700 years ago last month marked the passing of Marco Polo. And while his game of blind pool tag remains a favorite (), he did a few other amazing things. Venice is honoring him during their month long Carnival Festival…AND WE’RE GONNA JOIN THEM!

First course

Oysters two ways-One raw with a green apple horseradish sorbet

Oysters casino-Cooked with cheese,bacon, herbs and bread crumbs.

Second course

Garden salad with candied pecans and goat cheese tossed in a cream sherry shallot vinaigrette

Third course

Snapper with roasted tomato confit, olives, herbs, cheese served on top of fresh housemade Tagliatelle pasta ribbons

Fourth course

Beef tenderloin medallion with a parsnip and pear puree and demi sauce spiced with clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper and ginger which are the spices Marco Polo introduced to Europe

Dessert course

Tiramisu