The Chef’s Table

Little Italy Favorites: December

by Jeff Mann, Dallas, TX | Written on December 1, 2011

The holiday season is here, which means it’s time for indulgent entrées and decadent desserts while spending quality time with family and friends! Come in and try our new Little Italy Favorites that will be available until January 4. Our Peppermint Profiteroles are a favorite, so you better hurry in and get a taste while supplies last! Below you can find a complete description for each dish a short video showing the preparation of our Grilled Chicken Cacciatore. We hope you enjoy our new features and Happy Holidays!

Appetizer 
Crab & Shrimp Fondue
Alfredo, Chives, Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers, Focaccia Crisps
Created by Chef Johnny Poché, Maggiano’s Willow Bend – Plano, TX

Entrées
Mushroom Ravioli with Braised Veal
Marsala Cream Sauce, Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes,Toasted Herb Breadcrumbs
Created by Chef Jeff Mann, Maggiano’s – Dallas, TX

Grilled Chicken Cacciatore
Pappardelle Pasta, Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers, Mushrooms, Pesto
Created by Chef Michael Rodgers, Maggiano’s – Dallas, TX

Crab & Shrimp Imperial
Lobster Cream Sauce, Herb Breadcrumbs, Orzo Pasta
Created by Chef Daniel Grice, Maggiano’s – Oak Brook, IL

Desserts
Peppermint Profiteroles
Chocolate Pastry Shells, Peppermint Ice Cream,
Hot Fudge, Peppermints, Whipped Cream
Created by Chef Keith Brunell, Maggiano’s – Dallas, TX

White Chocolate & Maple Bread Pudding
Maple Icing & Candied Cranberries
Created by Chef Chris Kokoras, Maggiano’s Tyson’s Corner, VA

Maggiano’s Little Italy will donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation a minimum
of $1 from each feature dessert sale with a minimum guarantee of $150,000 for
all in-restaurant promotions. For more information, visit wish.org.

Gnocchi & Italian Sausage

by Jeff Mann, Dallas, TX | Written on August 17, 2011

We recently launched a new menu with some innovation around our classic dishes. Here is a sneak peek at our NEW Gnocchi and how it is prepared. Comment below for a chance to win dinner on us!

We added sliced Italian sausage to our original gnocchi with tomato vodka sauce…for a chance to win a FREE dinner on us, tell us how you would like to see Gnocchi on our menu. Give us your favorite combination of gnocchi with herbs, sauces, vegetables or meat! Winners will be randomly chosen and you could even see your ideas featured next.

Chicken Milano

by Jeff Mann, Dallas, TX | Written on August 8, 2011

Check out the making of one of this month’s Little Italy Favorites, the Chicken Milano, our modern version of an old Maggiano’s favorite.

Getting to know your Chefs!

by Keith Brunell, Dallas, TX | Written on August 5, 2011

I want to thank everyone for the great engagement on yesterday’s post and you provided us with some delicious ideas to think about! Congratulations to Lana, Saylor and JBraeunert as the winners of yesterday’s contest! Stay tuned for more giveaways.
Today we are going to take a closer look at one of our Chefs in Chicago, Rudy Diaz.