tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58329605495504999732023-06-20T06:20:41.713-07:00Fresco FrescoFresco Fresco (literally, ‘fresh fresh’) is how chef-patron Giovanni Iozzi describes the food at this traditional Italian restaurant. It’s situated right in the heart of the pretty and historic Lancashire village of Croston. The cuisine is traditional Italian with a southern influence. In order to keep our customers informed of events and news we have set up this blog for you!Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-13344178003792226842011-01-29T13:10:00.000-08:002011-01-29T13:14:01.540-08:00Two Live Music Events for your Diary!<div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Live Music & our Mamma’s favourite dishes<br /></strong></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Friday 4th March 2011 – Tim Chu<br /><br />Friday 1st April 2011 – Peter Hill<br />(Michael Buble Tribute and other artists)<br /></strong><br /><span style="color:#336666;">Relax and be entertained with our live vocalists whilst you taste 13 of our mamma’s favourite Italian specialities for just £21 per person<br /><br />Dine from 7pm. Live music commences at 7:45pm.<br />These evenings will be a sell out, so book quickly!<br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Tel: 01772 601100<br /><br /></strong></span></span></span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-89711097232298947892010-10-20T04:21:00.000-07:002010-10-20T04:25:52.509-07:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/TL7RVBYY38I/AAAAAAAAACs/p4nVnQDn2sg/s1600/m_b384efae19f8f01188e8be3bdd6948e0.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 170px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 193px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530087551535734722" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/TL7RVBYY38I/AAAAAAAAACs/p4nVnQDn2sg/s200/m_b384efae19f8f01188e8be3bdd6948e0.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#990000;">Live music with Tim Chu<br />& 14 of our Mamma’s<br />favourite dishes<br /></span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Friday 12th November 2010<br /></strong><br /><span style="color:#663300;">Relax and enjoy Live Music with Tim Chu (Acoustic Guitar & Voice) whilst you taste all 14 of our mamma’s favourite Italian specialities for just £19 per person<br /><br />Dine from 7pm. Live music commences at 7:45pm.<br /><br />This event will get fully booked very quickly so book today to avoid disappointment<br />Tel: 01772 601100<br /><br />(Please advise us if you are a Vegetarian when making your reservation)<br /><br />Hope you can make it! </span></span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-38645258477992764922010-08-17T09:02:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:06:53.594-07:00Christmas £15 Wine & Dine Offer<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Wine & Dine this festive season for £15</strong></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="center"><br />2 Courses<br />Plus half a carafe of house wine*<br />(or drink of your choice)<br /><br />£15 per person offer applies <strong>everyday </strong>throughout December 2010 (excludes New Years Eve)<br /><br />* Includes starter, main course and half carafe (37.5cl) of house red, white or rosè wine or any one drink of your choice (special wine not included)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Visit <a href="http://www.frescofresco.co.uk/">www.frescofresco.co.uk</a> to view Christmas menu</span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-30273078360484245222010-07-28T09:23:00.000-07:002010-07-28T09:25:05.000-07:00Picked the same day!Taste Zio Paolo's (Uncle Paul's) locally grown vegetables and fruits of the season at Fresco Fresco...they are truely delicious and picked that day! Paolo and his son grow all Fresco Fresco's fruit and vegetables to order. You can visit his shop at 16 Lathom Avenue, Parbold, WN8 7DT.Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-21881928310076953152010-02-23T06:37:00.000-08:002010-02-23T06:42:46.000-08:00Mum's Eat Free on Mother's Day<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/S4PpP8pZtXI/AAAAAAAAACc/KBcDBvH29yA/s1600-h/Daisy+Picture.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441449234980779378" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/S4PpP8pZtXI/AAAAAAAAACc/KBcDBvH29yA/s200/Daisy+Picture.jpg" /></a> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">At Fresco Fresco we love our Mamma as much as you do!