The Tuscan Inn - Allison Park, PA

Chef's Selection of the Finest Local and Traditional Raw and or Cured Meats, Cheeses and Cold Vegetables

Clams, Shallots, Garlic, Roasted Peppers, Butter and Wine

Grilled Miniature Peppers, Stuffed with Pepperoni, Ground Local Berkshire Pork, Onion and Mozzarella finished with Tomato Sauce

Roasted Garlic Bulb, Fresh Mozzarella Served with Our Classic Tuscan Inn Bread finished with Herb Oil

Four Assorted Bites: Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Anchovy Paste Cream, House Made Sundried Tomato Pesto and Classic Tomato Concasse finished with Basil and Balsamic Reduction

Sustainable Wild King Salmon, Seedless Tangerines, Tangy Tamarind Glaze, Spicy House Marinated Cherry Peppers and Caper Berries

Shaved Scallops, Long Sliced Cucumbers, Shaved Local Radish Slices topped with Sriracha Mayo and Lime & Peanut Vinaigrette

Chilean Bass, Roasted Fresh Corn, Shaved Red Onion, Chopped Garlic in a Ginger and Lime Vinaigrette topped with Cooked Yams

Sliced Roma Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic Rubbed Bread topped with Fresh Basil and EVOO

Pear, Figs, Micro Beets, Balsamic, Pine Nuts, Spinach, Brie and Feta Spread on Flatbread

Grilled Goodness Grown Farm Free Range Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Peppers and Onions in a Sweet and Tangy Tomato Sauce finished with Mozzarella Cheese

Romaine Lettuce Served in a Crispy Asiago Cup over a bed of Kalamata Olive Tapenade and House Made Caesar Dressing and White Anchovies

Early Green Romaine and Arugula in a Collar of Dehydrated Granny Smith, Fuji and Red Delicious Apples, Caramel Pear Spheres Drizzled with Fig Balsamic Glaze, Chive Oil, Pecan Powder and Cinnamon Puff

Ground Local Lamb, Pork and Beef, Kidney Beans, San Marzano Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Celery, Carrots and Orecchiette Pasta in our Brown Chicken Broth

Salt Baked Local Baby Carrots, Pan Roasted Butternut Squash, Sous Vide Red, Golden Beets and Baby Turnips, over Micro Lemon Scented Kale finished with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Local Greens, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Golden Raisins and Roasted Pepitas

Soup of the Day

Roasted Winter Squashes, Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Pine Nuts, Cream and Romano Cheese

Wood Oven Roasted Red Pepper, Chinese Chives and Blossom, Seared Scallop, Shrimp and Lobster cooked in Carnaroli Rice, Served over a Bed of Balsamic Reduction and Chive Oil

Goodness Grown Farm Berkshire Hog Roast, Shallots, Scallions and Assorted Greens in an Orange, Cinnamon, Raisins, Ancho Peppers, Tomato and Coriander Sauce over Gnocchi

Layers of Fresh Pasta, Our Meat Sauce, Fresh Mascarpone Cheese, Shredded Fontina, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheese, Baked in Our Wood Oven, finished with Micro Vegetables

Maine Lobster Tail, Local Banana Peppers, Zucchini and Squash and Fresh Linguini in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Tomato and Saffron Baked Chilean Sea Bass over Pan Roasted Bountiful Farm Baby Bock Choy and Local Baby Carrots finished with Chili Oil and Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Sustainable Wild King Salmon finished with Lemon Butterscotch over Tender Sweet Potato Hash and Broccoli Topped with Bountiful Farm Micro Arugula in Garlic Oil and Topped with Pecans

Cast Iron Seared Day Boat Scallops Served over a bed of Butternut Squash Pure, Roasted Corn Relish and Cabernet Wine Macerated Cherries

Lobster Ravioli with Sherry and Lobster "American" Sauce and Served with Lobster Meat

Grass Fed Local Farm Beef Short Rib Served on a bed of Salt Baked Local Baby Carrots, Boiled Cipollini in Balsamic, Spinach Foam and Potato Batons

