It’s been 20 years since the Caragiulo Brothers first opened their Sarasota restaurant. It’s amazing how quickly time files. In those twenty years, the Palm Avenue eatery has been feeding locals and visitors fantastic Italian fare that keeps them coming back for more. They’ve also managed to pick up a little hardware along the way, including a mention on this years Best Of The Best list from Sarasota Magazine. They took the award for the best Rustic Comfort Food in the city.
Now, as part of their ongoing 20th anniversary celebration, Caragiulo’s is offering a specially priced “$19.89” prix fixe menu for the summer. The four course menu includes some classic Caragiulo’s dishes and can be paired with one of the ten great wines included on their 1989 wine list. The only restriction is that you must order before 6:30pm. Here’s what you can expect from the menu:
Primi (Select One)
Italian Wedding Soup or Zuppa del Giorno
Bruschetta Trio – Classic Pomodori & Basil, Tuscan Pate, English Peas with Pancetta
Frittelle di Zucca – Crispy zucchini, egg & Parmesan puffs with sweet & spicy glaze
Insalati (Select One)
Caragiulius Caeser Salad or House Garden Salad, served with fresh baked Focaccia bread
Secondi (Select One)
Spaghetti with house-made meatballs or sausage or both
Four Cheese Ravioli with wilted spinach & salsa rustica
Lasagne with traditional bolognese sauce
Penne Pasolini – Chicken, Gorgonzola cream & sundried tomatoes
Braised Beef Tortelloni ‘a la vodka’, stuffed pasta with tomato-cream & pancetta
Linguine & Clams – Choose white or red clam sauce
Fra Diavlo – Shrimp, clams mussels & whitefish in a spicy tomato sauce with linguine
Chicken Marsala with mushroom marsala sauce & choice of pasta or roasted potatoes
Old School Chicken Parmigiana with mozzarella & pasta marinara
Dolci (Select One)
Honey-Ricotta Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cannoli or Panna Cotta & Berries
You can take advantage of this fantastic meal deal from June 22 through August 31, 2009. Reservations are not required, but, would be appreciated.
Caragiulo’s
69 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941-951-0866
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