M'tucci's & Italy
/Although it seems like years ago, it has only been two years since M’tucci’s decided that four of their chefs should go to Italy to eat, cook and soak up Italian culture. During a week in June 2019, Chefs John, Cory, Shawn and Damian ate with Italians, made bread with Italians, drank wine with Italians, and learned from Italians.
At L’Antico Mulino Pandolfo with Francisco, one of the top bakers in Tuscany.
They brought home new ideas, a few new techniques, and in Shawn’s case, several bottles of Amaro.
Here are a few photos from that trip.
While planning the concept, menu and design for the fourth restaurant, M’tucci’s Bar Roma (which will open in Nob Hill late this year), the partners decided the only way to create the authentic experience of a Roman bar was to go visit bars in Rome. Five of us will make the trip in the next week. I will stay and visit some other spots in Tuscany and make a trip to Sicily. Look for photos and a report in the coming weeks. M’tucci’s - working hard to bring you the best of Italy!
Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
16 oz Hand Cut NY Strip: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Balsamic Reduction $27
Pan-Seared Sand Dabs: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Artichoke, Sautéed Arugula, Lemon Caper Sauce $21
Ricotta Green Chile Ravioli: Caramelized Onion, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shrimp, Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce $23
Braised Lamb: Rosemary & Thyme Braise with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Three Zucchini Sauté $26
Weekend Cocktail
Zia Sunrise: Camarena Reposado, Amaro di Angostura, Agave, Grapefruit Juice & Lemon Juice
M’tucci’s Moderno
Roast Garlic Chicken Portobello with House Spaghettini, Sun-Dried Tomato, Spinach, Garlic, Aged mozzarella and Red Wine + Herb Demi Glacé $19
14 oz. Ribeye: Saltwater Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Salsa Verde $32
Pan Seared Icelandic Cod: Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter, Capers, Prosciutto Powder $22
Weekend Cocktail
Why Are You Angry in the Orchard?: Tanqueray Gin, Apfel Apple Liqueur, Elderflower Tonic & Lemon Juice
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
12 oz. Hand Cut Ribeye: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Smoked Blackberry Bone Marrow Butter $37
Pan-Seared Swordfish: Grilled Escarole, Seared Artichokes, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $27
5 Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Involtini served with Garlic Mushrooms, Kale and Roasted Tomatoes over House Marinara Sauce $19
Appetizer: Spice Rubbed and Cold Smoked Beef Carpaccio, Caper Olive Relish, Roasted Onion and Giner Aioli $6
Weekend Cocktail
Coconut Daiquiri: Bumbu Original Rum, Fresh Lime Sour, Coconut Milk, Toasted Coconut Rim
Live Music for September at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five and M’tucci’s Moderno
Thursdays @ 6:30 & Fridays @ 7:30
9/16
Kirk Matthews @ Moderno
Cali Shaw @ 25
9/17 RJ Perez @ Moderno
9/23
Lani Nash @ Moderno
Melissa Rios @ 25
9/24
Oscar Butler @ Moderno
9/30
RJ Perez @ Moderno
Kirk Matthews @ 25
M’tucci’s on Monday - KRQE
Another M’tucci’s on Monday will be live this coming Monday on KRQE’s New Mexico Living at 9:00am. Tune in to watch Chef/Partner Shawn Cronin discuss Charcuterie and some of the products being produced by M’tucci’s Provisions. If you missed Chef/Partner Cory Gray on the last program, you can see him demonstrating Pasta Dalla Forma by clicking on this link.
M’tucci’s Catering
Salt Yard has recently changed their business model and will offer their space for events only. As part of their new business, M’tucci’s Catering will be one of their preferred vendors. There was a tasting and open house this past week when locals had the chance to see the space and taste some M’tucci’s Charcuterie and Cookies! Check out this space for your wedding reception and other events.
Thanks for reading. See you next week. Ciao!
