We were back with our lovely friends to Vini recently for one of their regional dinners, this time the region was Umbria. I have been to this region of Italy and found it to have the most wonderful food.
We started with antipasti which included bruschetta with broad beans, peas and ricotta, some salami, and a potato tart with black truffle.
A pasta was served next that was similar to gnocchi but smaller and lighter.
The main was a beautiful piece of rainbow trout seasoned with fennel seed and lemon, wrapped in baking paper. The trout had a beautiful infused flavour and was a perfect match to the black wild rice and baby spinach served with it.
For dessert, rice dumplings, deep fried, similar to a doughnut, and Baci chocolates.
Once again Andrew and his team have delivered above and beyond expectations.
I look forward to returning to Vini in 2012 and it's wine bar next door, 121 BC.
http://vini.com.au/dinners
