405 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.625.0534
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Cari Amici,
This is our first month back in the US since our long trip to Italy. I must say it is becoming harder and harder to leave Italy since my family and siblings are there and we are so close to one another! However, I also like to come back an wow my customers with great food.
This is the season that I love the most; figs, mushrooms, white truffles, wild boar, chestnuts, pumpkin, root vegetables and a lot of cheese. I hope you decide to come by Sotto Sopra and taste all these delicious fall flavors.
Anyhow, I'm very excited to be back cooking my favorite foods and to celebrate life everyday with you, my friends. As you may have noticed, I try to stop by every table and say hello to make sure you are comfortable knowing that I'm in the kitchen every night. I want you to know that I love constructive criticism and you are free to point out defects or outright mishaps at any time in my restaurant. We strive for perfection but there are times with the best laid plans something happens. I like to improve your experience at Sotto Sopra and only you can help me.
Which brings us to welcoming the official food critic, blogger and news maven to the Baltimore Sun, Richard Gorelick. Richard just reviewed Sotto Sopra this past week. We appreciate his constructive insights and thought you would enjoy reading the review, Authentic tastes of Milan at Sotto Sopra
 For my Italian friends I also included a video of my uncle Pierangelo talking bergamasco. See if you can figure out what he is saying. By the way the goat cheese he makes out the goats milk is amazing!! He is 71 years old and look how good nature treats you when you actually enjoy it!! Just click on the photograph to watch the video.
Amelia traveled well, it tired her out as you will see from her Christening photograph below.
Take care of yourself and each other.
Life is truly beautiful!!
Ciao a tutti,
Riccardo, Monika, piccola Amelia & Sotto Sopra staff
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| Quote of the Month | "If the divine creator has taken pains to give us delicious and exquisite things to eat, the least we can do is prepare them well and serve them
with ceremony."
..... Fernand Point
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A TRIBUTE TO ITALIAN CLASSICS
Live Performances and Five Course Dinner
featuring recording artist
Elio Scaccio, Tenor
 Sunday, October 3rd ~ 5:30 p.m.
(performances start at 6:00 p.m.) National recording artist, Elio Scaccio, a tenor known for his Italian roots and passion for music will be our guest performer at Sotto Sopra Restaurant entertaining you with your favorite Italian classics. His soon to be released CD Lettere D'Amore was inspired by over 200 love letters that his father wrote to his mother from 1944 to 1946 in Sicily. Enhancing the evening's enjoyment, Elio has invited additional vocalists for memorable duets. Learn more about Elio and listen to portions of his songs from Lettere D'Amore at his website: http://www.elioscaccio.com/ or purchase a pre-released copy of the CD at the event.
Elio's renditions of the Italian Classics are the perfect accoutrement for the special menu created specifically for this eveningMENU1st CourseRed Pepper Soup
with chevre crostino
2nd CourseRisotto with Asparagus and Sauteed Scallopwith Pantelleria capers3rd CourseGrapefruit Sorbetto4th CourseBraised Veal Shoulder
and soft polenta with Taleggio cheese
5th Course
Apple Strudel
with cinnamon ice cream
45 Per Person*includes dinner and entertainment(excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)
Reservations are required, please call 410 625 0534*No other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event
album cover by Art Wachter
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AMELIA'S PICK
I loved meeting my grandparents in Poland and Italy. I got all dolled up for my Christening but it did run long and into my nap time ~ I need my beauty sleep.
I'm feeling a bit preppy for the cooler FALL season. A little argyle piece in
pink will suit me just fine.
 Click on the outfit for details
I'm pretty in pink!Amelia |
WINE TASTING
End of Summer Wines
Thursday, October 14 ~ 6:30 p.m.
Please
join us at Sotto Sopra Restaurant for our monthly wine tasting
being lead by our own Derrick Vaughan on Thursday, October 14th at
6:30 p.m. You will be tasting six wines along with lite bites.
Cost per person $25 - includes tasting six wines along with lite bites
(excludes tax and gratuity)
Reservations are suggested: Call 410 625 0534
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VIDEO PICK
 Ladies, this one is for you! Click the photograph to see the video. |
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COOKING CLASS
Guest Instructor: Executive Chef Christian de Lutis
Sunday, October 17th - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
65 per person Executive Chef Christian de Lutis will be teaching another great cooking class on Sunday, October 17th. For a real life look at the back of the house, the class is held in the
restaurant kitchen.The class is optional hands-on so wear comfortable clothes and rubber soled shoes. At the end of the class students will kick back and enjoy the the dishes prepared that day along with a bit of vino. Our past classes have been selling out early so don't hesitate. This makes a wonderful gift item for the foodies in your life.GUARANTEED Reservations are required - email Riccardo at rbosio9@aol.com for the details and availability
no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event
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FREE CELEBRITY PASTA COOKBOOK
Meals on Wheels benefits
Chef Batali and actress Julianne Moore have teamed up to create The Celebrity Pasta Lover's Cookbook along with 10 other celebrities and it can be yours FREE to download through October 15th. It takes two clicks of your mouse on-line and it is yours.
