Today was Rosemarys’ birthday, so we decided to have a meal at Carluccio’s in Bicster village.  Carol and John Curd came along to comiserate with Rosemary and I.

I think we had the following:

NIBBLES

SAVOURY BREAD TIN Our own focaccia, grissini, Ligurian ciappe and sliced breads served with either butter or extra virgin olive oil.

BOWL OF OLIVES

STARTERS

ANTIPASTO DI SALUMI (Steve) Speciality cured meats including fennel salami, spinata romana and our Milano salami served with caper berries.

SICILIAN ARANCINI DI RISO (Rosemary) 2 crispy deep fried rice balls. One filled with melting mozzarella and one with meat ragù. Served with pepolata; red pepper sauce.

MOZZARELLA ISCHITANA (John & Carol) Mozzarella and roasted red an yellow peppers and tomatoes with basil and extra virgin oil.

MAINS

OSSOBUCO ALLA MILANESE (John, Carol and Rosemary) Braised shin of veal with tomato sauce and saffron risotto.

CALVES LIVER (Steve) Braised shin of veal with tomato sauce and saffron risotto.