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Food and Drink, Toronto
Monday, November 29th, 2004Sicilian Night at The Big Ragu
Had dinner last night at The Big Ragu . It was Sicilian night, invitation only, prix fixe. (The BG does special nights about once a month; you just have to let Carmen, the owner-chef, know that you want to get on the email list.)
Oh man! The food was delicious and plentiful, the wine flowed, and the atmosphere was warm, loud, and joyous. The menu follows, for those who like to eat vicariously:Una Serata Siciliana
Antipasti
“Panello di Cecci” (Chick pea frilters stuffed with anchovies, sun dried tomatoes and black olives)
“InsaIata di polipo” (Octopus salad)
Primi
“Timballo alia Siciliana” (A baked drum filled pasta with eggplant, sausage, mozzareIla, ricotta and lots of love)
“Pasta con Ie Sarde” (penne with sardines, capers, fennel and tomatoes)
Secondi
“Calamari Imbotitti” (Stuffed Calamari)
“Involtini di Melanzane” (Eggplant filled with ricotta served with caponata, a traditional mistura of stewed eggplant and peppers)
Dolce Cassata & Torta di Mandorle
