Dinner with Daniela ~ Tuesday, August 5th

Dinner with Daniela

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

open reservations 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday night when Daniela Useli creates one of her wonderful and delicious homemade Italian “Sardinian” Dinners. For those of you who want something more contemporary you can order off Sotto Sopra's Menu.

Read Daniela's story in July 30th's Baltimore Sun or click HERE

Menu

Antipasto

Cozze alla Marinara
Mussels sautéed in marinara sauce, sun dried tomatoes, Italian parsley,
garlic and crushed pepper

Il Primo ~ La Pasta

Lasagne Verdi
Homemade spinach lasagna layered with smoked bacon, portabella mushroom, Italian cream, fresh Mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

Il Secondo ~ Pesce

Tonno alla Carlofortina
Fresh Tuna Steak marinated in fresh tomato, garlic and white wine sauce, served with mushrooms and radicchio carpaccio

Il Dolce
Ciambella al cioccolato e Rum
Chocolate flavored round shaped “Pan di Spagna” dough with Rum, hazelnut and walnut

$35.00 per person *

(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

When placing your reservation, let us know that you will be partaking of Daniela’s dinner.Call 410 625 0534 or visit http://www.opentable.com/ to reserve your table.

*other promotions and discounts are not applicable to this dinner

We're Extending Summer Restaurant Week

Summer Restaurant Week Extended
Dinner Only
Monday, August 4th through Sunday, August 10th

Sotto Sopra will be offering it's regular dinner menu and Tuesday's Dinner with Daniela along with the Restaurant Week's dinner menu.

Reservations are highly recommended ~ 410 625 0534

Restaurant Week Dinner Menu*

Dinner ($30.08)

Antipasti ~ Choice of

Zuppa del Giorno
Chef’s soup of the day

Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled romaine, Caesar dressing with house made seasoned croutons

Prosciutto e Melone
Fresh melon wrapped with Prosciutto

Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted red beets with Gorgonzola, arugula and lemon-olive oil dressing

Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced lemon-cured beef served ith celery, shaved Parmesan cheeseand
lemon-truffle oil dressing

Fried Calamari
Served with a light zesty tomato sauce and lemon aioli

Pasta, Pesce, Carne ~ Choice of

Pappardelle Sotto Sopra
Hand-made pappardelle pasta with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce

Ravioli dell’Amore
Hand-made spinach and ricotta ravioli sauteed in butter and sage served with fresh tomato sauce

Gnudi ai Funghi
Hand-made mushroom and ricotta gnudi with porcini reduction sauce

Agnolotti di Vitello
House-made veal stuffed agnolotti sautéed with butter and sage served with veal reduction sauce

Saltimbocca di Vitello
Thinly sliced veal topped with Prosciutto and sage served with potato gratin and veal demi glaze

Pollo alla Milanese
Tender chicken breast lightly breaded topped with fresh tomatoes, fennel, arugula and shaved Parmesan with a lemon-truffle oil dressing

Coriander Crusted Salmon
Served with avocado and sweet potato

Risotto del Giorno
Chef’s special risotto of the day

Dolci ~ Choice of

Pistachio Chocolate Crème Brulee

Gelato or Sorbetto of the day

Tiramisu

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

*Menu is subject to change

No other discounts or promotions are applicable

Pricing does not include beverages, tax or gratuity

Opera Night - Sunday, August 24th

Join the fun and the excitement and relish great food at Opera Night at Sotto Sopra on Sunday, August 24th starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy the acoustics of our historic townhome as the voices of our performers regale you with song.

Performers

Ms. Kathleen Dougherty, Soprano
Ms. Diane Abel, Soprano
Mr. Paul McIlvaine, Tenor
Mr. Tom Hetrick, Piano

Menu

Fresh Mozzarella

with basil, tomato and extra virgin olive oil

Cucumber and Dill Gazpacho
with crème fraiche

Lemon Risotto
with smoked salmon mousse

Mint Sorbetto

Involtini di Vitello
Rolled veal stuffed with spinach and Fontina
served with sweet potato puree and olivata sauce

Key Lime Torte

with blueberry compote

Enjoy live Opera performances and 6 courses of exceptional Italian cuisine
for only

$57 per person

(excludes beverages, tax & gratuity)

FOR RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION

contact Monika Pawlak (410) 625-0534 or email : mailto:pawlak_monika@hotmail.com

Upcoming Opera Nights ~ Save the Dates: September 28th and October 26th

Join the Fun!

Will and Monika

Yes, that is Eric McCormack from "Will and Grace" with his arms around my beautiful wife, Monika. Eric dined with us a couple of evenings this past week as well as the star of Studio 60 and Wings, Steven Weber the week before that. Both actors were in town for the filming of the movie focused on George Hamilton's mother.

