Under the Olive Tree

You are cordially invited to a unique dinner, Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Pazza Luna featuring the finest olive oils produced in Siena, Italy, an area of Tuscany known for its beautiful olive groves and bountiful harvest. This will be the premiere showcase of Siena’s DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) extra virgin olive oils in the Baltimore area.

Pazza Luna was chosen to be part of this four-day event, which will include tastings, informational seminars, educational exchanges and thematic dinners that is in association with the Siena Olive Oil Consortium and introduces their products to the Baltimore market for the first time. “Under the Olive Tree” has the patronage of the Consulate of Italy (www.palazzoitalia.org) – Baltimore and the City of Baltimore, which are partnering to promote trade, build economic strength and develop quality of life in the greater metropolitan region.

Under the Olive Tree

Menu
‘One Night Only’
Thursday, November 15, 2007
6:30 p.m.

‘All the dishes will feature Siena’s finest DOP olive oils’

Appetizer
Assorted Bruschette
toast rounds with assorted toppings

Soup
Pasta e Fagioli
hearty pasta and bean soup

Entrée
Fettucine con Pesto
house-made pasta with pesto, shrimp and goat cheese

Dessert
Torta di Olive Oil
olive oil and rosemary cake
served with vanilla ice cream

Cost per person
$35.00
(excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity)

Reservations required
Ask for the “Under the Olive Tree Dinner”
Call Pazza Luna at 410 962 1212


Beyond the Wednesday presentation, which is targeted to the trade only, opportunities abound for the general public to savor the distinctive olive oils from Siena. Through Saturday, specialty grocers DiPasquale’s (www.dipasquales.com) and Mastellone’s will conduct tastings at their stores and offer the product for sale.

The Italian Cultural Center, Inc. of Maryland preserves, communicates and celebrates authentic Italian art and architecture, music, fashion, artisanship, cooking, language and customs for the benefit of the Italian community living in Maryland as well as for the enjoyment and education of individuals who have an interest in Italy but no family roots there. The Center provides a forum for the exchange of ideas of international proportion through language studies, lectures and demonstrations, exhibitions and special holiday events.

Lombardia Family Dinner

Chef Gianfranco has been craving dishes from his home region of Italy, Lombardia (Lombardy) and decided he would make enough for you to enjoy as well.

WHEN
This Thursday ~ October 11th

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

WHERE:
Pazza Luna Trattoria
1401 E. Clement St
Baltimore, MD 21230

WHAT
4-Course
Lombardia Family Dinner
$35*


MENU

Antipasto Misto
assorted cured meats, cheese, grilled vegetables and bread

Linguini al Pomodoro
linguine pasta with fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese

Brasato di Manzo
braised beef stew served with polenta

Panna Cotta
egg custard

*Cost per person ~ only $35.00
includes sodas, American coffee, and teas
(excluded are alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity)

Reservations required ~ 410.962.1212
ask for Shanna or Monika

COME GET PAZZA!

Wednesday is Pasta Night

FOR OUR LOCUST POINT NEIGHBORS

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT - $10 PASTA
(choose from 4 pastas)

Our crazy chef, Gianfranco says "Let them eat pasta, forget about Marie Antoinette's cake."

Every Wednesday night Gianfranco will offer a couple of Pazza Luna's regular pastas along with special pasta creations for just that evening ~ $10 per pasta.


Pasta selections will change from week-to-week.


Reservations encouraged 410. 962.1212
Come see the neighbors.

NEW - Happy Hour & Happy Hour Small Plates

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ~ 5 P.M. TO 6:30 P.M.
(bar only)

BEVERAGES
Domestic Beers ~ $2
Imported Beers ~ $3
Italian Sangria by the Glass ~ $3
Martinis ~ Save with $2 OFF per drink
Pazza Luna's Wines by the Glass ~ 1/2 Price

HAPPY HOUR SMALL PLATE MENU
$4.50 each:
Fried Calamari
with tomato basil dipping sauce

Shrimp Buzara
shrimp sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic,
shallots, tomato and bread crumbs

Sweet Italian Sausage
with sautéed onion, sweet peppers, spicy marinara sauce

Pizza Napolitana
with tomato, mozzarella, oregano and anchovies

Vegetarian Pizza
tomato, mozzarella and fresh vegetables

Antipasto Misto
Italian cured meats, roasted vegetables and grilled bread

Eggplant Rotini
Eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and Swiss chard

Steamed Mussels
steamed in white wine, garlic with grilled bread

Fried Polenta
Taleggio cheese and polenta blended together
and fried, seasoned with rosemary and salt

Pane con Nutella
grilled bread with chocolate hazelnut spread
with sea salt on the side

$7.50 each:
Cheese Plate
three cheeses, honey, fresh fruit and grilled bread

Scottaditto
baby lamb chops grilled with lemon and olive oil

COME GET PAZZA!

