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GF - Gluten Free | V - Vegetarian | VG - Vegan | Please wash your hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. If you have a food allergy please let your server know. Thank you for dining with us | “*Ask your server about menu items that are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.”

Antipasti

Bruschetta Classica (V)

$11.00
Mozzarella, seasoned chopped tomato, E.V.O.O., balsamic.
Calamari Captain photo

Calamari Captain

$14.00
Sautéed Hungarian peppers, onion, garlic, lemon, wine.

Melanzane Rollatini (V)

$14.00
Breaded eggplant, seasoned ricotta, tomato basil sauce, baked with mozzarella.
Nonna’s Meatball Trio photo

Nonna’s Meatball Trio

$13.00
Leonilda’s recipe tracing back to the picturesque village of Castelluccio, Umbria with tomato basil sauce and baked chees.
Caprese (GF, V) photo

Caprese (GF, V)

$12.00
Roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, E.V.O.O., balsamic.
Spicy Italian Sausage (GF) photo

Spicy Italian Sausage (GF)

$15.00
Grilled Rinaldi Detroit sausage, ammoglio, garlic, sautéed onions and peppers.
Charcuterie Board photo

Charcuterie Board

$25.00
Mixture of cured Italian meats and cheese, nuts, olives, jam, cracker

Shrimp Scampi

$16.00
sautéed shrimp, garlic, parsley, red pepper, white wine, lemon

Apple Bruschetta

$14.00
roasted sweet potato and apple, sage, goat cheese, fig balsamic

Bacon Wrapped Dates

$13.00
mascarpone stuffed dates, wrapped in bacon, drizzled with fig balsamic

Truffle Mac & Cheese

$16.00
cavatappi, béchamel, parmesan, pecorino, white cheddar, truffle oil, honey truffle sea salt

Crispy Fried Sprouts

$16.00
fried brussels sprouts, sweet potato, bacon, red onion, goat cheese, balsamic glaze

Funghi Steak Tips

$24.00
spicy blackened filet mignon tips, mushrooms, zip sauce, crostini

Insalate e Zuppa

Dressing: Tomato Basil Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, Three Berry Vinaigrette.

Traverse Salad photo

Traverse Salad

$17.00
Mixed greens, almond chicken, dried cherries, almonds, tomato, cucumber, three berry vinaigrette | Substitute grilled chicken for GF.
Antipasto Insalata (GF) photo

Antipasto Insalata (GF)

$7.50
$17.00
Romaine, ham, provolone, salami, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, tomato, red onion, house vinaigrette.

Caesar

$6.00
$14.00
Romaine, croutons, parmesan, Caesar | Anchovy $2.00, Chicken $5.00, 5 Shrimp $10.00, Salmon $15.00

House Salad (GF, V)

$5.00
$12.00
Mixed greens, garbanzo, tomato, cucumber | Chicken $5.00, 5 Shrimp $10.00, Salmon $15.00

Wedding Soup

$5.50
Mini meatballs, chicken broth, spinach, parmesan, acini di pepe.

Pizza

Individual 10” round, sesame seed crust | Gluten Free crust add +$4.00

Margherita (V) photo

Margherita (V)

$14.00
Fresh mozzarella, basil, DOP San Marzano sauce, E.V.O.O. | Add Balsamic +$1.00
Danny photo

Danny

$14.00
Extra pepperoni, mozzarella, DOP San Marzano sauce

J.B. Classic

$17.00
Pepperoni, sausage, hot peppers, mozzarella, ammoglio.

Jeffrey

$17.00
Chicken, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, Alfredo sauce.

Diavola

$16.00
Spicy | Capicollo, banana peppers, kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella, Pirate’s Bite spice from spice & tea exchange, pizza sauce.

Andrea (V)

$16.00
Breaded eggplant, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, DOP San Marzano sauce

Zack Hawaii

$17.00
Ham, bacon, pineapple, red onion, mozzarella, DOP San Marzano sauce

Jonathon

$17.00
Pepperoni, ham, sausage, ground beef, mozzarella, DOP San Marzano sauce

Harvest

$17.00
roasted sweet potatoes and apple, ground sausage, fresh sage, red onion, goat cheese, mozzarella, e.v.o.o.

The Woods

$18.00
assortment of gourmet mushrooms, ricotta, mozzarella, fresh sage, shaved parmesan, truffle oil

Primi Piatti

Pasta Al Gusto

$16.00
Build your own pasta bowl. Choose a pasta and homemade sauce. Customize it with additional toppings for an extra charge.

Casalinga

$23.00
Penne bolognese, meatballs, sausage, baked cheese.

Meat Ravioli

$18.00
Ground beef and veal, tomato basil sauce.

