To meet the needs of our time, Il Grano chef-owner Sal Marino has introduced Rustic Tuesdays, featuring childhood favorites from his grandmother’s table in Naples, Italy. Every Tuesday, Marino will explore a different region of Italy, beginning tonight with Campania and Mozzarella – “the King of dairy.”

The menu features four different preparations of Mozzarella di bufala ($9): al naturale, caprese,con prosciutto and in carrozza (breaded, caper anchovy sauce).

La Pizza ($15) is available as Vera Pizza Margherita – mozzarella, pomdoro, basilico; Stracciatella: – mozzarella, baby arugula, winter heirloom tomatoes; La Pizza Fritta – deep fried calzone with mozzarella, ricotta and salame; and Salsicce ‘e Friarielli: – home made pork sausage and broccoli rabe.

Finally, you’ll find four styles of Pasta ($16), all involving mozzarella: Eggplant Parmigiana; Gnocchi Sorrentina – tomato, melted mozzarella, basil; Ravioli alla Caprese – ricotta, mozzarella, majoram with tomato basil sauce; Paccheri Sciue’ Sciue’ – tomato sauce, eggplant e mozzarella; and Lattari – Gragnano Fusilli Smoked Mozzarella & Mushrooms.

Marino also offers several complementary wines by the glass and half-carafe.

On March 10, Marino will feature Roma’s artichokes, oxtail vaccinara and zucchini blossoms. On March 17, expect Toscana, showcasing Rustic Maremma: crostoni, ribollita, pici and boar. On March 24, it’s all about Lombardia’s ossobuco, risotto saffron and Milanese. The last scheduled date so far involves Liguria’s pesto, trofie, corsetti and taggiasca olives.

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2 Comments

1. TonyC, March 4, 2009:

   so… burata, pizza and pasta? yah, no thanks.

   Jar has been doing Mozz Monday for 5+ years now. $16 for a plate of noodles? Do they not know people are broke-arse?

2. Joshua Lurie, March 6, 2009:

   If you haven’t been, Il Grano is definitely one of the better Italian restaurants in L.A. It might be worth it.

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