Pio Cesare Wine Dinner at Nello Cucina

On Thursday, April 12, 2012 Nello Cucina is honored to have wines from the noted
Piemontese producer Pio Cesare.

Established in 1881, Pio Cesare owns more than 130 acres of vineyards. The vineyards are situated in the most favorable & better exposed regions of the area. With the belief that a great wine can come only from the most superb grapes & devotion to the highest standards, Pio Cesare’s production has always been limited. Using contemporary & time-honored winemaking techniques of the Piemonte region, the wines are appropriately aged in large casks & barriques of distinctive French oaks & bottle aged before their release.

The Menu Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres Chef’s Selection Cortese di Gavi, 2010 Ravioli Casereccia Ravioli filled with Swiss chard, ricotta cheese, parmigiano, toasted pine nuts, fresh tomato filet & garlic sauce Barbera d’ Alba, 2009 Costata di Manzo Grilled rib eye, caramelized sweet red onion, crispy polenta, topped with a trio of sautéed mushrooms Barolo, 2007 Zabaione ai Lamponi di Bosco Light custard with fresh blueberries Moscato d’ Asti, 2011 $55 per person plus tax & gratuity Reservations required 714-540-3365

Nello Cucina introduces New Spring Specials!

Introducing new light & fresh items for spring.

In the mood for salad? Try the Insalata di Primavera. Grilled zucchini & shiitake mushroom, fresh baby arugula, feta cheese & lemon vinaigrette make a great vegetarian dish.

For the meat eaters we have the Tagliata di Manzo. Skirt steak marinated in E.V.O.O., soy sauce, red wine, garlic, rosemary & thyme served on a bed of mixed greens.

For seafood lovers we try the Carpaccio di Salmon Affumicato. Smoked Norwegian Salmon, with sweet red onion & capers, drizzled with E.V.O.O.
Lemon mascarpone cheese atop homemade crostini completes this popular antipasti.

Or the Calamari Mugniaia. Pan seared calamari steak, with lemon caper sauce,
served over spaghetti tossed with garlic & olive oil.

How about a burger with an Italian twist? The Burger All’ Italiana boasts an impressive ½ lb. sausage patty, served on our homemade Focaccia roll with lettuce, roasted bell peppers & provolone cheese.
Served with our Chef’s choice of salad.

To complete your meal all desserts are made fresh daily, along with a full bar and an extensive wine list to compliment your culinary experience.