http://www.va-p.com/news.asp At Va Pensiero you will find your favorite regional classics as you have eaten them in osterie, trattorie and ristoranti throughout Italy. You will also find delicious food that makes the best use of local ingredients.We import pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and Prosciutto San Daniele because they are so distinct and virtually indispensable to the creation of a great Italian meal. We fervently believe in the inherent quality, freshness and greatness of our regions ingredients purchased from local, predominantly organic, farmers and friends, many of them from forgotten or heirloom varietals. Our cheeses come from all over Italy, with several great exceptions from all around the United States. Our desserts are like none you have ever eaten in Italy, yet they feel and taste totally Italian. Our wine list is one hundred percent Italian in celebration of the quality and diversity of Italian grape varietals and vinification. en-us Copyright 2001 - 2010 Va Pensiero . All Rights Reserved. RSS feed generated by MenuMinder.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:36 GMT 20 http://www.va-p.com/news-details.asp?ID=284 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:36 GMT &nbsp;<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Not chicken again!<br /><br /> Fried, Stuffed, Brined, Sautéed and Baked<br /><br /> Bone-in or bone-out; breast, thighs, whole, or drumsticks; most of us bow down and eat chicken at least once a week. Come in and learn to make it great! Recipes include but not limited to:<br /><br /> * Chicken saltimbocca<br /><br /> * Chicken with garlic<br /><br /> * Brined and roasted<br /><br /> * Thighs stuffed with cheese<br /><br /> * Fried (No, not Italian, but I love it)<br /><br /> *disclaimer if we serve dessert, it will have no chicken*<br /><br /><br/>$65.00 http://www.va-p.com/news-details.asp?ID=299 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:36 GMT &nbsp;<br /><br /> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #006600">Garlic Tasting </span><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #006600">Me</span><span style="font-size: 20pt; color: #006600">nu </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: #006600">March 23^rd to March 28^th </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #006600">&nbsp;</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #003300">***</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Pistachio Garlic Soup</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 14pt">parmesan crisp</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #003300">***</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Roasted Garlic Flan </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 14pt">pickled golden beets</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #003300">***</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Grilled Rotolo of Pork Tenderloin </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 14pt">garlic braised pork shoulder </span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #003300">***</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in; text-align: center" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt">Browned Butter Tart with Grilled Pineapple</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 14pt">caramelized banana,&nbsp;ginger, garlic caramel</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #003300">***</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Wine pairing $12.00</span></u></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Soave, Tamellini&nbsp;2004</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Cabernet Franc, Puiatti&nbsp;2003</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #003300">***</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Wine pairing $18.00</span></u></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Soave, Tamellini&nbsp;2004</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Cabernet Franc, Puiatti&nbsp;2003</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #003300">Barbera d&rsquo;Asti, Pio Cesare 2006</span></div><br/>$38.00 Per Person http://www.va-p.com/news-details.asp?ID=298 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:36 GMT &nbsp;<br /><br /> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size: 16pt">Easter Brunch, 2010</span></i></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b><i><span style="font-size: 9pt">April 4^th </span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size: 9pt">10:30 am to 2:00 pm</span></i></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Salad of Baby Arugula tossed in Walnut-Kalamata Dressing</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">sweet and sour shallots, shaved parmesan</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Farmers Market Salad with Roasted Beets, and Baby Green Beans</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">goat cheese dressing</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">House Made Chicken Liver Pate</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">sardinian flat bread</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Exotic Mushroom, Pancetta Risotto Chive Mascarpone &nbsp;</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">caramelized onions </span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Gratin of Spring Asparagus and Fontina cheese </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">drizzled with 12 year old balsamic vinegar</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Lobster Bisque with Brandy </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">poached lobster and shrimp</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: purple">***</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Va Pensieros Eggs &ldquo;Benedict&rdquo; over Focaccaia Crostini, Prosciutto di Parma</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 11pt">mascarpone hollandaise</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Grilled Lamb Loin over Braised Lamb &ldquo;Sauce&rdquo; Rosemary Soft Polenta </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 11pt">swiss chard</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Spaghetti with Crumbled Italian Sausage Tomato Grappa Sauce </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">peas, shaved parmesan </span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Asparagus, Tarragon and Fontina Frittata</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">sun dried tomato fondue, potato &ldquo;hay&rdquo;</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Pork Scaloppini with Roasted Root Vegetables </span><span style="font-size: 10pt">Yukon</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> Gold Potatoes</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">coriander-balsamic glaze</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in -9pt 0pt 0in" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Pan Roasted Alaskan Salmon served over Mascarpone-Infused Polenta</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in -9pt 0pt 0in" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">cherry tomato &ldquo;relish&rdquo;</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: purple">***</span></b></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Va Pensiero&rsquo;s Bittersweet Chocolate Budino</span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">cinnamon-infused whipped cream</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Vanilla Lemon-Infused Panna Cotta with Mint-Orange salad </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">blueberry sauce</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Va Pensiero&rsquo;s Signature<br /> <i>vanilla-mascarpone cheesecake</i></span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0.6pt 0pt 0in">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Bittersweet Chocolate Crepes&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> </span><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">Brown</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">Sugar</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 10pt"> Caramel Sauce</span></i></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center">&nbsp;</div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><span style="font-size: 10pt">Spring Mixed </span><span style="font-size: 10pt">Berry</span><span style="font-size: 10pt"> Tart </span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" align="center"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt">sweet crème fraîche</span></i></div><br/>$38.00 http://www.va-p.com/news-details.asp?ID=285 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:36 GMT &nbsp;<br /><br /> <br /><br /> &nbsp;Appetizers, entrees, desserts and even salads<br /><br /> Some people like to think they are masters of the grill because they can fit on enough hot dogs to feed an army. Why stop with the entrée? If you are lighting the grill, why not prepare the entire meal? Come in and learn how.<br /><br /> * Learn how to correctly grill some favorites like steak and tuna<br /><br /> * Learn some unusual types like tomato and pineapple<br /><br /> * While we are at it, we will also grill up some salad<br /><br /><br/>$65.00