<br />So, we have decided that Mum’s Eat Free*<br />At Fresco Fresco on Mothers Day<br />Sunday 14th March 2010 - Open Noon - Till late<br /><br />Plus, we have a surprise Mothers Day Gift for her from us!<br /><br />Reserve your table today Tel: 01772 601100<br /><br />* One Mum eats free per table of 4 booked<br />£10 Wine & Dine & Kid's Corner offer not available on Mother's Day</span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-13523699106808236252009-12-22T15:35:00.000-08:002009-12-22T15:37:14.941-08:00Christmas and New Year at Fresco Fresco<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/SzFYCZ_Dn5I/AAAAAAAAACU/W7i0oEKsvd0/s1600-h/fresco+xmas+newsletter2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418208625061765010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/SzFYCZ_Dn5I/AAAAAAAAACU/W7i0oEKsvd0/s400/fresco+xmas+newsletter2.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-51518588019299189112009-11-08T02:41:00.001-08:002009-11-08T03:10:35.308-08:00Fresco Fresco Open Christmas Day<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">Take the hassle out of Christmas Day and let us do the dishes!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">Join us on Christmas Day for only £32 per person, £16 per child for a 3 course Christmas lunch. Fresco Fresco is situated in the pretty village of Croston, Near Leyland - Why not take a walk along the Croston Heritage Trail before or after lunch?</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">To view the menu visit the website and for more information and to book Tel: 01772 601100</span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-14801162934058474522009-03-25T15:25:00.000-07:002009-03-25T15:30:48.807-07:00Two Tasty Treats for £15<div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/Scqv9zqG6zI/AAAAAAAAABs/di9z2H5RTI0/s1600-h/small+calabria+map.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317255786437995314" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 57px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/Scqv9zqG6zI/AAAAAAAAABs/di9z2H5RTI0/s200/small+calabria+map.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#990000;">Calabrian Evening - Friday 3rd April 2009<br /></span><br />An evening of Calabrian food the way Mamma makes it! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Sample 8 speciality dishes from the Italian region of Calabria </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">- Just £15 a ticket</span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/Scqvsp_hJsI/AAAAAAAAABk/c5eSP8GVO0M/s1600-h/red+wine+glass.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317255491785664194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 87px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 129px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/Scqvsp_hJsI/AAAAAAAAABk/c5eSP8GVO0M/s200/red+wine+glass.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"> Wine Tasting Evening - Friday 1st May 2009<br /><br /></span> Sample 7 delicious Italian wines with our wine expert and<br /> indulge yourself at our Italian style buffet as many times as you like! </div><br /><div align="center"> - Just £15 a ticket<br /><br /></span><br /></div></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-36996797504082990682009-02-19T15:22:00.000-08:002009-02-19T15:28:08.513-08:00Where can you eat in Lancashire with Kids?<span style="font-family:arial;">Bring the family for lunch on Sunday’s at Fresco Fresco – Starting this Sunday we will have a special area for your babies and toddlers to play whilst you relax and enjoy Sunday lunch. <br /><br />Between Noon and 5pm - We will have a special 'Pirates and Princesses' area with:<br /><br />· Toys<br />· Books<br />· Colouring Books, Crayons and Pencils<br />· Baby Changing Area<br />· High Chairs<br />· See our Adults and Children’s </span><a title="blocked::http://www.frescofresco.com/images/Earlybird Sun Special jan 09.pdf" href="http://www.frescofresco.com/images/Earlybird%20%20Sun%20Special%20jan%2009.pdf"><span style="font-family:arial;">Sunday Special Menu</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />For further information or to book </span><a title="blocked::mailto:fresco@croston.org.uk" href="mailto:fresco@croston.org.uk"><span style="font-family:arial;">e-mail us</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> or Tel: 01772 601100<br />Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a family friendly atmosphere – see you soon!