Last night Mike got home too late for our trip to Brio, but tonight we were able to meet for an early dinner. Brio now offers a Tuscan Tasters Bar Menu. The items are available in the bar only Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. and from 9:00 p.m. til close. All items are $2.95. We weren't quite sure how large the portion size would be, so we decided to try three items -
Braised Meatballs & Creamy Polenta
Topped with Marsala tomato sauce, Reggiano and parsley
Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread
Fresh Mozzarella and housemade tomato sauce
Sliced Steak Bruschetta
With Gorgonzola Dolce, arugula, fennel, charred tomato, shaved Parmesan and Tuscan Italian dressing
Two items would have been plenty for the two of us. The Braised Meatballs & Polenta were out favorite item. Three medium sized, nicely spiced meatballs were served over a delicious cheesy polenta. The flatbread was about an 8" square and was topped with good tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage and dollops of ricotta cheese. The Steak Bruschetta consisted of four crostini topped with thinly sliced beef tenderloin and the other tasty toppings mentioned above. All three were very good. The table next to us ordered the Brio Burger also on the Tasters menu. It was served with housemade potato chips. They commented on how good it was as well. The other Tasters items include Beef Carpaccio, Spicy Shrimp and Eggplant, Margherita Flatbread, Shrimptini and Roasted Red Pepper & Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta.
Mike and I enjoyed drinks, coffee and mini desserts which ran up our tab to $38.00, but two could easily dine with two tasters, coffee and even dessert for under $20.00. The service was impeccable. Two servers tag teamed us throughout the evening. We were never rushed and stayed for a couple of hours. The manager stopped by to ask us how we enjoyed everything. All in all, this was one of the best dining experiences we have had in a while. I would definitely recommend this as a way to experience an indulgent evening out for the cash starved.
Many hugs,
Kathy
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