Thursday, November 28, 2013

Opera Night - December 15, 2013

SOTTO SOPRA'S

OPERA NIGHT

6 pm - reservations 410 625 0534


Sleigh bells might be ringing but opera voices will be singing at Sotto Sopra’s last Opera Night for 2013 on Sunday, December 15.  Your favorite arias will be performed, delicious Italian inspired cuisine consumed and a beautiful room will enfold you making this evening the perfect respite from holiday planning.  

Performers

Karen Myers / Soprano
Paul McIlvaine / Tenor
Tom Hetrick / Piano

Menu

Cauliflower Bisque
with caviar crostino

Pumpkin Risotto and Seared Scallop
crispy pancetta, fried rapini, maple, black pepper vinaigrette

Lychee Sorbet

Apricot Stuffed Duck Breast
parsnip purée, port-duck demi

Spiced Gingerbread Cake
poached quince,sweet mascarpone

$58 per person
Includes entertainment, food and valet parking
(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)

For reservations call 410 625 0534. Gift Certificates for an Opera Nights make an ideal holiday gift.

Sotto Sopra Restaurant - 405 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD  21201

Monday, November 25, 2013

Sotto Sopra’s Gingerbread Decorating Classes for Children



Sotto Sopra’s Gingerbread House Decorating Classes for Children

Creating Happy Memories



Bring your child to Sotto Sopra Restaurant for Pastry Chef Mallory Staley’s gingerbread house decorating classes being held Sundays, December 8th and December 22nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at 405 N. Charles Street. All the children need to bring is a smile and an adult chaperone. The children can leave their Legos, Lincoln Logs, and Barbie’s Malibu Mansion behind because they will be decorating their own gingerbread house that well can be the centerpiece on their family’s dining room table or mantle piece.

Sotto Sopra’s Gingerbread House Decorating Class is $60 which includes one child and their adult chaperone, the class, the gingerbread house to take home, light refreshments, and most important –unforgettable memories. For more details on creating this special time for your child, grandchild, niece or nephew contact Chef Mallory Staley at 917.945.5634 or email at mallorystaley@yahoo.com
 

About Chef Mallory Staley

Pastry Chef Mallory Staley is a graduate from the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York City. The native Marylander remained in the Big Apple for eight years after graduation.  She has prepared desserts twice at the James Beard House in New York once while she was the executive pastry chef at the Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel and the 2nd time, most recently, as the Executive Pastry Chef at Marc Forgione’s American Cut Restaurant in Atlantic City. Along with preparing delicious desserts for Sotto Sopra Restaurant, she is creating holiday cookies and cakes for their clientele to take home.  Chef Mallory’s repertoire doesn’t end there, after her eight month tenure at the ground breaking vegan bakery, Babycakes, she has the skill set to create delectable vegan and gluten-free desserts. 

Sotto Sopra Restaurant – 405 N. Charles Street – Baltimore MD 21201  www.sottosoprainc.com

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Opera Night - March 2013



Sotto Sopra’s Opera Night

Sunday, March 17th – 6 p.m.
Reservations 410 625 0534

Spring is just around the corner with warmer weather and the tulips and crocuses will start to sneak their buds out of the ground in anticipation. Let this change of season bring you out as well to Sotto Sopra’s Opera Night where great voices singing your favorite arias meld beautifully with our Italian cuisine to create an evening of entertainment and gastronomic delight.

Performers

Karen Myers / Soprano
Annie Gill / Soprano
Paul McIlvaine / Tenor
Tom Hetrick / Piano

Menu

Forest Mushroom Ragu and Soft Polenta
with Taleggio cheese

Pumpkin Sacchetti in Amaretto Sauce
with crumbled fennel sausage

Orange Clove Sorbet

Crispy Bronzino & Salt Cod
with lentil ravioli, Meyer lemon sabayon, toasted almond
 and oregano gremolata

My Wife Monika's
Cinnamon – Strawberry Crumble Cake
with vanilla gelato

$58 per person
Opera performances, five course meal and free valet parking
(excludes beverages, taxes and gratuity)

Call for reservation: 410 625 0534

Future Opera Nights
Sundays: April 14, May 19, June 23, July 21

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

2013 Winter Restaurant Week



 Sotto Sopra Restaurant
405 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD  21201
Reservations 410.625 0534

2013 Winter Restaurant Week
Friday, January 25 to Sunday, February 3
Lunch: Two Courses - $15.13*
Dinner: Three Courses - $30.13** 

LUNCH

First Course – choice of one

Soup of the Day

La Nostra Insalata
Bitter greens/dill/shaved fennel/Parmigiano/Champagne vinegar-Dijon dressing

Insalata alla Cesare
Caesar salad

Arugula Fennel Salad
Parmesan shavings, lemon oil vinaigrette

Polenta Soffice/ Ragu di Lumache/ Burro Aromatizzato
Soft polenta/ snails ragout/ garlic butter

