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THE SICILIAN WAVE 1890—1920 Beset and impoverished by taxes, work and an immigrant network that political upheaval and economic strife included social clubs and culture. in their homeland, 1 million Sicilians And while originally they may have traveled from their villages – some via planned to make money to take back to donkey cart to Palermo or other ports – Sicily, many did not return. They bought heading for the United States. property and started their own businesses, Virtually none had been outside the creating a “Little Italy” in Ybor City. country. Many had less than $10 in their Sicily sometimes seemed very far away. pockets. Most didn’t speak English. “The minute I saw the Statue of Liberty, In an amazing leap of faith, they headed I left everything behind,” said Nina to an unknown land. Tagliarini Ferlita. “It was like stepping Some landed in New Orleans. Others on a piece of ice and by the time you’re near Orlando. They worked in sugar on the other side, it’s melted.” fields and on railroad lines. Please take a moment to remember But many ultimately were drawn to Tampa, those Sicilians who came searching for specifically Ybor City with its year-round America and instead helped create it. Official Seal Of Official Seal Of Santo Stefano Quisquina Alessandria Della Rocca *Research assistance thanks: “The Immigrant World of Ybor City,” by Gary R. Mormino and George E. Pozzetta
ALLA FAMIGLIA! To us, family is everything. So Casa Santo Stefano is a salute to family. It’s a new venture for the Gonzmarts, fourth and fifth generation family owners of the Columbia Restaurant. Much of what we serve here – from the wines in your glass to the cheese on your plate and even the extra-virgin olive oil and the salt on your food – we import directly from family businesses in Sicily. Those hand-painted, colorful backsplashes, tabletops and countertops we ordered in person from a family in Caltagirone, Sicily. The vintage pictures artfully scattered around the restaurant represent many of the founding Sicilian families in Tampa, generously shared with us by their proud descendants. Enjoy your meal with us today.
ANTIPASTI DELLA CASA SCACCIATA SICILIANA Santo Stefano’s Sfinciune bread, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, Pecorino Romano and caciocavallo cheese. 7 AUNT LILY’S CAPONATA (V) Sicilian classic eggplant tossed with roasted garlic, celery, tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts, raisins, red onions, Muffulettu bread. 9 A NTIPASTI SALUMI E FORMAGGI Antipasto platter of imported meats and cheeses, with Sicilian olives, marinated vegetables, scacciata bread. 18 SALSICCIA ALLA GRIGLIA Grilled “Boozy Pig” Italian sausage with lemon. 14 A RANCINI Fried breaded risotto balls, mixed with Bolognese, mozzarella and peas, served with tomato sauce. 11 C ALAMARI FRITTI Semolina-dusted fried calamari and zucchini strings with spicy Calabrian pepper tomato sauce. 17 M EATBALLS DELLA NANA Blend of pork, beef, veal meatballs gently braised in house tomato sauce, Grana Padano. 9 P OLPO ALLA GRIGLIA Grilled Mediterranean octopus. Served with heirloom tomato, celery, carrots, pickled red onions, Calabrian cherry peppers and lemon vinaigrette . 21 LELE’S STUFFED ARTICHOKE (Order as an entrée, or as an appetizer to serve 2-4) Whole artichoke stuffed with ground ham, chopped garlic, shallots, Pecorino Romano cheese and Sicilian muddica, carrots and potatoes. 25 “It’s like walking into a Sicilian Nana’s kitchen, taking a deep breath and knowing that you are home.” – Marilyn Favata Messina (V) =VEGETARIAN
INSALATE VALENTI’S BURRATA (V) Burrata cheese, heirloom tomato, pickled red onion and arugula salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. 14 INSALATA D’ARANCE (V) Blood oranges, fennel, arugula, Sicilian imported olives and lemon vinaigrette. 13 I NSALATA DI CESARE Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, Parmesan chip. 12 Side Salad 7 S IMPLE SIDE SALAD Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, balsamic vinaigrette. 7 CONTORNI SIDES CAPONATA DI MELANZANE (V) Sicilian classic eggplant tossed with roasted garlic, celery, tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts, raisins, red onions, Sicilian spices. 8 R APINI (V) Broccoli rabe sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, muddica. 8 P EPERONATA (V) Braised and roasted red peppers, white wine, garlic and onions. 8 V ERDURA ALLA GRIGLIA (V) Zucchini, fennel, onion. 8 M ACCHERONI AL POMODORO (V) Sicilian casarecce maccheroni with signature tomato sauce, grated Grana Padano. 7 PATATE FRITTE (V) Seasoned fried potato wedges with pecorino. 6 “The flavors, sights and smells are a poignant trip that resurrects our friends and ancestors in heart-warming proof that they never left us at all, but are waiting right across the veil to welcome us home when our time is done.” – Fred Tomasello Jr.