Cheese Ravioli (V)

$18.00
Ricotta stuffed pasta ovals, tomato basil sauce.

Gnocchi Your Way

$18.00
Potato-flour dumpling with choice of Tomato Basil, Bolognese or Palomino Sauce.
Carbonara Americano* photo

Carbonara Americano*

$21.00
Spaghetti, bacon, onion, peas, parmesan, cream, parsley, egg yolk.
Lasagna della Nonna photo

Lasagna della Nonna

$23.00
Pasta sheets, ricotta, parmesan, ground meats, tomato basil, mozzarella.
Fettuccine Alfredo photo

Fettuccine Alfredo

$19.00
Cream, garlic, parmesan | Add: Chicken $5.00, 5 Shrimp $10.00, Salmon $15.00

Tuscan Shrimp

$25.00
Capellini pasta with sautéed shrimp and spinach in a creamy sun-dried tomato pesto

Florentine Shells

$18.00
Ricotta and spinach stuffed jumbo shells, topped with tomato basil and baked cheese
Tips Arrabbiata photo

Tips Arrabbiata

$32.00
tender tips of filet, banana peppers, garlic, mushrooms, hand crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, spaghetti pasta

Spaghetti alle Vongole

$25.00
Spaghetti, little neck clams, white wine, lemon, capers, parsley

Cacio e Pepe

$16.00
cheese and pepper Spaghetti, butter, black pepper, parmesan, pecorino

Pumpkin Cream Gnocchi

$26.00
pan fried potato-flour dumplings in a cognac pumpkin cream sauce with nutmeg and crispy sage

Cavatappi al Funghi

$28.00
twisted corkscrew pasta tossed with gourmet wild mushrooms, ground sausage, béchamel, butter, garlic, shaved parmesan, truffle oil

Pollo - Carne - Pesco

Ask your server about today’s catch of the day and steak special.

Traverse City Chicken #1

$22.00
Almond crusted chicken, dried cherries, mushrooms, cherry brandy cream sauce, chef vegetable.

Pollo alla Parmigiana

$23.00
Breaded chicken, tomato basil, baked cheese, over pasta.

Pollo Marsala

$22.00
Sautéed mushrooms, sweet Marsala wine, chef vegetable.

Pollo Piccata

$22.00
Artichokes, capers, garlic, lemon Chablis wine, chef vegetable.

Italian Meatloaf

$24.00
seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, Street Fair blend from Spice & Tea Exchange, topped with tomato basil sauce, roasted sweet potato

Salmon Puttanesca

$27.00
grilled salmon, capers, garlic, green olives, kalamata olives, anchovies, chunky tomato sauce, chili pepper. Served with grilled asparagus

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

$32.00
pistachio crusted salmon, roasted sweet potato, grilled asparagus and a brown sugar cream sauce

Yellow Lake Perch

$32.00
Yellow lake perch, sautéed, capers, artichokes, lemon, white wine, grilled asparagus

Carryout Bundles

Family Chicken Dinner

$48.00
Choose your favorite chicken (marsala, picatta, siciliano, chicken parmesan or eggplant parmesan). Served with house or caesar salad, penne tomato basil, bread and mini cannoli. serves 4.

Original Family Pack

$33.00
Large 16” cheese pizza, large penne bolognese, large antipasto salad, and bread. toppings extra

Create Your Own Pasta

$23.00
Large pasta with your choice sauce. served with large house salad or quart soup and bread. serves 2-3. toppings extra

Antipasti

Melanzana Rollentini

$14.00
Breaded eggplant, ricotta, tomato basil sauce, baked mozzarella.

Bruschetta

$11.00
Mozzarella, seasoned tomato, EVOO, balsamic.

Italian Sausage

$15.00
Grilled, sauteed peppers, onions, ammoglio, garlic.

Nonna’s Meatball Trio

$13.00
Traditional hand rolled recipe from Umbria. Original tomato basil sauce, ricotta garnish.

Calamari

$14.00
Thick cut calamari, breaded fried, onion, banana peppers, lemon wine sauce.

Caprese

$12.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, EVOO, balsamic glaze.

Insalata e Zuppa

House Salad

$5.00
$12.00
Mixed greens, garbanzo, tomato, cucumber, tomato basil vinaigrette.

Antipasto Salad

$7.00
$7.50
Romaine, cured Italian meats, mozzarella, kalamata olives, tomato, red onion, tomato basil vinaigrette.

