M'tucci's 2022, Pt. 2
/Let’s finish taking a look back at some of the highlights of 2022.
We celebrated our 9th Year in July (which means this July will be very special) with special dinners. The $9 Anniversary menu was available at all locations with $9 Pizzas, Spaghetti & Meatballs and special cocktails using M’tucci’s Makers Mark and M’tucci’s El Tesoro Reposado. Also, we hosted very successful 5-Course Pairing menus at M’tucci’s Moderno and M’tucci’s Twenty-Five.
In September we released two new M’tucci’s Private Label Wines. M’tucci’s Sangiovese is from the Columbia Valley in Washington and M’tucci’s Bianco (80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Gruner Veltliner) is made with California and New Mexico grapes.
“I think it’s a really nice offering. We had a lot of great results with the Montepulciano, but unfortunately that won’t be available much longer, due to some pretty small harvests the last couple years. We wanted to continue down the path of Italian varietals and felt like this Sangiovese was very expressive, like the Montepulciano. It's a really, really nice food wine that I think will pair very well with a large part of our menus at all locations,” said M’tucci’s President John Haas.
Local winemaker Sean Sheehan took part in the tasting of the Sangiovese and the blending of the Bianco with John and Austin, and shared the following tasting notes:
Bianco: Ripe Guava, Grapefruit, mineral, and lemon mingle with notes of lime zest on both the nose and palate.
Sangiovese: The nose of our Sangiovese is packed with notes of dried red cherry and violets. On the palate it expands to include deeper black cherry notes, as well as a subtle earthiness, and long refined tannins.
Also in September, M’tucci’s Catering expanded by naming Taña Martinez as Catering Director and creating a team that includes Fred Gallegos as Catering Chef and Ashely Pittman, Joseph Valdez and Miia Hébert as Catering Managers. From large weddings to small, intimate dinner parties, the M’tucci’s Catering team can do it all.
In the early stages of planning M’tucci’s Bar Roma in Nob Hill, future General Manager Amanda Cronin wanted to add a “speakeasy” themed bar to the space. The design and planning team determined that a corner of the building, formerly used for car repair, would be the perfect space. Our remodel expert, Evan Kinsley, President and Contractor of Spiegel-Kinsley Construction, a residential contractor, made the new space look old, with cool finishes and lighting. Locally popular bartenders Arcy Law (already a M’tucci’s bartender for several years) and Jessica O’Brien were brought in as Managing Partners and they created the concept and the cocktail menu for Teddy Roe’s bar, which opened in October.
Named for an infamous Chicago South Side bootlegger and numbers runner, the small intimate space offers annual memberships and is a reservation-only experience for unique cocktails and an eclectic food menu. Visit their web site by clicking here.
2022 was a terrific year for M’tucci’s and it’s nice to reminisce, but there are many exciting things coming in 2023, our 10th Year Anniversary. Stay tuned and don’t miss out!
M’tucci’s Italian Five-Course Cocktail Dinner is
Thursday, February 9th
Full Menu and details in next week’s La Gazzetta
Valentine’s Day Menus
Every location will have a special Valentine’s Day Dessert created by Chef Brianna and M’tucci’s Pastry Palace
Cherry Shortcake Entremet: Cherry Morello Mousse, Vanilla Cake, Cherry Compote, Vanilla Cherry Shortcake Crumble, Velvet Cocoa Cookie, Limoncello Cherries
M’tucci’s Moderno
6 oz. Filet, Herb Roasted Carrots, Port Beurre Rouge, Roasted Purple Potatoes
Lemon Pistachio Crusted Ruby Trout, Warm Orzo Salad, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garlic Tarragon Bearnaise
Pan Seared MonkFish, Roasted Artichoke, Garlic Sauteed Broccolini, Mashed Potatoes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Smoked Prosciutto Powder
24 oz Porterhouse, Salsa Verde, Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Garlic Sauteed Broccolini
Lobster Ravioli, Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Lobster Cream Sauce
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass, Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Seared Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
Ahi Tuna & Scallop, Fresh Mango, Braised Heirloom Carrots, Roasted Turnips, Saffron White Balsamic Reduction
Fried Oysters- Nduja Aioli, Fresh Orange, Marinated Fennel, Spring Mix
Bison Short ribs, Braised Root Vegetables, Smoked Tomato Mostarda,Sauteed Spinach, Roasted Fennel Farrotto
Brodetto (Cioppino), Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, White Wine Tomato Brodo. Served With M’tucci’s garlic bread
M’tucci’s Bar Roma
We will have a Prix Fixe menu for couples, in addition to our regular menu. The meal begins with a Strawberry Spritz, then a choice of one of the three appetizers, and one of the three entrees, and finally share the dessert. Each couple has a choice of a bottle of M’tucci’s Private Label Wine.
