Nonna’s Appetizers
Winter 2024
Calamari
Description: 7 oz Calamari Tentacles and Rings lightly fried with sundried tomatoes drizzled with cherry pepper aioli
Garnish: Chopped Parsley Lemon Wedges
Additional Information: We cannot separate the rings and tentacles
Fire Back Question: N/A
Allergies: Shellfish, Dairy, Gluten, Tomato, Citrus, Egg
(Cherry Pepper Aioli has Cherry Peppers, Egg Yolk, Garlic, Citrus, Cayenne Pepper)
Station: Fryer
Cook Time: 3-4 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
Nonna’s Signature meatballs
Description: 2 each ~ 5 oz meatballs served on a bed of marinara, with melted ricotta on the meatballs drizzled with pesto sauce.
Garnish: Grated Pecorino and Chopped Basil
Additional Information:
Fire Back Question: N/A
Allergies: Egg, Gluten, Onion, Garlic, NUTS
Meatballs have (Beef and Pork, Eggs, Dairy, Parsley, Onion, Garlic & Gluten), Pesto has Pine Nuts
Station: Pizza
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
Nonna’s Knots
Description: 3 ea garlic knots cooked till the top is golden brown, brushed with Tuscan herb infused garlic butter, served with a side of marinara
Garnish: None
Additional Information: N/A
Fire Back Question: N/A
Allergies: Gluten, Garlic, Dairy
(Tuscan Herbs have Garlic, Rosemary, Sage, Black Pepper)
Station: Pizza
Cook Time: 5-8 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
pecorino fritters
Description: 4 each ~ 2 oz Pecorino Fritters they also have, zucchini, garlic and panko bread crumbs mixed into a batter and flash fried, placed on dollops of N’Duja Aioli
Garnish: Pecorino Cheese & Chopped Parsley
Additional Information: N’Duja is a slightly spicy Salami paste used on items like Charcuterie Boards or in sauces
Fire Back Question: None
Allergies: Egg, Dairy, Garlic, Gluten Citrus ~ other notable item (Pork)
(N’duja Aioli has Garlic, Mayo, Citrus, Spicy Spreadable paste prepared from Cured Pork and Peppers)
Station: Fry
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
Nonna’s handbags
Description: 5 each Handbag Raviolis filled with sausage and pecorino cheese topped with pepperonata & Sunday sauce
Garnish: Parmesan and Parsley
Additional Information: Sunday Sauce has marinara, meatballs, red wine, short rib braising liquid, ground roasted sausage, salt & pepper, and shredded short rib
Pepperonata has olive oil, yellow onion, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Yellow Bell Pepper, Roma Tomato, Chopped Garlic, Salt & Pepper, Italian Herb Seasoning, & Sherry Vinegar
Fire Back Question: NONE
Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Onion (Pork)
Station: Saute
Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
Shrimp scampi
Description: 6 oz Shrimp 41/50 size sauteed with minced garlic, garlic herbed butter, white wine, served over a N’djua buttered bread with browned melted mozzarella, it’s then topped with Tomato Garlic Bruschetta mix and garnished with Pecorino Cheese Parsley and Lemon wedge
Garnish: Pecorino Cheese Parsley and Lemon wedge
Additional Information: Tomato Garlic Bruschetta Mix consists of Chopped Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Chiffonade Basil, Salt & Pepper
Fire Back Question: None
Allergies: Shellfish, Dairy, Tomato, Garlic, Onion, Citrus ~ Other notable item Pork
(Nduja Butter is a butter mixed with Nduja which is a Spicy Spreadable paste prepared from Cured Pork (Salami) and Peppers)
Station: Saute
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Table marking: Share Plate
Mussels or clams
Description: Choice of: 4 cups of either Clams or Mussels are sauteed in Blended Oil, Minced Garlic, White Wine, then tossed in the guest choice of red sauce or garlic lemon butter sauce, served with a slice of toasted cheesy garlic bread.
Garnish: Cheesy Garlic Bread Slice
Additional Information: If Served with Red Sauce it’s 2 ounces of Marinara if it’s Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce its 2 oz Garlic Butter & 1 oz Lemon Juice.
Fire Back Question: Would you like those with the Red Sauce or Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce ?
Allergies: Garlic, Dairy, Onion and if served with the bread then GLUTEN
Station: Saute
Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
Hand breaded mozzarella
Description: 5 oz block of Mozzarella with herb bread crumbs, fried and served with marinara fra diavolo garnished with basil and sliced Calabrian Chilis
Garnish: Calabria Chilis and Basil
Additional Information:
Fra Diavolo ~ is a spicy Italian Sauce the term Fra Diavolo translates to “brother devil” There are red Chili Flakes in the marinara but is well balanced and not overpowering.
Calabrian Chilies ~ are from the Calabria region in Italy. They will add a pop of spice but not overwhelming.
Fire Back Question: NONE
Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Tomato Onion ~ Other notable item Calabria Chili Pepper
(Marinara has Garlic, Tomato, Onion, Crushed Red Pepper, Basil, Oregano)
Station: Fry
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates
eggplant bruschetta
Description: 6 oz eggplant bruschetta with eggplant, red onion, garlic, tomato, balsamic vinegar, parmesan, basil with 5 pieces of table bread and EVOO
Garnish: EVOO
Additional Information:
Fire Back Question: NONE
Allergies: Gluten, Tomato, Onion Garlic
Station: Salad - Dessert
Cook Time: 5-8 minutes
Table marking: None
Zesty Herb roasted chicken wings
Description: approximately 7 Wings marinated in the Tuscan Herb Marinade with pepperonata, Calabrian Peppers, side of Gorgonzola Dressing
Garnish: 1/2 Roasted Lemon Calabrian Chilis and chopped Parsley
Additional Information:
Tuscan Herb Marinade ~ Garlic Cloves, Rosemary, Sage, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar
Gorgonzola Dressing ~ Gorgonzola, Mayo, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Buttermilk, Salt & Pepper
Fire Back Question: NONE
Allergies: Garlic, Citrus, Dairy, Onion
Station: Pizza
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Table marking: Share Plates