Sustainable, Organic, Wild, Line-Caught fish and seafoods, Organic and Free-Range Chicken, Prime Grass-Fed Beef, Hand Made Italian Cheeses, Italian Wines from small family owned vineyards throughout Italy Lovingly and Skillfully prepared in the classic Italian tradition.

Basta Trattoria Chefs Frank and Claire Criscuolo  present,  Ferragosto Wine Dinner a celebration of the harvest from the sea and from the land Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:30 p.m. under the direction of  Chef Daniel Sergi Cindy Richardson, Vice President New England for Empson Selections  will guide us through our  carefully selected wine pairings  – Organic Squash Blossom Pancakes  Prosecco Di Coneglian NV, Canella   – Chilled Wild Seafood Salad, Organic Lemon and Celery Marinade, Organic Frisee  Vermentino 2009, Santadi “Villa Solais”    –Grilled Pepperoncini rubbed  Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Chop or  Sustainably farmed Branzino fillet, Organic Roasted Corn, Zephyr Squash, Tomato Salsa, grilled Italian Plum and Vino Rosso reduction  Montelpulciano D’Abruzzo 2008, Farnese, Abruzzo – Italian Bignes, Organic Strawberries, Whipped Cream Casalingo  Moscato D’Asti 2009, Marcarini, Piedmonte Sixty Dollars, exclusive of tax and gratuity Festeggiate il raccolto estivo!

Mussels and Clams Zuppa Capesante Zio Pork Tenderloin Scallopina Basta Salad (signature salad) Enjoy our popular Pork Scallopini, thin slices of pork loin, braised in Sicilian Marsala wine, then topped with sage, locally produced fresh mozzarella and prosciutto, then wood-oven roasted. Served with two organic vegetables, our homemade bread, and extra virgin olive oil from Apulia. Make your reservation with Basta Trattoria today! right next to Claire's Corner Copia