The Celebrity Pasta Lover's Cookbook is part of Barilla's Share the Table initiative to bring all us back to the table, family and friends sharing meals and life stories - feeling acceptance, warmth and love. They have set up an entire website, www.sharethetable.com with many tools if dinner planning, sweepstakes and the free celebrity pasta cookbook. You can access the cookbook from Barilla's website; www.barillaus.com or by directly visiting www.sharethetable.com. To download the cookbook; please first be sure to affirm your belief in meaningful meals by clicking on the "Yes, I do!" button (click one) in the section above the download message. Please also make sure that you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to complete the download and then follow the instructions to download it for free(click two). Recipes plus color photographs are yours for free and by clicking on Yes, I do - Barilla donates $1 to Meals on Wheels.
Thank you to Dara Bunjon, National Food Examiner for permission to excerpt her story.
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MARC DE GRAZIA WINE DINNER
Monday, October 18th ~ 7 p.m.
North Charles Fine Wines invites you to a wine dinner at Sotto Sopra Restaurant. Wines will be presented by guest speaker Todd Ruby of Marc de Grazia.
Marc de Grazia Selections has been promoting fine Italian wines since 1980. Represented are over eighty small estates from fourteen Italian wine regions with an emphasis on significant "terroir" and a preference for autochthonous varietals: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Fiano, Greco, Verdicchio, Garganega, Nero d'Avola, to name a few. The company's efforts are by no means limited to exporting and marketing, but from the beginning the founder, Marco de Grazia, has worked closely with the "vignerons" in all phases of production.
As a result, the reciprocal care and dedication of the producers in the vineyards and cellars has over the years proferred a steady growth in quality.
The estates part of the portfolio are imported world-wide and may be found throughout Western and Eastern Europe, North America, Australia as well as Japan, Hong Kong, South-East Asia, Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Perù.
The Courses
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
Polenta Fritta
Halibut Ceviche
Lamb Lollipops with fresh minted creme
Bortolutti Sparkling Lagrein Rose
Appetizer
Porchetta Tonnata
2009 Palazzone Orvieto
2007 Benito Ferara Greco di Tufo
Pasta
Risotto with autumn vegetables and seard orata
2008 Rovello Barbera
2007 Seghesio Neebiolo
Main Course
Slow braised lamb shoulder with truffled soft polenta
1999 Brizio Brunello di Montalcino
Cheese Selection
Catelmagno
Taleggio
Parmigiano
2005 Luigi Pira Barola Margheria
Only 85 per person - all inclusive
(includes food, wine, tax and gratuity)
Make your reservations early - Call 410 625 0534
no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event
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FROM ITALY
RICCARDO'S TRIP TO ITALY
While having a fun breakfast in Vernazza, Italy, a guy walks in for his morning cappuccino in his underwear. It was hilarious and reminded me of my first time at a water park in the U.S. wearing my Speedo. I was ridiculed so much I had to drive back not even touching the water. Is that too much information? Just click the link above to see the snap.
ITALIAN ISLE A MOVIE-LOVER'S DREAM
Ischia's mud and thermal waters have long been revered by the vain, lame or infirm for their rejuvenating and healing qualities. Now the Italian island idyll is a magnet for famous faces from film and TV, who flock to the island's spas, springs and watering holes.
Just an hour's boat trip from Naples, Ischia is bigger sister to the more famous Capri, immortalized by August Kopisch, Claude Debussy, Somerset Maugham and Norman Douglas and the backdrop for 17 or so movies. Read the full story: http://www.thestarphoenix.com/travel/story.html?id=3569387&tab=PHOTixzz10k8IsjVE
ITALIANS GET IN A STEW OVER MAMMA'S LATE LUNCHES
MILAN (Reuters) - Serie A's decision to introduce lunchtime kickoffs was roundly criticised on Monday following Sunday's drab 0-0 draw between Bari and Cagliari.
Italian fans, who prefer evening games despite the large distances away supporters have to travel, had already complained about the early kickoffs with banners saying "Sorry Mamma I'll be late for lunch" at the two previous midday matches this term.
Television broadcasters were behind the innovation for this season where one Sunday match is played earlier than the rest but a further problem arose this weekend when the midday heat in southern Italy meant the players in Bari struggled. Read the full story HERE.
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OPERA NIGHT
Sunday, October 24th ~ 5:30 p.m.
reservations required - 410 625 0534
entertainment and five course Italian dinner
58 per person*
You are cordially invited to Sotto Sopra's Opera Night on Sunday, October 24th when vibrant voices of opera resonate throughout our contemporary dining room. The end of summer's bounty will fill your plates as will the lyrical voices fill your soul. We hope you will join us.
PERFORMERS
Mrs. Diane Abel, Soprano
Mr. Paul McIlvaine, Tenor
Mr. Tom Hetrick, Piano
MENU
Baked figs stuffed with Gorgonzola
served with prosciutto di Parma and honey
Asparagus Risotto with Duck Confit
Lychee Sorbetto
Rainbow Trout Milanese Style
with caponata and sautéed watercress
Sotto Sopra's Own Tiramisu
58 per person *(includes dinner & show - excludes beverages, tax and gratuity)
Save the DatesFuture Opera Nights: Sundays - November 21st & December 12th
no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this event
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CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR - PURPLE LINE
 Free bus transportation to and from Sotto Sopra is available on the new Charm City Circulator's purple line. Get off at Pleasant Street (stop 305) or at Hamilton Street (stop 306) coming up Charles Street. If you are traveling south on St. Paul Street get off at W. Mulberry Street (stop 316). |
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