound Lobster $26

Maccheroni alla Chitarra with Oven Dried Tomatoes, Red Chiles and Bottarga di Muggine $20

Bucatiniall’Amatriciana with Guanciale, Hot Pepper and Pecorino $20

Garganelli with “Funghi Trifolati” $22

Mint Love Letters with Spicy Lamb Sausage $20

Lamb’s Brain “Francobolli” with Lemon and Sage $19

Goose Liver Ravioli with Balsamic Vinegar and Brown Butter $24

Stinging Nettle Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu $23

PappardelleBolognese $21

Sweet Potato “Lune” with Sage and Amaretti $19

Homemade Orecchiette with Sweet Sausage and Rapini $19

Gnocchi with Braised Oxtail $20

Fettuccine with House-Made Pancetta and Asparagus $23

Beef Cheek Ravioli with Crushed Squab Liver and Black Truffles $23

Linguine with Clams, Pancetta and Hot Chiles $21

Black Spaghetti with Mussels, Spicy Salami Calabrese and Green Chiles $25












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Spicy Two Minute Calamari Sicilian Lifeguard Style $24

Whole Grilled Branzino with Radicchio in Pancetta and Lemon Oregano Jam $29

Wild Striped Bass with Sweet Potato and Chorizo Vinaigrette $28

Barbecued Squab with Roasted Beet “Farrotto” and Porcini Mustard $27

Duck with Five Lillies, Babbo Pancetta and Kumquat Vinaigrette $29

Grilled Quail with “Scorzonera alla Romana” and Saba $27

Rabbit with Peas, Babbo Pancetta and Carrot Vinaigrette $28

Grilled Pork Chop with Cherry Peppers, Cipolline and Aceto Manodori $29

Fennel Dusted Sweetbreads with Sweet and Sour Onions, Duck Bacon and Membrillo Vinegar $27

Grilled Lamb Chops “Scottadita” with Sunchokes, Grilled Onions and Lemon Yogurt $29

“Brasato al Barolo” Braised Beef with Porcini Mushrooms $29

Barbecued Skirt Steak with Asparagus “alla Piastra” and Salsa Verde $28

Veal Breast with Shisito Peppers and Treviso $29

Deconstructed Osso Buco for Two with Saffron Orzo, Cavolo Nero and Chestnut Gremolata $75

Grilled Ribeye for Two with Ramps and Aceto Manodori $70









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C O N T O R N I

 

Roasted Beet “Farrotto” $8

Rapini
with Roasted Garlic $8

Roasted Potatoes
with Rosemary $8

Babbo Greens
with Roasted Shallots $8

Sweet Peas
with Pancetta $8







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  P A S T A   T A S T I N G   M E N U



Black Tagliatelle with Parsnips and Pancetta
“Vespa Bianco,” Bastianich 2000

“Casunzei”
with Poppy Seeds
"Coste all'Ombra, " Maurigi 2006

Garganelli
with “Funghi Trifolati”
Morellino di Scansano “I Perazzi,” La Mozza 2005

Domingo’s Pyramids
with “Passato di Pomodoro”
Torrette Superiore "Rovetta", Grosjean 2006

Pappardelle Bolognese
Barbera d’Alba, Hilberg-Pasquero 2005

“Frittelle di Caciotta”
with Figs and Honey
Moscato di Trani “Piani di Tufara,” Rivera 2006

Gingerbread Panna Cotta
with Vanilla Cream
Malvasia delle Lipari Passito, Hauner 2006

Chocolate Delizia
with Vanilla Zabaione
"Pomele," Falesco 2007

$69 per person *

(Accompanying wines $50 per person – As listed above)
(“The Riserva Selection” of wines $95 per person – For details ask our Sommeliers)
*Our Pasta Tasting requires the participation of the entire table.



T R A D I T I O N A L   T A S T I N G   M E N U

Culatello with Ramps and Pecorino
Tocai Friulano, Bastianich 2006

Pappardelle
with Hedghogs and Thyme
Petit Arvine "Vigna Rovetta", Grosjean 2006

Duck Tortelli
with “Sugo Finto”
"Rosso d'Orsone", Dal Fari 2000

Grilled Hanger Steak
with Royal Trumpet Mushrooms and Cipolline Agrodolce
Oltrepo Pavese Riserva "Cavariola", Verdi 2003

Coach Farm’s Finest
with Fennel Honey
Champagne Brut, Delamotte NV

"Crema con Mosto"
"Ninive" Pavese Ermes 2006

Chocolate “Tartufino”
Recioto di Soave "la Broia", Roccolo Grassi 2002

Pecan and Date Budino
with Caramel Gelato
Amaro Ciociaro, Paolucci NV

$75 per person *

(Accompanying Wines $50 per person – As listed above)
(“The Riserva Selection” of wines $95 per person – For details ask our Sommeliers)
*Our Traditional Tasting requires the participation of the entire table







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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
with Orange Sauce and Hazelnut Gelato $12

Warm Apple Crostata
with Cinnamon Gelato $12

Saffron Panna Cotta
with Quince, Pink Peppercorn and Quince Sorbetto $12

Cranberry and Pecan Budino
with Warm Caramel and Ricotta Gelato $12

Pumpkin Cheesecake
with Golden Raisins, Crème Fraiche and Saba $12

Hudson Valley Schiacciata
with Concord Grapes, Honey and Vanilla Gelato $12

Pistachio and Chocolate Semifreddo $12

Biscotti and Cookies $11

Assortment of Gelati and Sorbetti $11

 Selection of Three Cheeses $12

of Five Cheeses $15

of Seven Cheeses $18

Paglina
Pecorino Cinerino
Capucetto Rosso
Coach Farm Triple Creme
Taleggio Latte Crudo
Gorgonzola Piccante
Parmigiano Reggiano