Caesar Salad

$6.00
$14.00
Romaine, croutons, parmesan, Caesar | Anchovy $2.00, Chicken $5.00, 5 Shrimp $9.00, Salmon $15.00

Traverse City Chicken Salad

$17.00
Mixed greens, almond chicken, Michigan dried cherries, toasted almond, tomato, cucumber, three berry vinaigrette | *Sub grilled chicken for GF

Wedding Soup

$5.50
chicken broth, acini de pepe, mini meatballs, carrot, celery, spinach, parmesan

Sugo

Tomato Basil

$9.50
Premium plum tomatoes, fresh basil.

Bolognese Meat

$13.00
Hearty, tomato, fennel, ground meats.

Palomino

$14.00
Cucina plum tomato, cream.

Alfredo

$17.00
Heavy cream, butter, garlic, parmesan.

Ammoglio

$10.00
Diced tomato, garlic, scallions, fresh basil, Italian seasoning, E.V.O.O.

Spicy Fra Diavolo

$11.00
Chunky tomato, banana pepper.

Dressing

Pint 16 oz. / quart 32 oz.

House Dressing

$5.00/16 oz.
$10.00/32 oz.

Caesar Dressing

$7.00/16 oz.
$11.00/32 oz.

Ranch Dressing

$7.00/16 oz.
$11.00/32 oz.

Three Berry Vinaigrette

$7.00/16 oz.
$11.00/32 oz.

Pane

Bread

$3.00
House made, fresh daily.

GF Bread

$8.00
Gluten Free cracker crust.

Oil Dip

$4.00/4 oz.
EVOO with seasoning.

Parmesan Oil Dip

$5.00/4 oz.
EVOO with grated parmesan, seasonings, balsamic.

Dolci

Mini Cannoli

$8.00
Four cream filled pastry dipped in walnuts, chocolate chips.

Tiramisu

$8.00/pint
Layers of sweet mascarpone cheese, coffee dipped lady fingers, sweet marsala and cocoa.

Ask for Today’s Feature

We often have limoncello, cheesecake, chocolate cake and more.

Pasta

Served with bread.

Create Your Own Pasta

$16.00
choose your favorite pasta and homemade sauce. toppings extra

Casalinga Baked Pasta

$22.00
$34.00
Penne bolognese, meatballs, Italian sausage, baked mozzarella. Single or Double

Meat Lasagna

$23.00
$35.00
Pasta sheets, ricotta, parmesan, ground meats, tomato basil, mozz. Single or Double

Meat Ravioli

$18.00
Stuffed ground beef & veal, tomato basil.

Cheese Ravioli

$18.00
Ricotta, Romano and parmesan stuffed pasta ovals, tomato basil sauce.

Fettuccini Alfredo

$19.00
Cream, garlic, parmesan | Chicken $5.00, 5 Shrimp $9.00, Salmon $15.00

Carbonara Americano

$21.00
Spaghetti, bacon, onion, peas, garlic, black pepper, pecorino, cream, egg yolk.

Gnocchi Palomino

$18.00
Potato-flour dumpling, tomato basil, creamy tomato basil, or bolognese meat sauce

Eggplant Parmesan

$18.00
Breaded eggplant, tomato basil sauce, mozzarella, over spaghetti.

Pizza

Create Your Own Pizza

$12.00/10"
$15.00/10" GF
$18.00/16"
Hand tossed dough, sesame seed crust, sauce and cheese. toppings extra

Danny

$14.00
$24.00
Double pepperoni, extra mozzarella, pizza sauce.

Margherita

$14.00
$24.00
Fresh mozzarella, chopped tomato, basil, light sauce • Add Balsamic Glaze $1.00 / $2.00

Andrea

$16.00
$26.00
Breaded eggplant, spinach, ricotta, grated mozzarella, pizza sauce.

Jonathon

$17.00
$27.00
Pepperoni, ham, sausage, bacon, mozzarella, sauce.

Zack goes to Hawaii

$17.00
$27.00
Ham, pineapple, bacon, mozzarella, pizza sauce.

Jeffrey White Pizza

$17.00
$27.00
Chicken, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella, Alfredo.

JB Classic

$17.00
$27.00
Seasoned tomato, sausage, banana pepper, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan.

Diavolo

$16.00
$26.00
Capicollo, banana peppers, kalamata olives, fresh mozzarella, Pirate Bite, pizza sauce.

Pasta

Penne Pasta Tray

$43.00/Small half
$86.00/full shallow
Tomato Basil (pureed, basil) | Bolognese (hearty meat) | Palomino (creamy tomato) | Arrabbiata (spicy red sauce) | Alfredo (béchamel, garlic, parmesan) | Mac & Cheese (béchamel, cheddar) • Add toppings to any pasta $11.00 item small $22.00 / item large

Lasagna

$65.00/small half
$129.00/full shallow
Meat (with bolognese) | Vegetable (eggplant, squash, zucchini, spinach, tomato basil sauce) | White Mushroom & Spinach (with Alfredo sauce)

Ravioli

$54.00/Small half
$108.00/full shallow
Meat Ravioli (ground beef & veal, tomato basil) | Cheese Ravioli (seasoned ricotta, tomato basil)

Cheese Tortellini

$54.00/Small half
$108.00/full shallow
Tomato basil, bolognese, palomino, arrabbiata, Alfredo.

