April is for Artichokes

Artichokes are a sign of spring in Italy. Every April, this member of the thistle family is celebrated in Tuscany at the Sagra del Carciofo Artichoke Festival. We feature Baby Artichokes Three Ways with fresh carciofini in a trio of delicious… Read More

La Festa di San Valentino

La Festa di San Valentino was a four day affair at Nino’s, culminating yesterday in a Valentine’s Day dinner with live jazz! Our dinners per due–for two–included Parchment Heart Red Snapper with homemade gnocchi in pesto and Crab… Read More

From Our Kitchen: Antipasti

As many of the people reading this blog probably already know, we offer two distinct menus for dinner at Nino’s. We came to these menus with the desire to offer not only classic Italian specialties, but also creative,… Read More

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

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