Dino Turns Seven

When asked why we opened Dino, I now answer withtthe truth: Stupidity and Insantiy! Join us and celebrate our 7th anniversary of having a whole lot of fun while enjoying no money & no free time! But we could not see ourselved doing anything else!

July 6 thru 31

Cellar Treasures

Come in and order one of our anniversary feasts, or say "Happy Anniversary" or say "Where is my free wine?" and we will share a splash of something good with you. Starting on the 6th, we will have 12 super selections of old and special stuff for you starting with a Dal Forno Valpolicella and a Bussola Amarone. Then on July 18,we reset with 12 really special Brunellos, aged Tossos or some California cabs that are similarly structured to Montalcino reds.

The rules: we have open what we have. Nope you can't buy a glass. You have to ask. You have to be having dinner. When the bottle is gone, it's gone. Some wines wil be better than others. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Don't look back, there may be something large with sharp teeth wearing a bib and carrying a bottle of condiment following you!

July 6 thru 17

A Pub Crawl Thru Venezia

One of our favorite places in the world is Venezia and our favorite way to enjoy it is going from Bacarro to Baccaro enjouying cicchetti {Venetian small snack} and other simple foods. So for the first part of our Anniversary, we offer dinner Venetian style without the walking and without the characteristic smell of Venice's calanls in summer. The 4 course feast is $44 and for $19 you can add a succession of Venetian drinks and wines.

The Menu

Cicchetti
a selection of 3 bar snacks:
Seafood: Marinated Razor Clam, Sarde in Saor, Mussels with refreshing local tomato salsa
Vegetarian: Eggplant, Squash & Red Bunching Onion snacks

Spritz Campari or Aperol,
or: House Local Fruit Essence Bellini

Risotti
the Venetians love risotto more than Pasta
Risotto al Nero di Sieppi {squid ink & squid}
Risotto with Radicchio
And the classic Pasta Dish
Pasta in Salsa {a pungent sauce of onions, parsley & anchovies

Soave Monte Tondo

Secondi

Drunken Chicken {chicken w/mushrooms, onions & grappa}

or: Pork "al Saor" {pork "rolls" w/onions, nuts, raisins & white wine, inspired by the famed dish sarde in saor}

or: Liver Venetian Style {Pekin duck liver, onions, lemon & parsley}

or: Mixed Grilled: Gulf of Maine Scallops, Local Shrimp, Florida Mullet

Valpolicella Brigaldara

Dolci
Tiramisu
Berries with old balsamico
or: Cheese Plate: Ubraico Prosecco & Erborinato

Grappa or House Infsued Cello

July 18 thru July 31

A Dinner Party in Montalcino

Our other favorite place in Italy has to be Montalcino. Home to our favorite wine, Brunello di Montalcino and to a rugges cuisine based on local meats and veggies, it is home to our hearts. Kay & I have shared many friends, wonderful days and fights in Montalcino! What more can you ask?

Our Montalcino menu is 4 courses for $44 and a four wine Montalcino flight {2 amazing Rosso di Montalcino and 2 spectacular Brunellos} is an additional $35

Antipasti Montalcinese
Pan fried Potatoes with Summer Black Truffle Great Tuscan Olio & Black Pepper
or: Crostini Montalcinese: boar sausage, tongue, tripe
or: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Primi
All'Aglione {garlic & tomatoes}
or: Cinghiale Bianco {wild boar, white wine & cocoa}

Secondi
Scottiglia {beef, duck & chicken legs w/red wine & tomato} w/white beans a& greens
or: Trio of Rosticciana {boar, lamb & pork ribs, grilled} w/ braised radicchio
or: Eggplant alla Parmigiana

Dolci
Cheeses {3 ages of pecorino}
ricotta mousse with balsamico & berries

Dino Turns 7!