Stuffed Shells

$54.00/small half
$108.00/full shallow
Cheese: ricotta and parmesan, tomato basi | Florentine: ricotta and spinach, tomato basil | Meat: ricotta and ground beef, tomato basil

Bread

Focaccia

$3.00/Each
House baked bread.

Dinner Rolls

$12.00/Dozen
Knotted rolls with butter tabs.

Garlic Knots

$16.00/Dozen
Infused with roasted garlic and EVOO.

Protein

Chicken Siciliano

$54.00/12 piece
$108.00/24 piece
Breaded, grilled, ammoglio.

Chicken Lemon Breaded

$54.00/12 piece
$108.00/24 piece
Breaded, fried, lemon sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

$63.00/12 piece
$126.00/24 piece
Breaded, tomato basil, baked cheese.

Chicken Picatta

$63.00/12 piece
$126.00/24 piece
Lemon, white wine, capers, artichokes.

Chicken Marsala

$63.00/12 piece
$126.00/24 piece
mushrooms, sweet marsala wine.

Chicken Malibu

$66.00/12 piece
$132.00/24 piece
Coconut crusted, honey cream.

Traverse City

$66.00/12 piece
$132.00/24 piece
Almond breaded, mushrooms, dried cherries, cherry brandy cream sauce.

Roasted Chicken

$65.00/24 piece
$130.00/48 piece
Mix of breast legs, thighs, wings • Bread crumb sprinkle • Crispy herb marinated, roasted peppers (GF)

Nonna’s Meatballs

$48.00/Small half
$87.00/full shallow
In tomato basil sauce.

Italian Sausage (GF)

$48.00/Small half
$87.00/full shallow
Grilled spicy sausage, bell peppers, onion, ammoglio.

Steak Siciliano

$98.00/12pc
$175.00/24pc
4 oz. portions | Breaded grilled steak, ammoglio.

Salmon Modena (GF)

$120.00/12pc
$216.00/24pc
4 oz. portions | Over grilled zucchini and squash, balsamic.

Blackened Salmon (GF)

$120.00/12/pc
$216.00/24/pc
4 oz. portions | Lemon beurre blanc, sauteed parmesan-garlic spinach.

Sides, Veggies & Small Bites

Small (S), half pan 6-8 guests | Medium (M) full shallow 12-16 guests.

Green Bean Almondine

$32.00/Small hall
$53.00/full shallow
Toasted almonds, roasted red pepper, butter, seasoning.

Mixed Vegetable

$32.00/Small hall
$53.00/full shallow
Zucchini, squash, broccoli, cherry tomato, EVOO, butter, herbs.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (GF)

$54.00/Small hall
$108.00/full shallow
Oven roasted, bacon, walnuts, apple, onion, maple syrup.

Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts (GF)

$54.00/Small hall
$108.00/full shallow
Fried, seasoning, goat cheese, red onion, balsamic glaze.

Oven Roasted Potato (GF)

$43.00/Small hall
$86.00/full shallow
Seasoned redskins, caramelized onion.

Garlic Mashed Potato (GF)

$43.00/Small hall
$86.00/full shallow
Mashed skin-on redskins, garlic.

Eggplant Rollentini

$54.00/Small hall
$108.00/Full shallow
Breaded eggplant, ricotta, tomato basil, mozzarella.

Antipasto Tray

$125.00/14” Round Tray
$175.00/18” Round Tray
Salami, domestic cheese cubes, olives, artichoke, toast points.

Wood Charcuterie Board

$129.00/11x17” wood board
Artisan meat & cheese, chutney, crackers.

Pizza Bites

$2.25/pc
Assorted gourmet toppings served over toast points.

Grilled & Chilled Veggies (GF)

$85.00/14” Round Tray
$129.00/18" Round Tray
A colorful blend of seasonal char-grilled vegetables lightly seasoned and drizzled with EVOO.

Cold Kabob Sticks

$60.00/24 sticks
$106.00/48 sticks
4” bamboo sticks | Caprese (GF): Mozz, basil, tomato, E.V.O.O., balsamic | Antipasto Kabob (GF): provolone, salami, tomato, black olive | Tortellini (GF): provolone, tomato, tortellini, basil pesto.

