This Summer our Organic garden yielded quite a nice variety of items we used mainly during the later part of summer.

It certainly was a strange summer. I planted my first seed way back in April-May, but due to the lack of sun few of the seeds

ever yielded much. Our last batch of arugula however has been amazing, leaves about 8 inches long and nice and spicy.

Our Yellow tomatoes were pretty good too even though several weeks ago I was questioning if we would have any.

Over the next few weeks however we will be using them in various ways.

This year we grew lots of herbs, those included: Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Basil, Cilentro, Chives, Mint & Oregano.

I made tarragon pesto as well as sage pesto and I don't put nuts as is traditionally done. That way those with nut allergies can still enjoy our pesto.

We will be serving our garden arugula as well as our beets and swiss chard until we run out.

Hopefully our next growing season will be better.

As Summer comes to a close I want to focus on our new fall menu which will be coming out in the next weeks to come.
I have a new risotto which I am introducing this fall:
Hibiscus risotto with honey roasted butternut squash, fresh chanterelle mushrooms and gorgonzola.
It is also about time to bring back our pumpkin ravioli in a cinnamon cream sauce.
Each year I decide to do another ravioli I get protests by clients who literally wait for
months just to get aother bite.
Also new on our menu this year is that I will be offering our Gnocchi as gluten free.
I was surprised at how good the new ones are, so don't even think they won't be!
This winter I am having two different dishes that you can sample them with:
Our first version will be: Gnocchi that are browned with house cured pancetta and served with
bright green parsley pesto.
The other is being served with pulled, braised beef with chanterelle mushrooms; served in a veal demiglaze sauce
it is the perfect cold, rainly item taht you will enjoy.
Also don't forget that if you are a vegan, vegetarian or gluten intolerant we can delete meat or offer rice pasta on most
pasta items on our menu.

If you are dining with us in il Piatto you might want to also check out our Jade Lounge which adjoins the restaurant. The Jade Lounge is named after my middle daughter as features nightly live music done by local musicians.  Here are just a few of the hundreds who have performed with us over the years.

To view a full music calender please visit our Jade Lounge web site from the main il Piatto page

Most Shows are Free of charge, but please go to our web site to see if who you want to see

has a door charge or suggested donation.

Please be aware that when you join us our musicians are paid percentages of sales so please

endulge yourself in food and drink.

If you are a musician and would like to be considered please contact us through our Jade Lounge or il Piatto web sites.