405 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.625.0534
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PURCHASE GIFT CERTIFICATES
It can be in dollar denominations, for an Opera Night, cooking class or Chef for the Day. Let Sotto Sopra be your gift giving  solution.You can order dollar amount gift certificates on line - Click HERE or for specific events please call at 410 625 0534 |
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Cari amici di Sotto Sopra,
I'm writing this newsletter while snow is falling outside and business is basically dead. The funny thing was I wanted to write about having dodged the snow three times in a row since December. Well, that didn't last long, did it? Anyway, after four extremely very busy days of Baltimore's Restaurant Week, packed every night, I'll enjoy this weather imposed breather.
January is now an official celebratory month for Monika and I since our daughter, Amelia, was born January 4th. Monika organized a beautiful 1st birthday Sunday brunch at Sotto Sopra. All enjoyed delicious food; even Monika's mama from Poland made a dish or two. Monika made the restaurant festive with balloons, a three piece quartet, games and nanny so both the parents and the children could enjoy themselves. It was so nice to sit down and eat with family for a change.
Huge News
Starting Tuesday, February 1st, Sotto Sopra Restaurant will be offering FREE nightly Valet Parking. This is a big investment but as long as it will make it easier for you to come out and dine Italian at Sotto Sopra - this is the least we can do!
Restaurant Week Extended
I can't forget to let you know we have extended Restaurant Week through Sunday, February 6th. I'm telling you this because I think we have created one of the best menus and value in town for this event! You have to come out!
Here is a small sample of what we are offering: lobster cioppino, Chilean salmon with chorizo, beans, soffritto, and little necks clams, steaks, lamb tartare, beet panzanella, escargots, short rib with polenta, ossobuco, risottos, Branzino with a fennel, basil sauce- blood orange brown butter, warm chocolate cake, chestnut cannoli etc.----You are crazy not to come, period! See the full menu HERE.
If you are open to suggestion - Valentine's Day
If you plan to come to Sotto Sopra for Valentine's Day you may consider coming the day before or after. At times, Valentine's Day is so crazy, it is tough for you to truly enjoy your experience here.
Chris Clune held an amazing wine tasting in January and we continue with his themed Benchmark Wine Tasting on Thursday, February 17th - the focus is Pinot Grigio.
May February be a terrific month for all of you and make sure not to let the news of the day or bad weather control your life.
Get a cappuccino e brioche and voilà! - the day will be better!
Ciao,
Riccardo, Monika, and piccola Amelia
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FREE VALET PARKING NIGHTLY
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BENCHMARK WINE TASTING SERIES
Thursday, February 17th - 6 p.m. Pinot Grigio
Benchmark: n. a point of reference from which measurements of any sort may be made. Join us at Sotto Sopra for our Benchmark Wine Tastings led by our sommelier, Christopher Clune. Each month, a specific grape variety will be selected. The wines tasted will represent the first AND best examples of that grape, from award winning vineyards around the world. February 17th, 2011: Pinot Grigio. The tasting will start at 6:00 PM sharp, and all who attend will receive 20% off dinner that evening. There will be lite bites to accompany the tasting.
Think Valentine's Day Gift for your wine loving sweetheart $30 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Reservation only. Space is limited. 410-625-0534
Save the Dates
March 17th, 2011. Sangiovese April 21st, 2011. Chardonnay May 19th, 2011. Cabernet June 16th, 2011. Nebbiolo no other promotions or discounts apply |
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MARYLAND FOOD BANK NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The Maryland Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help us get much-needed food to hungry Marylanders. They are in need of multiple volunteers per shift to assist us with a variety of projects including the packing and sorting of food which will be distributed to our 600 agencies and feeding programs throughout the state of Maryland.
Their primary need for volunteers at this time is Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 12:00 PM & 1:00 - 4:00 PM. If you have time to volunteer with us, please contact Amanda DeBoy at deboy@mdfoodbank.org or at 410-737-8282 ext. 232.
Please help if you can. To learn more about volunteering with the Maryland Food Bank, visit their website's Donate Time page here.
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AMELIA'S PICK
Can you tell I was surprised when papa gave me keys to his SUV for my 1st birthday. Silly Papa, I can't reach the gas pedal. Here is what I really want, feel free to splurge on me and in return I will smile at you and that is worth a trillion dollars, at least papa and mama say that.
I'll take the Hummer because the Ferrari didn't come in pink
Click on the Hummer photo to watch the video
I'm pretty in pink!Amelia
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| Quote of the Month | |
The only thing I like better than talking about Food is eating ...John Waters
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VIDEO OF THE MONTH
David Garrett Flash Mob at Batali's Eataly click photo to watch video
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OPERA NIGHT
Sunday, February 27th ~ 5:30 p.m.reservations required - 410 625 0534entertainment and six course Italian dinner58 per person*
Mrs. Karen Myers Soprano Mr. Paul McIlvaine, Tenor Cozy up on a chilly winter evening with an exceptional six course Italian dinner bound to make your taste buds sing. But that won't be the only singing going on that evening, enjoy live opera performances interspersed throughout your meal. A perfect gift for your very special Valentine.
Eat. Drink. Sleep. Dream. - Italian!
Menu
Sunchoke Mousseline with pickled eggplant, mortadella crisp
Pan-Seared Clementines
with watercress, candied chestnut crostini, aged Romano cheese, cinnamon vinaigrette
Chitarra Carbonara with braised smoked bacon, rutabaga cream, poached egg, fried Brussel sprouts
Golden Beet Sorbet with pine nut gremolata, truffle salt
Pan-Seared Grouper with basil fennel puree, grilled vegetables insalata, royal trumpets and blood orange butter
Rhubarb Italian Ice with chocolate hazelnut meringue, grilled cherries and polenta cookie
58 Per Person (excludes beverages, tax & gratuity)
Reservations required - 410 625 0534
Future Opera Nights:
Sundays: March 27, April 10, , May 22, & June 26
no other promotions or discounts are applicable to this evening |
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NOT ALL BISCOTTI ARE CREATED EQUAL
We would like to share this article written by Susan Russo from NPR's website that shares a bit of biscotti history but it also shares baking and storing tips along with recipes for five recipes both traditional and non-traditional biscotti:
Traditional Italian Almond Biscotti
Anise, Orange and Pignoli Biscotti
Cherry, Pistachio and Vanilla Biscotti
Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Biscotti with Kahlua Icing
Maple Walnut Biscotti with Maple Icing
For the article and recipes: - click HERE
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ITALIAN CHURCH'S FACADE REVEALS MUSICAL SCORE
Click on image to watch and hear video
(Discovery News) Stone clad church in Naples, Italy conceals Renaissance musical score in its façade. The markings on the protruding diamond shaped stones of Gesu Nuovo has puzzled historians. It was thought to represent names of caves of a volcanic rock called piperno. Read the full story HERE
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JERSEY SHORE WILL FILM IN ITALY
Snooki and JWoww on the nude beaches in Italy. Unbelievable this moronic, can't take your eyes off the accident MTV show Jersey Shore is going to film in Italy. Viewing these over-aged, over-tanned mental midgets representing Italian Americans going to Italy might make ratings bonanza but leaves me with nothing more to say here that is civil.
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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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