Restaurant Week - July 26 to August 3, 2008

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS - 410-625-0534

Restaurant Week Menu

(these will be the only menus served during restaurant week)

Lunch ($20.08)*
Saturday, July 26th thru Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Antipasti ~ Choice of

Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day

Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced lemon-cured beef served with celery, shaved parmesan
and lemon-truffle oil

Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted red beets with Gorgonzola, arugula and lemon-olive oil dressing

Fried Calamari
Served with a light zesty tomato sauce and lemon aioli

Entrée ~ Choice of

Grilled Chicken Panino
Chicken breast, Prosciutto, provolone, sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs and lemon-basil aioli

Bucatini all' Amatriciana

Bucatini pasta with bacon, Vidalia onion, crushed red pepper
and fresh tomato sauce

Penne alle Zucchine
Penne pasta served with roasted zucchini, roasted garlic, in an olive oil sauce with shaved Pecorino

Risotto del Giorno
Chef’s special vegetable risotto of the day

Pollo alla Milanese
Tender chicken breast lightly breaded topped with fresh tomatoes, fennel, arugula and shaved Parmesan with a lemon-truffle oil dressing

Honey Glazed Salmon
Served with grilled zucchini and mint spaghetti

Dolci ~ Choice of

Fresh mixed fruit served with Vanilla ice cream

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Grand Marnier cheesecake with graham cracker crust and a trio of sauces

Gelato or Sorbetto of the day

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Restaurant Week Menu

Dinner ($30.08) *
Saturday, July 26th thru Sunday, August 3, 2008

Antipasti ~ Choice of

Zuppa del Giorno
Chef’s soup of the day

Grilled Caesar Salad
Grilled romaine, Caesar dressing with house made seasoned croutons

Prosciutto e Melone
Fresh melon wrapped with Prosciutto

Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted red beets with Gorgonzola, arugula and lemon-olive oil dressing

Carpaccio di Manzo
Thinly sliced lemon-cured beef served ith celery, shaved Parmesan cheese
and lemon-truffle oil dressing

Fried Calamari
Served with a light zesty tomato sauce and lemon aioli


Pasta, Pesce, Carne ~ Choice of

Pappardelle Sotto Sopra
Hand-made pappardelle pasta with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce

Ravioli dell’Amore
Hand-made spinach and ricotta ravioli sauteed in butter and sage
served with fresh tomato sauce

Gnudi ai Funghi
Hand-made mushroom and ricotta gnudi with porcini reduction sauce

Agnolotti di Vitello
House-made veal stuffed agnolotti sautéed with butter

and sage served with veal reduction sauce

Saltimbocca di Vitello
Thinly sliced veal topped with Prosciutto and

sage served with potato gratin and veal demi glaze

Pollo alla Milanese
Tender chicken breast lightly breaded topped with fresh tomatoes, fennel, arugula and shaved Parmesan with a lemon-truffle oil dressing

Coriander Crusted Salmon
Served with avocado and sweet potato

Risotto del Giorno
Chef’s special risotto of the day


Dolci ~ Choice of

Pistachio Chocolate Crème Brulee

Gelato or Sorbetto of the day

Tiramisu

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Apple Strudel with Vanilla Ice Cream

*Menus are subject to change

No other discounts or promotions are applicable

Pricing does not include beverages, tax or gratuity

Dinner with Daniela

Join us for another traditional Italian 4 course dinner prepared by Daniela Useli. Daniela is from the island of Sardinia and is passionate about cooking. Come, enjoy this wonderful meal. Sotto Sopra's regular dinner menu is available as well.

Tuesday, July 15

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

open reservations

MENU

Antipasto

Verdure Grigliate
Finely sliced eggplant and peppers marinatedin a special pesto sauce and grilled to perfection

Primo

Vellutata di Carote e Piselli
Spring peas and carrot soup, flavored with onions and served with brushetta topped with Reggiano Parmigiano cheese.

Secondo

Involtini di Pollo al Vino Bianco
Chicken breast strips rolled with Italian prosciutto, rosemary leaves, and sautéed in a dry white wine sauce. Served with rosemary flavored roasted potatoes.

Dolce

Saccottini di Pasta Sfoglia
Puff pastry shells filled with bananas and chocolate cream.

Cost per person: $35.00

(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

Reservations are suggested - Call 410 625 0538

Let us know you are coming for Daniela's dinner

Dinner with Daniela
Italian Home Cooking

4 Course Dinner - $35*
Tuesday, July 8th

open reservations: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Join us every Tuesday night when Daniela Useli creates one of her wonderful and delicious homemade Italian Dinners. Daniela, a native Sardinian, loves to cook and entertain so we bring her to Sotto Sopra once a week to cook her Italian specialties. We hope you enjoy. Both Daniela's and Sotto Sopra's dinner menu are available on Tuesdays.

Antipasto
Carciofi alle Erbe
Fresh artichokes sautéed in a lemon and dry white wine sauce, flavored with fresh mint, parsley, and anchovies

Primo
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Sweet sliced eggplants slowly cooked in tomato sauce, layered and topped with mozzarella cheese

Secondo
Arrosto di vitello al latte
Veal filetto, sautéed in an extra virgin olive oil, butter, black pepper, and Cognac sauce, oven baked in a milk sauce. Served with steamed carrots

Dolce
Millefoglie
Puff-pastry sheets layered and filled with candied fruits, and “crema pasticcera”.

Let us know when placing your reservations that you will be partaking of Daniela's special menu - call 410 625 0534

*no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this dinner