And we’re off! It’s Chop Chop time! This our third year involved with one of the Uptown’s tastiest events — Chop Chop, Saint John’s Restaurant Week!
“The fine eating establishments of uptown Saint John will again join together this fall in chopping up this mouth watering event. Between Monday, October 29 and Sunday, November 4, patrons will be treated to specials offered exclusively for this occasion.”
Both Urban Deli and Italian by Night are taking part in Chop Chop 2012. Here are the menus we have planned, one for Urban Deli (day time) and one for Italian by Night (evenings):
Monday – Saturday 11:30 – 3pm
Two Course
Chicken Panini
Chicken Panini with caramelized pear and onion, bacon & aged white cheddar. Served with daily soup or regular side choice
Dessert
Two housemade frogs/haystacks/macaroons (to eat in or take away for a mid afternoon snack)
Wednesday – Saturday starting at 5pm
Three Course
Antipasti di Chop Chop
mozzarella di bufala wrapped in crackling prosciutto, crispy fontina stuffed risotto cakes and our famous bruschetta
Lamb Shank alla Toscana
rich slow braised lamb shank, house made potato gnocchi finished with orange and garlic gremalata
Sticky Date and Orange Pudding with Warm housemade Butterscotch Sauce and Candied Orange Zest
Two Course
Bruschetta Board
grilled ciabatta drizzled with EVOO and fresh garlic, served with chopped tomato salad, ricotta drizzled with house made pesto and roasted butternut marmalata
Pappardelle Bolognese
house made hand cut pasta tossed in a rich slow-simmered sauce of beef, tomato, white wine, fresh herbs and cream
