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Diners
at Santini restaurant in Edinburgh can enjoy a series of new limited
edition menus inspired by four celebrated regions of Italy from 5
October 2009. Each regional menu will be available for two weeks,
beginning with Sicily, then Tuscany, Veneto and Piedmont.
The award-winning Executive Chef
of Santini restaurant, Malcolm Webster, has introduced the new series
of menus so diners can experience an authentic gourmet 'tour' of
Italy's best foodie hotspots. The team at Santini researched the
dishes by using local knowledge of the traditional cuisine in the
four different regions.
Sicily, an island in the
Mediterranean, is known for its citrus orchards and fresh vegetables
which are often combined with seafood. Santini's Sicilia menu
includes Sarde a Beccafico (pan fried sardines stuffed with
breadcrumbs, pecorino, garlic and Mediterranean herbs), Tonno alla
Griglia con Contorno di Caponata alla Siciliana (char-grilled tuna
with Sicilian caponata vegetables) and Cassata alla Siciliana
(Sicilian style ricotta cake with candied fruits and marzipan).
The cuisine of the hilly region
of Tuscany, in northern Italy, is simple, hearty and flavoursome.
Santini's Toscana menu features Panzanella Toscana (salad of
tomatoes, red onion, capers, basil and Tuscan bread) and Gnocchi alla
Fiorentina (homemade spinach gnocchi with sage butter and tomato
sauce), with Panforte di Siena (spiced fruit and nut cake) for
dessert.
The coastal region of Veneto,
also in northern Italy and boasting the city of Venice as its
capital, is known for its diverse cuisine. Each town has its own
traditional dishes. Santini's Veneto menu includes Baccala alla
Veneziana (slow cooked cured cod with milk, celery and potatoes),
Fegato di Bue alla Veneziana (classic Venetian pan seared calf's
liver with caramelised onion and red wine), and Sgroppino (lemon
sorbet with prosecco).
Lastly, Santini's Piemonte menu
draws on the key ingredients of arborio rice, porcini mushrooms,
truffles, chocolate and hazelnut, with Stagionale Cacciagione con
Zucca Gialla alla Griglia (seasonal game and char-grilled pumpkin
salad), Risotto alla Piemontese (risotto with parmesan, nutmeg and
truffle), and Torte Novecento (chocolate sponge with chocolate
hazelnut pastry cream). The fresh white truffle in the Piemonte menu
has been sourced direct from the region.
Each menu is accompanied by
specially selected wines from the region. Prices begin at £5.50
for a starter, £12.00 for a main course and £6.50 for
dessert.
Located in the heart of
Edinburgh, Santini occupies a prime position close to the city's many
theatres, shops and bars. Santini offers a contemporary take on the
best Italian cooking, sourcing quality produce that is both traceable
and sustainable. For further information,visit www.santiniedinburgh.co.uk.
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