<br /><br />Fresco Fresco<br />29-31 Town Road<br />Croston, Nr. Leyland, Lancs<br />PR26 9RA<br />Tel: 01772 601100<br /></span><a title="blocked::http://www.frescofresco.co.uk/" href="http://www.frescofresco.co.uk/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.frescofresco.co.uk</span></a><br /><a title="blocked::mailto:fresco@croston.org.uk" href="mailto:fresco@croston.org.uk"><span style="font-family:arial;">fresco@croston.org.uk</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-14381251417218085392009-02-06T15:06:00.000-08:002009-02-06T15:10:17.363-08:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff99ff;"><strong>Mothers Eat Free on Mothers Day!<br /></strong></span><br />At Fresco Fresco we love our Mamma as much as you do!<br />So, we have decided that Mum’s Eat Free* at<br />Fresco Fresco on Mothers Day - <strong>Sunday 22nd March 2009<br /></strong><br />Plus, we have a surprise Mothers Day Gift for her from us!<br /><br />Reserve your table today, Tel: 01772 601100<br /><br />* One Mum Eats free per table booked</span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-52604267915697832242008-10-23T13:42:00.000-07:002008-10-23T13:53:10.351-07:00Fresco Fresco Charity Evening<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/SQDjun860SI/AAAAAAAAABM/onAuFSnLgL8/s1600-h/Rosemere_Ray_Of_Hope.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260454754906722594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/SQDjun860SI/AAAAAAAAABM/onAuFSnLgL8/s200/Rosemere_Ray_Of_Hope.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;color:#339999;">Fresco Fresco Charity Evening in aid of the <a href="http://www.rosemere.org.uk/capital-appeal/default.php">Rosemere Cancer Foundation - Ray of Hope Appeal</a> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Registered charity number 1051194</span><br /></span><div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Friday, 14th November 2008 from 8:30pm, £24 per person </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">(£5 goes direct to the charity) Plus other fundraising activities taking place throughout the evening with a chance for you to win many wonderful prizes!</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="center"><br />You will be served <strong>all</strong> of the following dishes:<br /><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Antipasti<br /></strong><br />Crostini Misti<br />Two different Bruschetta – one with mixed vegetables and one with ‘N’duja’ (spicy Calabrian speciality)<br /><br />Sformato All’Italiana<br />A soufflé made with potatoes, cheese, parmesan, ham, boiled eggs, salami and salt and pepper<br /><br />Antipasto Italiano<br />A selection of Italian cured meats<br /><br /><strong>Zuppa<br /></strong><br />Stracciatella alla Romana<br />Chicken broth containing rice and egg<br /><br /><strong>Pasta<br /></strong>Spaghetti alla Norma<br />Spaghetti served in a sauce of aubergine, tomato, basil, oregano, smoked ricotta cheese, olive oil, chilli and garlic<br /><br />Orecchiette<br />Ear shaped pasta with broccoli, garlic, pecorino cheese and chilli<br /><br /><strong>Secondi Piatti – Pesce<br /></strong>Pesce D’Angelo<br />Angel fish cooked in a sauce of tomato, celery, onion, carrot, black olives, capers, a touch of chilli, parsley, fresh peppers and white wine<br /><br />Served with Ratatouille<br />Mixed local vegetables cooked in the oven with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs<br /><br /><strong>Secondi Piatti – Carne<br /></strong>Duo di Agnello e Maiale<br />Lamb and pork cooked in a sauce of courgettes, mushrooms, tomato, dried chilli and oregano<br /><br />Served with Patate cipolle rosse e peperoncino<br />Potatoes cooked with red onion, garlic and chilli<br /><br />*Please advise us if you are a Vegetarian when making your reservation<br /></div></span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-50393401308006714702008-10-08T14:53:00.000-07:002008-10-08T14:57:51.545-07:00October Specials Menu<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><strong>Starters<br /></strong> ANTIPASTO CALABRESE £6.80<br />A selection of cured meats and cheeses from Calabria<br /><br />SCALLOPS AND BACON £7.95<br />Pan fried scallops with bacon, garlic and white wine set on a bed of fresh local seasonal salad</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> from Zio Paolo’s garden<br /><br />FRITTO MISTO £6.20<br />Deep fried calamari and white bait<br /><br />SOUTHPORT POTTED SHRIMPS £6.95<br />Local potted shrimps served on 4 pieces of freshly made garlic bread with tomato<br /><br />ANTIPASTO DI MARE £6.95<br />A mixed variety of seafood salad <br /><br /><strong>Main Courses</strong><br /><br />STROGANOFF £15.95<br />Strips of fillet steak cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce finished with a touch of red wine </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">and Dijon mustard, served with rice<br /><br />AGNOLOTTI LOBSTER £8.90<br />Large pasta parcels filled with lobster and salmon cooked in a creamy sauce<br /><br />PESCE D’ANGELO £14.95<br />Pan fried angel fish cooked with spinach, prawns, sliced fresh tomato and finished in a cheesy sauce<br /><br />SPIGOLA AL BALSAMICO £15.95<br />Pan fried sea bass served on a bed of spinach, finished with fresh local cherry tomatoes, garlic, </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">red onion and balsamic vinegar<br /><br />DUO DI PESCE £16.95<br />Pan fried tuna and sword fish served with a pizzaiola sauce made with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic and oregano<br /><br />LAMB SHANK £13.95<br />Oven baked lamb shank served on a bed of creamy mashed potato finished with Giovanni’s freshly </span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">prepared mint gravy<br /><br />FILLETTO DI MAIALE £14.95<br />Pan fried pork fillet cooked with mushrooms, English mustard, bacon, local cherry tomatoes,</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"> rosemary and finished with white wine</span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-90079629211736970622008-10-07T09:20:00.000-07:002008-10-07T09:24:16.826-07:00Grand Tour of Italy Evening - 15th October 2008<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>You will be served all of the following taster dishes from every Italian region - decide which region you like best!</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA – Carciofi Veneziana<br />Small artichokes with boiled egg and mayonnaise<br /><br />LIGURIA – Bruschetta Genovese<br />Toasted bread topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and a sprinkling of pine nuts<br /><br />CAMPANIA – Funghi Ripieni<br />Mushrooms filled with ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and chilli - served with a fresh rocket salad with a sprinkling of lemon zest<br /><br />LAZIO – Stracciatella alla Romana<br />Chicken broth containing rice and egg<br /><br />PIEMONTE - Polenta<br />Polenta with chicken livers, mushrooms, fresh peppers and sage<br /><br />SICILIA – Spaghetti alla Norma<br />Spaghetti served in a sauce of aubergine, tomato, basil, oregano, smoked ricotta cheese, olive oil, chilli and garlic<br /><br />PUGLIA - Orecchiette<br />Ear shaped pasta with broccoli, garlic, pecorino cheese and chilli<br /><br />LOMBARDIA – Risotto Milanese<br />A rice dish with saffron<br /><br />EMILIA ROMAGNA – Sformato all’Emiliana<br />A soufflé made with potatoes, cheese, parmesan, ham, salt and pepper<br /><br /> MARCHE - Baccala<br />Cod cooked in a sauce of celery, onion, carrot, black olives, capers, a touch of chilli, parsley, fresh peppers and white wine<br /><br />CALABRIA – Sardine all’Origano<br />Sardines cooked with fresh chilli, garlic, oregano and bay leaves<br /><br />ABRUZZO – Agnello Arrabiata<br />Lamb cooked in garlic, chilli, rosemary, green olives and white wine<br /><br />SARDEGNA – Favata<br />Pork ribs and Sardinian sausage with broad beans, fennel garlic, onion and olive oil<br /><br />BASILICATA – Polpette alla Lucana<br />Meat balls made with minced beef, courgettes, mushrooms, tomatoes, dried red chilli and oregano<br /><br />UMBRIA – Patate alla Francescana<br />Potatoes cooked with onion, paprika, chilli, tomato puree, olive oil, rosemary and parsley<br /><br />MOLISE - Ratatouille<br />Mixed local vegetables cooked in the oven with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs<br /><br />VALLE D’AOSTA – Insalata Valdostana<br />Mixed salad with fondina cheese<br /><br />TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE – Peperonata Trentino<br />Mixed peppers with red onion, tomato, oregano, garlic and thyme<br /><br />VENETO - Tiramisu<br />Italian trifle<br /><br />TOSCANA – Cantuccini e Vinsanto<br />Strong Sweet Tuscan wine (Alc.16%) served with crunchy almond dipping biscuits</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;">You will be