Thursday, June 25, 2009

Come Taste Summer at Lunch

Are you yearning for something a bit better that the day-to-day fast food lunches? Craving a better atmosphere and longing to feel special, then you need to visit us at lunch time. We are open Monday through Saturday 11:30 to 2 p.m.

Here are some of the delicious NEW items on the summer lunch menu

Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
fresh mozzarella cheese, basil pesto, pine nuts, tomatoes, zucchini & red onion

Blueberry Salad
hydroponic field greens tossed in a honey vinaigrette with blueberries, toasted almonds and goat cheese

Crab and Avocado Salad

with mango, tomatoes, scallions and citrus vinaigrette

Porchetta Panino
house-made porchetta, olive tapenade, sun-dried tomato aioli and arugula

Lamb Burger
seasoned lamb, goat cheese, avocado, red pepper mayonnaise and arugula

Shrimp Salad Sandwich
jumbo shrimp, celery, onions, mayonnaise on toasted focaccia bread

Trout Francese Style
with tear drop tomatoes and arugula salad

Grilled Ahi Tuna
with poached potatoes, radishes, red onion, parsley, tarragon

Sausage and Broccoli Pizza
with fresh oregano and mozzarella cheese

Caramelized Onion and Three Cheese Pizza
with thyme, provolone, ricotta and Romano cheeses

Wine Tasting - Misplaced Varieties Thursday, July 9th


Wine Tasting
Misplaced Varieties
Thursday, July 9, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
$25 per person

(excludes tax and gratuity)


Michael Mohammadi, Sotto Sopra’s Wine Director, is very excited about this tasting. The theme is simple, you will taste wines from different regions around the world that come from non-typical grape varieties for that region. The idea here is to learn what a "typical" wine from that region tastes like and how it is performing in its new home.

You will taste 8 wines and the tasting will last approximately 1 hour. Michael is looking forward to seeing all the regulars and hopefully many new faces! The cost of the tasting is only $25!

Please make reservations for your attendance so we can plan accordingly. Call 410 625 0534 and let them know you are coming for the wine tasting. Thank you.


no other promotions or discounts apply to this event

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Dinner with Daniela - Tuesday, July 14th

Dinner with Daniela
Four Course Rustic Sardinian Dinner
Tuesday, July 14th
Open Reservations: between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
$38 per person *


Our lovely lady from Sardinia, Daniela Useli, will be preparing one of her rustic Italian dinners for all to enjoy. Daniela comes to Sotto Sopra just once a month to share the flavors of her Sardinian upbringing. We hope you will join us for this 4 course dinner.


JULY MENU

Antipasto
Involtini di Melanzane alla Mediterranea
Grilled eggplants stuffed with a mix of fresh tomatoes, olives, mozzarella cheese,basil, and extra virgin olive oil

Il Primo
Gnocchi di Patate con Fonduta Salvia e Noci
Hand-made potato gnocchi served with cheese fondue, salvia, and walnuts

Il Secondo
Bracioline alla Napoletana
Delicious and tender beef rolls stuffed with pine nuts, raisins, parsley, and garlic, slowly cooked in white dry wine and tomato sauce,
served with a side of steamed baby broccoli flavored with cumin.

Il Dolce
Pere al Verticale
Pears poached in Marsala wine with cinnamon and vanilla served with zabaglione sauce


$38.00 per person *
(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)
*other promotions and discounts are not applicable to this dinner

When placing your reservation, let us know that you will be partaking of Daniela’s dinner.Call 410 625 0534 or e-mail pawlak_monika@hotmail.com to reserve your table!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Top Chef's Fabio does Mac & Cheese

Top Chef Masters winning recipe from Chef Hubert Keller is Mac and Cheese. The ever entertaining and charming Chef Fabio from Top Chef-Season 5 shows you how to make this.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Chef-for-the-Day benefits Race for the Cure

You are cordially invited to a special
Chef-for-the-Day Dinner
to benefit
the
Race for the Cure
Thursday, June 25th
reservations being accepted between 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
$55 per person*

Chef-for-the-Day
Dean P. Kane, MD
and
Hostess-for-the-Day
Lauri P. Kane, RD
with musical performances by
Tony Sciuto

Dr. Dean P. Kane is trading in his scalpel for a chef’s knife and becoming our Chef-for-the-Day. Sotto Sopra’s Executive Chef, Bill Crouse, has worked very closely with Dr. Kane on the menu for the evening. We know that Dr. Kane works well under the operating room lights but will he be able to stand the heat of a professional restaurant kitchen. Lauri P. Kane, will be your guest hostess while her husband works arduously in the kitchen under the tutelage of Chef Crouse.

