Archive for March, 2010

Cola-Calabrese

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Vino is bringing back cocktail hour! Every Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm we’ll be hosting a tasting to present our growing selection of spirits. This week, Sascha from Caffo Beverages will be mixing popular Calabrian digestivo Amaro del Capo and soda, to create a refreshing drink we like to call Cola Calabrese! Try it yourself this Thursday from 5:30pm.

Cocktail Hour
AMARO DEL CAPO

Thursday, March 11
5:30-7:30pm

For more information please call 212-725-6516 or email contact@vinosite.com.

Wein von Österreich… at Vino?!

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Austrian wine is one of our favorite things at Vino, so we’ve peeked our nose over the border to bring you this elegant 100% Grüner Veltliner by top producer Wimmer-Czerny! Made from fruit sourced from 35-year-old vines cultivated at 300 meters above sea level, this food-friendly wine offers a fresh minerality with smoky notes typical of the löss soil found around the Fumberg vineyard site.

Grüner Veltliner Fumberg 2008 Wimmer-Czerny
$19

For more information please call 212-725-6516 or email contact@vinosite.com.

Today at Vino…

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The weekend starts here…

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

The cocktail renaissance is upon us! Every Thursday we’ll be mixing classic drinks using some of Vino’s favorite spirits. Join us (it’s free, you know)! Check back for more information or follow us on Twitter to be the first to find out!

COCKTAIL HOUR
Every Thursday
5:30-7:30pm

Restaurant Girl finds the perfect dish at I Trulli

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

After last week’s appearance in the Village Voice, Chef Patti Jackson’s Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe has gotten another press mention this week, this time on influential Danyelle Freeman’s New York City dining blog, Restaurant Girl. Click here for the full recipe!

A Sicilian Feast at I Trulli

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

The origins of La Festa di San Giuseppe date back to the middle ages, when at the end of a severe drought Sicilians prepared a lavish feast in honor of their patron saint. A San Giuseppe banquet is still enjoyed today by Sicilians, Italian-Americans and lovers of Italian food and heritage.

As a child in Puglia, I Trulli owner Nicola Marzovilla grew up with two uncles named Giuseppe, with whom he would enjoy typical fried zeppole and other specialties on this popular holiday. Who better to host his own San Giuseppe celebration?

Join us on Thursday, March 18, as we explore the culinary and cultural traditions of San Giuseppe. Chef Patti Jackson’s delicious menu will feature some of the Marzovilla family’s favorite San Giuseppe dishes, paired with Sicily’s classic local wines. And in true San Giuseppe style, we’ll even be presenting our own tavola di San Giuseppe, a decorative altar featuring a bounteous spread of typical breads and cakes!

La Festa di SAN GIUSEPPE
Thursday, March 18
7:30pm
$75 plus tax and gratuity

Book now!

For more information and reservations please visit our website, contact 212-481-7372 or email reservations@itrulli.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Wines of Piemonte

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010


Whether it be an ageworthy Barolo, a distinguished Barbaresco, or a tough but sprightly Gattinara, Piedmont can lay claim to some of the world’s most revered wines from some of the country’s most esteemed wineries. While Nebbiolo is Piedmont’s undisputed champion variety, Dolcetto and Barbera play a greater role in the daily lives of most piemontesi. On March 10 sample some of this mighty winemaking region’s most representative product, including wines made from lesser-known varieties such as Erbaluce, Pelaverga, Grignolino and Ruchè.

WINES OF PIEMONTE
Wednesday, March 10
6:30-8:30pm
$65

For more information and reservations please contact 212-725-6516 or email register@vinosite.com.

Patti's Cavatelli in the Village Voice

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Chef Patti Jackson’s signature dish, Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Almonds is featured in the Village Voice’s Fork In The Road blog! “I love this dish because of its simplicity, both of the ingredients and flavors,” the I Trulli chef tells Chantal Martineau. “It really reminds me of the reasons why I love Italian food.” Click here for the recipe!