MACCHERONI We could have just called it pasta, but where’s the fun in that? CASARECCE BOLOGNESE Bolognese blend of pork, beef and veal, plum tomatoes, garlic, celery and carrots, with tomato sauce, Grana Padano cheese . 19 S PAGHETTI NANA MARIA Meatball, pork shoulder and Italian sausage, hard-boiled egg just like Nana Maria used to make, with tomato sauce, Parmesan . 22 S PAGHETTI CON POLPETTE “Spaghetti with meatballs” blend of beef, pork and veal, gently braised in rich succo, with Parmesan . 19 LASAGNA Baked layers of fresh pasta, garlic ricotta, mozzarella and Grana Padano cheese, mix of Italian sausage and Bolognese meat, with tomato sauce . 19 ZAPPONE’S LINGUINE CON VONGOLE Middle neck clams sautéed with garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh parsley, simmered in a white wine tomato sauce, hint of butter and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil . 24 L INGUINE WITH LOBSTER Maine lobster sautéed and simmered in white wine, fresh grape tomato sauce, shallots, garlic, spicy crushed red pepper . 44 S PAGHETTI AL NERO CON POLPO Fresh black ink spaghetti, grilled Mediterranean octopus, white wine, roasted yellow tomato sauce, garlic, shallots, Sicilian olives, spicy Calabrian peppers, fried breadcrumbs . 34 INGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE “BUSTER AGLIANO” L The ultimate linguine Frutti di Mare, with middleneck clams, baby clams, lobster, squid and shrimp with fresh garlic, splash of white wine, simmered in a spicy red sauce. 38 PASTA ALLA NORMA (V) Fried eggplant, fresh grape succo sauce, garlic, grated ricotta salata cheese . 17 RAVIOLI DI RICOTTA (V) Home-made fresh ravioli, stuffed with ricotta and pesto, tossed in tomato sauce with a sprinkle of Grana Padano cheese . 17 M ILLEFOGLIE DI MELANZANE (V) Baked eggplant terrine layered with Grana Padano and Pecorino Romano cheeses, served with imported Sicilian casarecce pasta, tomato sauce . 16 S PAGHETTI AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCINO (V) Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, finely chopped garlic, crushed red pepper, Grana Padano cheese . 15 “We were overwhelmed with the quality and the creativity of the items we tasted as well as the décor of the restaurant in its entirety. This was perfection.” – Brian Justo
PIATTI DELLA TRADIZIONE Traditional Plates COLTOLETTA DI POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA Boneless chicken breasts dusted in flour, seared then baked with signature house tomato sauce, mozzarella, grated parmesan, fresh basil, served with a side of maccheroni pasta pomodoro. 22 S CALOPPINE DI POLLO AL MARSALA Boneless chicken breast scaloppine sautéed in Marsala wine, garlic and cremini mushrooms with pecorino potatoes. 24 PORCHETTA Traditional juicy slow roasted porchetta served with pecorino potatoes, rapini. 28 P ORK CHOPS GRIGLIATO Compart Duroc pork chops chargrilled and glazed with fruit mostarda, vincotto balsamic reduction, served with pecorino potatoes, rapini. Two pork chops 28 One pork chop 22 V EAL CHOP GRIGLIATO 14 oz. chargrilled veal rib chop with Marsala sauce, cremini mushrooms, pecorino potatoes, rapini. 44 F ILET MIGNON 8 oz. chargrilled beef tenderloin rubbed with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, with side of eggplant caponata, pecorino potatoes, lemon garlic butter. 