Mamma Mia! È una festa italiana a McGill's!

That's right, it's Italian feast week at McGill's.  And it couldn't have come at a better time.  With the weather still not what we want it to be (as I write this, I see flurries out my window), we need cheering up and this cuisine is the perfect comfort food.  And here's a little glimpse of our view this week.  Ok, one can dream.  Even the wine is waiting for us.  They must have known I was coming.

As always, the gnocchi is available either as an appetizer or a main.  This one dish alone will have you coming back month after month.  I can recommend every one of the dishes actually.  And most dishes can be customized somewhat.  Take the straw & hay--Chef and his crew can make that a completely vegetarian dish for you or perhaps omit the peas (for those of us that have a pea-phobia).  This week, I'm showing you our very own tiramisu.  If you haven't tried this yet, you really must!

 

Give us a call today on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are open to serve you three nights a week - Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5.00pm until 8.00pm.  All of our dishes are freshly prepared, but we can assure you the wait is definitely worth it!  This is relaxed dining in an intimate atmosphere at its very finest.  Find us at 18 Kentucky Court, New Minas. We'd love for you to join us.

Buon Appetito!!!
Here is what we have to offer you this week:

Appetizer:
Bruschetta
Grilled olive oil-brushed Italian bread with fresh tomato mixed with garlic, basil and olive oil.  Topped with Parmigianino-Reggiano cheese

Calamari alla menta 
Fresh calamari marinated with egg yolks and cream, dredged in bread crumbs and lightly fried.  Topped with fresh lemon and mint

 

Italian Wedding Soup

Small Italian meatballs simmered in a rich chicken broth with fresh spinach and orzo pasta.  Finished with an egg liaison and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese

 

**Feature**

Four-Cheese Gnocchi
Gorgonzola, Romano and Swiss cheese blended together in a very rich cheese sauce, tossed with fresh gnocchi.  Topped with grated Parmesan cheese (available as an appetizer or a main)

Main Course:
Marsala Pappardelle

Fresh house-made pasta with sautéed mushrooms.  Finished in a rich Marsala wine cream sauce

Straw & Hay 
Egg and spinach tonnarelli with our chipotle honey-glazed ham, green peas and select mushrooms in a buttered cream.  Topped with grated Grana Padano Parmesan cheese (also offered as a vegetarian option)

Turkey Cannelloni 
Lean ground turkey meat sauteed with fresh sage, blended with ricotta cheese, roasted red peppers and spinach, rolled in house-made pasta and baked in our own pomodoro sauce.  Topped with shredded mozzarella

 

Dessert:
Tiramisu
Layers of house-made lady fingers drizzled in Amaretto liquor between rich zabaglione Marsala cream.  Topped with whipped cream and sprinkled in cocoa powder

Lemon Raspberry Crostata

A sweet dough flan with a layer of almond frangipane.  Topped with lemon custard and fresh raspberries

As always, our evening menu is available for you to choose from alongside our divine Italian menu.