Salad

Small (S), half pan 6-8 guests | Medium (M) full shallow 12-16 guests | Large (L), full deep serves 24-30

House Garden (GF)

$30.00
$40.00
$55.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, garbanzo bean | Dressing: Tomato Basil Vinaigrette or Ranch.

Caesar

$30.00
$40.00
$55.00
Romaine, parmesan, seasoned croutons, lemon, Caesar dressing | Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken $14.00 or $24.00

Antipasto Giuseppe (GF)

$45.00
$70.00
$85.00
Mixed greens, salami, ham, Italian cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onion, tomato. House dressing.

Traverse City Salad

$45.00
$70.00
$85.00
Mixed greens, dried cherries, toasted almond, tomato, cucumber, almond chicken on side. Three Berry Vinaigrette served with 6 or12 pieces of chicken. Additional Chicken $4.50 piece.

Greek (GF)

$45.00
$70.00
$85.00
Romaine, beets, feta, tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, Greek dressing.

Holiday (GF)

$50.00
$75.00
$90.00
Kale, shredded brussels sprouts, candied walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese, dried cherries, apples. Three Berry dressing.

Italian Pasta Salad

$50.00
$75.00
$90.00
Farfalle (bowtie) pasta with provolone, salami, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives. House Vinaigrette.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

$50.00
$75.00
$90.00
Farfalle (bowtie) pasta with feta cheese, asparagus, sun-dried tomato, artichoke hearts, red onion, kalamata olives, EVOO, herbs.

Orzo

$50.00
$75.00
$90.00
Orzo, feta, chopped kalamata olives, red onion, rasins, walnuts, basil, EVOO, lemon, and oregano.

German Potato Salad

$50.00
$75.00
$90.00
Served cold, great warmed up. Yukon gold potatoes, bacon, onion, cider vinegar, herbs.

Fruit / Dessert

Fruit Tray (GF)

$55.00/Half pan
Selection of fresh seasonal fruit. Serves 10

Fruit & Cheese Tray (GF)

$135.00/14” Tray
$185.00/18” Tray
Selection of grapes, strawberries and domestic cheese cubes.

Mini Cannoli

$15.00/dozen
Cream filled mini pastry shells, walnuts, chocolate chips.

Limoncello Cake, Bindi

$45.00/Pre sliced
Lemon, mascarpone cake. imported from Italy.

Chocolate Temptation Cake, Bindi

$45.00/Pre sliced
Chocolate hazelnut cake. imported from Italy.

Plated #1 Banquet Menu

Choose one from each group | Minimum 30 guests

Pasta Choices

$24.00/luncheon
$32.00/dinner
Penne with tomato basil sauce, bolognese meat sauce, palomino sauce, garlic & oil, or Alfredo | See pasta sides, add-ons for upgrades.

Chicken Choices

Chicken piccata, marsala, parmesan, lemon breaded, siciliano.

Potato / Vegetable Choices

Roasted red skin, garlic whipped, upgrade to Potato Anna +$2.00 | Green bean almondine, sautéed garden vegetables, broccoli.

SALAD / SOUP CHOICES:

House Garden Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, garbanzo beans, house vinaigrette dressing.

Upgrade to Caesar Salad

Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons add +$2.00

Wedding Soup

Chicken broth, mini meatballs, acini de pepe, spinach, parmesan.

Minestrone

Vegetable soup.

Plated #2 Banquet Premium

Minimum 30 guests | Same package as above (omit chicken) add your choice of meat or fish.

Petite Filet Mignon

$60.00
Grilled to medium, zip sauce.

Salmon

$45.00
One style: Toscana, grilled, piccata, or Modena.

Plated #3 Salad / Soup Menu

Minimum 30 guests | Choose one from each group | Salad & Soup $20.00/pp

Choose One Soup:

$20.00
Minestrone or Italian Wedding

Pre-Select One Salad:

Caesar

Romaine, croutons, parmesan, grilled chicken.

Traverse

Almond chicken, dried cherries, toasted almonds, grape tomato, cucumber, 3 berry dressing.

Spinach

Spinach, avocado, citrus, bacon, toasted almonds, grape tomato, citrus mayo.

Autumn

Grilled chicken, apple, spiced walnut, grapes, mixed greens, apple cider mayo.

Antipasto

Cubed salami, provolone, ham, olive, tomato, red onion, house dressing.

Buffet Option’s

Minimum 50 guests | The following options are set up buffet style where the guests can return to the food table as often as they would like.

