Sardinia at ACQUA!

Learn a few interesting facts about Sardinia while we are preparing for a week of Sardinian cuisine.

Located off the western coast of Italy, Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. Until it became a part of Italy in 1861, the island was occupied by nearly every Mediterranean power for more than 2,500 years. That’s why the distinctive flavors of Sardinian cuisine are not just Italian in origin but a hybrid of influences.

Sardinian cuisine is based only on natural products from the land and surrounding sea. Its secret lies in the quality of the ingredients and the simplicity of its dishes. There’s an expression in Sardo: Sa cuchina minore no timet su fuste―“Simple cuisine makes the home great.”

The best recipes are rustic, hearty, straightforward preparations.

 

Only from September 17th to 23rd you have a unique opportunity to taste a flavor of Sardinia at ACQUA in an interpretation of our Executive Chef Ivan Beacco.

Sicilian Tasting Menu

Do you know that traditional Sicilian dishes are probably the most unique in entire Italy! 

The island of Sicily received influences from the Arabs, who brought rice, saffron, raisins, nutmeg, clove, pepper, pine nuts and cinnamon; from the Spanish, who introduced cocoa, maize, peppers and tomatoes; and from the Greeks, who favored fish, olives, broad beans, pistachio and fresh vegetables.

You can feel all these influences for yourself at ACQUA with our Regional Tasting Menu featuring Sicily this week! Traditional Sicilian 4-course menu is carefully paired with best Sicilian wines.