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Trentino Alto Adige Tasting – Wednesday, April 21st – Sunday, April 30th

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Treat your palate to a night of exploration through the diverse white wines of Trentino-Alto Adige!

Join us at Testaccio Ristorante
Wednesday, April 21st – Sunday, April 30th.

White grape varietals Gewurztraminer, Kerner, Pinot Bianco, Moscato Giallo, Muller Thurgau -native to the Trentino- Alto Adige region, will be featured by the glass, in addition to a cheese and salumi pairing.

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Trentino-Alto Adige

 Trentino- Alto adige is a region in Northern Italy consisting of two provinces, Trento and Bolzano-Bozen.  Due to its location, German varietals including Sylvaner, Gerwürztraminer, and Müller-thurgau are widely planted throughout the region.  Other popular varietals are moscato giallo and Pinot Bianco.  

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Pinot Bianco, Caldaro  2008 – $11

100% Pinot Bianco ~

 Medium-bodied, light fruitiness and crisp acidity.          

Moscato Giallo, Caldaro 2008 – $12

100 % Moscato Giallo ~

Aromatic, powerful scents of spice, fruit and roses.

smooth and velvety finish.

Kerner, Abbazia di Novacella 2008 – $15

100% Kerner  ~

Dry and refreshing, ripe flavors of peach, apple and grapefruit.

Great balance and fresh acidity.

Muller Thurgau, Maso Michei 2007 – $13

100% Muller Thurgau ~

Scents of apple skin, white peach and honey.

Crisp and refreshing.

Gewurztraminer, Abbazia di Novacella 2008 – $16

100% Gewürztraminer ~

Elegant and aromatic.  Hints of citrus fruits and spice.

Pair your glass of wine with a taste of asiago cheese and speck- $7

Typical of the region!!

April 15th, 2010 Specials

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Suppli’ al nero di seppia

Squid ink rice suppli with tartare sauce & cucumbers salad

12

Spaghettini ai gamberi

Thin spaghetti with jumbo shrimps, garlic & sundried tomatoes

21

Risotto ai carciofi e gorgonzola

Risotto with artichokes & gorgonzola

17

Salmone alla senape e finocchietto

Sauteed salmon fillet with mustard & dill sauce, sautéed zucchini & roasted potatoes

22

Porchetta al forno

All you can eat roasted suckling pig with your choice of side order and a glass of castelli romani wine

(tax included)

30

Pizza ai tre pomidori

Mozzarella, red, yellow & green tomatoes, onions & fresh oregano

14

Testaccio at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

View photos of Totti and the other players of the Roma Soccer team

Totti and the other players entering the field

Totti and Bruno Conti

Testaccio LIC fan club at the Stadio Olimpico

Testaccio and Liquore Strega featured in i-Italy

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

 

Here is the story of the Strega Alberti S.p.A. recounted by a representative of the Alberti family, who founded the company in Benevento in 1860, the year of the Unification of Italy. The Strega Liqueur will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary from its creation at Testaccio Ristorante in Long Island City, NY.
Join them, blow out the candles, and enjoy a huge buffet of Strega-based cocktails and desserts!

April 28, 2010 5-10PM Liquore Strega at Testaccio: open bar and free desserts $15 per person.

Read the full article

5/12 Gourmet Cooking & Living tasting dinner

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Indulge in Chef Ivan Beacco’s 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings, and take home a goody bag of delicious surprises!

Menu

 Crema bruciata all’olio d’oliva Vetrano e ricci di mare

 Crème brulee with sea urchin and Vetrano’s extra virgin olive oil, Campania

Crema di mele e castagne con olio Sciauro della valle del Belice

 Chestnut and delicious apple soup with Sciauro extra virgin olive oil from the Belice Valley, Sicily

Wine: Orvieto, La Carrai 2008

Scialatielli al pesto di porri selvatici, nocciole e Portaro di Belvedere Spinello

Hand rolled pasta with wild leek & hazelnut pesto with Portaro’s extra virgin olive oil from Belvedere Spinello, Calabria

Terrina di coniglio mantecato con purea di cavolfiore e salsa di pere e ricotta di bufala con un filo di Trampetti di Trevi

Whipped roasted rabbit terrine with cauliflower pure’, pear & served with buffalo ricotta sauce and perfume of Trampetti extra virgin olive oil from Trevi, Umbria

Wine: Sangiovese, Falesco 2007

Crostata di pasta frolla all’olio Magaria della Valle del Belice con Clementine

Homemade Clementine pie with Magaria extra virgin olive oil from the Belice Valley, Sicily

 $ 70 per person inclusive tax and gratuity

 click here to reserve your seat–Space is limited!

Aperitivo Italian Style at Testaccio

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Enjoy happy hour – Italian style -
Monday through Thursday night 5:00-7:00pm!
Specialties include
• $ 8 Cocktails
• A Sampling of typical Roman antipasti

4/15 PORCHETTA NIGHT!

Monday, April 5th, 2010
Join us at Testaccio Ristorante for  Porchetta Night! 6 to 9PM
Whole suckling pig roasted in our brick oven served roman style at a carving station
Prix fixe menu -$30(including tax)- includes all you can eat porchetta, side dishes served buffet style
Wine Pairing: Colle Ticchio (Cesanese del Piglio), Corte dei Papi 2008

4/28 Bewitching party Testaccio featuring Liquore Strega

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

5-10 pm – $15.00 open bar and free desserts,

 Testaccio Ristorante is proud to feature Liquore Strega—a delectable Italian herbal liquor.

We will welcome our guests with an open bar of Strega-inspired specialty cocktails and a selection of bewitching free desserts.

Join us for a tasting of Strega cocktails, Alberti dark chocolates with a strega infused cream, Italian nougats, and more signature desserts. so you can come to love Strega—the 150 year old Witch—too, and take home some of its magic spells in a goody bag filled with delicious treats.

Call or email to RSVP (718) 937-2900 info@testacciony.com

Easter Specials

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Easter Specials

Vitello tonnato

Thinly sliced roast veal with tuna sauce

14

Cappelletti in brodo

Veal tortellini in a chicken broth

10

Timballo di pasta

Baked rigatoni with eggs, guanciale & mushrooms in a savory crust

18

Orata intera al sale

Whole Mediterranean sea bream in a coarse sea salt crust

25

Coscia d’agnello arrosto

Roasted leg of lamb with porcini mushrooms & chestnut, sweet potatoes pure’ & chicory

24

Coniglio alle olive

Roasted rabbit with black olives & cherry tomatoes, fried artichokes & roasted potatoes

24

Aperitivo Roman Style at Testaccio

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Enjoy happy hour – Italian style -
Monday through Thursday night 5:00-7:00pm!
Specialties include
• $ 8 Cocktails
• A Sampling of typical Roman antipasti