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