Solare - Natale in Sicilia December 24

Christmas Eve – a Sicilian Holiday Dinner – December 24
$49 special menu price*
** ** The Beginning ** **
Zuppa di Aragosta e Fave
Lobster soup with fresh fava beans and parsley foam
Terrina di verdure e Tartufo
Black truffle and organic farmers market root vegetable terrine served with tomato coulis and burrata
Guance di Maiale e nero d’Avola
Slow braised pork cheeks, dandelion greens, and orange zest with Nero d’Avola reduction
** ** The “Primi” ** **
Ravioli & Porcini
House-made ricotta & spinach ravioli with sautéed porcini mushrooms, crispy pecorino & wild arugula
Couscous di Pesce di Mazara
Mazara del Vallo’s specialty couscous with sea bass, prawns, calamari in Chardonnay wine tomato broth
Pappardelle al sugo di Cinghiale
House-made pappardelle with slow braised wild boar ragù, toasted almond & shaved Sicilian pecorino pepato
** ** The Feast ** **
Mahi-Mahi in Guazzeto
Agrigento’s style Mahi-Mahi with cherry tomato, capers, black olives, sautéed rapini & wild sea beans
Filetto e Castagne
Cast iron seared beef filet with chestnut-potato purée, sautéed spinach, and infused Amaro Averna sauce
Carciofo Ripieno
Artichoke heart stuffed with radicchio and black truffle, wild asparagus, and taleggio cheese fondue
** ** The “Dolce” ** **
Panettone farcito
Traditional holiday panettone, filled with hazelnut gelato, crème anglaise & raspberry
Tummale della nonna e cioccolato di modica
Tummale di Ricotta + Sage + Dark Chocolate = Pure Happiness
Gelato Tris
Tasting of three flavors of Italian gelato of your choice
* Choose one item from each of the four categories
Exact menu items subject to change