New cicchetti dishes at Ferraro’s; left to right: Carciofo alla Giudia, Stracciatella,
Gambero Sultano. (Photos courtesy The Vox Agency)
FERRARO’S INTRODUCES VIBRANT SEASONAL DISHES, CICCHETTI MENUTO CELEBRATE SPRING
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar welcomes guests to celebrate spring with new seasonal dishes added to the menu. Notably, a brand-new section of the menu features eight “cicchetti”—Italian small plates inspired by snacks served traditionally in Venetian “barcari” or wine bars. Enjoy the longer days and warmer temperatures with one of the dishes specially prepared incorporating fresh seasonal flavors to accentuate the best ingredients of spring.
“When the weather becomes warmer, small plates like our new, authentic cicchetti are appealing,” explained Gino Ferraro, owner, Ferraro’s. “Our Chef Francesco DiCaudo has created a tempting menu that we look forward to sharing with you. Perhaps pair them with a sparkling Lambrusco—this light, sparkling red wine is a popular accompaniment in Italy during warmer months and is especially amazing with our new gnocco fritto from the cicchetti menu.”
During this most temperate season of the year, guests also have the option to dine at Ferraro’s partially covered outdoor patio with ample seating. The plush seating and open-air environment creates an inviting ambience—perfect for enjoying dining al fresco.
Ferraro’s new spring dishes for 2019 include:
CICCHETTI
- Carciofo alla Giudia
Deep-fried Roman-style artichoke, pecorino primo sale, garlic, parsley, hot pepper sauce - Melanzana
Eggplant scapece, yellowfin tuna, tomato - Stracciatella
Bufala milk stracciatella cheese, tomato, basil - Fiore di Zucca
Baked zucchini blossom, bufala milk ricotta, seasonal Mediterranean relish - Tonno di Coniglio
Rabbit prepared like tuna in oil, fennel, watercress salad - Acciughe al Verde
Mediterranean anchovies, green sauce, ginger-orange, macadamia, almonds - Gambero Sultano
Raw Mediterranean prawns, sheep’s milk ricotta, hazelnut, dark chocolate, cannolo shell - Gnocco Fritto
Emilia-Romagna fried dough, crescenza cheese, Italian ham, arugula, Lambrusco onion jam
RISOTTO
Verde
Lemon-basil Acquarello risotto, stracciatella cheese, garden vegetables
PASTA
- Taglierini
32-yolk parsley taglierini, sea urchin-‘nduja sauce, sheep’s milk ricotta - Trenette
Ligurian narrow, flat pasta, seasonal beans, potato, basil pesto
For reservations, please call (702) 364-5300 or visit ferraroslasvegas.com.
ABOUT FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Founded in 1985, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is Las Vegas’ longest-running, family-owned and operated restaurant offering authentic, five-star Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. Specializing in freshly made pastas and sauces, legendary osso buco, savory risottos, expertly prepared all-natural meats, Safe Harbor® seafood, as well as an extensive award-winning wine list, Ferraro’s is famous for its attention to detail, welcoming environment and passion for food that runs in the family. The Ferraro family members devote themselves to ensuring each guest has a memorable experience, whether for lunch, dinner, late-night or private parties and events. Ferraro’s is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ferraro’s is located at 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 (across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas). For reservations, call (702) 364-5300. For more information, find on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.