Holiday Menu 2019 NEW YORK CITY HAMPTONS GREENWICH, CT 1 CITARELLA Celebrating more than 100 years of culinary passion! As a family run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food and the desire to help fill your family table with traditional, handcrafted favorites. Led by owner Joe Gurrera — and his commitment to superior quality — we have grown from a respected NYC seafood shop into a gourmet hotspot with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, CT. Each of our 8 gourmet markets offers thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-prepared dishes. Our selection includes an incredible variety of fresh seafood, prime dry-aged meats, fresh produce, chef-prepared foods and pastries, international cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, a line of curated Citarella products; and more. And our wine shops in Hudson Yards and Greenwich, CT boast a dazzling display of fine vintages and artisanal spirits. "I love the Holidays. They’re all about raising a glass with friends and family and eating great food. It’s also when I make my annual Christmas Eve Feast of Seven Fish, I don’t stop at 7, I cook more like 10 or 11 – it’s seafood, what can I say?" Happy Holidays from our family to yours! - Joe Gurrera CITARELLA WINES & SPIRITS Our friendly, expert staff will help you select a perfectly paired wine menu for any holiday gathering. We will help create beautifully packaged gift boxes. We can arrange delivery and shipping, special orders, as well as decanting and garnishes. Hudson Yards: 917-993-6490 or Greenwich, CT: 203-862-8466 2 Visit Citarella.com/events for a complete list of upcoming events & tastings. Table of Contents 4.........................Holiday Indulgences 6...............Joe's Feast of Seven Fish 8.................Stuffed Calamari Recipe 11....................................Holiday Feasts 13......................Hanukkah Specialties 15.......................Hanukkah Selections 16.........................Christmas Favorites 18.......................Christmas Selections 20.................................................Butcher 23................................................Seafood 24...............................................Desserts 26..................................................Cheese 28................................................Catering 30.............................................Gift Ideas 3 Holiday Indulgences Make the holiday extra memorable with these exceptional delicacies. CAVIAR - $MKT Celebrate with the food of kings! Pair these luxurious pearls with minced egg yolks, whites, and onions atop our delicate Citarella French blinis — then crown your canapé with a dollop of crème fraîche! Citarella Gold Imperial Osetra* • Citarella Osetra • Citarella Siberian Citarella White Sturgeon • Citarella American OYSTERS - $MKT Sweet, succulent, and briny; enjoy our ultra-fresh oysters on the half shell or in one of your favorite dishes. They’re also fantastic in a vodka shooter with a touch of hot sauce — our favorite! For the recipe, check out "Joe Knows Fish," Joe Gurrera's cookbook. FRESH WHITE TRUFFLES - $MKT We wait all year to enjoy white truffles from Alba, Italy. In season now, they are decadently aromatic with a fantastic taste: truly incomparable. Shave over your favorite dish; a little goes a long way. FRESH BLACK TRUFFLES - $MKT Savor the intoxicating aroma of these freshly foraged Italian gems. A true culinary prize, shaved black truffle will effortlessly elevate your favorite dish. FRESH GRADE A FOIE GRAS - $64.99 lb For a truly festive meal, sear grade A lobes of fresh duck foie gras, drizzle with Citarella Aged Balsamic Vinegar, and serve over our French blinis. MOUSSES, PÂTÉS & TERRINES - $MKT Smooth Mousse de Truffe, dense Pâté de Champagne, or mild vegetable terrines — we have stunningly elegant appetizers for every palate! CELEBRATION OF THE SEA - $MKT Create your own tempting array of seafood with sweet steamed lobsters, Alaskan King Crab Legs, and Stone Crab Claws. Enjoy one or enjoy them all! SHRIMP COCKTAIL PLATTER - $95/$129** The freshest, large shrimp, steamed and served with tart lemons and tangy cocktail sauce. MINI CRAB CAKES - $3.00 ea*** Generous chunks of crab meat make these individually sized appetizers utterly irresistible. Serve with our housemade tartar sauce for a true treat! 