served a tasing of all 20 dishes for only £23.90 per person</span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-51330473977271807362008-09-29T14:38:00.000-07:002008-09-29T14:43:23.050-07:00Christmas Menu Now Available<span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Celebrate this Christmas and New Year at Fresco Fresco</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Our <strong>Festive Menu</strong> is available throughout the month of December<br />(Lunchtime bookings must be pre-booked and a minimum of 6 people per party)<br /> Three course meal at lunchtime £10.95 per person, £14.95 per person in the evening<br /><br />Join us this <strong>New Year’s Eve</strong> at 6pm* and enjoy 4 courses and coffee for £32.95 per person<br />or at 8.30pm and enjoy 4 courses, coffee and a complimentary glass of Asti Spumanti at midnight and join the party and dance the New Year in for £44.95 per person<br /><br />Children are always welcome at Fresco Fresco if they are dining with you on New Year’s Eve at 6pm we are happy to prepare a special pasta dish or small pizza of their choice<br /><br />* Everybody eating on the early New Year’s Eve sitting is very welcome to come back later and join us for the party and celebrate with us! </span>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-74500463450105267722008-09-29T14:35:00.000-07:002008-09-29T14:37:24.484-07:00Two terrific treats for October<span style="font-family:arial;">This October, Fresco Fresco are hosting two special evenings:-<br /><br />Cala-Sarda Evening - Wednesday 1st October 2008<br />An evening combining the delicious regional specialities of Calabria and Sardinia (menu attached!) try all 16 taster dishes for only £19.80 per person<br /><br /><br />Grand Tour of Italy Evening - Wednesday 15th October 2008<br />Take a grand tour of Italy from top to toe and sample 20 of the best dishes from all of the Italian regions (menu attached) for only £23.90 per person.<br /><br />Make one or both of these special evenings a reason to treat yourself and get together with friends.<br />To book your table and for more information Telephone 01772 601100. </span>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-23560143940542372592008-09-04T13:37:00.000-07:002008-09-04T13:54:56.285-07:00September 2008 Specials Menu<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Starters</span><br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>ANTIPASTO MARE E MONTI £7.80<br /></strong>A selection of mixed Italian salami and a mixed seafood salad<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>SCALLOPS AND BACON £7.95<br /></strong>Pan fried scallops with bacon, garlic and white wine set on a bed of fresh local seasonal salad from Zio Paolo’s garden<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>SARDINE AL POMODORO £5.95<br /></strong>Pan fried sardines cooked in garlic, onion, chilli, fresh tomato sauce and white wine<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>FUNGHI AL PEPE £5.90<br /></strong>Pan fried mushrooms served with our special pepper sauce<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>DUO MOZZARELLA & BRIE £6.20<br /></strong>Deep fried mozzarella and brie wedges served with a cranberry sauce<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>CARPACCIO OF BEEF £7.95<br /></strong>Sliced beef marinated in olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice, finished with parmesan shavings<br /><br /></span><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Main Courses<br /></span></strong><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>BATTUTA DI MANZO £14.95<br /></strong>Grilled flattened beef finished with olive oil, rocket salad, parmesan shavings and local cherry tomatoes, served with Zio Paolo’s seasonal vegetables of the day<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>STROGANOFF £15.95<br /></strong>Strips of fillet steak cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce finished with a touch of red wine and Dijon mustard, served with rice<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>AGNOLOTTI LOBSTER £8.90<br /></strong>Large pasta parcels filled with lobster and salmon cooked in a creamy sauce<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>SALMONE PRINCIPESSA £14.95<br /></strong>Pan fried salmon and prawns cooked with tomato sauce, red onion, white wine and cream served with Zio Paolo’s seasonal vegetables of the day<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>TONNO