The Feast of the Seven Fishes at Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas

I always love going to Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas in Clifton, New Jersey! Their food is AMAZING! Last night I got to experience their “Feast of the Seven Fishes” and LOVED every course. I HIGHLY recommend going. More details below!

Press Release:

Traditionally enjoyed on Christmas Eve, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas will celebrate this Italian-American holiday tradition for 17 days leading up to Christmas with a tapas-style seven-course menu developed by its executive chef, including wine pairings to complement each dish. The full menu includes:

• Grappa Cured Salmon – Cucumber, radish, chive cream. Paired with a Rosé, Chateau Pas du Cerf.

• Salt Cod Fritter – Smoked aioli, fried sage. Paired with an Etna Blanco, Murgo.

• Cold Octopus Salad – Cannellini beans, green beans, cherry tomatoes, lemon-thyme aioli. Paired with a Fiano, Li Veli.

• Warm Caesar “Salad” – Sautéed baby red romaine, crispy white anchovy, Parmesan. Paired with a Trebbiano, Saladini Pilastri ‘Falerio’

• Squid Ink Campanelle Con Ragu di Mare – Seafood ragu, seared shrimp, cream and basil. Paired with an Etna Rosso, Salapuruta “Lavico”

• Bronzino – Pan-seared with salmoriglio sauce. Paired with a Corvina, Scaia.

• Prosciutto-Wrapped Monkfish – Stewed onions, fennel, Granny Smith apples, cannellini beans, white wine, cherry tomatoes. Paired with a Super Tuscan, Le Sughere Frassinello.

The tasting menu is available for $55 per person, or $75 including wine pairings. Menu items are also available a la carte. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.SpuntinoWineBar.com.