Parma Ham and Sage Stuffed Goodness Grown Farm Free Range Chicken Breast, Sous Vide Red/Golden Baby Beets and Tokyo Turnips over Risotto Cake and finished with Roasted Garlic Jus

Free Range Local Muscovy 1/2 Duck Seared Breast and Confit Leg, Glazed with Cranberry, Served over Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Pumpkin and Yam Puree, Local Apple Salsa and Red Vined Sorrel

Local Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin, Cooked Sous Vide and then Pan Seared, to your liking, Served with Chef Ernests' Famous Au Gratin Potatoes and Garlic Broccolini

Goodness Grown Farm Raised Lamb Shop, Salt Baked Local Baby Carrots, Pancetta, Brussels Sprouts in Balsamic over Parsnip Puree

New York Style Cheesecake topped with Caramelized Lemon Zest and Almond Tuile Crumbs

Mascarpone Cream Layered between Frangelico, Godiva Liquor and Espresso dipped Lady Fingers

80% Dark Chocolate Cocoa Flourless Cake topped with Brown Butter Powder, Navel and Blood Orange and Ginger Caramel

Thin Sliced Local Apples, tenderly wrapped in a Puff Pastry and Stuffed with Cinnamon and Cardamom Scented Goat Cheese and Served with Pear Compote and Vanilla Ice Cream

Chef's choice of Mini Pumpkin Cannolies, Mini Assorted Cakes, Macaroons and Bon-Bon's

choose from Chef's assorted breakfast pastries, please select three (3), donuts, tea breads, muffins, Danish and bagels, served with creamery butter, cream cheese, fruit preserves, orange juice, regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

choose from Chef's assorted breakfast pastries, please select three (3), donuts, tea breads, muffins, Danish and bagels, served with fresh fruit salad, creamery butter, cream cheese, fruit preserves, orange juice, regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

Selection of whole grain and assorted bagels, served with low-fat cream cheese, trans fat-free spread, fruit preserves, peanut butter, fresh fruit and berry salad and a variety of non-fat yogurts, assorted healthy cereals and instant oatmeal, served with fat-free and low-fat milks regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

Fluffy scrambled eggs, crisp bacon or sausage links, or ham, breakfast potatoes and buttermilk biscuits, regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea. spinach, tomato, assorted bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or feta cheese Upgrade to your scrambled eggs $0.75 per item

brown sugar, raisins, warm apples and cinnamon, cranberries, walnuts, mixed berries, chocolate chips served with fat-free and low-fat milk regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

Assorted bell peppers, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, ham and cheddar cheese served with breakfast potatoes choice of bacon, ham or sausage links includes regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

please select one (1) Cinnamon Swirl French toast, multi-grain pancakes, buttermilk pancakes

choice of one (1) quiche Roasted vegetable quiche, quiche Lorraine or Southwestern quiche, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, includes orange juice, ice water regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

Choice of pork, venison, elk, buffalo sausage or smoked bacon, peppers, cipollini, scallions, potatoes, fresh herbs, aged asiago or Romano and baked with eggs

Spinach, tomatoes, roasted peppers, scallions, feta cheese and baked with egg served with buttermilk biscuits, Includes regular, decaffeinated coffee and tea

please select two (2) southwestern, roasted vegetable, Mediterranean, quiche lorraine, shiitake mushroom & leek, spinach & gruyere or tomato & feta

Served with sweet creamy butter and assorted cream cheese

Served with creamy butter

please select one (1) mix berry, cranberry, apple, blueberry, lemon, poppy seed, or banana nut (each loaf serves 12)

sliced fresh fruit and berries

including low-fat, light & fit and plain yogurts

assorted fruit and berries topped with low-fat granola and low-fat yogurt

each box contains: choice of gourmet sandwich and wrap selection (see gourmet sandwiches), potato chips, fresh fruit cup and fresh-baked cookie or brownie, choice of one gourmet side salad for the group: whole wheat pasta, cheddar broccoli salad, with choice of canned soda or bottled water