JOE’S FAMOUS BUFFET:

Choose one salad, pasta, vegetable, potato, and chicken entree | Luncheon Monday-Friday until 3pm, $25/person Dinner $32/person

Choose Salad

House Garden, Caesar, or Pasta Salad

Choose Pasta

Penne with Tomato Basil, Bolognese, Palomino or Alfredo Sauce

Choose Vegetable

Green Bean Almondine or Seasonal Chef Vegetable

Choose Potato

Herb Roasted Redskin or Creamy Mashed Potato

Choose Chicken

Siciliano, Traverse, Parmesan, Picatta or Marsala | Bone-In Chicken: Roasted Marinated or Lightly Breaded

Pizza Buffet Party

Includes the following: House Garden Salad with two types of dressing | Garlic Knots | Cheese & Pepperoni, House Special and Vegetarian Pizza | Coke, Diet Coke & Sprite Pop | Luncheon Monday-Friday until 3pm $18/person Dinner $25/person

Pizza Pasta Party Buffet

This buffet includes everything listed in Pizza Buffet Party above and a never ending pasta bowl with your choice of sauce | Penne with tomato basil, Bolognese, Palomino or Alfredo | Luncheon Monday-Friday until 3pm $21/person Dinner $28/person

Extra Item List

Price per person for 30 or more guests.

APPETIZERS:

Calamari

$3.95

Arancinette

$3.95

Bruschetta

2 each toast

Shrimp Cocktail

$5.95

Artichoke Toscana

$4.95

Stuffed Mushroom

$5.95
Sausage

Stuffed Mushroom Crab

$8.95

Eggplant Rollentini

$5.95

Kabob Sticks Caprese

$3.95

Kabob Sticks Antipasto

$3.95

Charcuterie Boards

$9.95
Imported Italian meats, imported cheeses, olives, artichoke.

PROTEINS, ADD-ONS:

Meatballs

2 each mt ball

Sausage & Peppers

$4.95

Breaded Steak

$10.95

Roasted Pork Loin

$6.95

Roast Beef

$10.95

Grilled Salmon

$12.00/4 oz.

PASTA SIDES, ADD-ONS:

Primavera

$3.95

Meat Ravioli

$3.95

Shells Ricotta & Spinach

2 each shell

Shells Ricotta & Ground Meats

2 each shell

Cheese Ravioli

$3.95

Gnocchi Tomato Basil

$3.95

Meat Lasagna

$8.95

Manicotti

$5.95

Tortellini

$3.95

DESSERT:

Tiramisu

$4.95

Cannoli

$2.95

Cheesecake

$4.95

Spumoni

$3.95

Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream

$2.95

Fresh Fruit

$7.95

Wine and Entrée Pairing Feast

Wine and Entrée Pairing Feast

$125.00/+
This is a very special event for the wine and food connoisseurs that wants more than just a meal for their guests. Our chef will interview you to determine your preferences and then plan the food pairings according to your wine selections. You can purchase wine at wholesale from us or may carry in your own special selections. This type of party is served in courses. Your guests will be entertained and enjoy a special menu. This is a formal four, five or six course dinner and starts at $125.00/pp.

Beverages

Soda Pop, Coffee, Tea, Beer, Wine and Alcohol

Our professional staff will solicit orders from your guests. Nonalcoholic beverages typically cost between $3.50-6.50/item. For alcohol you can choose “Open Bar” and add the cost to your tab or you can offer a “Cash Bar” where your guest pays.

Flavored Waters

Unlimited Glass Decanter with your choice of one of the following: Cucumber and fresh herbs, citrus and rosemary, ginger and cucumber, grape and citrus spa water, pineapple and mint $2.00/pp.

SPECIAL COCKTAILS:

Served in a champagne flute.

Mimosa

$7.00/+
Champagne & orange Juice $7.00 or Unlimited $16.00/pp

Italian Sangria

$8.00
Red or White, peach schnapps, brandy, citrus.

Italian Cosmo

$9.00
Vodka, amaretto, cranberry juice and lime.

Prosecco Toast

$36.00/750 ml
Zonin Prosecco

Add a Chef’s Table to Your Full Service Buffet

CHEF COOKING SHOW ADDITION:

Hire our professional chef to entertain your guests by serving any one of the following for one hour cooking show alongside your buffet foods:

Calamari

$12.00/+
Small fryer, burners, Hungarian peppers, onions, garlic, white wine, lemon. Add $12.00/per person, $250.00 setup fee

Pasta As You Wish

Individual burners, choice of three sauces, 2 noodles, meats, veggies sautéed per guest request. Add $12.00/pp, $150.00 setup fee.

Omelets

$10.00/+
Individual burners, whipped eggs, shredded cheese, ham, sausage, mushroom, spinach, tomato, onion sautéed per guest request. add $10.00/pp $150.00 setup fee.

Grill

Want grilled sausage or burgers? We bring the grill, setup in a safe place in the driveway or yard, supply the buns, condiments, etc. Add $17.00/pp $250.00 setup fee.

