On August 12, 2015 we presented our Tasting Plates Commercial Drive and area event that showcased 6 restaurants and establishments on Commercial and Clark drive.
Federico’s Supper Club
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Our Tasting Plate:
Fico con Ricotta Fresca
house made ricotta with organic honey roasted figs, balsamic reduction
Arancino
arborio rice ball, saffron, Pecorino Romano, truffle oil
Bruschetta al Pesto di Piselli e Menta
grilled bread with crushed fresh peas tossed with mint, extra virgin olive oil, ricotta salata garnish
Involtino di Prosciutto e Burrata
fresh burrata wrapped in Parma Prosciutto, basil, fried capers
Federico’s presented their Tasting Plate with a wine pairing option (for $5 guests could add on the wine pairing option featuring all 4 wines) from Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants. The jazz group “Les is More” performed throughout the evening for our guests listening pleasure enhancing their dining experience.
Bonvita Health
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Our Tasting Cup:
The Root Down juice – Orange, Beet, Carrot, Ginger
Green Revival juice – cucumber kale celery cilantro dandelion apple and turmeric
Bonvita Classic smoothie – Banana, Cacao, Date, Almond milk
Via Tevere Neapolitan Express
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Our Tasting Plate:
Caprese (veg) Saltimbocca Sandwich
Neapolitan Saltimbocca Sandwich with Prosciutto and arugula
Prado Café
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Our Tasting Plate:
Jackies birthday cake
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Our Tasting Cup:
Mango Italian Soda
Fratelli Bakery
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Our Tasting Plate:
Sicilian Cannoli
Real whipped cream filled cannoli in a puff pastry shell
nutella macarons
amaretti cookies
espresso shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate
mini cream puffs filled with custard
Strange Fellows Brewery
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Our Tasting Cup:
2 – 5oz taster glasses of beer
The restaurants featured many unique and tasty dishes to our guests to eat and drink throughout the event. Join us at our next Tasting Plates event in Chinatown on August 26.
By: Richard Wolak