BALSAMICO £15.95<br /></strong>Grilled tuna steak cooked with balsamic vinegar, white wine and Zio Paolo’s local cherry tomatoes and spring onions served with Zio Paolo’s seasonal vegetables of the day<br /><br /><strong>SEABASS MUGNAIA £16.95</strong></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Oven baked sea bass topped with breadcrumbs and cooked in white wine, lemon juice and fresh parsley served with Zio Paolo’s seasonal vegetables of the day<br /></span></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-7583917121088441412008-08-13T12:55:00.000-07:002008-08-13T13:14:07.722-07:00Your Comments<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/SKM-lFlKOmI/AAAAAAAAAA8/KWdxlUdDP8Q/s1600-h/Busy+Restaurant.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234095998808767074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j7n4BCIfbW8/SKM-lFlKOmI/AAAAAAAAAA8/KWdxlUdDP8Q/s200/Busy+Restaurant.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;">If you have visited Fresco Fresco we would be grateful if you would tell us what you think. Our aim is to provide you with high quality food and drink in comfortable surroundings, with excellent service and value for money. We would love to know what you thought of your experience and welcome any suggestions or comments you may have and endeavour to improve. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><ul><li><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;">How was the service?</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;">How was the quality & presentation of the food?</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;">What do you think of our wine list?</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;">Was the experience value for money?</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">What</span> do you think of the surroundings?</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#666600;">How can we improve? </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We look forward to welcoming you again soon...kindest regards </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Iozzi</span></span> Family</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></p>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-66148789239301843632008-07-10T04:50:00.001-07:002008-07-10T04:55:28.790-07:00Pirates & Princesses Menu<div><font face="arial">At Fresco Fresco - We love Kids! Children are welcome anytime at Fresco Fresco - we find that Sunday is very popular with families so we have put together a special menu just for our little Pirates and Princesses!</font></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><font face="arial">Little People’s Sunday Special Menu – Just £5.95<br /><br />Home Made Italian Style Chicken Nuggets<br />(tender chicken breast pieces, coated with crunchy fresh breadcrumbs)<br /> or<br /> a small Pizza or small Pasta dish from the main menu<br /><br /></font><a href="http://www.cartoondollemporium.com/aurora_page.html"></a><font face="arial">****<br />ice cream<br /><br /> ***<br />and a bottle of juice<br /></font><br /><br /><br /></div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-22643974603722769412008-07-09T13:04:00.000-07:002008-07-09T13:06:58.552-07:00Who is Zio Paolo?<span style="font-family:arial;color:#006600;">Zio Paolo (Uncle Paul) is a market gardener from Parbold. He has been growing the finest fruit and vegetables for over 40 years. Born in Calabria – he is our valued family friend and grows all our ingredients to order! </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#006600;">You can visit his shop at 16 Lathom Avenue, Parbold, WN8 7DT</span>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-75488935518535862112008-07-09T13:00:00.000-07:002008-09-04T13:46:23.100-07:00July Specials Menu<span style="font-family:arial;">Specials Menu - July 2008<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Starters<br />ANTIPASTO CALABRESE £7.20<br />A selection of mixed Italian salami and cheeses<br /><br />SCALLOPS AND BACON £7.95<br />Pan fried scallops with bacon, garlic and white wine set on a bed of fresh local seasonal salad from Zio Paolo’s garden<br /><br />TRIO OF BRUSCETTA £5.95 v<br />Three pieces of toasted home made bread each with a different topping: (1) aubergine (2) mascarpone cheese & olives (3) chopped tomatoes and pine nuts<br /><br />ANTIPASTO DI MARE £7.80<br />Mixed seafood on a bed of fresh local seasonal salad from Zio Paolo’s garden<br /><br />CARPACCIO OF BEEF £7.95<br />Sliced beef marinated in olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice, finished with parmesan shavings<br /><br />PEPERONI RIPIENI £6.20 v<br />Peppers filled with rice and Zio Paolo’s seasonal vegetables<br /><br />Main Courses<br /><br />MONKFISH ‘TRES JOLIE’ £15.95<br />Pan fried monkfish with olive oil, onion, peppers, chilli, garlic and white wine<br /><br />STROGANOFF £15.95<br />Strips of fillet steak cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce finished with a touch of red wine and Dijon mustard<br /><br />AGNOLOTTI LOBSTER £8.90<br />Large pasta parcels filled with lobster and salmon cooked in a creamy sauce<br /><br />MOUSAKA £8.95<br />The traditional Greek dish served on a bed of fresh local seasonal salad from Zio Paolo’s garden<br /><br />PARMIGIANA £7.95 v<br />Oven baked layers of aubergine in a tomato sauce with basil, boiled egg,<br />parmesan cheese and topped with mozzarella<br /><br />SEABREAM ACQUA PAZZA £14.95<br />Sea bream cooked with olive oil, white wine, olives, garlic and spring onion<br /><br />SPIEDINI DI PESCE £15.95<br />Grilled mixed fish served on a skewer with Zio Paolo’s onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes, served on a bed of risotto Milanese<br /><br />MAIALETTO ARROSTO £14.95<br />Italian style suckling pig served with Chef Giovanni’s special sauce<br /><br /></span>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832960549550499973.post-66108359939234601392008-07-09T11:54:00.000-07:002008-07-09T12:57:29.664-07:00Fantastic Tour of Italy Evening!<div>Well our first ever Tour of Italy evening took place on Wednesday 11th June 2008 and what a success - Fully booked - So much so, we put the same evening on again a week later on the 18th June and guess what? - Yes, that was a complete sell out as well!</div>
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<br /><div><br />FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA – Carciofi Veneziana<br />Small artichokes with boiled egg and mayonnaise<br /><br />LIGURIA – Bruschetta Genovese<br />Toasted bread topped with fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and a sprinkling of pine nuts<br /><br />CAMPANIA – Funghi Ripieni<br />Mushrooms filled with ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and chilli - served with a fresh rocket salad with a sprinkling of lemon zest<br /><br />LAZIO – Stracciatella alla Romana<br />Chicken broth containing rice and egg<br /><br />PIEMONTE - Polenta<br />Polenta with chicken livers, mushrooms, fresh peppers and sage<br /><br />SICILIA – Spaghetti alla Norma<br />Spaghetti served in a sauce of aubergine, tomato, basil, oregano, smoked ricotta cheese, olive oil, chilli and garlic<br /><br />PUGLIA - Orecchiette<br />Ear shaped pasta with broccoli, garlic, pecorino cheese and chilli<br /><br />LOMBARDIA – Risotto Milanese<br />A rice dish with saffron<br /><br />EMILIA ROMAGNA – Sformato all’Emiliana<br />A soufflé made with potatoes, cheese, parmesan, ham, salt and pepper<br /><br /> MARCHE - Baccala<br />Cod cooked in a sauce of celery, onion, carrot, black olives, capers, a touch of chilli, parsley, fresh peppers and white wine<br /><br />CALABRIA – Sardine all’Origano<br />Sardines cooked with fresh chilli, garlic, oregano and bay leaves<br /><br />ABRUZZO – Agnello Arrabiata<br />Lamb cooked in garlic, chilli, rosemary, green olives and white wine<br /><br />SARDEGNA – Favata<br />Pork ribs and Sardinian sausage with broad beans, fennel garlic, onion and olive oil<br /><br />BASILICATA – Polpette alla Lucana<br />Meat balls made with minced beef, courgettes, mushrooms, tomatoes, dried red chilli and oregano<br /><br />UMBRIA – Patate alla Francescana<br />Potatoes cooked with onion, paprika, chilli, tomato puree, olive oil, rosemary and parsley<br /><br />MOLISE - Ratatouille<br />Mixed local vegetables cooked in the oven with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs<br /><br />VALLE D’AOSTA – Insalata Valdostana<br />Mixed salad with fondina cheese<br /><br />TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE – Peperonata Trentino<br />Mixed peppers with red onion, tomato, oregano, garlic and thyme<br /><br />VENETO - Tiramisu<br />Italian trifle<br /><br />TOSCANA – Cantuccini e Vinsanto<br />Strong Sweet Tuscan wine (Alc.16%) served with crunchy almond dipping biscuits</div>Fresco Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093862011703846426noreply@blogger.com1