Pappardelle with Shaved White Truffles at Cesco's Trattoria in Darien

Cesco’s Trattoria in the Goodwives Plaza is serving up pappardelle with white truffles from Alba Italy. The pappardelle is light and airy topped with shaved delectable truffles in olive oil and a touch of fresh cheese. Cesco’s serves half portions for $45 and full portions for $90. These white truffles will start to become scarce by the beginning of December so make sure you visit them soon to indulge in this lavish tasting dish.

If you are not that familiar with white truffles...they are extremely rare and are available for a few months during the year. They appear only from mid-October to the end of December. White truffles have a lovely depth of flavor, with hints of garlic and shallot. Often called “white diamonds,” like diamonds white truffles are not much to look at before they are cut. White truffles resemble lumpy, dusty potatoes. However, when cut open, they have a marbled interior, tan with creamy, ivory veins, and the scent (if it’s a good truffle) is intoxicating! Most of the white truffle’s flavor lies in its aroma, so it is not usually cooked. Generally it is shaved paper-thin over fresh pasta, a delicate risotto, scrambled eggs or a salad. Truffles with Cesco’s velvety fresh pappardelle pasta is truly the perfect combination. The best white truffles, it is generally agreed, come from the Piedmont region of Italy, particularly around the town of Alba. Cesco’s Trattoria has these fine Alba white truffles. So, if you’ve never tried white truffles, then this is your opportunity!

Cesco’s uses the best local, organic ingredients that are inspired by the seasons. Their menu is an exciting blend of traditional and fanciful takes on classic italian dishes from various regions of Italy. This restaurant is on one of my favorite places to dine in Darien and you cannot beat the incredible hospitality and graciousness that you receive from owners Aldo and Barbara Chiamulera from the minute you walk into this cozy restaurant. Cesco’s Trattoria also has an exceptional wine list menu.

Note, on December 2nd, Cesco’s will be featuring the wines of Badia a Coltibuono. It will be an Italian wine tasting dinner with wines from the Coltibuono Vineyards presented by owner, Emanuela Stucchi. A four course meal will be perfectly paired with these wines. $75 per person.

Cesco’s Trattoria is located at 25 Old Kings Highway North, Darien, CT 06820 (203.202.9985)

www.cescostrattoria.com

Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:30am

Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm/Friday and Saturday 5pm-11pm

Sunday: 4pm-9pm

Janine Vairo is a frequent contributor to the Darien HamletHub and is the founder of PartyStyle Box. She blogs about party ideas, food, recipes, and party decor. Visit her website at www.partystylebox.com.
 
Janine Vairo, PartyStyle Box 
partystylebox@gmail.com,www.partystylebox.com, 203-273-3134

 

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