Wednesday, September 30, 2009

napoli meets urban eats

napoli meets urban eats ...
...only at tidbit bistro

Neapolitan cuisine reflects the influences of the various civilizations that have, over the centuries, controlled Naples and its kingdoms, such as that of Spain and France. The contributions and fantasy of the Neapolitan people has been extremely important in further developing an autonomous culinary culture. Neapolitan cuisine has a balance between dishes based on rural ingredients (pasta, vegetables, cheese) and seafood dishes (fish, crustaceans, mollusks). The dishes presented in this Urban Eats are inspired by our recent culinary journey to Naples and, with the exception of the risotto, are all traditional Neapolitan dishes.

appetizer
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Traditional Neapolitan vegetarian dish made with layers of eggplants, tomato sauce, Parmesan, mozzarella and basil
OR
Frittura di Mare
Mixed golden fried seafood including baby squid, prawns, and seasonal fresh finfish, served with lemon wedges
OR
Pasta e Fagioli con le Cozze
Orecchiette pasta with mussels, white beans and tomato (available without mussels)


entree
Risotto con Funghi Selvatici
Risotto with wild seasonal mushrooms

OR
Zuppa di Pesce
Fish soup with seasonal fresh finfish, baby squid, prawns, clams, served with grilled bread

OR
Tracchiolelle al Ragù
Braised pork rib meat and paccheri pasta with the traditional Neapolitan tomato sauce

dessert
Crostata con Fragoline
Short pastry filled with Chantilly cream, topped with a rich layer of glazed wild strawberries

OR
Millefoglie
Layers of puff pastry filled with Chantilly cream, covered with confectioners sugar

OR
Profiteroles Bianchi
Two pastry puffs filled with chocolate mousse covered with white chocolate cream.

Vegetarian. Please ask server for details.
* Eating raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, fish, or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness.

1 comment:

Liz Y said...

Yum! Yum! Yum!

So wish I could be there for the Urban Eats menu!

Reminds me of my trip to Italy -- Rome and south. Such amazing food!