Caffe Graziani: 20 Years and Still Cooking!!

We are sending up big, heart-felt congratulations to Caffe Graziani, who is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in Salem!

Join the celebration on Saturday, August 13 from 2:30 - 4:30 at a traditional "Festa Italiana" at the restaurant, 133 Washington Street. The Festa will feature Italian music with Enzo Amara, snacks & a spaghetti eating contest.

Congratulazioni a Paula e Giovani!

Make reservations now for Caffe Graziani's International Wine Dinner

Caffe Graziani has just posted the menu for their International Wine Dinner on February 10, 2011.  Make your reservations before they are all gone!

CAFFE GRAZIANI INTERNATIONAL WINE DINNER

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2011  6 P.M.

FIRST COURSE

Assorted Bruschette

Insolia “Case Ibidini” – Italy

SECOND COURSE

Filet of Salmon with Oyster Mushrooms on a bed of young spinach in walnut oil

Bordeaux Blanc “Chateau Barat” – France

THIRD COURSE

Fresh Pasta Casarecci in Homemade Arugula Pesto

Malbec “La Posta Cocina” - Argentina

FOURTH COURSE

Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb in warm herb vinaigrette

Minervois Rouge “Chateau Coupe Rose” – France

DESSERT COURSE

Chocolate mousse

Banyuls “Les Clos de Paulilles” – France

Important details... Contact Giovanni or Paula at 978.741.4282 or at paula@caffegraziani.com to make your reservations. $75.00 per person (includes tax & gratuity). Reservations and prepayment are required.VISA/MC accepted.  Due to limited seating, reservations not paid within 10 days of booking will be automatically cancelled.  

Kidnapped to Caffe Graziani (with pleasure!)

I was kidnapped by friends dining at Caffe Graziani today at lunch time. It was a fortuitous series of events, because as I walked by Graziani I was feeling the pull of the Shrimp Primavera listed on the special board. I love Chef Giavonni's Primavera, and adding shrimp to it... well, how great does that sound for a sunny Tuesday?!


Paula and Giavonni did some renovating last month, and the restaurant looks great. And - this is big for people who love their debit cards - they are now accepting credit cards (Visa, MC, Discover).


So, stop by Caffe Graziani for some of Chef Giavonni's wonderful Italian dishes - all three of us had the Shrimp Primavera today, but the lasagna at the next table looked pretty fantastico, too, and the gnocchi is always mmmm-perfecto.

Caffe Graziani is located at 133 Washington Street, Salem. You can be a fan of Caffe Graziani on Facebook, and visit them online at caffegraziani.com.

Salem Farmer's Market Today and Every Thursday

Fruits, vegetables, plants and more…

This week at the Salem Farmers’ Market you will find great produce (last week there was Connecticut corn, tomatoes, peas, beans, lettuce, herbs, squash, and more!), seafood (inclding lobster!!), plants, soap, art work and bread.

You can also learn what to do with the delicious produce offered at the market during a cooking demonstration by Café Graziani at 4:30 p.m.

Mamadou Diop will perform at 5:30 PM.

For a full listing of what farmers intend to bring to the market each week visit http://www.salemfarmersmarket.org/ The market will be open from 4 – 7 p.m. rain or shine Thursday in Derby Square on Front Street.