Premium Full Service Buffet

Minimum 75 guests | The following option is setup buffet style where the guests can return to the food table as often as they would like.

Joe’s Famous Buffet

Joe’s famous buffet at your place starts at $18.95/person | Includes bread, salad, pasta, vegetable, potato and entree.

Bread:

Knotted rolls with butter tabs or garlic knots.

Choose One Salad:

House Garden Salad, Caesar Salad, or Italian Pasta Salad. Upgrade $2.00/pp: Antipasto Salad or Greek Salad.

Choose One Pasta:

Penne Pasta with your choice of Tomato Basil, Bolognese meat, or creamy Palomino.

Choose One Vegetable:

Green Bean Almondine or Mixed Seasonal Vegetable | Upgrade $5.00/pp: Roasted Root Vegetables, or Maple Bacon Walnut Roasted Brussels Sprouts.

Choose One Potato:

Herb roasted redskin, creamy mashed potato, boiled baby red skin.

CHOOSE ONE CHICKEN:

Siciliano

Breaded, grilled, ammoglio.

Lemon Breaded

Breaded, fried, lemon sauce.

Parmesan

Breaded, tomato basil, baked cheese.

Picatta

Lemon, white wine, capers, artichokes.

Marsala

Mushrooms, sweet marsala wine.

Malibu

Coconut crusted, honey cream.

Traverse City

Almond breaded, mushrooms, dried cherries, cherry brandy cream.

Bone-In Chicken:

Roasted, marinated, peppers.

Bone-In Chicken:

Roasted, lightly breaded.

PROTEINS, ADD-ONS:

Meatballs

2 each mt ball

Sausage & Peppers

$4.95

Breaded Steak

$10.95

Roasted Pork Loin

$6.95

Roast Beef

$10.95

Grilled Salmon

$12.00/4 oz. pc

PASTA SIDES, ADD-ONS:

Primavera

$3.95

Meat Ravioli

$3.95

Shells Ricotta & Spinach

2 each shell

Shells Ricotta & Ground Meats

2 each shell

Cheese Ravioli

$3.95

Gnocchi Tomato Basil

$3.95

Meat Lasagna

$8.95

Manicotti

$5.95

Tortellini

$3.95

DESSERT:

Tiramisu

$4.95

Cannoli

$2.95

Cheesecake

$4.95

Spumoni

$3.95

Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream

$2.95

Fresh Fruit

$7.95

All food was prepared in a special method for reheating so it’s super fresh and delicious tastings the next day. Make sure to preheat your oven and let food rest 5-10 minutes on the counter to take the refrigerator chill out before you continue to reheat. Room temperature foods heat more evenly. Times may vary by the size of your pan. Use these instructions as a guide. To keep moisture in food remember a lower temp oven and longer reheat time is always better than a hotter oven for less time.

Entrees

Chicken Piccata, Marsala

Preheat convection oven to 400*F. reheat time 25-35 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Step one: remove aluminum lid and place in PREHEATED oven for 20-25 minutes • Step two: flip chicken, pour sauce over and let warm for 5-10 more minutes (or heat sauce on low on stove and pour over top)

Chicken Parmesan

Preheat oven to 400ºF. reheat time 23-25 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Add 1 tbls water to the small aluminum pan (2 tbls water if full pan). • Reheat with lid on for 15 minutes • Remove lid and finish baking for 8-10 more minutes or cheese is melted to your liking

Chicken Francese, Traverse City and Siciliano*

Preheat convection oven to 400*f. Reheat time 25-35 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*f • Step one: remove aluminum lid and place in preheated oven for 20 minutes • Step two: flip chicken, pour sauce* and let warm for 5-10 more minutes. *do not add ammoglio sauce to siciliano. Ammoglio is best at room temp poured overthe chicken just before you eat it.

Roasted Potato, Smashed Potato

Preheat convection oven to 375*F. reheat time 35-40 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F. Long and slow reheat method works best not to dry the potatoes • Place in an oven safe baking dish, drizzle with 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk or water) and top with 4 tbls *butter cubes (*optional), COVER with lid and foil or double aluminum foil. Place in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until steamy hot.

Meat Balls, Italian Sausage

Preheat convection oven to 375*F. reheat time 35-45 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Step one: place in PREHEATED oven for 25 minutes • Step two: remove lid, stir and put back in oven for 10-15 more minutes without lid

Green Bean

Preheat convection oven to 350*F. reheat time 20-25 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Reheat with lid on for 20-25 minutes.

