Tasty Venues, LLC

work of local artists

work of british artists

handcrafts of local artisans

classic cucumber tea sandwich

tomato and roast beef sandwich

chicken salad canape'

mushrooms vol au vent

mini shrimp cocktail

cream scones

blueberry lemon mini cupcake

mini victoria sponge cake

mini tiramisu cup

boutique italian wines from small italian vintners

italian beers and sodas

fine teas and tisanes

boutique italian wines from small italian vintners that are not sold in big-box or grocery stores

italian beers and sodas

fine teas and tisanes

artisanal italian, american, and other european chocolates

fine olive oils

gourmet imported foods from the mediterranean and europe as well as local foods such as fresh baked goods from gulf coast sourdough and wild yeast breads

local and regional home decor

collectibles such as nadal

unusual cookbooks and books about travel and food

unusual cookbooks and books about travel and food from our curated selection

cabernet sauvignon | montepulciano d'abruzzo

todi rosso

nebbiolo

cabernet sauvignon | montepulciano d'abruzzo

todi rosso | nebbiolo

chianti

negroamaro | valpolicella

super tuscan

chianti

negroamaro | valpolicella | super tuscan

barbera

salice

papale

barbera

salice | papale

superb italian and mediterranean dining

which she describes as "a food exploration ingredients and spices"

spaghetti al pomodoro

classic tomato and basil sauce +2 meatballs

pasta montanara

penne with sausage, goat cheese, and butternut squash sauce topped with parmesan

gnocchi pugliesi

potato dumplings on a cheese sauce with sauteed rappini and taralli crumble

pasta matera

pasta with chopped pork sauteed with garlic, parsley, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, & a blush of tomato sauce topped by pecorino

pappardelle bolognese

egg noodle pasta with a beef tenderloin/tomato sauce seasoned with celery, carrot, onion, and red wine, cooked low and slow

fregola sarda

pearl cous cous with sausage and beans for the ultimate comfort food and a special culinary experience!

penne alla genovese

a wonderful sauce of sweet onions, beef tenderloin, and marsala wine

risotto funghi e tartufo

arborio rice cooked in vegetable broth and seasoned by white and porcini mushrooms and truffle sauce, mantecato with parmesan cheese and butter

shrimp risotto

arborio rice slowly cooked in vegetable broth and prosecco wine, accompanied by the most tender and luscious shrimp

tasty venues italian bistro & gourmet food shop

strives to treat its guests with an inspiring, warm, and welcoming atmosphere.

the art of the plate

chef cinzia's creativity and culinary artistry really shine at one of her prix fixe menu dinners. menus and pricing are on our culinary events calendar.

cooking classes and other culinary events

exceptional imported italian and european foods, boutique italian wines, artisanal foods, private events inhouse as well as catering

tasty suitcase culinary tours of italy

led personally by cinzia, tasty suitcase tours are designed to offer an extraordinary culinary adventure exploring the rich cultural and food of her homeland

carabaccia

mini meatballs and celery, and egg wisps swim with carrots; of broth pool omons in a savory

spicy tomato

mouth party! not too hot but very flavorful

seafood delight

cod with beans, potatoes garlic, parsley, and white delight rine unite to

what's up, doc?

carrot and ginger soup with olive oil and oyster crackers make being good prescription easy to swallow

on the coast

seafood soup of shrimp, cod, and calamari with onion, carrot, celery, parsley, garlic, and olive oil, all united with a lovely white wine

summer garden soup

potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, and basil with olive oil

pasta e piselli

pasta, peas, pancetta, eggs, and parmigiano for a classic spring soup

italian to the core

roasted tomato soup with basil, olive oil, onion, fennel, and red pepper flakes

chicken, seafood, most pasta, salad

red meat, rich vegetable dishes, cheesy, and tomato sauce dishes

dessert

chicken, seafood, most pasta, salad

red meat, rich vegetable dishes, cheesy, and tomato sauce dishes

dessert

doking

some fun in the kitchen!