42 B ISTECCA DI RIBEYE “SICILIANA” Marinated 14 oz. bone-in ribeye, pecorino potatoes, rapini. 42 GROUPER AL LIMONE Pan-roasted fresh Florida Gulf grouper, butter basted, with lemon caper sauce, grilled vegetables. 38 S WORDFISH FELICIONE Chargrilled fresh Florida swordfish with lemon garlic seasoned muddica, peperonata, pecorino potatoes. 38 EA BASS GRIGLIATA S Chargrilled Mediterranean sea bass marinated in extra-virgin olive oil, herbs with eggplant caponata, grilled lemon. 38 “The food here is amazing. Loved the ambiance that Casa Santo Stefano has. Everything feels like it’s coming out of your Italian grandma’s kitchen. I had the spaghetti and meatballs, calamari and stuffed artichokes. All of which were delicious. … Their espresso martini was amazing! Highly recommend this place.” – Karina M., New York, N.Y., via Yelp
DOLCI CANNOLI DI RICOTTA House-made cannoli with Sicilian ricotta and chocolate chips, candied citrus, pistachio. 8 T IRAMISÙ Coffee-dipped ladyfingers, rum and mascarpone cream, dark cocoa dust. 8 C ASSATA SICILIANA Sponge cake, Limoncello, imported ricotta chocolate chip filling, almond paste crust, candied citrus. 10 A FFOGATO AL CAFFE Hazelnut gelato “drowned” in cold espresso shot, whipped cream, Frangelico liquor, toasted almonds, chocolate chips. 10 G ELATO Casa-made assorted gelatos, flavors: dark cioccolato, vanilla, Sicilian pistachio, hazelnut, stracciatella, Flavor Of The Day. 7 S ORBETTO DEL GIORNO Flavor Of The Day Sorbet. 7 PRENDIAMO UN CAFFE! (Let’s get a coffee!) Caffè Corretto With A Taste Of Sambuca 6 Espresso 3 Espresso Doppio 5 Cappuccino 4 Macchiato 4 DIGESTIVO LIQUEURS GRAPPA Luxardo Amaretto 8 Nonino Vendemmia 11 Il Tramonto Amaretto 10 Nonino Vendemmia RSV 12 Sambuca dei Cesari 8 Nonino Merlot Grappa 15 Strega 9 Nonino Chardonnay Grappa 15 Galliano 8 Nonino Moscato Grappa 15 Fiorito Limoncello 8 Italicus 9 SPIRITS Solerno Blood Orange 8 Santa Teresa Añejo Gran Reserva 7 Green Chartreuse 12 Pyrat Rum 8 Yellow Chartreuse 12 Facundo Paraiso Rum 50 Borghetti Liquer di Vero Caffe 7 Bacardi Gran Reserva 22 Angel’s Envy Rye 22 AMARI Dalmore 25 Year Single Malt Scotch 125 Montenegro Aperitivo 10 Glenfarclas 12 Year Single Malt Scotch 10 Luxardo Aperitivo 7 Whistle Pig 6 Year 10 Cynar Amaro 9 Hillrock Double-Cask Rye 14 Ramazzotti Amaro 7 T he Burning Chair Bourbon 10 Amaro dell’ Etna 9 L ip Service Rye Whiskey 8 Averna Amaro 11 Lost Monarch Bourbon Rye Blend 10 Fernet Branca 7 Branca Menta 7
COCKTAILS LIMONATA An herbal “lemonade” made with Italian Strega liqueur, limoncello and rosemary syrup. 12 SGROPPINO A twist on a classic Italian cocktail. Italian sparkling wine with Il Tramonto Limoncello , Volcanica vodka and finished with a blood orange slice. Simple and fresh and sure to satisfy any white sangria lover’s palate. 10 PARADISO A blood orange margarita made with Casa Noble Crystal tequila, Martini & Rossi Fiero with fresh blood orange juice. 12 TRAMONTO A Sicilian twist on a whiskey sour made with Lip Service Rye and topped with Nero d’Avola wine from Sicily. 13 ALLEGRIA A spirituous and spicy combination of High West Rye and Fernet Branca with subtle mint flavors. Finished with a Luxardo cherry. 14 CASA NEGRONI A deeper, darker more interesting version of the classic. Made with Volcano Sicilian gin, Campari and Pune e Mes, in lieu of sweet vermouth. Garnished with an orange slice like in Italy. 