Roasted Potatoes

Preheat convection oven to 375*F. reheat time 30-35 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Step one: place in PREHEATED oven for 25 minutes • Step two: remove lid, stir and put back in oven for 5-10 more minutes without lid

Pasta

Mac & Cheese

Preheat convection oven to 375*F. reheat time 40-45 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Drizzle with 2 tbls heavy cream (or milk or water), COVER with lid and place aluminum pan in preheated oven for 35 minutes • Remove lid, continue to bake for 5-10 more minutes until cheese is melted to your liking • Optional, water bath method. put the baking dish in a water bath and then follow the above instructions so not to scorch or burn the pasta. It’s how I would reheat it!

Casalinga

Preheat oven to 400ºF. reheat time 35-40 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Add 1 tbls water to the small aluminum pan (2 tbls water if full pan) • Reheat with lid on for 25 minutes • Remove lid and finish baking for 10-15 more minutes or cheese is melted to your liking

Penne with Sauce

Preheat oven to 350ºF. reheat time 25-30 minutes or internal temp reaches 165*F • Optional: bake in a water bath for an extra special no burn cooking method • Add 1tbls water to the small aluminum pan (3 tbls water if full pan) • Reheat with lid on for 20 minutes • Remove lid, stir, and finish baking for 5-10 more minutes

Take & Bake Trays

Meat & Vegetable Lasagna

Preheat oven to 375ºF. cooking time 75 minutes. if frozen, thaw in fridge overnight ● Remove saran wrap, leave foil lid on. Bake with lid on for 60 minutes. (optional: bake in a water bath for an extra special no burn cooking method) ● Remove lid, take baking paper off and finish baking for 15 minutes to golden brown the cheese to your liking and until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF ● After fully cooked let rest on the counter for 5 minutes before cutting.

Manicotti / Shells

Preheat oven to 375ºF. cooking time 40 minutes. if frozen, thaw in fridge overnight ● Bake with lid on for 30 minutes. (optional: bake in a water bath for an extra special no burn cooking method) ● Remove lid and finish baking for 10 minutes to crisp the top to your liking and the internal temperature reaches 160ºF

Lobster Ravioli, Cheese Ravioli, Meat Ravioli

Preheat oven to 375ºF. cooking time 30-40 minutes. if frozen, thaw in fridge overnight ● Bake with lid on for 30-40 minutes. (optional: bake in a water bath for an extra special no burn cooking method). the internal temperature reaches 160ºF.

Eggplant Rollentini

● Preheat oven to 375ºF. cooking time 35-40 minutes ● Pour cold tomato basil sauce on top, sprinkle with grated mozzarella ● Bake with lid on for 25 minutes. (optional: bake in a water bath for an extra special no burn cooking method). ● Remove lid and finish baking for 10-15 minutes to crisp the top to your liking and the internal temperature reaches 160ºF.

Breakfast

Overnight French Toast

Preheat oven to 400ºF. cooking time 45-60 minutes ● Baked without lid for 45-60 minutes or until top is crispy to your liking. optional: bake in a water bath for an extra special no burn bottom method. internal temperature reaches 160ºF

Fish

Salmon, Sea Bass, Calamari

● Preheat oven to 275ºF. cooking time 11-15 minutes ● Put in a preheated oven. Warm for 11-15 minutes without lid on, until the internal temperature reaches 125 to 130 F. (heat sauce on stove and pour over top when fish is ready)

Pizza Kits

Take & Bake Pizza Kits

● Remove dough ball from pizza kit box or refrigerator and bring to rest at room temperature for one hour before baking, until ready to roll and stretch. freeze if not using within 24 hrs ● Preheat oven to 450ºF and grease your baking (sheet or stone) pan with oil or cooking spray ● Remove dough ball from plastic bag and flour generously. Begin to stretch - punch down, use a rolling pin, pull edges with both hands gently, turning often, until your pie is either 8-10” (small) or 16-18” (large). Have fun! It takes years to make a perfect circle! GF dough is parbaked (skip this step). ● Place stretched dough (or par baked GF) on the pan and add your toppings. Joe Bologna recommends putting the sauce first, then 80% of the cheese, next the toppings, and finish with more cheese, but you can be creative! ● Bake at 450ºF, check after 10 minutes, may want to turn once and check the bottom using a spatula to lift a corner making sure it doesn’t underbake or overbake. Check again after 5 minutes. Cooking time varies: Small 12-18 minutes, GF 5-10 minutes, Large 15-25 minutes ● Remove from the oven, let pizza cool for a few minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

Par Baked Pizzas

Par Baked Pizza

● Preheat oven to 450ºF. ● To finish place on pizza stone (or leave on parchment paper and place on a cookie sheet pan) ● Cooking time varies: Small 8-11 minutes, GF 5 minutes, Large 10-14 minutes ● Remove from the oven, let pizza cool for a few minutes before cutting. Enjoy!
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