{"id":1516,"date":"2016-12-12T14:44:06","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T14:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iricchidc.com\/?p=1516"},"modified":"2017-01-07T20:38:20","modified_gmt":"2017-01-07T20:38:20","slug":"try-out-an-italian-tradition-for-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iricchidc.com\/?p=1516","title":{"rendered":"Usher in 2017 with an Italian Tradition!"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we anticipate the fresh start that a new year brings, we are giving you a rare opportunity to also celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Italian tradition with Cenone di San Silvestro – the\u00a0Feast of St. Sylvester, Saturday, December 31, 5:30 pm-midnight<\/strong>. \u00a0The night before a new year, Italians believe a person should eat lentils – a symbol of wealth – and pork – a symbol of life’s fullness. \u00a0$89 (beverages, tax & gratuity not included). \u00a0Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. \u00a0Reserve your table today by calling us at (202) 835-0459. \u00a0Felice Anno Nuovo!<\/p>\n

MENU<\/strong><\/h4>\n

(Choose one option from each course)<\/em><\/p>\n

Antipasto\u00a0<\/em><\/h5>\n
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  • Toscano:<\/strong> \u00a0Italian charcuterie, wild mushroom crostini, house-marinated vegetables<\/li>\n
  • Polipo Marinato con Verdure e Pane Croccante:<\/strong> \u00a0Charred Mediterranean octopus, cucumber, tomato, saba<\/li>\n
  • Erbe d\u2019Inverno col Caprino, Mele e Sbricioli di Panettone:<\/strong> \u00a0Tuscan kale, spinach & fris\u00e9e lettuces with goat cheese, Fuji apples & panettone croutons<\/li>\n
  • Capesante, Gnocchi di Ricotta e Funghi:<\/strong> \u00a0Seared Maine scallops, ricotta gnocchi, roasted mushrooms, parsley butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Primo Piatto<\/em><\/h5>\n
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    • Zuppa di Lenticchie:<\/strong> \u00a0New Year\u2019s \u201cgood luck\u201d lentil soup, parmesan crisp<\/li>\n
    • Tortellini al Sughetta di Vitella:<\/strong> \u00a0Nonna Irma\u2019s homemade three-meat tortellini with savory veal reduction<\/li>\n
    • Cavatelli Neri:<\/strong> \u00a0Artisanal squid ink pasta, homemade sausage, shrimp, roasted tomato<\/li>\n
    • Risotto ai Funghi e Champagne:<\/strong> \u00a0Vialone Nano rice, wild mushrooms, champagne, chive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Secondo Piatto<\/em><\/h5>\n
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      • Pescespada al Salmoriglio:<\/strong> \u00a0Grilled swordfish steak, lemon, fresh herbs, EVOO, potatoes mach\u00e9, grilled winter vegetables<\/li>\n
      • Arista al Forno:<\/strong> \u00a0Slow-roasted pork loin, juniper berry crust, stewed plums & roasted rosemary potatoes<\/li>\n
      • Agnello al Scottaditto:<\/strong> \u00a0Grilled marinated T-bone lamb chops, soft polenta, mint oil<\/li>\n
      • Quaglia Farcita al Brandy:<\/strong> \u00a0Roasted stuffed quail, prosciutto, brandy, saut\u00e9ed Swiss chard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        Dolce<\/em><\/h5>\n
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        • Panna Cotta al Melograno:\u00a0<\/strong>Yogurt panna cotta, pomegranate jelly, toasted coconut<\/li>\n
        • Gelato con Frutta Spezziata: \u00a0<\/strong>Homemade vanilla gelato, spiced apples, pears, raisins & chopped pistachio<\/li>\n
        • Scarpette di Panettone al Gelato:<\/strong> \u00a0Warm panettone, chocolate gelato & chocolate shavings<\/li>\n
        • Torta di Formaggio:<\/strong> \u00a0Marscarpone cheesecake, toasted walnuts, strawberry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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