ServSafe Rates Grants/Bricco One Of The Best Restaurants In CT

The results are in and Grants/Bricco Restaurants have successfully passed the Food Protection Manager Certification Program sponsored by the CT Hospitality Educational Foundation with high honors! Average class score 95.3. In all 10 members of both restaurants are now part of a distinguished group of professionals dedicated to providing food and service at uncompromising standards of safety and sanitation.

Our top 3 – Chef Eric Sass/Bricco – score of 100 followed closely by Sarah Maloney/Bricco Manager/Assistant to Billy Grant and Michelle McMahon/Grants Catering Manager.

A note from Bill Williams
Director of Education & Workforce Development
Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation
“Pass the good word to all, and tell Eric he goes to the head of the class”!

Happy Valentine’s Day 2009

Wishing you and your love ones a very Happy Valentine’s Day 2009. Grants and Bricco Restaurants are busy getting ready for all the lovers of the world who have reserved to dine with us on Saturday. We hope to make it memorable… Billy Grant

Wine Dinner Feb. 9th – Reserve Your Seat!

Grants Restaurant & Bar along with DotCom Wines
present a wine dinner with guest speaker
Michael Murphy, Wine Manager, Brescome Barton Inc.

Monday, February 9th Reception 6:30

FIRST COURSE
Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallop
truffle potato raviolo. melted leeks, Brussels sprout leaves and creamy lobster sauce
2007 Viognier, The Crusher, Clarksburg

SECOND COURSE
Warm CT Beltrane Farm Goat Cheese, heirloom beets, green apple, roasted almonds
2007 Riesling, Bearboat, Russian River, CA

THIRD COURSE
Roast Long Island Duck
Savoy cabbage, king oyster mushrooms, bacon onion jus
2005 Pinot Noir, Buena Vista, Carneros, CA

FOURTH COURSE
Roast Prime Sirloin and Braised Short Ribs in Red wine
celery root puree and chard Brussels sprouts
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Columbia Crest, Washington

FIFTH COURSE
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse Bombe with pistachio anglaise served along with Dessert a Sampling of Local Artisan Cheeses house jams and native honey

$85.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Seating is limited. Please RSVP

Grants Restaurant 860.236.1930

Bricco Menu Week – 2/2/09

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI
w/ lemon-caper aioli & spicy tomato sauce
$11
PEPPERED BEEF CARPACCIO
w/ marinated mushrooms, mesclun greens,
lemon, EVO & Parmigiano Reggiano
$9
STEAMED P.E.I. MUSSELS
w/ Italian sausage, plum tomato, white wine, EVO & garlic
$10
BAKED POLENTA
w/ plum tomato, soppressata & melted provolone cheese
$9
GRILLED CALAMARI
w/ taggiasca olives, roasted tomato, baby arugula & garlic crustini
$12
HANDMADE GOAT CHEESE RAVIOLI
w/ thyme butter, orange zest & fennel pollen
$9
TOSCANO SALAD
w/ tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers,
haricot verts, grilled onion & balsamic vinaigrette
$9
BOSTON BIBB SALAD
w/ red onions, cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts,
gorgonzola & lemon vinaigrette
$7
CAESAR SALAD
w/ romaine, radicchio, garlic croutons & Parmigiano Reggiano
$7
WARM PISTACHIO CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE
w/ Granny Smith Apples, frisée salad & cider vinaigrette
$7
ITALIAN GREENS
Lalarosa, red leaf, arugula, cucumber, radishes, fennel & white balsamic vinaigrette
$7

WILD MUSHROOM: pancetta, shitake & oyster mushrooms, poached egg & black truffle oil $14
SHRIMP: artichokes, soft onions, fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes & basil $16
SAUSAGE: San Marsano tomatoes, hot Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta & Grana Podano $15
MARGHERITA: San Marsano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil $14
PEPPERONI: San Marsano tomatoes, red onion, fresh mozzarella & Grana Podano $15
GRILLED CHICKEN: bacon, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella & basil pesto $14
PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA: Prosciutto di Parma, San Marsano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella & basil $16
FIG PIE: gorgonzola, Prosciutto di Parma, arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano $14
GOAT CHEESE: sun dried tomato pesto, slivered red onion, roasted garlic & goat cheese $15
BIANCO: roasted garlic, fresh ricotta, goat cheese, red onion, pistachio & truffle honey $14

PENNE WITH VODKA
w/ sun dried tomatoes, basil, cream & Grana Padano
$15 add shrimp $18 or chicken $17
RUSTICHELLA RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
w/ classic meat sauce, fresh ricotta & grated nutmeg
$16
WOOD OVEN BAKED POTATO GNOCCHI “VENETIAN STYLE”
w/ fresh rock shrimp, radicchio, basil pesto & garlic crumbs
$18
RUSTICHELLA BUCATINI
w/ marsala stewed tomatoes, house made chicken meatballs,
Prosciutto di Parma & ricotta salata
$16
ZITI W/ SAUTÉED SHRIMP
w/ romanesca cauliflower, pine nuts, garlic bread crumbs & bottarga
$18
BAKED MANICOTTI
w/ Amatriciana sauce & fresh mozzarella
$16
HANDMADE SWEET POTATO RAVIOLI
w/ sage brown butter & pistachio
$18
WOOD OVEN BAKED RIGATONI
w/ Italian sausage, peas, plum tomatoes, cream & mozzarella
$16

*** Whole wheat penne available upon request ***

MUSTARD BBQ CEDAR PLANKED SALMON
w/ mashed potatoes & French green beans
$22
FENNEL & BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED TUNA
On crisp potato cake w/ olive tapenade & balsamic vinaigrette
$24
DUO OF BEEF
Grilled Hanger Steak & Braised Short Ribs
w/ Yukon potato puree, Sunchoke creamed spinach, glazed carrots & red wine sauce
$26
GRILLED PACIFIC SWORDFISH
w/ saffron & chorizo risotto, PEI mussels & garlicky tomato broth
$25
MURRAY’S FREE RANGE CHICKEN
w/ swiss chard, Parmigiano gratin, fingerling potatoes, braised mushrooms & chicken au jus
$18
GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP
w/ mashed potatoes, broccoli rabe, glazed cipollini onions & red wine sauce
$28

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more.
Our kitchen will gladly accommodate dietary restrictions.
Children’s offerings are available.
Thoroughly cooking meats, poultry, shellfish & eggs reduces the risk of food borne illness

FEBRUARY 2009

Billy Grant **Chef/Owner**
Corey Cannon **Chef de Cuisine** Juan Cordova **Sous Chef**

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