Chef Nino, Sicilian native and recently naturalized American citizen, offered a special Valentine’s Day takeout dinner at his neighborhood Italian caffe, Zia Gianna, right around the corner from us:

• Salmon and dill dip with imported crackers
• Spezzatino with tortino potatoes (i.e., Italian beef stew with carrots, onions, and mushrooms, with a side of crispy scalloped potatoes with bechamel)
• Chocolate/strawberry cupcakes with crepe anglaise

Here are the delicious photos:

Categories: Dorchester/Boston, Food & Restaurants