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PICCOLO ARANCIO
~Featured cocktails~
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Harry’s bar Bellini   ~ White peach puree with sparkling prosecco wine.  $8
White peach martini
06 Illumination, “By Quintessa” Sauvignon Blanc  Bottle  $75
05 Concanon Pinot Noir  Bottle  $40  Glass  $9
98 Nebbiolo Pelissero Bottle $55 Glass $14

~Antipasti~
Ostrege Al Crudo ~ ½ dozen Fisher Island oysters on the half shell with red onion mignonette and spicy cocktail sauce.  $15
Bruschetta Al Anitra ~ Bruschetta with duck liver pate topped with crispy bacon.  $8
Vongole Al Casino ~ Oven roasted little neck clams casino style.  $11
Antipasto Del Giorno ~ A sampling of roasted spicy shrimp, clams casino, mussels Rockefeller, and marinated vegetables, garnished with mesclun greens.   $13.5
Antipasto Di Carne ~ Charcuterie of Prosciutto di Parma, bresaola, and soppresata, accompanied by Romano and Parmigiano cheeses, olives, vegetable frittata, and marinated mushrooms.  $15
Scamorza Ai Ferri ~ Pan seared aged mozzarella topped with smoked Prosciutto and garnished with arugola.  $10
Four Tomato Salad ~ Beef steak tomatoes, plum tomatoes, marinated green tomatoes, and sun dried tomatoes, tossed with balsamic vinegar, e.v.o.o., and crispy Parmigiano, on a bed of wild arugola.   $9
Insalata Asparagi ~ Brick oven roasted asparagus and grilled onions over baby greens and finished with sweet butter and shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano  $9
Special Salad ~ Salad of baby field greens, dried cranberries, Asian pear, grilled red onion, and candied walnuts, with champagne vinaigrette, topped with goat cheese. $9
Chopped Salad ~ Salad of red leaf, romaine, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, toasted almonds, and aged cheddar cheese, tossed with peppercorn and Parmigiano vinaigrette. $9
Arugola Salad ~ Salad of wild arugola, sweet corn, and hearts of palm, with a lemon vinaigrette, topped with Gouda.  $9
Soup ~ Manhattan clam and scallop chowder.  $8

~Farinacei~
Gnocchi Del Giorno ~ homemade potato gnocchi with veal and ricotta meatballs in a tomato garlic sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano.  $22
Risotto Del Giorno ~ Slow cooked Arborio rice with shredded duck confit, wild mushrooms and caramelized onions in a cabernet duck broth finished with butter and Parmigiano.  $22

~Entrees~
A Mix of lazy and poor man’s lobster ~ Pan seared monk fish medallions in a tomato lobster broth, and Maine lobster, served with roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach, topped with basil pesto   $30
Anitra Nell Su Grasso ~ Grilled Long Island duck breast and confit leg with a dried cherry sauce served with mashed potatoes and sautéed julienne vegetables.  $28
Bistecca alla Griglia ~ Grilled Black Angus NY strip steak served with sautéed haricots vert and a crispy potato cake, topped with a spicy brown sauce and gorgonzola. $30

~Dessert~
Chocolate mousse with fresh strawberries and toasted almonds.  $8
Ricotta and Mascarpone cheesecake drizzled with honey  $8
Cherry Armagnac crème brulée with whipped cream.  $8
Cookie plate with chocolate truffles.  $8
Chocolate covered strawberries.  $2 each
Ricotta canolli filled to order.  $8

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