Chef’s Choice Surprise Menu at Toast Enoteca & Cucina

Coming from a local foodie, I will admit that when I visit my favorite restaurants, it’s hard for me to experiment with menu items outside my comfort zone. Sacrificing the sacred dish I’ve adored for years in the place of something entirely new and untested is both exciting and terrifying. Daring to indulge in a new culinary adventure at a tried and true restaurant can be scary, but it's usually well worth the risk.

Toast Enoteca & Cucina understands that to break apart from routine, diners need a nice little push of encouragement. In honor of their one year anniversary, Toast is giving loyal patrons the ultimate test in launching a new Chef’s Choice Surprise Menu.

Before you panic, sit back, relax and discover what this weekly event is all about. Every Thursday executive chef and owner Martin Gonzalez will put away the restaurant’s regular menu and introduce a new Chef’s Choice Surprise Menu. The mysterious menu items will change each week and will be revealed every Thursday morning via Facebook and Twitter. During this unique dining experience, patrons will enjoy a three-course family style meal served with half-glass wine pairings for just $30 per person. Beginning Thursday, March 3rd, the Chef’s Choice Surprise Menu will be offered at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. And don’t even think about chickening out … the regular menu will not be available on Thursdays. For more details and reservations, please call 877.562.9533.

Curious what’s in store this Thursday at Toast Enoteca & Cucina? Check out this sample surprise menu:

First Course

Crostini Di Ricotta E Salsicie – Grilled Slices of Housemade Bread Served with a Spread of Italian Sausage and Fresh Ricotta Cheese

Wine Pairing: Sangiovese. Falesco - Umbria, Italy. 2007

Second Course

Gnocchi Di Patate Alla Romana, Potato Dumplings with a Veal and Tomato Ragu Topped with Fresh Parmesan

Wine Pairing: Dolcetto Di Diano D’Alba. Renzo Castella - Piemonte, Italy. 2007 

Third Course

Torta Cecilia, Apple Pie

Wine Pairing: Moscato. Spumante Dolce. “Fior d’Arancio” - La Montecchia. Colli Euganei, Veneto, Italy. 2008

Get Toasted: San Diego Padres baseball season is right around the corner and you know what that means – all eyes are on East Village lifestyle. For an intimate escape before or after the game, seek refuge at Toast Enoteca & Cucina, located just a block from the stadium. Calling all oenophiles, Toast offers 400+ wines served by the glass, by the bottle or from unique wine dispensing Enomatic machines. Pair your wine of choice with gourmet Italian bites, such as Pollo Arrosto Al Funghi – oven roasted chicken served on top of sautéed mushrooms; and Pizza Al Prosciuto – pizza with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella and prosciutto di parma. This warm and cozy Italian wine bar boasts an upscale indoor lounge as well as outdoor seating for prime East Village people watching. For more information and to make reservations, please call 877.562.9533 or visit Toast in East Village.

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