I Was Chef-for-the-Day
Patti Chan Talks About Her Day in the Kitchen at Sotto Sopra

Patti said, "I had an amazing time! I was impressed by how calm and quiet the kitchen was, even when things got busy. Chef Crouse was an absolute pleasure to work with - obviously passionate about what he does. My favorite on our menu was the rabbit tortellini. Besides hand-making 250 of them, they also ended up being the crowd favorite! There were quite a few people nervous about trying rabbit for the first time, but they all left loving it, which is what I had hoped would happen. My favorite part of the night was plating some of the desserts, because it went straight from me to the diners. I can see how a chef would get hooked on that experience."

Feel free to check out the video (it is a little dark) and photographs from Patti's day as chef. Click HERE.

Gift Certificates for Chef-for-the-Day are available for your special "foodie" in you life. Give Monika a call at 410.625.0534. For more details on our Chef-for-the-Day program click HERE.

$35 4-Course Chef-for-the-Day Dinner

Chef-for-the-Day Dinner
Thursday, August 21st
Open Reservations

Megan & Jackie Knipp in Rome

Sotto Sopra’s Chef-for-the-Day program is growing and expanding. Our next Chefs-for-the-Day are the mother and daughter team of Jackie and Megan Knipp. They both talked with our executive chef Bill Crouse and he has accessed their skill level and created a menu they will be preparing on Thursday, August 21st that will be available for everyone to enjoy. This four course dinner is $35.00 with a complimentary shot of limoncello with the dessert.

When making your reservations, please advise us that you are coming for the “Chef-for-the-Day” dinner. Call us at 410 625 0534. Guests will have the option of ordering from our regular dinner menu.

Chef-for-the-Day

Tasting Menu
created by Executive Chef Bill Crouse and prepared by Jackie and Megan Knipp


1st Course
Grilled Eggplant and Mint Bruschetta
finished with a Tuscan Olive Oil

2nd Course
Spinach Pappardelle
spinach pasta with tomato and basil ragout and fresh mozzarella

3rd Course
Crispy Red Snapper Fillet
with crab, bell peppers and grilled zucchini

4th course
Roasted Peaches
stuffed with walnut mascarpone cheese and crème anglaise
accompanied with a complimentary shot of limoncello

Cost per Person
$35.00*
(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

*No other special events, promotion or discounts are applicable with this dinner.

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.

How to Cook Cool During the Summer

Cooking Class

Sunday, June 8th ~ 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Executive Chef Bill Crouse will be opening up the Sotto Sopra kitchen for a cooking class getting you ready with recipes for those hot summer months. The class is a demonstration class with some optional hands-on participation. At the end of the class students will sit down to a family-style meal with wine and taste the recipes taught in class.

$65.00 per person

We are limited to 16 students for the class. Guaranteed reservations are required.

For reservations call Deborah Puopolo 410-625-0534 or e-mail her at debpuopolo@aol.com.

Cancellation Policy: You can cancel you reservation up to 48 hours prior to the cooking class without penalty. Those canceling less than 48 hours before class will be billed on their credit card if we are unable to fill the opening with people on the wait list.

Cooking Class - Sunday, April 13th

Cooking Class
Sunday, April 13 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Executive Chef Bill Crouse will be opening up the Sotto Sopra kitchen for another cooking class. As you can see from the photographs everyone had a good time.

At our March cooking class students learned how to make risotto, break down a chicken, stuff a chicken thigh and create a veal roll and chef threw in his absolutely fabulous lemon-basil sorbet recipe. April’s class will have a fish theme

Cost: $65.00 per person

We are limited to 16 students for the class. Guaranteed reservations are required.

For reservations call Deborah Puopolo 410-625-0534 or e-mail her at debpuopolo@aol.com.

Cancellation Policy: You can cancel you reservation up to 48 hours prior to the cooking class without penalty. Those canceling less than 48 hours before class will be billed on their credit card if we are unable to fill the opening with people on the wait list.

Music on the Menu - Smart Woman Magazine

Have you seen what Baltimore Smart Woman Magazine has to say about Sotto Sopra's Opera Night in their March issue - grab a copy. If you can't - CLICK HERE for a story by Martha Thomas

2007 Memorable Dish List

One of the city's diner/bloggers, 'minxeats' highlighted her 10 favorites dishes for 2007 and Sotto Sopra not only made her top ten but also another dish made honorable mention. Click HERE to see her choices.

Voci di Napoli

What a great evening had by all last week. Naila regaled us with her songs of Napoli, we ate, drank and laughed. Here are some of the pictures:

The Tuscan Chef Photo Album