andechs german beer

baladin italian beer

amstel german beer

saladin italian beer

italian roast american-style coffee

tea by the cup

tea by the pot

inifin raust american-style coffee

tea

by the cup

tea

by the pot

dagoberto-blt

chicken mozzarella in sweet brioche love affair

gambero in vacanza

shrimp dress for the summer in olive oil, white wine, and garlic to relax on a bed of jalapeno cream cheese and cool spinach

nonna's garden

tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and roasted eggplant meet up with white bean hummus and mixed greens for summer fun

ferdinand the bull

sauteed sliced beef tenderloin lounges on a bed of blueberry-compote-topped goat cheese laid on mixed greens

mozzarella in carrozza

fried bread with homemade mozzarella

fishing for love

snapper sandwich with greens and homemade burrata

scarpetta al ragú

open-face sandwich with the homemade bolognese ragú + fresh mozzarella

in campagna

tomatoes, homemade pickled veggies, greens, and honey/lime vinaigrette

lunch special

cup of homemade soup + sandwich + beverage (excluding beer and wine)

spaghetti pom

fresh vine-ripe olive oil, and a pasta. classic!

pappardelle b

egg noodles cooked long celery, and or

eggplant pa

breaded an sauce and made fresh

baladin italian soda|virgin bellini

san pellegrino

(bottle)

flavored sparkling water

(can)

unsweetened iced tea

sweet tea

(bottle)

baladin italian soda virgin bellini

san pellegrino

(bottle)

italian fruits flavored pellegrino soda

(can)

unsweetened iced tea

sweet tea

(bottle)

barolo | amarone | brunello | sagrantino

these are very special italian reds

barolo | amarone | brunello | sagrantino

these are very special italian reds

pinot grigio | cortese

sauvignon blanc

vernaccia di san gimignano | chardonnay

pinot grigio | cortese

sauvignon blanc

vernaccia di san gimignano | chardonnay

lambrusco | sangue de giuda

moscato

lambrusco | sangue de giuda

moscato

marsala

ice wine

vinsanto

marsala

ice wine | vinsanto

lemon mascarpone almond flour cake

lemony flourless cake sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with raspberry sauce

caprese

rich chocolatey almond flour cake with a dusting of powdered sugar and a little extra chocolate decadence

profiteroles

mini cream puffs with chocolate sauce

peach palm pies

your very own!

artisanal chocolates

cafe gourmand

cup of coffee served with 3 lovely mini desserts

affogato al caffé

ice cream and italian-roast coffee

romagna mia!

strawberries in balsamic vinegar over vanilla ice cream, with today's flourishes

fun in the bowl surprise!

vanilla ice cream nestled in potato chips and drizzled with a spicy honey sauce in a fun presentation

profiteroles

delectable mini cream puffs topped with chocolate sauce

almond cookies

made in house, served with passito di pantelleria

dessert sampler

chef's choice of 4 sweets

almond cookies

from the sicilian tradition, the best cookies ever

profiteroles

cream puffs filled with whipped cream and showered in chocolate

briciola

hot chocolate, sicilian espresso, and whipped cream

melting chocolate

deeply chocolate cake with candied clementine and pistachio creme

calabrian tomatoes

ripe and juicy tomatoes dance with fresh orange slices, cucumber, jalapeno, feta cheese, olive oil, and oregano

my lyonaise

frisee sporting chicken, bacon, and poached egg, with croutons scattered over the top for additional crunch

tuna nicoise

haricot vert and potatoes accompanied by boiled egg, tomatoes, olives & cucumber in a sophisticated dialog facilitated by tasty tuna

pantesca with shrimp

best friends tomatoes and potatoes invite olives, onions, and capers dressed in olive oil and oregano to party on your plate with fun-loving shrimp

ischia

(ee-skee-ya) boneless/skinless chicken cooked with white wine, garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. stanley tucci's favorite!

oh my pork!

medallions of pork filet tenderloin slowly sautéed in white wine, paired with herbed roasted pork belly, over cauliflower cream

elba tender beef steak

cooked to perfection in red wine sauce and served with a touch of truffle and mushrooms

summertime seafood feast

european sea bass, shrimp, lobster, clams, and mussels in tomato/garlic/olive oil sauce with a touch of butter and white wine. divinely decadent!

bread board

selection varies

panna cotta emiliana: gorgonzola and mascarpone

panna cotta served with sauteed pears and walnuts with a touch of truffle

variation on the theme

take a caprese and reinvent it. homemade burrata and sauteed cherry tomatoes on mixed greens with a touch of basil pesto

il tagliere piccolo

a board of meats and cheeses and many delightful accompaniments

flight & bite | il tagliere piccolo

with three 2-oz pours of wine

soups/salads

from the lunch menu may also be ordered as a dinner appetizer.

fine olive oils

gourmet imported pasta and more

work of local artists

work of british artists

handcrafts of local artisans

yes chef!

let the chef surprise you... it might be a dish from the menu or... from her fantasy!

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