Tuscany

Food in the Tuscany region of Italy has been defined by it's elegant simplicity for millennia.  Their expectations for quality are very high.  Rather than create overly complex dishes with exotic ingredients, Tuscans expect to eat produce that is locally grown, in season and at the peak of ripeness.  While Tuscan cuisine is lacking imported ingredients, it is known for its dishes redolent with herbs and spices.  Tuscan food has a rich variety of simple but delicious dishes,  Their insistance on high quality, fresh ingredients guarantees that the resulting food's flavors will shine, despite a lack of rich sauces or elaborate decorations. 

 

~ ANTIPASTI ~

BRUSCHETTA

fresh tomato, basil, garlic

 

~ PRIMI ~

PANZENELLA

bread salad, farro risotto, funghi misti

OCTOPUS & BEANS

grilled octopus, white beans, tomatoes, herbs

CREME DI PORRI

creamy leek soup with saffron

LUMACHE AL FORNO CON FAGIOLI E CARNE DI MAIALE

baked snail with beans & pork

 

~ SECONDI ~

PORCHETTA

slow roasted pork loin, tenderloin belly, pan jus

BISTECCA ALLA FIORENTINA

grilled porterhouse, olive oil, sea salt

CACCIUCCO ALLA LIVORNESE

cuttlefish, calamari, shrimp, clams, scallops, octopus, tomato broth, grilled bread

 

~ DOLCI ~

ZUCCOTTO DI RISO

bruleed rice pudding

SCHIACCIATA ALLA FIORENTINA

orange sponge cake, chocolate cream