terragusto january‘10

 

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 traditional 4-course italian meal (must be ordered by entire table) 37.50/person

š each diner selects their choice of antipasti/anti forte (first course) & primi piatti (pasta)

š the table selects & shares poultry, meat or fish (beef & brasato are an additional charge)

š the table selects & shares dessert or cheese (coffee drinks may be substituted)

 

 

antipasti 8.50

bread basket

variety of traditional breads changes daily – served with whipped butter & parmigiano-olive oil for dipping

squash soup with mushrooms

puree of white beans simmered with prosciutto & herbs, blended w/ extra virgin olive oil

“crostini assorti”

topped with demi-smoked trout mousse, herbed tallegio cheese, prosciutto & bean puree

terragusto salad

seasonal herbs & thin veggies tossed with local greens & shaved cheese in an herbed vinaigrette

 

antipasti forte 12

“sformato”

silky warm potato-leekcustard w/ a sautee of spinach & anchovy-thyme butter sauce

prosciutto di parma

slices of prosciutto di parma with fennel, spinach & arugula topped with parmigiano-reggiano

polenta with fonduta over roasted brussels sprouts

organic baked polenta served with Crawford Farm's spicy lamb sausage, rapini & sweet onions with ricotta salata

“antipasti vari” 12/person ( two person minimum )

selection of meats, cheeses & vegetables changes daily

 

primi piatti 16

“tirata a mano” • hand-made each morning • organic & local ingredients • incomparable quality

 

pappardelle alla giardiniera

wide whole-grain ribbon pasta with winter vegetables & fontina valdostana;

mezzaluna di trota con funghi e origano fresco

delicate pasta filled with trout in a white wine-mushroom sauce perfumed with fresh oregano

tortelloni al forno

cheese-filled pasta baked in a creamy spinach & parmigiano sauce

maltagliate in sugu di maiale

rustic pasta ribbons with white wine braised berkshire pork, garlic & sweet aged pecorino

tagliatelle alla bolognese tartufato

ribbon pasta in a creamy four meat tomato sauce, parmigiano-reggiano & a touch of white truffle

 

secondi di pesce e carne

š    selections are designed to be shared in the center of the table, in true italian trattoria style

š    each is rubbed with our house herbed sea salt, roasted in cast iron & drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

 

whole orata, served on the bone 30

all-natural brasato del giorno 36

organic free-range half chicken, Gunthorp Farms 24

all-natural wagyu steak del giorno, Mishima Farms 42

whole rainbow trout, pan-seared boneless fillets 26

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: in order to invoke the tradition of the laden table that is such a part of the mom & pop trattoria experience found in every Italian town, our kitchen times the preparation of your fish, poultry & meat selections to arrive at your table within 3-5 minutes after your pastas

 

chef’s tasting menu 42.50/person

served family-style, the chef will choose your selections

š will consist of antipasti, primi, secondi & dolci or formaggio for the table to share

š includes sparkling Italian water, drip coffee & hot tea

 

please note: required for parties of five or more guests (aged 12 or older)

the chef may offer for parties up to four based on business, ask your server

 

dolci 8

always made with organic flour, local eggs, grass-fed whole milk, real butter, Burton’s real maple syrup,

wild honey & premium nuts - classic seasonal flavors combine for a satisfying finish to your meal

 

maple panna cotta w/ "castagnaccio"

warm maple-walnut pound cake bread pudding w/softly whipped cream

pistaccio-mascarpone mousse with white chocolate bark

house-made sorbetti or gelati del giorno 6 or, a sampling of three 9.50

 

additional offerings

side of contorno roasted or sautéed vegetable of the day 8.50

cheese plate a sampling of 2, 3, or 4 cheeses – ask for our current selection 9 / 13 / 16

extra olives & mushrooms 5.50

pasta for lil’ kids (age 11 & under) classic egg pasta with either butter or red sauce 8.50

soft drinks / bottled juices selection varies, check with your server 1.50 / 3

 

 

 

 

we all appreciate the hard work & dedication of the many local producers whose products we use each week: JDY, River Valley

Ranch, Genesis Farm, Green Acres, First Orchard, Crawford,

Gunthorp, Burton’s, Seedling, Growing Power, Will’s Roadside,

Leaning Shed, Len Klug, Ellis Farm, 3 Sisters, Mint Creek, Blue

Marble, TJ’s Poultry & Pork, Mishima Ranch & often others

 

keep us in mind . . .

terragusto locations are available for holiday parties & private events for up to 50 guests – ask the manager for details

 

the Armitage location is now able to offer intimate private dining for playoffs, big games & other televised events in our new loft space

 

we are now accepting Feb & Mar 2010 reservations for our popular Italian cooking & fresh pasta making classes – space is limited to 8 per class