A night in Tuscany
It was great to see lots of happy faces having fun and enjoying the Italian food at our recent Italian Wine Dinner.
Guest speaker, Master of Wine Peter Scudamore-Smith, gave some great pointers on Italian wine which encouraged everyone to have just another glass.
Here is some of the night's action
Guest speaker, Master of Wine Peter Scudamore-Smith, gave some great pointers on Italian wine which encouraged everyone to have just another glass.
Here is some of the night's action
T U S C A N Italian Wine Dinner
It's one of Mark and Narelle's favourite places and the menu reflects the cuisine of the region with the drama of a huge hunk of meal carved at the table for your delight!
Here's what to expect -
- Entreé - Gnocchi alla Romana
- Main - Carne alla Florence - beef + pork w rosemary new potatoes, mixed green beans drizzled w warmed feta dressing
- Dessert - Baked baby apple w cinnamon fruits
- Finale - Selection of Tuscan cheeses
- Accompanied by regional Tuscan wines presented by Red + White
Date 7.00pm Friday 27 August 2010
Cost $95.00 per person
Venue Tognini’s Trattoria Spring Hill
Bookings 3831 5300, eat@togninis.com
Tognini's Spring Hill Trattoria opens
There’s more than a taste of Italy to be enjoyed at Tognini’s new Trattoria as Mark Tognini heads back to his Italian roots.
Inspired by Mark and Narelle's travels in Turin last year, the popular Spring Hill eatery on Turbot Street has been transformed with a makeover that focuses on the freshness of modern Italian style food.
Tognini’s Trattoria offers a new dine in experience with rustic Italian-style food focusing on small plates and an extensive cheese menu. The focus is savoury with lots of slow cooked items and the kitchen will be open from 7am to 9pm weekdays and Saturday and Sunday for breakfast and lunch from 8am until 3pm.
Friends, family, media and suppliers gathered to celebrate the opening with a few drinks and sample the new menu. The verdi -bellissimo!
Perfect lovers picnic on Valentines Day
What a combo – beautiful summer weather and
Valentines Day on a Sunday! It’s the perfect recipe for a lover’s picnic.
Tognini’s have a Valentine
s box for two hungry lovers that
makes a summer getaway picnic super easy and super tasty.
Their deli hamper is presented in a chill box complete with disposable glassware, plates and cutlery so it’s all systems go.
Inside is chicken breast, rabbit+ pistachio terrine or handmade pate, a fresh salad box, Australian brie and cheddar, olives and fresh bread. To finish there are heart shaped shortbread biscuits and a brownie or patty cake. Fresh fruit and mineral water will fill any gaps. Cost $95.
Add some extra sparkle with two champagne flutes and Australian sparkling Redbank Emily 750 ml ($25) or French Louis Bouillot 750 ml ($45) as an optional extra.
Orders to Tognini's Bistro Cafe Deli, Springhill Marketplace, Spring Hill - (07) 3831 5300 - www.togninis.com, by Wednesday 10 February. Pick up Tognini’s
Brisbane
Handy –
Cruisey bay view with a paddle – Redcliffe or Wellington Point
River view – Kangaroo Point Cliffs or under the
Bush view – Jolly’s Lookout, Mt Nebo
Breakfast at Spring Hill
Thinking of breakfast? New on Tognini’s Spring Hill menu are balsamic glazed mushrooms with parmesan on sourdough toast and sweet corn fritters with roma tomato, spinach + bacon. Yum.
If eggs take your fancy try the Nindigully free range eggs, poached, fried or scrambled with your choice of sides.
Still looking? How about a BLT with a fried egg on turkish toast and tomato relish, savoury mince with a poached egg on turkish toast or avocado on turkish with rocket and lemon.
Enjoy
Pictured top: Sweet corn fritters.
Below: Balsamic mushrooms.
New York
August 1 - 10
Only in New York..............................
can you turn up to a restaurant at 11.30 pm without a reservation and still be served with a full menu and excellent service and be the last customer there at 1am. It was Casa Mono and really excellent Spanish fare. We loved the pork belly with spicy sandia, piquillo peppers with oxtail, pumpkin and goats cheese croquetas, quail with summer squash and harissa. This restaurant also boasts a comprehensive Spanish wine list.
can you find a "Comme des Garcons" (clothing designer) in your own street. We stayed in a circa 1868, but recently renovated, Brownstone building apartment on W22nd Street and Ninth Ave, Chelsea. Very cute and conveniently located.
does an attentive men's clothing shop assistant make you reservations for lunch, then walk you to the restaurant just so you don't get lost. We did spend a lot of time and money there - Massimo Bizzocchi 433 West 14th Street , www.massbizz.com - thanks Tony.
can you have the best cupcakes in New York just across the street - Billy's Bakery, www.billysbakerynyc.com. We happen to go there everyday for a cupcake and coffee. Approximately 2400 cupcakes get made and iced in the front window each day. Maddie and Nastassia's favourite is the coconut cake with fresh meringue and it's open till 12am!
can you become a New York Mets fan overnight after you have been to just one game - this baseball game is addictive - thank you B+T Tognini family xx
can you eat the freshest of fresh lobster sushi and sashimi prepared in front of you at the Chelsea Markets , 75 Ninth Ave -www.lobsterplace.com The Chelsea Markets is also where we have found the best coffee in New York (in our experience).
ride the "Beast" and get to the Statue of Liberty in just 10 minutes from Pier 83 on W 42nd Street US$22 a ticket!
do you have the household rubbish - "trash"under lock and key at the front door.
does it take approximately 30 seconds to hail a cab on 9th Ave.
Places we went to and enjoyed
Nobu next door , 105 Hudson Street, Tribeca, NY www.noburestaurants.com (Japanese)
Spice, 199 8th Ave NY , www.spicethainyc.com (Thai)
LeGrainne Cafe ( great crepes & omelettes for breakfast ) 183 Ninth Ave New York, www.legrainnecafe.com (French)
Gallo Nero, 402 W44th St (great pasta ) www.gallonero.com (Italian )
Casa Mono, 52 Irving Street , NYC (excellent Spanish)
Boqueria , 53 W 19th St and Fifth Ave , Spanish tapas
Spice Market , 403 13th St / 9th Ave - (Thai )
Macelleria, 48 Ganesvoort St, Meatpackers District - (Italian)
Chelsea Markets, 14th St and 9th Ave , Chelsea
Murray's Bagels ,W 22nd Sve , Chelsea (bagels, best hot smoked salmon )
Billy's Bakery , W 22 nd and 9 th Ave , Chelsea ( best ever cupcakes )
Magnolia Bakery ,180 Varick St, West 11th St. West Village ( almost as good as Billy's )
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