Seasonal Spirits

A perfect holiday cocktail with a green accompaniment: “The Bartini” and broccolini with tahini. The Bartini–25% Campari, 25% Limoncello, 50% Prosecco…100% Italian! Garnished with rosemary, this aperitivo (before dinner drink) is red and green not only like the… Read More

Oh Christmas Tree(s)

We’re decking the halls. The Monday after Thanksgiving has long been the day for Christmas decorating at Nino’s. This year, we were ambitious as we selected three Christmas trees! A special thanks to Marietta, Deric, and Cappy for… Read More

From Our Bar: The Mapletini

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the classic flavors of fall abound: chestnut stuffing, apple cider, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie. However, today’s cocktail pays homage to an oft-overlooked autumn flavor: maple. The “Mapletini” is a simple seasonal… Read More

Wild Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a wonderful seasonal ingredient in autumn and winter. We feature them in earthy dishes such as veal and porcini pappardelle, chicken portobello, and wild mushroom risotto. Plus, our house marinated mushrooms have become a staple on… Read More

Hallowine, Halloween

Our Halloween weekend was full of fright. Thursday night was our annual Halloween party and costume contest at the restaurant. Congratulations to the Abominable Snowman and his Snow Bunny who took home first prize! The witches pictured below… Read More