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Feb. 18: ‘Taste of Romeo’s Euro Cafe’ dinner in downtown Gilbert

Penne Carbonara and Andalusian Baked Eggplant (pictured) will be the featured entrees when Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert holds its weekly ‘‘Taste of Romeo’s’’ dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18.

The dinner, hosted by owner-chef Romeo Taus and his wife, Janice, is held in a private dining room with social distancing. The five courses selected from the restaurant’s regular menu also are available to go from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

This week’s selections:

  • Vegeta Skins: Grilled hearts of palm, artichokes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, Italian dressing, and provolone;
  • Janice’s Kale Salad: Shredded kale, carrots, red peppers, green onions, craisins, mushrooms, and roasted almonds tossed in a creamy honey Dijon dressing with an herbed goat cheese fritter
  • Penne Carbonara: Ham and bacon sautéed with red and green bell peppers in creamy cheese sauce with penne pasta;
  • Andalusian Baked Eggplant: Fennel sausage, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, spinach, red onions, scallions, and fresh garlic sauteed in olive oil and baked over eggplant with feta cheese;
  • La Bete Noire: Dark chocolate flourless cake.

Cost is $35 per person plus tax and tip. Add five wine tastes (or a bottle of wine to go) for $10. RSVP: 480-962-4224.