Aperitivo alla Siciliana
Casanova & Daughters
July 2016
The story
This time, we were headed to the sunny West coast of Sicily: Casanova & Daughters, little sister of Parisian must-eat la Tête dans les Olives, opened the doors of its Neal's Yard den to a privileged few.
What was on? A dive into olive groves with a dedicated tasting, followed by a cracking aperitivo spread to sample the wonderful products of the deli, straight from the volcanic island.
The menu
Olive oil tasting
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Nocellara Olives
Sun-dried tomatoes with capers, extra-virgin olive oil, Genovese basil
Anchovy fillets, white wine vinegar, oregano
Tuna bresaola, extra-virgin olive oil, wild fennel seeds
Tuna salami, lemon juice, wild fennel seeds
Pecorino, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon basil flower, honey
Tapenade
Aubergine dip
Sicilian caviar
Pasta salad, tuna buzzonaglia, lemon zest, capers, tomatoes
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Extra-virgin olive oil and vanilla macaron by Pierre Hermé
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Lunari cocktail
Ciello Bianco Catarratto
Ciello Rosso Nero d’Avola