Here's a spot for your Mother's day Needs

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Dolci Café with Jozi’s renowned daughter and mother team

What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, than at Dolci Café, headed up by Chef Jackie Righi-Boyd with assistance from her beloved mamma Luciana Righi?
Firmly established as one of the city’s best-loved trattorias, the restaurant is offering a special Mother’s Day set luncheon menu.

STARTERS
 Insalata Caprese - A favourite Italian salad of layered slices of tomato and Mozzarella lightly drizzled with an olive oil dressing.
or
Passatelli in Brodo - homemade pasta made with Parmesan, eggs & nutmeg served in a clear broth.
or
Sticky Beef Cubes - Beef cubes tenderly cooked in a sweet homemade BBQ sauce and served with a slice of toasted sourdough.

or
Melanzane Alla Parmigiana - Brinjals layered with Parmesan cheese in a Napolitana sauce.


 MAIN COURSE
 Pesce Al Forno – Kingklip, oven baked, topped with Napoli sauce, capers and olives served with potato bake.
or
Risotto Ai Porcini - Italian risotto served with a porcini mushroom sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.
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Beef Roast – Succulent roast beef served with spinach and roasted potatoes.
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Pollo Cacciatora – Chicken braised in tomatoes and Italian herbs served with potato wedges.


 DESSERT
 Dolce Della Nonna - Luciana’s mother and Jackie’s grandmother’s famous dessert, comprised of layers of zabaglioni, cream, amaretti biscuits, pecan nuts and dark chocolate.
or
Tuscan Chocolate Slice – Flourless chocolate cake with hazelnuts served with a poached pear.
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Ebony & Ivory Mousse – Traditional chocolate & vanilla mousse.
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Almond Bread & Butter Pudding – A twist on the traditional bread & butter pudding – made with croissants & toasted almonds.


CHILDREN’S SET MENU (under 12)
 Starter - Chicken strips
Mains – Spaghetti Bolognese
Dessert – Ice cream and chocolate sauce

The cost is R350 per adult and R120 per child under the age of 12. Booking is essential and can be made by calling 010 900 2274.

Chef Jackie is known for her fabulous desserts, cakes and pastries and trained in Italy as a pastry chef. Her mother Luciana Righi – formerly of Assaggi, Tre Nonni and Amarcord fame – has joined her daughter and the team at this friendly neighbourhood eatery.
 
Says Jackie: “Dolci Café is a truly family affair and I love it! My mother imparts years of invaluable information that no book or course can teach you but that an expert can pass down to you. I’m thrilled to be working alongside her this Mother’s Day!”

Dolci Cafe is fully licensed and offers an array of top South African and international wines. The address is Shop 6, Lancaster Village, 28 Clarence Avenue. Craighall Park, Johannesburg. Telephone: 010 900 2274.

Social media:

• Facebook: /DolciCafeSA
• Twitter: @Dolci_SA
• Instagram: dolci_sa
• Web: dolci.co.za