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Directly from the Cibo Trattoria Press Release:

ESCAPE TO LE MARCHE

APRIL 16, 2012 – VANCOUVER: The second of Cibo’s monthly regional dinners continues on April 25 with a menu from Italy’s central Le Marche region.  Alongside Tuscany and Umbria, Le Marche is one of the last outposts of this beautiful region that has not been overrun by tourism.  Here, time truly has stood still and a taste of the real Italy can be found in cooking rooted in peasant tradition.  Natural beauty from mountainous hilltops to the Mediterranean Sea with a wide range of indigenous bounty is the perfect backdrop for dishes just like “nonna – grandmother” made.  Executive Chef Neil Taylor’s menu includes:

Deep fried stuffed olive

Manila clams with tomato, white wine, rosemary, chili and lemon zest

Cappelletti alla pesarese-tortellini stuffed with chicken, pork, bone marrow and nutmeg served in brodo

Roast rabbit “porchetta style” with cardoon gratin and roasting juices

Torta della nonna-ricotta, chocolate, citrus and pine nuts

For $48/person, not including tax or gratuity. Wine pairings will also be available with each course for an extra charge.

INTRODUCING ‘NOSE-TO-TAIL’ TUESDAYS

In keeping with Cibo’s commitment to sustainable and in season cooking, we are also pleased to announce a weekly dinner dedicated to the “Odd Bits” as so astutely coined by cookbook author Jennifer McLagan.  In addition to the regular menu, Cibo will offer a pre-set Nose-to-Tail Dinner for $32.00, every Tuesday starting April 24.  This is a wonderful opportunity for Vancouver’s adventuresome foodies to sample traditional, sustainable and, most of all,  flavorful dishes that embrace Nose to Tail cooking.   We are hoping to create a successful program here in Vancouver, similar to those found London, England (at St. Johns Bar and Restaurant) and in San Francisco (at Incanto). And what is good meal without a special bottle of wine?  Perish the thought!  As such, patrons will be able to choose from selected wines at 20% off on Nose-to-Tail Tuesdays.

For further information, please call Cibo at  604.602.9570