4 *Special order **We recommend a small platter for 10 to 15 or a large platter for 15 to 20 guests. ***12 Piece Minimum 5 SIBERIAN CAVIAR Joe's Feast of Seven Fish "You don't need to be Italian or even celebrate Christmas, to cook up this feast. You just need to love fish, and lots of it!" - Joe Gurrera DINNER FOR FOUR − $399 Gather together this Christmas Eve, or throughout the season, for a spectacular spread of seafood — and make fond memories that will be recalled for years to come! INCLUDES: JOE KNOWS FISH COOKBOOK (1 copy) PREPARED ITEMS 1. Baked Clams 2. Insalata di Mare 3. Steamed Lobsters (small) 4. Ceviche 5. Oyster Shooters (shucked no shells)* EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE 6. Sautéed Sea Scallops 7. Spaghetti Vongole* SIDES Cauliflower Purée • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe INCLUDES Crostini • Tabasco • Fish Rub • Citarella Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (limited edition) • Cockles Sea Salt • Red Pepper Flakes • Garlic (peeled) • Parsley • Citarella Dry Spaghetti Wine Pairing: Our Wines & Spirits Director, Michael, recommends coastal Italian wines, particularly from Le Marche, Liguria, Sardinia, and Sicily. Photo from “Joe Knows Fish,” Citarella’s owner and original fishmonger, Joe Gurrera's debut cookbook. Book available in store and online. 6 * No alcohol provided. You will need vodka and wine for recipes. 7 SPAGHETTI VONGOLE Stuffed Calamari MAKE YOUR OWN FEAST OF SEVEN FISH RECIPE DIRECTIONS: Serves Four 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. 2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, or until slightly tender. Set aside in a medium bowl. 3. Heat another teaspoon of the oil in the pan and sauté the calamari tentacles for 3 minutes. 4. Let the tentacles cool and chop them into ½ inch pieces. Add the tentacles to the bowl with the sautéed mushrooms, the breadcrumbs, the remaining ¼ cup oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. The stuffing mixture should be moist. 5. Using your fingers, stuff the body of each calamari with the mushroom mixture, being careful not to pack it too tightly. Thread a toothpick through the open end of each calamari to keep it closed. 6. Cover the bottom of an 8 by 10-inch baking dish with 1 cup of the marinara sauce and place the calamari in the dish. Top with the remaining marinara sauce and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. 7. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Sprinkle with chopped chives for garnish if desired. JOE SAYS: MAKE AHEAD OF TIME This dish reheats well the next day: cover the baking dish with foil and heat the calamari in a 350° F preheated oven for 15 minutes. INGREDIENTS • 2 teaspoons plus ¼ cup extra- virgin olive oil, divided • 8 small white mushrooms, trimmed, cut into ¼-inch pieces • 8 (4- to 6-inch) whole calamari (bodies & tentacles), cleaned • ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs • Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1½ cups Citarella marinara sauce, divided • Chopped chives, for garnish JOE’S FEAST OF SEVEN FISH RECIPE SUGGESTIONS Crispy Calamari Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti with Crab Sauce Stuffed Calamari Steamed Lobsters Oven Roasted Little Neck Clams Oyster Shooters Portuguese Sardines Sautéed Nantucket Bay Scallops Fried Shrimp Photo from “Joe Knows Fish,” Citarella’s owner and original fishmonger, Joe Gurrera's debut cookbook. 8 Book available in store and online. Welcome your friends and family to the table and share in the spirit of holiday warmth and generosity with a delicious, gourmet meal. 9 STUFFED CALAMARI THE PRIME RIB 10 ROAST FEAST Holiday Feasts PRIME RIB ROAST FEAST For Six - $399 Roasted Prime Rib Sautéed Carrots Au jus Potato Purée Wild Mushroom Soup Cranberry & Pecan Conserve Chestnut Stuffing Cornbread Sautéed String Beans Chocolate Pecan Pie Wine Pairing: Our Wines & Spirits Director Michael recommends bold, intense reds from Bordeaux, Napa, and Mendoza. CHRISTMAS GOOSE FEAST For Six - $349 Roasted Goose Sautéed Carrots Gravy Chunky Mashed Potatoes Pumpkin Bisque Cranberry & Pecan Conserve Wild Rice Stuffing Cornbread Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Sour Cream Apple Pie Wine Pairing: Michael suggests traditional wines from Burgundy, Barbaresco, and the Loire Valley. TURKEY FEAST For Six - $299 Citarella Roasted Free Range Turkey Chunky Mashed Potatoes Turkey Gravy Cranberry & Pecan Conserve Pumpkin Bisque Chicken Stock Wild Rice Stuffing Cornbread Sautéed String Beans Pumpkin Pie Glazed Sweet Potatoes Wine Pairing: Michael recommends exploring wines from around the world - Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Barbera, and Sangiovese are all great choices. Call us today to help you put together your Holiday Wine Menu. Citarella Wines & Spirits 11 Hudson Yards: 917-993-6490 or Greenwich, CT: 203-862-8466 12 POTATO PANCAKES & APPLE SAUCE Hanukkah Specialties MAKE YOUR OWN TRADITION Our expert fishmongers are happy to help you select from the freshest and widest variety of seafood around — and provide you with exactly what you need for your special holiday meal. We will happily grind fresh Whitefish, Pike, and Carp for your homemade Gefilte fish. We can even include the onions! POTATO PANCAKES - $8.99 lb Made by hand from fresh potatoes, onions, and eggs, these pancakes are fried until they’re deliciously golden and crisp. APPLESAUCE -