Appetizers
Pesce Fresco: California Halibut, EVOO, Microgreens, Citrus Reduction, Passion Fruit Pearls.
Charcuterie: 2 Year Prosciutto, Double Cream Brie, Onion Mostarda, M’tucci’s Sourdough Bread.
Insalata d’arte: Shredded Purple Kale, M’tucci’s Vinaigrette, Pecorino Romano, Garlic Butter Toasted Bread Crumbs.
Entrees
Ravioli di Mare: Butter Poached Sugar Snap Peas, Slipper Lobster, Pink Patagonian Shrimp, 5 Cheese Ravioli, Pancetta and Lobster Brodo, Shaved Parmsaean, Microgreens.
Osso Buco Bianco: Milk Braised Pork Shank, Rosemary Polenta, Braised Greens, Parsley Glass, Cacio Di Roma.
Melanzana Ragu: Cold Smoked and Roasted Eggplant Ragu, Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Red Wine, M’tucci’s Rigatoni, Fresh Herbs, Pecorino.
Dessert: Vanilla Vodka Mousse, Morello Cherry Compote, Chocolate Glaze, Dark Chocolate Brownie, Pine Nuts, Caramelized Rice Puffs.
M’tucci’s will be there with one of our favorite soups1
Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
Ravioli - Pesto/Capicola/Ricotta filled Ravioli, Cotto Ham, Mushrooms, Asparagus, Almondine Sauce $25
14 oz. NY Strip: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $43
Pan-Seared Opah - Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $33
Braise - Half Chicken Braised in White Wine & Rosemary, Gorgonzola Creamy Polenta, Sautéed Broccolini, Braising Sauce $27
Weekend Cocktail -
Hanky Panky - Aviation Gin, Carpano Antica, Fernet-Branca
M’tucci’s Moderno
14 oz. Ribeye - Traditional Italian Salsa Verde, Crispy Saltwater Potatoes, & Grilled Asparagus $36
Pan-Seared Mexican Fluke - Roasted Artichoke, Braised Escarole, Mashed Potatoes, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, & Smoked Prosciutto Powder $28
Shrimp & Cold Water Lobster Tail - Potato Gratin, Sautéed Broccolini, Tarragon Béarnaise Sauce $36
Weekend Cocktail
Chai Me - Old Forester 1870, Montenegro Amaro, Ancho Reyes, Espresso, Whipped Cream
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
12 oz. Veal Porterhouse - Grilled Broccolini, Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Blackberry bone Marrow Butter $36
Pan-Seared Monkfish - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Greens, Stem on Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce $34
Seafood Cannelloni: Stuffed Pasta with Herbed Ricotta, Salmon Confit and Crab Meat, Lobster Cream Sauce, Mozzarella, Basil & Shaved Parmesan $26
Weekend Cocktail
The Good Witch - Aviation Gin, Strega, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup & Splash of Soda
M’tucci’s Bar Roma
Lamb Ravioli - Lamb & Ricotta Filling, Potato & Vegetable Brodo, Braised Spinach, Shaved Parmesan $27
Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Arugula with Garlic, Seared Stem-on Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $29
Weekend Cocktail
Strawberry Pisco Fields Forever - Pisco, Muddled Strawberries, Citronge
Live Music for January & February
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - Wed 6:30-8:30. Sunday noon-2pm
1/22 Abby Deeter
1/25 Rob Martinez
1/29 Xandra
2/1 Alex Maryol
2/5 Gilbert Uribe
2/8 Nathan Fox
2/12 RJ Perez
2/15 Shane Wallin
2/19 Lani Nash
2/22 Eryn Bent
2/26 Shane Wallin
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - Thursday 6:30-8:30 * Friday 7:30-9:30
1/20 Javier Ortega
1/26 Amy Faithe
1/27 Lani Nash
2/2 Eryn Bent
2/3 Gilbert Uribe
2/9 Alex Maryol
2/10 Lani Nash
2/16 RJ Perez
2/17 Matt Jones
2/23 Shane Wallin
2/24 Justin Nuñez
M’tucci’s Moderno - Thursday 6:30-830 *Friday 7:30-9:30
1/20 Matt Jones
1/26 Chessa Peak
1/27 John Martinez
2/2 Lani Nash
2/3 RJ Perez
2/9 Shane Wallin
2/10 Justin Nuñez
2/16 Matt Jones
2/17 Eryn Bent
2/23 Alex Maryol
2/24 Javier Ortega
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!
