Cena di Martedi Grasso



CARNEVALE 2012

Carnevale, or Madi Gras, is celebrated throughout Italy in the weeks prior to Ash Wednesday which marks
the beginning of Lent, a period of abstinence.  It is a time of merry making and indulgence.  The
celebrations culminate on Martedi Grasso (Fat Tuesday) which falls this year on February 21.

One of the most famous and oldest Carnevale celebrations is held in Venice.  Carnevale costumes and
masks are an important part of the celebration.  The masks allowed people to disguise themselves so
their merry making antics would not be attributed to them.

Italian children enjoy the parades, jugglers, magicians and stilt walkers that fill the streets at Carnevale.  
They chant “ A Carnevlae, ogni scherzo vale, evviva il Carnevale”.  (During Carnevale, all pranks are good,
long live Carnevale)

As with all Italian Festivities, food plays an important role.  Every Italian town has its regional Carnevale
dishes and pastries.  Carnevale food is rich and flavorful.  

Join us in celebrating this period.  The daily specials will reflect the various regional Carnevale Foods.


EVVIVA IL CARNEVALE



ANTIPASTI
Zuppi di Patate e Fagioli
Homemade puree of potato and borlotti bean soup in vegetable stock with extra virgin olive oil
and garnished with Pamigiano
6.00

Arancini
Rice cooked in tomato sauce and filled with ground meat and fresh mozzarella, breaded and
deep fried
7.00

Insalata di Finocchio
Thinly sliced fennel tossed with arrugula and fresh citrus fruits
8.00


PRIMI
Ravioli di Grasso
Ground veal, spinach and ricotta cheese stuffed pasta tossed in sweet cream butter, sage,
prosciutto and walnut sauce topped with Parmigiano
16.00

Lasagna di Carnevale
Lasagna with meat sauce, meatballs, sausage, mozzarella, ricotta cheese and Parmigiano
16.00


SECONDI
Polenta con Spuntature di Maiale e Salsiccia
Cornmeal porridge garnished with tomato sauce, pork ribs, sausages, rosemary and
Parmigiano
18.00


I DOLCI
Bugie
Fried ribbons of Dough
4.00
Tuesday February 21st