Gale's Specials, Friday, July 16, 2021
SOUP Clam Chowder
APPETIZER
Tuscan Artichoke Fritti with Lemon Aioli…18 Fresh Baby Artichokes Lightly Breaded and Pan Fried with Lemon. Served with a Housemade Lemon Aioli
Seared Jumbo Scallops with Brown Butter Risotto…20 Large Scallops Pan Seared and Finished in a Brown Butter Sage Sauce Served Over Lemon Scented Parmesan Risotto
Zucchini Flowers Stuffed With Fresh Mozzarella And Burrata Cheese…16 Fried Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella and Burrata Cheese Served with a Spicy Warm Heirloom Tomato Puttanesca Salad and Melted Parmesan
Soft Shell Crab Fritto…20 Fresh Soft Shell Crab of the Season Lightly Battered and Sautéed Served Over Italian Style Cole Slaw with Lemon and Roman Style Tarter Sauce
Pizzetta Bianco with Imported Spanish Chorizo and Aged Manchego Cheese …17 Small Pizza with Spanish Chorizo, Imported Aged Manchego, Local Made Ricotta, Mozzarella, Red Onion, Garlic, Olive Oil and Finished with Black Pepper
Crab, Roasted Beet, And Avocado Salad…20 Crab Meat Layered with Diced Avocado, Roasted Beets, and Chopped Baby Greens Dressed with Citrus Vinaigrette
Fennel with Aged Manchego Cheese Salad…14 Fresh Fennel, Green Onions and Parsley Tossed in Light Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar with Shaved Aged Manchego Cheese
Vine Ripened Yellow Peaches and Berries with Local Made Burrata and Prosciutto…18 The Season's Vine Ripened Peaches with Driscoll Blackberries, Blueberries and Fresh Gioa Burrata Cheese, Imported Prosciutto with Olive Oil and Fresh Mint
ENTRÉE
Crab and Shrimp Ravioli with Blistered Tomato Arrabiata…28 Ravioli Stuffed with Crab and Shrimp. Tossed in a Spicy Baby Heirloom Tomato Sauce with Garlic and Parsley and Finished with Chopped Arugula
Risotto Pomodoro with Oven Roasted Chicken and Local Made Fresh Mozzarella…28 Canaroli Rice Sautéed with White Wine, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Sage Scented Roasted Chicken and Local Made Gioa Mozzarella Cheese
Manicotti with Local Made Lemon Ricotta Cheese and Spinach…25 Imported Manicotti Pasta Stuffed with a Savory Mixture of Lemon Gioia Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Spinach and Savory Spices, Blanketed with a San Marzano Tomato Marinara, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese (Gale's Nonna's favorite!)
Gnocchi With Slow Braised Short Ribs, Meatballs and Porcini Mushroom with Crispy Onions…28 Housemade Yukon Gold Potato Gnocchi in a Slow Oven Braised Short Rib Ragu with Meatballs Mixed Mushrooms, Garlic, Parsley and a Drizzle of Truffle Oil, Finished with Crispy Onion Strings
Zuppe di Pesce…36 Italian Style Seafood Soup with Fresh Market Fish, Salmon, Clams, Mussels and Shrimp in a Light Tomato Broth
Braised Colorado Lamb Shank With Artichokes…38 Lamb Shank Slow Roasted with Red Wine, Vegetables and Baby Artichokes Served with Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Flat Iron Steak "Tagliata"…38 Marinated Angus Flat Iron Steak Seasoned with Herbs, Seared and Thinly Sliced Over Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Arugula Heirloom Tomato Salad with Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Branzino With Lemon, Olive Oil And Garlic Sauce…38 Fresh European Striped Bass Filleted and Grilled with Olive Oil, Lemon, Garlic and Parsley Served with Sautéed Spinach and Broccoli
Grilled Wild Swordfish With Castelvetrano Olives And Blistered Tomato Vinaigrette…38 Fresh Wild Center Cut Swordfish Simply Grilled and Finished with Chopped Olives and an Oven Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette. Served with Sautéed Asparagus and Spaghetti with Parmesan and Black Pepper
(fish can be prepared with either preparation or vegetable)
Dessert
CHOCOLATE FLOURLESS CAKE
BLACKBERRY CREME BRULE
MIXED BERRY CRUMBLE
PEACH AND BLUEBERRY CROSTATA
HOUSEMADE CHEESECAKE
APPLE TART
TIRAMISU
COCONUT CRÈME CAKE
10
GELATOS AND SORBETO
SEA SALT CARAMEL
ITALIAN ESPRESSO
MAPLE BUTTER PECAN
WILD STRAWBERRY
CHOCOLATE SORBET
10
GALE’S BISCOTTI TO GO
15
DESSERT SAMPLER PLATE
16