Tuesday December 27, 2011
Vixen Vittles at Piatti Ristorante – New Year’s Eve plans?
Wow… check out the food shots of one of the finest meals we Vixens have ever enjoyed! Last month Davina of Piatti Ristorante (on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento, CA) invited us to check out the venue (which is great by the way!) and to have dinner and sample what Piatti can do. We highly suggest that if you can get a reservation for New Year’s Eve or Day… do so – call NOW! (916 ) 475-3918.
Davina, the special events coordinator, had a table all set, complete with personalized menus. No pondering, Chef sent us just about everything on the menu to sample. To die for!
ANTIPASTI
Involtini – Hand Pulled Mozzarella, Proscuitto di Parma & Argula (and they pull their fresh mozzarella each and every day)!
Bruschetta – Charred Bread, Roasted Delicata Squash, Ricotta & Local Honey
Carpaccio – Thin-Sliced Wagyu Beef, Argula, Crispy Capers, Local Olive Oil & Grana Padano
INSALATA
Arugula, Radicchio di Treviso, Amagaki Persimmon with Olive Oil & Lemon
PASTA
Pappardelle – Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp, Garlic, Chili Flake, Argula & Shellfish Brodo
Ravioli – House-Made Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli , Lemon Cream & Citrus Gremolata
Tortelloni – Winter Squash Tortelloni, Brown Butter, Sage, Roasted Appples & Candied Walnuts
SECONDI
Swordfish – Grilled, served with Cauliflower 2-Ways: Cauliflower Passatina, and Sicilian Style Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Salmoriglia
Manzo – Slow Roasted Range-Fed Beef Short Ribs, Gold Potato Puree, Cipolinni “Agrodolce” and Pasley-Horseradish Salad
DOLCI
Creme Brulee – “Burnt” Vanilla Bean Custard, Amarena Cherries & Lavendar Shortbread
Budino – Warm Local Apple & Bourbon Bread Pudding, Bourbon Caramel & Whipped Crema
Tiramasu – Layers of Whipped Mascarpone, Espresso, Brandy & Sponge Cake
Cioccolata – Warm Bittersweet Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Sauce, Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato & Whipped Crema
Jennifer Dunham-Starr of The Memory Journalists was the lucky Visiting Vixen who got to enjoy this fantastic evening… and we (and you) get to enjoy the incredible photography of each plate. While she set up the shot, our tongues were hanging out!
Piatti supports local growers and sustainably harvested meats and seafood. To read more about Piatti Ristorante, click here.