Thursday’s ‘Taste of Romeo’s’ menu: Shrimp Bartolome & Risi Bisi con Milanesa

Shrimp Bartolome and Risi Bisi con Milanesa will be the two featured entrees at this week’s “Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe” dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

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

Jan. 8 “Taste of Romeo’s” menu

• Spicy Lamb Potatoes: Gyros meat and potatoes with herbs and spices. Hand-formed and deep fried.
• JaniceÂ’’s Kale Salad:
• Shrimp Bartolome: Fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cherry peppers, and green onions in a white wine, feta cheese light sauce, zucchini ribbons with a grain mustard-pesto savory streusel, chimichuri shrimp skewers.
• Risi Bisi con Milanesa: Brown rice, black beans, peppadew peppers, hominy, onions, and peas cooked in chicken broth, lightly breaded pan-fried pork cutlets, parsley-cilantro salad, lemon wedges.
• Mocha Espresso Brownies: Rich chocolaty brownies spiked with Greek coffee, Kahlua, and walnuts (pictured)

Cost is $25 per person, and you can add five wine tastings for another $10. RSVP: 480-962-4224.

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