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terragusto on Addison  october 2008   antipasti                          9 warm savory “sformato”    changes daily – silky warm vegetable custard topped with melted aromatic cheese pasta e fagioli                                                    rustic smoky bean soup with herbs, pork, pasta & a garlic crostino mixed salad                                                                                                        seasonal herbs & thin veggies tossed with local greens & shaved parmigiano in an herbed vinaigrette       antipasti forte            12.50 crostini                                                     grilled bread topped with roasted garlic greens, beet & goat cheese, demi-smoked trout mousse carpaccio classico     classic dish of thinly shaved raw wagyu beef & arugula dressed with the traditional aioli & shaved parmigiano antipasti misti          25 ( $10 per extra person )     designed for 2 – selection of traditional meats, cheeses & seasonal vegetables changes daily   primi piatti                   17.50 hand-crafted every morning • organic & local ingredients • incomparable flavor & quality   carbonade e polenta    soft polenta served with braised wagyu beef in a very rich spiced red wine sauce pappardelle alla veltellina                rustic whole grain wide pasta ribbons with savoy cabbage, roasted potatoes, sage, garlic & fontina valdostana tagliatelle con funghi di bosco tartufato            ribbons of classic egg pasta in a rich seven-mushroom ragu scented with black truffle & parmigiano reggiano gnocchetti con granchio, gamberetti e cavolfiore             semolina gnocchi with sweet shrimp, crab & cauliflower in a tarragon-white wine sauce capellacci di zucca alla modena    “pope’s hats” stuffed with roasted fall squashes & parmigiano in a sage-brown butter sauce with amaretti crumbles bolognese al forno     baked swiss chard pasta with a creamy four meat tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano & a touch of white truffle   secondi di pesce e carne                  market priced daily selections are designed to be shared in the center of the table, in true italian trattoria style    whole fish served on the bone del giorno organic free-range half chicken, Gunthorp Farms organic free-range pork loin, Gunthorp Farms all-natural beef steak del giorno brasato del giorno   each selection is rubbed with our own herbed sea salt & roasted in cast iron, then presented with baked polenta, the season’s best vegetables & a drizzle of extra virgin finishing oil     please note: our kitchen times the preparation of  your secondi selections so that they will arrive at your table within 3-5 minutes after your pastas § we do this to invoke the tradition of the “laden table” that is such a part of  the “mom & pop” trattoria experience found in every Italian city & town     dolci                7 always made with organic flour, local eggs, grass-fed whole milk, real butter, pure fruit, wild honey & premium nuts - classic seasonal flavors combine for a satisfying finish to your meal   maple panna cotta w/apple-walnut salad mascarpone mousse del giorno chocolate-hazelnut flourless cake w/ chantilly cream a dish of our own hand-made gelato or sorbetto del giorno         try a sampling of three sorbetti & gelati . . . 9.50             the traditional italian meal in italy, each meal is a celebration of the seasonal bounty of the local countryside which often involves four distinct aspects or courses - here at terragusto, we endeavor to faithfully recreate each of these aspects & so invite you to dine like a true italian        the italian meal                 37.50 per person  each diner selects their choice of first course & pasta  the table selects poultry, meat or fish to share & still or sparkling imported water                          room for dessert?? take $1 off each of your choice    Please Note: § MARKET PRICES may require an ADDITIONAL CHARGE for some poultry, meat or fish                      § a lighter meal is available, same as above less poultry, meat or fish - 28.50 per person                               § meal must be ordered by entire table      the chef’s tasting menu                          39 / 45 per person served family-style, the chef will choose your selections  will consist of antipasti, primi & secondi for the table  includes bottled water  desserts available a la carte       please note: required for parties of 6 or larger                          the chef may offer for parties up to 5 based on business, ask your server   additional offerings                                                                             pasta for kids (age 10 & under)                         8    classic egg pasta in either butter or red sauce extra castelvetrano olives                               9 cheese plate                                               12 / 15 / 18    a sampling of 3, 4, or 5 cheeses – ask for our current selection drink mixers                                              3    tonic water, V-8, club soda, cranberry juice, orange juice – ask for our current selection   now accepting reservations for Oct & Nov 2008 as well as Jan & Feb 2009 cooking & fresh pasta classes