Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano will be offering three special seatings for the evening of New Year’s Eve. The seatings will be held at 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and will feature the culinary creations of Chef James Briscione with a fixed-price, four-course menu. The cost per person is $100, with complementary parking in Southtowne parking garage and party favors. Tax and gratuity are not included. Wine Director Brooke Parkhurst will have an Italian wine pairing available for the meal for an additional $35, as well as a bottle feature, Monte Rosso Brut Blanc de Blanc Franciacorta for $75. The menu is as follows:
First Course
-choice of-
Tuna Tartare
Louisiana Bowfin Caviar, umami mayo, toasted sesame, crispy risotto
or
Tuscan Pork and Foie Gras Terrine
Champagne and apricot mostarda, arugula, pickled ramps, pistachio
Wine Pairing: Avissi Sparkling Rosé
Second course
Winter Greens Salad
Local greens, pear, walnut, Calabrian chili and truffle honey vinaigrette
Third Course
-choice of-
Duo of Beef
Roasted beef tenderloin, chianti braised short rib, black truffle and Parmesan potato gratin
Wine Pairing: Vallepicciola Pievasciata Super Tuscan 2018
Or
Gulf Fish
Pan seared local fish, winter vegetable risotto, Gulf crab meuniere
Wine Pairing: Massolino Langhe Chardonnay 2017
Or
Lobster Ravioli
Squid ink pasta, tomato, lobster cream
Wine Pairing: Massolino Langhe Chardonnay 2017
Fourth Course
-choice of-
Chocolate Cremeux Cake
Toasted pistachios, smoked salt caramel, espresso cardamom gelato
Or
Butterscotch Panna Cotta
Spiced poached pear, toffee crunch, gluten free gingersnap cookie, sea salt
Wine Pairing: Donnafugata Ben Ryé 2017
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant at 850-542-8398 or visit our website, www.angelenaspensacola.com to reserve your table at Angelena’s for the most exciting night of the year.