Polenta Fritta Bergamot
Fried polenta/ truffle sea salt/ smoked paprika aioli

Second Course – choice of one

Spaghetti All’Amatriciana
Spaghetti/ onion/pancetta/tomato sauce

Rigatoni alle Melanzane e Mozzarella
Rigatoni pasta/ roasted eggplants/ fresh mozzarella

Pappardelle Sotto Sopra
Fresh pappardelle / smoked mozzarella/fresh tomato sauce

Cozze Saltate alla Curry e Latte Di Cocco
Prince Edward mussels/Indian curry/coconut milk/leeks

Risotto of the day

Panino di Vegetali alla Griglia
Grilled vegetable panino/ goat cheese/ watercress pesto

Panino con Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon panino/ horseradish aioli/tomato

Panino con Pollo alla Griglia
Grilled chicken panino/ roasted sweet corn/ tomato

Salmone alla Lavanda e Miele
Grilled salmon/ lavender honey/ broccoli/mashed potatoes


*menu items can be subject to change due to availability or market conditions.



No other promotions or discounts are applicable during Restaurant Weeks. We will only be serving the Restaurant Week Menu during these dates.




DINNER


First Course - choice of one

Soup of the Day

La Nostra Insalata
Bitter greens/ dill / shaved fennel / Parmigiano  / Champagne vinegar-Dijon dressing

Winter Panzanella
Baby beets / arugula / pancetta / goat cheese / croutons/ dates
Add $4

Frisee Salad
with poached duck egg / crispy prosciutto / creamy Dijon sherry vinaigrette
Add $2

Persimmon and Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese Salad
with olive crostini / fried sage / 12 year old balsamic

Insalata alla Cesare
Hearts of romaine / crispy wafer

Cozze Saltate al Curry e Latte di Cocco
Sautéed mussels / Indian curry / coconut milk / leeks

Polenta con Lumache al Burro Aromatizzato
Valtellina polenta / escargot ragu / garlic butter

Tempura Salt Cod Croquettes
with garlic aioli / mixed olive gremolata

Tartare di Agnello con Uovo di Quaglia e Salsa al Limone e Aglio
Lamb tartare / quail egg / chilies / chives / red onion s/ truffle essence
Add $5

Sotto Sopra Flatbread
with mozzarella / provolone / arugula / prosciutto


Polenta Fritta Bergamot
Fried polenta / truffle sea salt / smoked paprika aioli
Optional: Add speck – $5 additional

Cannellini Bean Cassoulet
With duck meatballs / fennel slaw

Second Course - choice of one

Pappardelle Sotto Sopra
Homemade pappardelle pasta / fresh tomato sauce / smoked mozzarella

Gnocchi di Ricotta al Burro e Salvia/ Pomodoro Fresco
Ricotta gnocchi/ butter and sage/ fresh tomato sauce

Fracobolli di Ricotta e Spinaci.
Homemade ricotta and spinach stamp-size pasta / fresh tomato sauce

Short Rib Agnolotti
with shiitake mushrooms / leeks / crispy smoked bacon / truffle sauce / Bra Duro cheese / micro greens

Spaghetti Neri alla Chitarra
Squid ink spaghetti / crawfish / crab / porcini / mushroom sauce

Duck Confit
with truffle – cauliflower risotto

Sacchetti di Zucca con Salsiccia
Pumpkin pouches / amaretto cookies / broken sausage / Parmesan Alfredo sauce

Lamb Casoncelli Ravioli
broccoli rabe / cherry tomato / goat cheese / crispy duck confit / pine nuts

What Came First the Chicken or the Egg?
Fennel sausage and fontina stuffed chicken thighs / fried farm chicken egg with potato and cauliflower lasagna / sautéed Swiss chard


Il Cioppino di Sotto Sopra
Lobster bisque  / mussels / clams / salmon with Tuscan bread

Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi
with lobster-corn polenta cake / pickled pepper gremolata / bacon mustard cream sauce

Braised Harissa Lamb Shank
with Israeli couscous / lemon confit / toasted almonds
Add $10

Delmonico di Manzo
Espresso- rubbed rib-eye / pumpkin lasagna / broccolini / Barolo reduction
Add $18

Third Course - choice of one

Pistachio-Chocolate Crème Brûlée

Panettone Bread Pudding
with mascarpone-amaretto cream

Pear Tart Frangipane
with pear sorbet

Gianduia Pot du Crème

Apple Strudel
Cinnamon / walnuts / raisins/ vanilla gelato

Ice Cream or Sorbet of the Day

**Menu items are subject to change due to availability or market changes.
No other promotions or discounts are applicable during Restaurant Week.
Valet parking available - $5 
We will only be serving the Restaurant Week Menu 
during these dates.