Appetizers "Food Roll-Out" #1...

As you know, test 1 will be on the food we saw and ate during the first "Food Roll-Out". Here are the Appetizers we were able to touch, smell, look and taste....

1. Sicilian, White Anchovies- About 12 white anchovies, Sardine like, served with Taggiasca olives, Tuto Calabria peppers, and some Crostini's.

2. Red Roasted Peppers- Beautiful Red Roasted Peppers with the skin off and marinated in EVOO, served with Pignoli nuts, Currants, Basil and Sea Salt.











3. Olives of the Mediterranean- A plethora of different Olives of the Mediterranean marinated with EVOO and accented with a touch of cinnamon and rosemary.  

4. Calamari' Simply Fried- Floured and Fried, served with Mario's signature Marinara.

5. Calamari Fra Diavolo- Pan tossed Fried Calamari tossed with Hot Peppers and San Marzano sauce.

6. Meatballs with Fried Peppers- Mario's signature Meatballs made with Beef, Veal, and Pork served with marinara, fried peppers and a scoop of Ricotta.














7. Eggplant Pancakes- "Signature dish since 1985"- 4 to 5 pieces of fried Eggplant cut 1/4 inch , breaded with Panko bread crumbs, then stuffed in between is Asiago, Parmesan, cow's milk Mozzarella and Feta. Served with San Marzano Asiago Syrup.

8.Octopus, "Calabrese Style"- Octopus from Portugal, Grilled to perfection and served with Pomodorini Tomatoe's, fingerling Potato's, and Haricot Verts.

9. Beef Carpaccio- Thinly sliced Tederlion beef served with Truffle oil, arugula, slivered Radish, then topped with shaved Reggiano cheese, cracked black pepper and gray salt.





10. Baked Clams Oreganata- 1/2 a dozen middle neck tender Clams stuffed Oreganata style with Italian bread crumbs served with a White Wine, Lemon sauce made with butter and Clam stock and topped with a fried pepper Brushetta.

11. Baby Artichokes- Beautiful Baby Artichokes served roasted Garlic, Lemon, Rosemary sprigs and Parmesan cheese.

12. Shrimp Scampi Brushetta- Shrimp Scampi Sauce with 3 whole 16-20 count shrimp and one broken 16-20 count shrimp with peas Bianco topped on a crispy Brushetta.

13. The Antipasto- Family size only! It has Da Meats'. Soppressata, Salami, Prosciutto, and Cappacolla! Then it has Da Veggies. Artichokes, Olives, Sweet CherryTomatoes, and Red Onion. And Da Cheese'. Mozzarella Cellincini (small balls), and Reggiano  Parmesan. Complimented by a Garlic Brushetta...Nice'.

So there you have it! The Apps! All but the Sausage and Peppers, which you can figure that one out by yourself. Study up, and lets nail this test! Salads, Pasta's and Entree's to come!!