SAN VALENTINO VALENTINE

Birichino, invites lovers to a culinary seduction with sensuous temptations inspired by the tales of Venere, the roman goddess of love.

Set menu only

$95 p.p. SET MENU including complementary glass of prosecco on arrival

Today`s menu

TODAY`S MENU


ANTIPASTI

(Entrée Selection $19each , min. 2 order)

Carpaccio con salsa di mandorle, insalatina di albicocche grigliate e pecorino $14

Beef Carpaccio, almond sauce, grilled apricot and pecorino cheese salad

2007 Ambra Rosato, Tuscany Glass $13 Bottle $ 46

Cozze alla tarantina

Traditionally Half shelled Mussels, cooked with its own water, lemon juice, and parsley, served with a

Frattali extra virgin Olive oil garlic and pepper rubbed bruschetta

2008 Palmadina, Pinot Grigio, Friuli Glass $12 Bottle $45

Tortino di ricotta e verdure piccanti, insalata di cetriolo carote e peperoni $15

Spicey vegetables and Ricotta flan, coleslaw of cucumber, carrots and capricum

2008 La Cappuccina Soave, Veneto Glass $13 Bottle $ 53

PASTA

Orecchiette al pomodoro, ricotta e basilico $24

Puglia`s famous “Orecchiette” ear shaped pasta, served in a fresh basil ricotta and pomodoro sauce

2008 Barone di Valforte, Montepulciano, Abruzzo Glass 10$ Bottle $42

Gnocchi con salsa schiacciata di broccoli, guanciale croccante e salsa di acciughe $25

Gnocchi , crushed broccoli , Aron`s crispy cured pork cheek, anchovie sauce

2007 Cavallina, Nero D`Avola, Sicilia Glass $9 Bottle $39

Orzotto al nero, calamari alla griglia, salsa zafferano $28

Pearl barley risotto in a squid and basil sauce, grilled calamari, saffron reduction

2008 La Cappuccina Soave, Veneto Glass $13 Bottle $ 53

SECONDI

Porchettina di maiale $32

Signature Berkshire pork belly, rolled in herbs and spices

2008 Barone di Valforte, Montepulciano, Abruzzo Glass 10$ Bottle $42

Scottata di Agnello, spinaci pomodorini marinati e mozzarella $38

Seared Lamb strap, spinach, marinated cherry tomatoes and mozzarella gratin

2007 Cavallina, Nero D`Avola, Sicilia Glass $9 Bottle $39

Coda di rospo spadellata con zucchini, limone cipolla rossa e salsa di sedano rapa $37

Panfried Flathead , zucchini, preserved lemons, red onion and celeriac sauce

2008 Palmadina, Pinot Grigio, Friuli Glass $12 Bottle $45

CONTORNI

Patate Arrosto Roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary $ 8

Insalata mista Mix salad greens, tomato, carrots and cucumber salad $ 9

Broccolini aglio olio e peperoncino Steamed broccolini extra virgin olive oil, garlic and chilli $10



DESSERT

Tiramisu $14

Tiramisu, served in a waffle cup with a “sifonato” mascarpone foam

Coppa di frutta $15

Prosecco marinated fresh berries , pina colada espuma, watermelon “granita”

Torta di mandorle e liquore semifreddo al cioccolato $15

Almond and almond liquor cake, served with a chockolate semifreddo





DISTINCTIVE Menu:

We invite you to fully experience Birichino`s regional menu by choosing one of our degustation option, Please advise our floor staff of any dislike ingredient, food intolerance, dietary requirement or craving.

3 courses light degustation Food Only $55 Matching Wine $73

Entrée, Piatto unico (Farinaceous and main), Dessert

6 courses full degustation Food Only $84 Matching Wine $125

Entrée selection, Pasta, Main Course, Dessert

2 courses Sunday to Thursday $ 35

Daily choice of Entrée, Pasta and a Glass of wine or Beer

Today`s MENU 13th January 2010

ANTIPASTI
Tagliere $15
Board of house made smallgoods, served with “Gnocco Fritto” and spelt grissini
Pittole Pugliesi di Verdura $14
Bread and vegetable puffs served with a spicey tomato and basil sauce
Calamari fritti $16
Calamari, lightly floured and fried, balsamic mayonnaise and a small salad
Antipasto Selection (minimum 2 persons to order) each $19

PASTA
Gnocchi al ragu` di salsiccia e finocchio $23
Gnocchi served in a traditional fennel and sausage ragout
Orecchiette ai broccoli $24
Puglia`s famous pasta “Orecchiette” with Broccolini, garlic, chilly and anchovies
Linguine cozze pomodorini e zucchini alla tarantina $27
Handcut Linguine “tarantina” style: mussels cherry tomatoes and zucchine

