Foods and Wines of Venice at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas

Press Release:

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates that put modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, will offer a special Foods and Wines of Venice menu at its location in the Clifton Co  mmons in Clifton, available January 27 – February 10.

Guests are invited to take a journey through the Venice region of Italy and experience its amazing wines paired with specialty dishes hand-crafted by Executive Chef Josh Bernstein. The menu is part of a new program the restaurant is introducing this year, which will offer specialty menus throughout the year inspired by dishes and wines native to different regions of Italy, offering guests a tour of the country through its fabulous cuisine and fine wines. Following is the full Foods and Wines of Venice menu for your review:

• SCALLOP CEVICHE BRUSCHETTA – Mint pesto, golden raisins, pine nuts red pepper and red onion. Paired with a Bisol ‘Jeio’ Prosecco.

• BEFF CARPACCIO – Lemon thyme aioli, baby arugula, capers, Maldon salt, shaved Pecorino Romano. Paired with a 2013 Filippi Castelcerino Soave Classico.

• RISOTTO DI MARI – Vialone nano rice, shrimp, sea bream, mascarpone, Pecorino Romano, fresh herbs. Paired with a 2012 Bertani Valpolicella.

• BRAISED BEEF CHEEKS – Slow-braised with Asiago polenta, fried Brussels sprout leaves. Paired with a 2013 Zenato Alanera Baby Amarone.

• TIRAMISU – Espresso-dipped lady fingers, house-made tiramisu, cocoa powder. Paired with a Volpaia Vin Santo.

The tasting menu is available for $45 per person, or $65 including wine pairings. Menu items are also available a la carte, and the full menu and link to make reservations are available at www.SpuntinoWineBar.com.

Separately, on Thursday, January 28, the restaurant will host its Albert Bichot Wine Dinner, starring wines from the French wine region of Burgundy. Albert Bichot’s state-of-the-art facilities take great care of the vinification and aging process, allowing the winemaker to produce a variety of critically-acclaimed wines.

The wines will be paired with a complementary five-course tapas-style tasting menu developed by Chef Bernstein, including dishes such as Crab Cake – upland cress, whole grain mustard, Berkshire Pork Cheek – asiago polenta, fried sprout leaves, and Old Chatham Camembert – black fruit compote.

Tickets to the wine dinner are available for $89 per person and can be purchased on the website, www.spuntinowinebar.com/albert-bichot-wine-dinner-clifton.