14 1925 MANHATTAN In honor of the year the Ferlita Macaroni building was built. Burning Chair bourbon and Averna amaro sweetened with a touch of Cherry Heering. 14 COCKTAILS SAL’S ESPRESSO MARTINI Santa Theresa 1796 rum, dry marsala, Sunny Florida Dairy cream and espresso syrup. Named in honor of 4th generation family member of Sunny Florida Dairy, Sal Guagliardo. It’s like Tiramisu in a glass! 14 ROSATO SPRITZ Imported Italian sparkling wine combined with Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato and fresh fruit, creating a refreshing spritzer with hints of hibiscus and orange blossoms. One sip will transport you to the beautiful coast of Sicily. Medium Pitcher 25 Glass 8 Take home a signed, limited-edition pitcher (without alcohol) Medium Pitcher 32 Large Pitcher 46
VINO WINES OF SICILY Sicily is part of Italy’s ancient winemaking traditions, yet this island in the Mediterranean Sea also is producing some of the country’s most modern and exciting wines. Today, quality Sicilian wines are the region’s focus, with an emphasis on grape varieties that thrive in the island’s hot weather and volcanic soils. It is important to Richard Gonzmart for our guests not only to experience the delicious cuisine of Sicily, but also experience the wines from this beautiful region. WHITE “BIANCO” WINES UNIQUE WHITES OF SICILY There are many GRILLO Fresh, light white wine with nutty, fruit-driven grape varietals that only grow in Sicily & other small regions flavors that include lemon & apple - Comparable in southern Italy. Sicily’s native grapes make great blending to a Sauvignon Blanc. partners with both indigenous and international varieties. Glass Bottle Glass Bottle Planeta La Segreta 10 38 Planeta Cometa Fiano 59 Tenute Mokarta 39 Principi di Butera Insolia Inzolia 48 Feudo Maccari Noto 40 Terrazze dell’Etna Ciuri Nerello Mascalese 44 Tasca d’Almerita 45 Coppola Diamond Pinot Grigio (CA) 8.5 32 Feudo Montoni della Timpa 48 Corvo Pinot Grigio 46 Donnafugata SurSur 52 Planeta La Segreta Bianco 10 38 M. Barbera Coste al Vento 58 Stemmari Dalila Reserva Blend 11 40 CARRICANTE This indigenous grape of Sicily Colosi Salina Bianco Blend 44 offers exuberant acidity & savory minerality, along Donnafugata Anthilia 45 with citrus blossom aromas. Bottle Tasca d’Almerita Leone Blend 45 Planeta Etna Bianco 40 Gulfi Valcanzjria Blend 47 Tornatore Etna Bianco 44 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco 50 Tascante Buonora 45 Alta More Etna Bianco 45 ROSATO The rosé of Italy is made from a range of Terre Nere Etna Bianco 50 indigenous Italian grapes. The Etna rosatos of Sicily bring Tenuta de Aglaea Bianco 55 salty savory notes with hints of fruit. Glass Bottle Nonna Aurelia 55 Planeta Rosé Syrah 10 38 Planeta Eruzione 1614 56 Tenute Mokarta Syrah 40 Gulfi Carjcanti 58 Tasca d’Almerita Regaleali Rosé 41 Pietradolce Archineri Etna Bianco 58 Terre Nere Etna 42 Terre Nere Etna Santo Spirito 58 Pietradolce Etna 44 Terre Nere Etna Calderara Sottana 58 Alessandro Viola 46 Terre Nere Etna Bianco Superiore 70 SPUMANTI Known as the sparkling wine of Sicily. Palari Rocca Coeli Etna Bianco 72 Glass Bottle CHARDONNAY One of the most popular varieties Le Contesse Pinot Noir Rosé Brut 10 38 in Italy. In Sicily they boast their own version with Le Contesse Prosecco 12 40 flavors ranging from sweet to dry. Tenute Mokarta Tareq 44 Glass Bottle