Thursday, July 24, 2014

Fabulous summer night aperitivo & dinner in San Francisco {Una Serata a Roma}

Negroni Sbagliato 54 Mint Tablehopper Una Serata a Roma Campari

If you have been following this blog, you may have noticed my fondness for the Italian Aperitivo tradition, the ritual of {mostly bitter} pre-dinner cocktails accompanied by a couple of stuzzichini meant to stimulate the appetite. It's become my favorite way of sharing time with friends, be it a spontaneous birthday aperitivo in the desert, a rustic spread at a friend's barn in the country, an alfresco aperitivo in an enchanted garden or a casual weekday aperitivo with {mostly Italian} friends.

Last night we got to attend a special Aperitivo - Una Serata a Roma, an amazing Roman feast of aperitivo, cena, vino & digestivo hosted by the fabulous Marcia Gagliardi {aka Tablehopper}. It was a perfect evening - a rare balmy summer night in San Francisco with aperitivo served on beautiful Mint Plaza followed by a scrumptious Roman meal prepared by the talented Mattia Marcelli of 54 Mint.

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cocktails.
~ aperol spritz & negroni sbagliato

aperitivo.
~ suppli al telefono
~ baccalà fritters
~ salumi & prosciutto
~ heirloom tomato bruschetta
~ house made foccaccia with speck & figs

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aperitivo at 54 Mint in San Francisco
Una Serata a Roma Tablehopper Aperitivo at 54 Mint with Campari & Aperol
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Devil's Gulch Ranch
Negroni Sbagliato at 54 Mint aperitivo hour
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la cena.
~ housemade tonnarelli cacio e pepe
~ gnocchi all'amatriciana
~ misto romano {porchetta, lamb chop, housemade sausage} with sautéed kale & roasted potatoes
~ torta di ricotta ebrea

digestivo.
cynar or averna

Una Serata a Roma Marcia Gagliardi Tablehopper Aperitivo at 54 Mint
54 Mint Cacio e PepeUna Serata a Roma Tablehopper Aperitivo at 54 Mint Campari
Gnocchi all'amatriciana 54 Mint
54 Mint in San FranciscoUna Serata a Roma Tablehopper Aperitivo at 54 Mint
54 Mint in San Francisco

16 Mint Plaza
San Francisco
(415) 543-5100

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