SECONDI
Porchettina di maiale $32
Signature Berkshire pork belly, rolled in herbs and spices
Bistecca di Pesce Spada con insalata e patate $38
Swordfish steak, orange almond and fennel salad, sauteed potatoes
Costolette d`Agnello con tortino alla barese $37
Spiced Lamb cutlets, ricotta and “barese” potato crocquettes, marinated eggplant
CONTORNI
Patate Arrosto $ 8
Roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary
Insalata mista $ 9
Mix salad greens, tomato, and cucumber salad
Broccolini all`aglio olio e peperoncino $10
Steamed broccolini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and chilli

Fischietti di terracotta: 13th-26th January

With this festival we travel to Puglia, a region in south-eastern Italy bordering the Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea to the southeast, and the Strait of Òtranto and Gulf of Taranto in the south. Its southern portion known as Salento, a peninsula, forms the high heel on the "boot" of Italy. It is bordered by the other Italian regions of Molise to the north, Campania to the west, and Basilicata to the southwest.

In the town of Rutigliano, in the Bari Provence, on the 17th January, during the feast of St. Antonio Abate, (the patron of farmers) each boyfriend gives his beloved a basket of fruit, a symbol of the produce from the land with a whistle, in the shape of a rooster, a symbol of virility.

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SANT AMBROGIO 3rd - 16th DECEMBER 2009

MILANO e la cucina dell` ORO
Milan and its Golden Cusine

The festivity of Sant' Ambrogio, patron of the city of Milan, is without a doubt, the more waited for and much loved of the festivals by the Milanese with origins dating back to 1288. Once a year, on the 7th of December, one of the largest festivals Milan celebrates is the St Ambrogio festival. This festival is named after St. Ambrose who was a bishop in the Catholic Church and a local of Milan who lived in the city during the 4th Century.


This festival takes place on the streets in and around the area of the Basilica of Sant' Ambrogio Square. In the centre of Milan with an atmosphere of great fascination and suggestion, between thousands of lights, scents and colours; you play. Open from the morning until late in the evening, the celebrations of this festival are marked primarily by a huge market. With immense crowds pouring into the homonymous piazza and browsing among the innumerable stands of every type: dresses, furniture, ethnic objects, furnishings, crafts, antique books, cakes and sweets, hot mulled wine and handmade clothing. In fact you can find cold cuts, cheese and have the official wine of the day, the vin brulé, with roasted chestnuts, that are what you need to warm you up on a cold day. The festivity starts two days before and finish with the fair on the 7th of December.

This market has a very ancient tradition and a true Milan institution, much loved by the children. Its name comes from the exclamations of joy from the mouths of the children. "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!" which in Milanese dialect means: How pretty! How pretty!

This festival day in Milan is also significant because it usually coincides with the first day of the opera season in Milan.

MENU
ANTIPASTI

Selezione Antipasti (minimum 2 people to order) $19 -
Chefs selection of 3 entree
Tagliere Birichino $18
Board of grilled house made sausage, smallgoods and seasonal preserves served with fresh “Rubata` “style spelt grissini and gnocco fritto
Brodetto di cozze e pomodori, bruschettone $16
Mussels stew, garlic rubbed bruschetta
Melanzane alla parmigiana $16
Eggplant bake with mozzarella, basil, parmesan and a Napoli sauce
La gallina dalle uova d`oro $21
The “Chicken” that laid the golden egg, runny eggs (cooked for 36hours) topped with a 24kt gold leaf, truffled zucchini and a ricotta stuffed zucchini flower
Milanese scomposto $15
Roasted bone marrow, parmesan rice wafer and a saffron sauce

PASTA
Bis di primi $31
Chefs choice of two pastas from the menu
Gnocchi della casa con ragu` d`agnello e erbette $24
Birichino's classic roast potato gnocchi in a lamb neck and herb
Tagliolini di farro ai frutti di mare $28
Organic spelt Tagliolini served with shellfish,garlic, chilli and cherry tomatoes
Risotto alla milanese , $24
Traditional Milanese risotto of saffron
Casonsei di Cassoula $26
Meat “casonsei” garnished with crispy fried cabbage and pork


SECONDI

Porchettina di maiale con zucchini $32
Signature Berkshire pork belly, rolled in herbs and spices
Fiorentina (to share amongst 2) $74
850gr. certified Black Angus T-Bone, served with Florentine style spinach and condiments
Pesce del giorno market price $$
Fish of the Day
Costoletta di vitello $38
Crumbed Veal cutlet on the bone, potatoes and balsamic maionese
Rosticciana di Manzo $36
Slow Roasted beef ribs, gremolata, polenta chips and salad

DESSERT
Sample Plate Selection (great for 2 to share) $21
Taster plate from desserts listed below
Panna-Colada $15
Lime Pannacotta, with a chilled Pinacolada mousse on the side
Tiramisu $14
Traditional Italian Tiramisu served in a waffle cone, with a mascarpone foam and butterscotch sauce
Semifreddo del giorno $14

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