Thursday, August 1, 2013

New month? Must be Italian week!

August already?  Unbelievable how fast the summer is going!  However, as some of you know by know, the start of a new month signifies the return of the Italian menu, probably our most popular menu rotation.  And our cuisine this week will not disappoint.  We're welcoming back the caprese salad, which is a light and summery start to your meal.  I'm sure you will be thrilled with any of our dishes you may choose, but the gnocchi is always a pleaser.  Make sure you leave enough room to try a dessert too.
 
Tiramisu
McGill's has a wonderful patio for you to enjoy your evening meal on, if you so choose.  We also have an excellent wine menu, Garrison's beer on tap and domestic and imported beers.  I can happily recommend the sangria, red or white, both are refreshing.  We can also make you a cocktail or recommend a specialty coffee to end your meal nicely.
 
Give us a call today on (902) 681-3225 and let us reserve a table for you.  We are open to serve you our Italian menu 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:
 
Caprese Salad
Sliced roma tomatoes married with fresh mozzarella and basil.  Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction

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