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Jackie Mercandetti
Chef Greg LaPrad and sous chef Anthony Andiario ride their vacation high with a culinary take on Tuscany.
Fresh off the plane from a trip to Italy, the kings of the Quiessence kitchen have cooked up a tasty looking menu for next week’s special dinner (6:30 p.m., Aug. 16, $75 per person, plus $45 for wine pairings — call 602-276-0601 for reservations).
Doesn’t it figure I’d find this tidbit right around lunchtime? Check out what’s planned for the evening:
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Aperitif:
Carta Di Musica and Prosecco Antipasti:
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) Wine: Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2004 Primi:
Pici al Ragu di Carne (Hand Made Pici Pasta with a Meat Ragu) Wine: Fontodi Chianti Classico 2004 Secondi & Contorni:
Coniglio e Pollo Etruscan (“Etruscan Style” Braised Rabbit and Chicken with Olives and Red Wine) Fagioli All’Olio (Tuscan White Beans in Olive Oil) Wine: Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2001 Dolci:
Insalata di Frutta (Tuscan Fruit Salad) Cafe:
Italian Espresso