each box contains: sandwich selection, with choice of: turkey breast, roast beef or ham, with choice of : swiss cheese, american cheese or provolone cheese, accompanied by potato chips, whole fruit and fresh-baked cookie, with choice of canned soda or bottle water

each box contains: wrap selection, black bean, corn and rice salad, mediterranean chickpea, accompanied by potato chips, whole fruit and fresh-baked cookie, with choice of canned soda or bottle water

crisp romaine lettuce topped with a grilled chicken breast, shaved parmesan and croutons with a creamy caesar dressing

grilled marinated chicken breast, shredded napa cabbage, julienne cucumbers, carrots, edamame, cilantro, red cabbage and green onions and crispy rice sticks with a cilantro dressing

chili-rubbed chicken breast on a bed of lettuce with black beans, sweet corn, diced tomatoes and green onions and crispy corn tortilla strips with cilantro-ranch dressing

chopped lettuce with roast turkey, smoked bacon, fresh avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped egg and gorgonzola cheese with buttermilk-ranch dressing

smoked turkey, ham, cheddar and swiss cheese with seasonal vegetables and hardcooked egg over seasonal greens with ranch, italian or light italian dressing

roasted marinated bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini, green onions, roma tomatoes and corn, served over a bed of chilled romaine lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette

cucumber slices, tomatoes, bell peppers, black olives and artichoke hearts, feta cheese with olive oil vinaigrette and pita triangles

marinated flank steak tossed with tender green beans, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, oregano and garlic croutons, with red wine vinegar & olive oil dressing

Select Two (2): tuscan grilled chicken, southwest chicken, roasted turkey, mongolian beef, hummus with grilled pita chips or eggplant caponata with grilled pita chips, add additional topping - $0.75, add fresh salmon or grilled shrimp - $3.95

Select Two (2): Mixed seasonal greens, romaine, arugula, spinach

Select seven (7): stuffed grape leaves, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, carrots, crisp bacon, chopped egg, black beans, sweet corn, green onion, red onions, pepitas, capers, croutons, crispy tortilla strips, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, avocado, Mandarin oranges, feta cheese and gorgonzola cheese crumbles, Add additional toppings $0.75 per topping

Select two (2): Balsamic dressing, Italian, Cabernet, whole grain champagne vinaigrette or fresh lemon juice and olive oil

Select one (1): Dessert bars and cookies; NY style cheese cake; Mascarpone and wild berry cake Carrot cake Accompanied by crispy flat bread with butter, fresh fruit and berry salad, ice water and choice of iced tea or lemonade

please select one: Mix seasonal garden salad; Arugula and goat cheese; Spinach onions and feta; Served with House cabernet and Italian dressing

please select two: Free range breast of chicken with Rosemary jus; Roasted breast of turkey white wine& shallot jus; Romano crusted Walleye with spinach and cipollini; Grilled Ancho rubbed Strip steak with roasted shallots and wild mushrooms; Slow roast pork loin, caramelized apples and raisins; Pasta Marcella; Vegetable lasagna Bianca

please select two: Smashed Yukon gold potatoes; Parsley red bliss potatoes; Vegetarian styled herbed shallot couscous with goat cheese; Colorful roasted root vegetables; French Green beans; Steamed broccoli with lemon oil; Grilled Asparagus

select one (1): Dessert bars and cookies; NY style cheese cake; Mascarpone and wild berry cake; Carrot Cake

please select one: Tuscan Inn Salad, mixed seasonal greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, pepitas and golden raisins in our famous Cabernet vinaigrette; Classic Caesar salad with Asiago and Tapenade; Beet and Frisee salad in balsamic glaze and herb oil

please select two: Pan Roasted Free range chicken breast in roasted garlic jus; Pan seared Black Bass in Saffron and tomato broth; Pan seared tenderloin Beef with natural pan juices; Grilled lamb chops Georgia peach glaze; Wild Mushroom Raviolis with brown butter; Lobster Raviolis with Bourbon glaze; Duck confit and Breast, apple salsa and other holiday flavors

please select two: Polenta cakes; Butternut Squash pure; Oven fried Fingerling Potatoes with herb oil; Wild Mushroom Risotto; French Green beans in lemon oil; Tri color baby carrots in herb butter

select one: Tiramisu Martini; Limoncello Cheese cake; Foresta Nera with flourless Chocolate cake; Mixed Berry tart;

