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This week’s ‘Taste of Romeo’s’ menu: Sherry Cranberry Pork & Veal Pirata

Sherry Cranberry Pork (left) and Veal Pirata will be two of the five featured dishes at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

The dinners, hosted by chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, highlight a rotating selection from the Gilbert restaurant’s regular menu.

“Taste of Romeo’s” menu

  • Asparagus Puffs: Asparagus, Swiss and ricotta cheeses, almonds, and garlic in a puff pastry with ranch dressing.
  • Antipasto Salad: Genoa salami, ham cappicola, pepperoni, Swiss and provolone cheeses, fresh and marinated vegetables, kalamata olives, and pepperoncinis on a bed of lettuce with Italian dressing.
  • Sherry Cranberry Pork: Pork tenderloin, cranberries, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted red pepper, green onions, and rosemary over pasta.
  • Veal Pirata: Walnut- and almond-encrusted veal shoulder scaloppini with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, red peppers, asparagus, capers, and roasted garlic in marsala cream over linguini.
  • Double Truffle Bars: Layers of white orange truffle and dark chocolate truffle with Grand Marnier on a hazelnut shortbread crust.

Cost is $25 per person, and you can add five wine tastings for another $8. RSVP: 480-962-4224.

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