Pazza Luna's New Fall Lunch Menu

LUNCHEON MENU
served

Monday through Friday

ZUPPA

Zuppa del Giorno

soup of the day 6

INSALATE E ANTIPASTI

Insalata Mista Mesclun

greens served with balsamic and olive oil dressing 6

Insalata Pazza Luna

mixed field greens with red onion, orange segments, roasted beets, black olives, walnuts, raisins and goat cheese with a white wine vinaigrette 7.5

Romaine alla Cesare

Caesar salad 6.5

with grilled chicken 8.5

with shrimp 9

with grilled salmon 10

Mozzarella Caprese

fresh mozzarella served with oven dried tomatoes and pesto sauce 7.5

Cozze alla Fra Diavolo

sautéed mussels in a spicy marinara sauce served with grilled bread 8

Fritto Misto di Pesce

fried calamari, shrimp and fennel served with basil aioli and tomato sauce 11

Omelette of the Day

PANINI

(served on grilled bread with choice of salad or French fries)

Hamburger di Casa Nostra

beef burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon and blue cheese 9

Vegetarian Panino

served with grilled vegetables of the day and fresh mozzarella cheese 9.5

Grilled Chicken Panino

served with prosciutto, tomato and provolone cheese 9.5

Panino Italiano

served with prosciutto, mortadella, provolone cheese and olive tapenade 9

PRIMI

Tagliatelle del Bolognese

egg pasta tossed with our classic Bolognese meat sauce 12

Cappellini al Pomodoro

with light tomato sauce, roasted garlic, basil and olive oil 9

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

spaghetti with eggs, Parmesan cheese, cream, sausage and black pepper 10

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

served with tomatoes, black olives, capers, garlic, chili pepper flakes and anchovies 11

Gnocchi di Patate con Salvia e Pancetta

potato gnocchi served with butter, sage and pancetta 10

SECONDI

Salmone alla Siciliana

pan-seared Alaskan King salmon in a white wine, fresh tomato and caper sauce
served with contorni del giorno 18

Scaloppine al Limone

veal medallions in a white wine, lemon & caper sauce 19

Pollo Caprese

chicken breast topped with tomato, mozzarella cheese & basil

with homemade marinara sauce 15


DAILY BUSINESS LUNCHEON SPECIAL

~ 2 Courses ~

$15.00

add a glass of wine

~ $18.00 ~

Pazza Luna
invites you to

'A Taste of Puglia'
Thursday, October 4th
7:00 p.m.

An often overlooked region of Italy, Puglia sits at the heel of the Italian boot surrounded by the Adriatic and to the gulf of Taranto. As food historian and cookbook author, Claudia Roden says " The cooking evokes an ancient past and distant lands." Her first experience of Pugliese food was 'ncapriata di fave', mashed fava beans with olive oil, which is exactly like a dish made in Egypt.

The extended coast line and coastal cities prospered through trade with the Near East and North Africa. The Arabs had a foothold in Puglia for a long time. The earliest, most powerful influence was Greek, they colonized the coast.

Puglia produces a fantastic flood of wine - more than any other region of Italy.

You will see all the above influences in Chef Fracasetti's menu for the evening. We hope you will join us at Pazza Luna Trattoria Italiano for the flavors of the food and wines from Puglia

MENU

1st Course
Minestra di Fave Secche
Fava Bean Soup

Wine: Leone de Castris 5Roses Rosato 2005

2nd Course
Ravioli Di Rapa con Vongole
Broccoli Rabe Ravioli
served with fresh tomatoes and clam sauce

Wine: Leone de Castris "Maiana"
Salice Salentino 2003

3rd Course
Agnello Stufato con Patate
Slow roasted lamb stew
with potatoes and fresh herbs

Wine: Feudo Monaci Primitivo 2004

4th Course
Fichi Secchi con Vanilla Gelato
Figs marinated in Marsala
served with vanilla gelato

Wine: Leone de Castris Aleatico



Cost Per Person ~ $75.00
(excludes tax and gratuity)

Reservations required - Please call Monika Pawlik-Bosio
at 410 962 1212 or e-mail her at info@pazzaluna.us

A Taste of Puglia
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 7 p.m.

PAZZA LUNA TRATTORIA ITALIANO
1401 E. Clement Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.962.1212

Crazy Gian...that is what the website calls me

Have you been to the website www.pazzaluna.us , if you haven't you should go. Our designer John Welker is a very creative man.

Well opening week was great! The Locust Point community came out in support plus all the food was 1/2 price. We did huge numbers for last week and in general, all went well. They liked my food.

I'm working on the lunch menu that we will slowly put in place.

Everyone seems to want to hang downstairs near the bar in the renovated section. So I think we will renovate upstairs as well.

I'm looking for some line cooks if you know of any?

I'm trying to think what I can do for St. Patricks day ~~~maybe a pesto.

Ciao

Gianfranco