Tomato wedges and carrot curls in hour Italian dressing

Tomato, red onion, blue cheese, crisp pancetta and whole grain mustard vinaigrette

Crispy early romaine, asiago cup, tapenade and house made Caesar dressing

Kalamata olives, caprese and chiffonade of tossed field greens with a red wine and balsamic vinaigrette served on crispy Italian style crostini

Roasted fingerling potatoes, sauté broccolini and mushroom demi glaze

Butternut squash, roasted corn salsa, cabernet and cherry reduction, macerated sweet cherries and herb oil

Roasted cipollini, garlic spinach and roasted tomatoes finished with extra virgin olive oil

Risotto cake, roasted beets and Tokyo turnips in a roasted garlic pan jus finished with herb oil

Cauliflower, baby carrots, micro beets and finished with cilantro and curry oil

Parmesan Parsnip Pure, baby carrots and Brussels sprouts in balsamic reduction

Jumbo lump crab cake finished with roasted corn and cilantro salsa, whole grain mustard crème fresh and topped with fresh micro greens

Cured gourmet meats, specialty and local cheeses, marinated vegetables and fruits

Ripe olive tapenade, Roasted garlic hummus and red pepper hummus with grilled flat bread

Dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar

Dusted with sea salt

Chef's selection of small bites, cookies and petit fours

Sliced fresh Fruit and berries

Peppers, tomatoes, onions and seasonal squashes

Fingerling potatoes, carrots, Kalamata olives, Haricot vert, egg and our cabernet dressing

Brown sugar, figs & pecans, served with crisp apples and crispy flatbread

Topped with Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese

Granny Smith Apples, oranges and pistachios topped with caramel

tomato, basil & mozzarella, spicy roasted red pepper spread, olive tepenade spread and tuscan artichoke spread served with assorted crostini and baguettes

Local and gourmet international cheeses, served with figs, apples, whole grain mustard, honeycomb and flat bread strips

A colorful array of crisp seasonal vegetables

chef's selection of seafood and vegetarian rolls, 3 pieces per person

caramelized cipollini and roasted Pepper Pie

brie cheese spread, feta crumbles, spinach and balsamic glaze

Tomato and Basil Pie

with Gorgonzola Cheese spread

with chimichuri sauce

Artichoke, spinach, mushroom, peppers, onions

with Delicious Apple Sauce

with Avocado Salsa

with Tomato Ceviche

with Basil Aioli

with Crème Fresh

with Ginger Dipping Sauce

with Fresh Dill and Wholegrain Mustard Crème Fresh

with Wasabi on Crisp Wonton Skin

with Blood Orange Relish

with Curry Dip

with garlic, rosemary and dried cherries crust in demi glaze

with gorgonzola cheese and walnuts

with gazpacho salad

with Dill Crème Fresh

with sun-dried cherries on Hurricane lettuce

with citrus horseradish cocktail sauce

continuously running fountain filled with your choice of dark, milk or white chocolate served with strawberries, bananas, pineapples, rice krispies treats, honey graham crackers, marshmallows, pound cake, pretzel rods, chocolate chip cookies and butter cookies

chef required cooked to order crêpes finished with your choice of the following pre-selected dessert toppings: seasonal fresh fruit, bananas and brown sugar, vanilla bean ice cream, whipped chantilly crème, chocolate sauce and macerated cherries

(served in a chafer) please select two cobblers: apple, peach or mixed berry, served with vanilla bean ice cream, warm caramel topping and fresh whipped cream, finished with walnuts, raisins and cherries

server required please select two of the ice cream flavors: vanilla, strawberry and chocolate, served with warm caramel sauce, double chocolate fudge, bananas, Sliced Strawberries, pg. 20 candy & nut toppings, fresh whipped cream and maraschino cherries, additional ice cream flavors are available upon request

