Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, will offer a special Foods and Wines of Venice menu at its location in the The Gallery at Westbury Plaza in Garden City, available Jan. 27 – Feb. 10. Guests are invited to take a journey through the Venice region of Italy and experience its amazing wines paired with specialty dishes hand-crafted by Executive Chef Ryan Keough. The menu is part of a new program the restaurant is introducing this year, which will offer specialty menus throughout the year inspired by dishes and wines native to different regions of Italy, offering guests a tour of the country through its fabulous cuisine and fine wines. The menu is as follows:
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Braised beef cheeks Scallop Ceviche Bruschetta–Mint pesto, golden raisins, pine nuts red pepper and red onion. Paired with a Bisol ‘Jeio’ Prosecco.
- Beef Carpaccio–Lemon thyme aioli, baby arugula, capers, Maldon salt, shaved Pecorino Romano. Paired with a 2013 Filippi Castelcerino Soave Classico.
- Risotto Di Mari–Vialone nano rice, shrimp, sea bream, mascarpone, Pecorino Romano, fresh herbs. Paired with a 2012 Bertani Valpolicella.
- Braised Beef Cheeks–Slow-braised with Asiago polenta, fried Brussels sprout leaves. Paired with a 2013 Zenato Alanera Baby Amarone.
- Tiramisu–Espresso-dipped lady fingers, house-made tiramisu, cocoa powder. Paired with a Volpaia Vin Santo.
The tasting menu is available for $45 per person, or $65 including wine pairings. Menu items are also available a la carte, and the full menu and link to make reservations are available at www.SpuntinoWineBar.com.
Separately, on Thursday, Jan. 28, the restaurant will host its Qupé Wine Dinner, starring produced from a selection of vineyards in the Santa Maria and Edna Valleys and Los Olivos, CA. Qupé Winery’s sole focus has been on quality since it was founded in 1982, and is considered the master of cool-climate American Syrah.
The wines will be paired with a complementary five-course tapas-style tasting menu developed by Chef Keough, including dishes such as Duck Confit–truffled polenta, toasted hazelnuts, Parmigiano Reggiano; Tomato Tarte Tartin–tomato confit, puff pastry, poppy seeds, fresh chevre, parsley oil; and Old Chatham Camembert–black fruit compote.
Tickets to the wine dinner are available for $59 per person and can be purchased on the restaurant’s website, http://spuntinowinebar.com/qupe-wine-dinner-westbury.
