We have a fabulous network of local meat vendors and we move thru them over the year. But for Father’s Day, we love to pull out the stops and bring in a bunch of different chops and steaks in honor of Dad or for meat lovers of any presentation!
Father’s Day Steakhouse
Friday, June 14 thru June 16
If you are a dad, function as a dad even if you are a mom or not related by blood, if you have a dad, sorta dad or just someone you lean on for dad~like support, or if you are simply a carnivore, the Father’s Day Italian Steakhouse at the Grotto is for you.
And if you are a fan of our Fiorentina, we are getting some Shenandoah Valley Porterhouse for Bistecca Fiorentina.
We will offer wine madness all weekend {wines $60+ are 50% off} so if dad is a wine-lover, this is a super weekend to come to the Grotto.
Father’s Day Steakhouse Dinner Specials
Fiorentina ~ 3″ thick {Typically 1 kilo} Shenandoah Valley Porterhouse served w/greens & Tuscan roasted potato (md, va, pa)
Boar Chops ~ rib chops, Tuscan mole, buttered garlic scapes
Rosticciana ~ split ribs grilled till crispy on the outside and al dente inside, from Rocky Hollow Farms, Hager’s Town MD, salsa verde, fagioli all’uccelletta {stewed beans, much garlic & herbs}
Veal Rib Chops ~ lemon, garlic & caper relish ~ roasted local tomato w/garlic & herbs
Swordfish Loin Steak ~ lemon, caper, olives, herbs sicilian flavors, fregola w/local veggies
Soft Shell Crabs {If we can get them!} ~ served atop linguine w/arugula pesto ~~ or ~~ grilled on Summer heirloom~tomato essence, grilled broccoli
Father’s Day Sunday Brunch
No fancy menus or inflated price. Just our usual array of incredibly fresh & local foods. Highlights of our Brunch menu are soft shell benedict, cannelloni w/duck bolognese & fried egg, local veggie frittata w/local heirloom tomato sauce {lump crab optional!} Starter & main for $22 plus your choice of Bottomless Mimosa, Bellini or Bloody for $29. Or order ala carte. Or come to the Grotto bar where not only can you brunch, but you get Happy Hour all day. Brunch reservations Noon ’til 3. This will be our last brunch ’til August!
All Day Antipasti
as always, our menu depends on what is available from the farmer’s we buy from. But we expect to have squash blossoms, spring veggie antipasto, caprese, garlic scapes, zucchini, cold broccoli soup, and more
Amazing Cellar Treasure Wines
By the Glass
subject to prior sale!
Mount Eden ‘estate’ {chardonnay} santa cruz mountains ‘01
$13 ~ 3oz / $33 ~ 8 oz
Littorai ‘hirsch‘ {pinot noir} sonoma coast ‘06
$13 ~ 3oz / $33 ~ 8 oz
from magnum Iron Horse ‘t bar t ranch’ {cabernet sauvignon} alexander valley ‘97
$13 ~ 3oz / $33 ~ 8 oz
Collematoni {sangiovese} brunello di montalcino ‘99
$19 / $49
Wine Madness:
. All wines $60+ are 50% off!A few examples {available at time of writing}
Current Vintages
Old Ridge
lytton springs {zinfandel} dry creek valley ‘02 $129 ~~ wine madness $64.50
pagani {zinfandel}sonoma mountain ‘98 $149 ~~ wine madness $74.50
‘santa cruz mountain’ {cabernet sauvignon} ‘99 $179 ~~ wine madness $89.50
‘montebello’ {cabernet sauvignon} ‘08 $299 ~~ wine madness $149.50
Old Montalcino
Agostina Pieri {sangiovese} brunello di montalcino ’01 $229 ~~ wine madness $114.50
Argiano {sangiovese} brunello di montalcino ‘99 $199 ~~ wine madness $99.50
Brizio {sangiovese} brunello di montalcino ‘07 $179 ~~ wine madness $89.50
Ciacci Piccolomini ‘pianrosso’ brunello di montalcino ‘01 $229 ~~ wine madness $114.50
Collemattoni riserva fontelontano {sangiovese} brunello di montalcino ‘04 $249 ~~ wine madness $124.50