Decaffeinated Coffee and Tea

Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee and assorted teas, honey sticks, assorted cubed sugar, sugar sticks, assorted flavor syrups and shaved chocolate

Whipped cream, shaved chocolates, crushed peppermint

Orange, pineapple, cranberry and apple

whole, 2% or skim milk

cherry pomegranate, lemonade, peach tea and raspberry ice

diet pepsi, pepsi, caffeine free pepsi, diet sierra mist, sierra mist, ginger ale

half keg of domestic beer ($15.5 gallons, plus bartender, four (4) hour minimum) keg, tap and tub deposit (refundable upon return)

Wine spectator rating 92 points

Medium-bodied. 80% sangiovese, 20% merlot. (mode with organic gropes)

(Mendoza, argentino) sustainab/y harvested & organically grown grapes

Blend; 34% garnacha Tintorero, 33% syrah, & 33% morselon

Blend; 36% cabernet sauvignon 35% zinfandel 22% merlot 7% petit syrah

"Beautiful light" chardonnay, sauvignon blanc & muscat caneli (healdsburg, ca)

Medium-bodied- "this is sardus pater's flagship wine from a small sandy island off the southwestern tip of sardinia. The vines used are pre-phylloxera and are 150-200 years old. The wine is aged for 9 months in new french oak, it is earthy yet refreshing, and goes well with short ribs, lamb, or even seafood."; Gambero rosso 2 red glasses 90-94 points. gambero rosso red wine of the year for 2012

Full-bodied- made in collaboration with stan the wine man. "Aromas and flavors of exotic dried fruits, wild berry jam with hints of dried herbs and leaves. "(Valgatarra, veneto); robert parker 93+ points. only 50 cases made

Medium-bodied-"dark ruby and faint garnet hints, it shows a balsamic nose, with red and black berry fruit and pencil lead of extraordinary finesse, over a breathtaking palate." A great red for even seafood dishes!!(messina, Italia); gambero rosso tre bicchieri award 95-100 points (11th time). gambero rosso red wine of the year for 2010

Medium-bodied - "a powerhouse barbaresco that exhibits bright, rich fruits with a tannic structure that only these 80+ year old vines can establish. The winemaker uses only traditional methods to hand produce this wine with no machinery whatsoever!"; Springer wine review 95 point. only 100 cases made

Full-bodied- "a striking wine with a deep crimson color and a lush velvety texture." (Rio sordo) robert parker 95 points. just 100 cases made

Full-bodied- made in collaboration with stan the wine man. 50% nebbiolo & 50% barbera. "Saturated deep colour with sumptuous aromas and flavors of licorice, dried herbs, black fruits and dried roses."(piemonte); Only 333 cases made

Full-bodied- " 100% nebbiolo grapes aged 5 years in a very large old slavonian oak barrel. The sweetest of black cherries, grilled herbs, menthol, spices and licorice all meld together in a beautiful, delineated, totally vibrant wine. The balance of focus and power is simply stunning." (Boca, piemonte); robert parker 96 points. gambero rosso tre bicchieri award 95-100 points (5th time). 250 cases made

Medium-bodied. "Blend of ancient sicilian grapes with some of the vines over 90 years old grown in the volcanic soil from mt. Etna." Great with meats and seafood! (Messina sicily); gambero rosso tre bicchieri award 95-100 points (2nd time)

Medium-bodied- " 100 carignano del sulcis grapes from a small sandy island off the southwestern tip of sardinia. The vines used are pre-phylloxera and are 150-200 years old! Flavors of plum confiture, braised figs and red currants with a hint of shaved sea-stones."; Gambero rosso tre bicchieri a ward 95-100 points (3rd time)

Full-bodied- "a wine of great character. 60 aged in the traditional large slavonian oak barrels and 40 in the modernistic french oak barrels. The wine successfully brings the best of both worlds into the glass. Its shows the rain soaked topsoil, truffle aromas and then the palate is engulfed with rich, mouthfilling tannins supported in a finish of vibrant, sweet black fruits. " (Roddi, piemonte); springer wine review 95 points