Stemmari 8 30 Terrazze dell’Etna Rosé Brut 55 Coppola Diamond Collection (CA) 8.5 32 Terrazze dell’Etna Cuvee Brut 55 Tenute Mokarta 38 Planeta Carricante Brut 60 Principi di Butera 48 Tasca d’Almerita Brut 14 65 Planeta 52 MOSCATO & ZIBIBBO Passobianco 59 Moscato and Zibibbo are both white grape variety Tasca San Francesco 72 members of the Muscat family. They are often lightly Planeta Didacus 114 sparkling and are drank as aperitifs or dessert wines. Glass Bottle Fünf Terre Siciliane Moscato 35 Stemmari Moscato 10 37 Corvo Moscato 45 Vino Lauria Solerte Zibibbo 46 Donnafugata Lighea Zibibbo 51 Donnafugata Ben Ryé Zibibbo, 375ml 12 64 For assistance in finding a Sicilian grape varietal that is similar to your favorite, ask our staff.
VINO RED “ROSSO” WINES. NERELLO MASCALESE Highly regarded dark-skinned NERO D’AVOLA One of the most renowned grape varieties grape variety that only grows in Sicily, primarily around Mount grown in Sicily known for sweet tannins & plum or peppery flavors. Etna – Comparable to a Pinot Noir. Glass Bottle – Comparable to a Syrah Glass Bottle Tascante Ghiaia Nera 43 Feudo Maccari 10 32 Tornatore Etna Rosso 44 Purato 38 Tenuta di Aglaea 12 47 Planeta La Segreta 38 Terre Nere Etna Rosso 48 Zabù 40 Planeta Etna Rosso 49 Centonze Sicilia 42 Santo Spirito Animardente 50 Terre Siciliane 42 Alta Mora Rosso 51 Morgante 44 Tenuta di Aglaea Thalia 54 Tasca d’Almerita Lamùri 45 Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso 54 Zisola 45 Terrazze dell’Etna Cirneco 55 Lu Còri 46 Tornatore Pietrarizzo Rosso 55 Principi di Butera Amira 47 Pietradolce Contrada Ramparte Etna Rosso 59 Feudo Maccari Saia 48 Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso 62 Feudo Montoni Lagnusa 48 Planeta Eruzione 1614 64 Planeta Controdanza 48 Terre Nere Guardiola Etna Rosso 65 Gulfi Nerojbleo 50 Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo Etna Rosso 69 Donnafugata Sherazade 51 Tenuta di Aglaea Annacare 69 Morgante Don Antonio Riserva 58 Terre Nere Moganazzi Etna Rosso 70 Gulfi NeroBaronj 58 Terre Nere Santo Spirito Etna Rosso 72 Planeta Santa Cecilia 60 Tenuta di Aglaea Santo Spirito 72 Stemmari Hedonis Riserva 60 Tascante il Sicilia 72 Gulfi NeroMaccarj 68 Terre Nere San Lorenzo Etna Rosso 73 Gulfi NeroSanlore 75 Tascante Contrada Pianodario 73 Gulfi NeroBufaleffj 75 Tascante Contrada Sciaranuova 74 Gulfi 1.5 Liter 150 Contrada Chiappemacine Rosso 75 Terre Nere Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso 75 NERO D’AVOLA & FRAPPATO BLEND Palari Rocca Coeli Etna Rosso 75 The blending of two Italian varietals. Frappato provides Vigneti Vecchio Crasà Contrada 82 cherry fragrances & an acid to the blend, while the Nero d’Avola adds flesh & structure. Contrada Rampante Rosso 85 Bottle Contrada Guardiola Rosso 90 Portelli Cerasuolo di Vittorta DOCG 42 Contrada Porcaria Rosso 94 Planeta Cersuolo di Vittoria DOCG 44 Pietradolce Vigna Barbagalli Etna Rosso 113 Centonze Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG 45 Terre Nere Prephylloxera 120 Gulfi Cerasouila di Vittoria DOCG 47 Donnafugata Floramundi DOCG 76 OTHER REDS OF SICILY Siciliy is known for its many indigenous grapes but also grows the more well-known RED BLENDS OF SICILY Many Sicilian winemakers have varietals that can be found growing in other wine regions recently started producing red blends by blending indigenous around