2017年9月5日至19日及9月25日至10月20日，Cucina意籍總廚 Andrea Delzanno 呈獻 6 款以傳統意式烹調手法炮製的倫巴第菜式，帶領賓客以味覺遊走意大利北 部的同時，盡情享受醉人的維港日與夜景致。
位處意大利北部的倫巴第 (Lombardy)與皮埃蒙特 (Piedmont) 為鄰，同時也是世界聞名時尚之都米蘭的所在地區。擁有絕佳農地的倫巴第，盛產稻米、玉米、芝士及意大利醃肉等。Andrea 將以不同食 材入饌，為賓客帶來最正宗的意式享受。
意大利傳統野菌風乾火腿泡芙伴菊苣及利古里亞芝士 (港幣 298) 是一道經典的意式前菜，金黃色的 酥皮盒，酥香鬆化，餡料有野菌、火腿、菊苣及來自倫巴第的利古里亞芝士 (Stracchino Cheese)， 芝士入口軟滑及味道帶甜，每口都充滿陣陣香氣。
Andrea 的另一推介是自家製藍莓濶條麵伴新鮮意式香腸及野生牛肝菌 (港幣 388)。來自皮埃蒙特的 牛肝菌味道濃郁，最適合配上意大利麵，是經典的意式佳餚。濶條麵是由 Andrea 以意大利進口的雞 蛋及藍莓蓉炮製，口感豐富而且味道濃郁，顏色更呈淡淡紫色。芳香的雞蛋配上倫巴第香腸，與肉 厚多汁的牛肝菌非常匹配，絕對不能錯過。
慢煮牛膝伴藏紅花意大利飯 (港幣 428) 更是米蘭的傳統佳餚，藏紅花意大利飯歷史悠久，亦是當地 廣受歡迎的菜式之一，散發濃郁牛奶芝士及藏紅花的特別香氣，滿口盡是芳香精華。配上營養價值 高及含豐富膠原蛋白的牛膝，慢煮烹調 4 小時，保持肉質嫩滑，絕對不能錯過。
其他菜式包括煙燻海鰻沙律配牛油果、三文魚籽及辣根醬 (港幣 248)、自家製馬鈴薯粉糰伴風乾火腿、 核桃及藍芝士汁 (港幣 318)及意式米蘭牛仔扒伴火箭菜及番茄沙律 12 安士 (港幣 438) 亦不能錯過。
6款意大利倫巴第區佳餚由 2017年 9月 5日至 19日及 9月 25日至 10月 20日，午餐及晚餐時段 供應。
From 5 to 19 September and 25 September to 20 October, Cucina’s Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno showcases a sumptuous taste of Italy’s Lombardy region. His special menu features six authentic dishes highlighting Lombardy’s classic ingredients and richly satisfying flavours for diners to enjoy alongside the panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s iconic skyline at Cucina.
Neighbouring Piedmont, Lombardy is located in the north of Italy with the world’s glamorous fashion capital of Milan at its centre. Blessed with richly fertile agricultural land, Lombardy is particularly famous for its rice, corn, cheeses and charcuterie.
An appetiser of Classic Italian Wild Mushroom Puff Pastry with Smoked Ham, Endive and Stracchino Cheese (HK$298) promises to tantalise diners with its bold, smokey flavours enriched
Homemade Blueberry Fettuccine with Fresh Sausage and Wild Porcini Mushrooms (HK$388) is another Italian favourite that delights the senses with its combination of fresh Lombardy sausage and seasonal wild porcini mushrooms from Piedmont, plus the delicate texture of homemade fettuccine flavoured with fresh blueberries.
Chef Andrea also recommends the Slow Braised Veal Shank Ossobuco on Saffron Risotto Milanese Style (HK$428), a combination of two famous traditional dishes from Milan. The veal shank is slow cooked for four hours and its juices soak into the saffron flavoured risotto. The delicious bone marrow is full of healthy collagen.
Other must-try items include Smoked Eel Salad with Avocado, Salmon Eggs and Horseradish Dressings (HK$248), Homemade Polenta Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce, Pancetta and Walnuts (HK$318) and Veal Chop Coated with Breadcrumbs Milano style with Rocket and Tomato Salad (HK$438).
Cucina invites you to indulge in the authentic Lombardy specialties. The menu is available from 5- 19 September and 25 September to 20 October 2017 during lunch and dinner, accompanied by stunning Victoria Harbour views.
