Mountain Brook Village2713 Culver Road

Birmingham, AL 35223Proprietors

Franklin Biggs – Chef/ManagerDerek Blalock – Pizza Chef

George Sarris | Bob Blalock | Gary Tramontina

Coming in Early December, 2010

PREVIEW MENU

SWEETSNutella PizzaOur best pizza crust covered in Nutella, bittersweet chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts

Fruit PizzaFruit of the season wrapped in our pizza dough, baked with an oozle of caramel sauce and mascarpone cheese

Cannoli Our WayAlmond lace cookies filled with mascarpone cheese with a fruit sauce

Franklin’s Addiction CakeChocolate cake, chocolate ganache, coffee cream cheese whipped cream and Oreos

George’s Antipasto PianetaA changing variety of marinated vegetables, relishes, meats and sometimes fish. A platter to be shared, with that wonderful accent we know and love! (3 person minimum)

Bruschetta with crispy pizza crackers(Great to share)Your choice:

• Fresh tomato, fresh basil, roasted garlic, pine nuts, basil pesto and olive oil

• Olives, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, capers, cheese and olive oil

• Blue cheese, cream cheese, sauteed onions, seasoned pecans and balsamic vinaigrette

• Combination bruschetta – a taste of all three selections

Salad PianetaRomaine with roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, pizza crackers, asiago cheese, and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

Salad PortabellaRomaine with portabella mushrooms, button mushrooms, Roma tomatoes sauteed onions, sherry vinaigrette and goat cheese

STARTERS

PASTAFarfalle Pianetawith chicken, lemon, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary and parmesan

Linguine Putanescawith anchovies, onions, roasted garlic, pancetta, grape tomatoes, basil and Asiago cheese

Lasagna TramontinaA classic from Gary’s FamilyPasta with ground beef, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses

Vegetarian LasagnaPasta sheets with roasted vegetables, tomato sauce, mozzarella and ricotta cheeses

Manicotti VerdePasta sheets stuffed with creamed spinach, baked with three cheeses, cream and tomato sauce

PIZZAPizza Margheritawith basil, fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes

Del ‘ArteAsiago cheese, prosciutto and paper-thin slices of pear

Mushroom ManiaSliced portabella mushrooms over fresh Roma tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms, goat cheese and Asiago cheese

Cheese Lover’s DreamFresh Roma tomatoes and all the cheeses: Mizithra, Asiago, mozzarella, provolone, Chevre, Parmesan

Prosciutto and FigsThin-sliced prosciutto, fresh figs and goat cheese with honey balsamic vinaigrette

Or make your own classic pizza piewith your choice of toppings – Medium or Large

ENTREESGrilled Italian Sausageswith white beans, green beans, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto

Roasted Pork Tenderloinwith mushroom risotto, fresh thyme and Marsala sauce

Sauteed Tilapiawith spinach, capers and grape tomatoes, with Yukon Gold potatoes

Lemon-Garlic ChickenChicken thighs sauteed in lemon, garlic and rosemary, with Yukon Gold potatoes

hand tossed, made to order