This year Oliveto did two Oceanic dinners one sourced from California and the other from the Mid-Atlantic. At each dinner we had the majority of the menu. Here were the highlights: California Coast Oyster Shooter nice and briny though bitter finish I still liked the texture. Halibut crudo great balance texture perfectly seasoned. Sea Urchin [...]
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Oliveto Oceanic Dinner 2011
July 21, 2011
Oliveto Whole Hog 2011 ****
March 11, 2011
Highlights were the terrine of pork trotters with spiced fruit compote, the proscuitti and the alla reuben preparation. Last night they were preparing the reuben with shoulder instead of tongue. We also enjoyed the polenta with ragu of pork heart and the chocolate caramel tart. The presentation of the zampone was fitting for the occasion, [...]
Oliveto Whole Hog Dinner 2010 ****
February 7, 2010
Nothing beats the special dinners at Oliveto. Even with my high expectations, I have never had a disappointing meal at this restaurant and I’m in good company. In order of most to least favorite dishes of the night:Antipasto of pork tongue, artichokes, and black truffles – tender pork tongue and quartered artichokes in a earthy [...]
Oliveto Tomato Dinner 2009 ***
August 26, 2009
Tomato Bloody Mary – good fresh tomato flavor, not a heavily seasoned style of bloody mary; Lightness on the spices showed off the tomato. Insalate di carne cruda of Watson Farm lamb loin with green tomatoes and grappa* Crudo of salted Atlantic cod and local albacore with Black Cherry tomatoes, Lipstick pimentos, and almonds. Half [...]
OLIVETO Oceanic Dinner ****
June 11, 2009
Annual Oceanic Dinner at Oliveto, a seafood menu offered for three days. All the fish is wild caught or trapped. We focused on the antipasto and pasta with a whole black bass as the finale. As usual the service was excellent.First Course: Chilled ocotopus “soppressata” with Catelvetrano olives, celery heart, and Monte Iblei olive oil; [...]
OLIVETO***
November 7, 2007
The host’s report of the meal.