the world. Glass Bottle varietals with more common varietals to achieve an international Stemmari Pinot Noir 8 30 taste with truly refined & exotic results. Glass Bottle Feudo Maccari Maharis Syrah 70 Feudi Zitari Nero d’Avola,Syrah Blend 34 Planeta Maroccoli Syrah 78 Lignum Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah Blend 10 38 Centonze Sicilia Frappato 52 Stemmari Cantodoro Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d’Avola 40 Colosi Salina Nerello Cappuccio 46 La Casematte Peloro Rosso Nerello Mascalese & Nocera 44 Colosi Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese/Syrah 47 Donnafugata la Bella Sedàra 45 Microcosmo Perricone 56 Hauner Hierà Calabrese, Alicante & Nocera 45 Cusumano Merlot 30 Terrazze dell’Etna Carusu 46 Principi di Butera Merlot 48 Corvo Rosso Nero d’Avola,Pignatello & Nerello Mascalese 46 Feudi Pisciotto Valentino Merlot 50 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Rosso 50 Planeta Sito dell’Ulmo Merlot 76 Stemmari Cabernet Sauvignon 8 30 Meridio Liàma Nero d’Avola, Frappatp di Vittoria & Alicante 53 Musita Cabernet Sauvignon 38 Principi di Butera Symposio Bordeaux Blend 56 Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon 10 38 Palari Rosso del Soprano 59 VINO Principi di Butera Cabernet Sauvignon 48 Planeta Burdese Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc 66 Feudi Pisciotto Missoni Cabernet Sauvignon 51 Donnafugata Tancredi 68 Palari Sicilia Santa Né 2012 110 Palari Faro Nerello, Nocera, Acitana, Tignolino 85 Tasca d’Almerita Rosso del Conte 78 Donnafugata Mille e Una Notte 90
Est. 1925 A History Of Friends, Family And Food Housed in a former 1925 Ybor City macaroni 1890 and 1920 factory, Casa Santo Stefano pays fond tribute to as friend called to the Sicilian food I ate every Sunday with my best friend and family friend Vincent Palori. summoned family. Those Nana-cooked This restaurant Nana Maria Guagliardo and meals provide the tells their history. daughter Vivian Palori inspiration for the The Ferlitas, who owned this very building. pastas, sauces and The Guagliardos, whose Sunny Florida Dairy seafood we feature still supplies our restaurants a century later. here, not just Sicilian, The Valentis, who farmed the land. The but Tampa Sicilian. Grecos and the Giuntas, who were grocers. The Casa interior design The Castellanos and Pardos, who were offers a showplace of art butchers. The Feliciones and Matassinis, and craftsmanship, with who were fishermen. And so many more custom imported elements now-familiar and prominent families. They around every corner. touched every aspect of Tampa business. Vincenta and Begun in friendship, nurtured by family and Giuseppe Ferlita Casa also pays tribute to the wave of Sicilian continued in community, our vision of Casa immigrants who – along with the Cubans and Santo Stefano offers a look back to Sunday Spanish – helped build Tampa and Ybor City after suppers, simpler times and shared stories. coming to America looking for a better life. Specifically, 60 percent of the Sicilians in Tampa Richard Gonzmart came from Santo Stefano Quisquina. Others 4th Generation Caretaker came from nearby Alessandria della Rocca. Columbia Restaurant Group More than 3 million emigrants left Sicily between 22/1CSD 1607 N. 22 nd St. Tampa, FL 33605 • (813) 248-1925
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