New dishes in January 2011!

Starting in January, many new dishes will be available at tidbit!

Cordero a la Plancha Grilled Lamb
Marinated leg of lamb grilled served with herbed potato cake, whole grain mustard allioli and olive tapenade 24.

Paella Baked Saffron Rice
30 minutes, 2 person minimum, prices are per person
Made with Calasparra rice and
Spanish saffron in the traditional paellera
MIXTA shellfish, chorizo, red pepper, chicken, peas 25.
VEGETARIANA eggplants, peas, mixed vegetables √ 22.

Banderillas con Fiocco √ Pasta Skewers

Four bite sized skewers with marinated olive, pepper and fiocco pasta filled with porcini mushrooms 10.

Maltagliati alla Bolognese Pasta with Meat

Fresh had-cut pasta with tomato, ground beef and lamb 16.

Carnival at tidbit on the PI

The Seattle PI listed tidbit bistro for the Carnival menu and for the new entree prices. Many thanks to Leslie Kelly for the kind mention.

Small bites

Everything on the menu at Tidbit Bistro (2359 10th Ave. E.) is now $20 and under, including the signature marinated leg of lamb with herbed potato cake, whole grain mustard aioli and olive tapenade and the new Spezzato Marengo, a classic stew made from beef, mushrooms and pearl onions in a rich red wine, tomato and thyme sauce. During Tidbit's celebration of Italian Carnevale, Wednesday through Tuesday, the restaurant will offer a special three-course menu for $25. Reservations: 206-323-0840 or through opentable.com.