As an added bonus, there will be entertainment throughout the evening from Tony Sciuto who is volunteering his time for this worthy cause.

MENU

1st Course
Summer Panzanella
farmer’s market tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, basil,
focaccia and balsamic vinaigrette

2nd Course
Lobster & Crab Bolognese
with homemade pappardelle

3rd Course
"Duetto"
Seared Halibut in Rosemary Braise
over couscous
and
Grilled Lamb Chop
with caramelized onion rémoulade

4th Course
Brûlé Drunken Cherries with Sabayon

$55.00* per person
*a portion of the proceeds will go to the Race for the Cure
(beverages, tax and gratuity are not inclusive)

Reservations are requested: Please contact Monika Pawlak-Bosio at 410 625 0534 and let her know you are coming for the Chef-for-the-Day Dinner.



Dr. Dean P. Kane: Dr. Dean Kane’s broad experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery includes cosmetic surgery, skin health and rejuvenation, chronic wound care and a dedication to promoting healthy aging. As Medical Director of Baltimore’s Center for Anti-Aging and Cosmetic Medicine he is responsible for overseeing each patient’s surgery and ensuring that it is complemented with non-surgical management to achieve optimum healthy aging and wellness.

Lauri P. Kane. R. D. : Dr. Lauri Kane consulted in public health for the City of Baltimore prior to administrating her husbands new solo practice 16 years ago. Her talents and grace have enabled her to develop one of Baltimore, Maryland’s finest plastic surgery offices. Her interests in nutrition, public health and skin care have resulted in the advancement of their practice in Anti-Aging Medicine. Her personal goal has been to provide cosmetic plastic surgery and advanced skin health to patients of color. For this, she has been flattered to be identified as a innovator and leader by the Estee Lauder Company for whom she has provided consultation.

Susan G Komen Race for the Cure: Funds raised at Komen Race for the Cure events support breast cancer research and community-based outreach programs. In the United States, Komen Race for the Cure events are organized by local Komen Affiliates, and 75 percent of the net income from each Race event stays in the host community to fund local programs offering breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. The remaining 25 percent of the net income supports groundbreaking breast cancer research

In addition to raising funds, the Komen Race for the Cure Series is committed to educating the public through the I AM THE CURE.® program. By incorporating simple, action-oriented messages, I AM THE CURE emphasizes the importance of breast self awareness. This includes positive habits such as understanding your risk, the importance of regular screenings, knowing what is normal for your body and living a healthy lifestyle.

Friday, June 05, 2009

Communal Family Dinner - June 17th

Wednesday, June 17th ~ 7 p.m.
$30 per person
(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

Join the food, fun and games at our communal, family-style dinner. This is an evening for sharing food, conversation and a couple of surprises. Chef Crouse has planned out a wonderful menu for you. We all sit together, pass platters and eat wonderful Italian food.


MENU

Assorted Tuscan Bruschetta
Proscuitto and Melon
Stuffed Calamari
Pizza Sotto Sopra
Salad
Farmers Market Vegetables
Spaghetti all' Amatriciani
Mint Fettucini with Lamb Meatballs
Risotto with Asparagus
Grilled Snapper with Pickled Lentils
Fresh Fruit and Berries
Mango Sorbet

We will be offering drink specials for those participating in the dinner. Reservations are required call
410 625 0534, ask for Monika or e-mail ciao@sottosopra.us.

other promotions and discounts do not apply.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Chef-for-the-Day 4 Course Dinner - June 11th

Chef-for-the-Day
Ronak Patel
Thursday, June 11th
reservations being accepted from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.


Let us introduce you to our next "Chef-for-the-Day", Ronak Patel. Ronak is taking the challenge on coming into Sotto Sopra's kitchen and preparing a four course dinner under the tutelage of our Executive Chef Bill Crouse.

Ronak is a senior at Penn State and interested in medicine. He is passionate about all aspects of food from the preparation, mixing flavor profiles and just enjoying good food. Ronak and Sotto Sopra invite you to enjoy the menu he has chosen to prepare.

MENU

1st Course

Duetto of Prosciutto
wrapped Robiola cheese served with roasted tomato sauce
&
Asparagus, Carrots and Zucchini
served with caper rémoulade

2nd Course

Mushroom Cannelloni
with zucchini, walnuts and chive béchamel sauce

3rd Course

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Roulade
served with creamed spinach, fried shallots and honey glazed carrots

4th Course

Gianduja Flan
with strawberry sorbetto and pistachio tuile

$45.00 per person

(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

Call Monika at 410 625-0534 for reservations. Our regular dinner menuwill be available that evening as well.

no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event