The canal waters rippled quietly up to the edge of what was the antithesis of the glut of taverns that peppered the dingy streets of Rhy'Din. The lazy covered gondola ferried those with reservations past fabulous villas and the Duchess' palazzo. Marble works of art stood sentry in alcoves and on pedestals.  Swans circled in a nearby fountain, magnolia scented the air, and a brilliantly plumed peacock could often be seen strutting along the promenade.

The moon elves had built the stone building and curved piazza to withstand the test of time, time which had given it all a classic patina, and sent vines of spray roses climbing up the latticework. A few fabric draped tables lingered out there with a cityscape view, each coming standard with a bottle of wine and roses to match those in the great urns that lined the rail.

Inside, a wine cellar motif took over the main dining area in its curved ceilings and room divides. Fine dark woods, brass trims, stained glass and stone work all made for an elegant and intimate setting. The table settings became more elaborate with heavier cloth coverings,  candles, arranged centerpieces and greenery. Premium vintages, liqueurs, cigars, and the finest food drew many of the locals fresh from seeing the nearby symphony or play.  Nobles and office holders mingled with artisans and Nethyrin merchants  in a salon setting. Drinks flowed freely, as did quiet conversations and business deals.

Private dining rooms were available, but by screened reservation only. They carried the cellar motif well, as they had once housed great kegs of elven wine.
 

Located in Nethyrin, Orietheldarin
current owner:  the Duchess Grace
[ aim room : Preludio Trattoria ]

[ Business is conducted in two ways:  1 - use the aim location when your characters want a non-tavern night out, and record menu all items consumed during play...minimal bill sent.  2 - schedule a 'hosted' dinner based on mun availability to come rp the npcs working in the dining rooms. qcoin bill sent for time and items consumed. ]

Daily specials are at the whim of the Chef.

Main:

Pye Ellisif - chicken, bacon & white wine pie
Baccio  - marinated chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, basil,  sun dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, in penne pasta.
Rostis - roast game hen served with 3 different dipping sauces: cold sage sauce, hot & spicy mustard, & sweet & sour cherry sauce.
Brodo - roasted game hen simmered in juices, white wine, orange juice, grape juice, dates, raisins, almonds, pears.
Pheasant Terrine -  with chestnut puree
Malardis -  a platter of roasted ducks.
Smoked Seabird - catch of the day

Pancooked Lamb - with tomato, rosemary, garlic and bell pepper
Braised Beef - wine pepper style.
Broet -  A chicken & pork soup with almonds, beef bouillon, white wine, sour grape juice, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, mace, saffron, sugar, salt.
Coneys - roast rabbit

Tagliolini -  with lobster, clams and fresh tomatoes
Spaghetti in Clam Sauce
Tagliatelle with Scallops  - in a sauce of thyme and fresh tomato
Fresh Swordfish - marinated and grilled
Catch of the Day - A wood tub of live fish drawn from the Alquaotso ready to sear over a brazier.

 

Vegetables & Fruits:

Garlic Mushrooms - marinated in wine, olive oil & garlic
Sweet Peas - seasoned with mint
Marinated Olives - marinated in olive oil & garlic
Garroites - carrots cooked in honey.
Grilled Vegetables - peppers, aubergines, tomatoes dressed with extra virgin olive oil
Pikkylls - an assortment of pickled items, including  Nethyrin olives, accompanied with roasted peas.
Radicchio soup - radish soup
Chestnut Soup - chestnuts, carrots & onions in cream & spices
Hot Apple Soup - apples, cream, onions & curry
Chilled Strawberry Soup - strawberries & buttermilk, thickened with tapioca
Carrot Pudding - pureed dish of carrots & cream with ginger
Fruit Cream Tarts - sour cream, eggs, and fruit in a pie shell
Fruit & Wine - fresh fruit simmered in wine
Amplummus - fried apples in cream, eggs, cinnamon, & sugar.
Spiced Fruit - orange slices in cinnamon & sugar.

 

Extras:

Sallet - salad of various lettuces & herbs, raisins, oranges, lemons, cucumbers, & nuts, dressed with red wine vinegar, oil, and a little sugar.
Greens Salad - tossed with choice of dressing
Marbled Tea Eggs - hard boiled eggs marbled with tea, soy sauce & star anise

 

Breads, Cakes, Pastries, Desserts:

Toasted bread with tomato, garlic, basil and olive oil
Starlight Bread -
Dragontail - brioche dough stuffed with sausage
Payndemayne - white bread.
Apple Pecan Bread - sweet dessert cake
Saffron Bread - saffron with eggs & currants
Honey Cakes - topped with honey & almonds
Caramel Bisque - frozen treat made of carmelized sugar & pistachio nuts
Moon Cakes - small delicate cakes flavored with rosewater and nutmeg.
Frittelle  - fried bread dusted with confectioner's sugar
Galani - fried white wine dough with icing sugar
Plate of Sweetmeats -  squares of crushed walnut mixed with honey; tiny, dry aniseed biscuits; diamond shapes of dried pear gelee; marzipan adorned with silver leaf; and balls of honey nougat dusted with spices and sparkling flakes of gold.  
Nethyrin wafers - molded cake of eggs, flour, sugar and spices.

 

Drinks:

Mead, Extensive Wine and Brandy selections, Coffees, Teas, Spirits

Alloro - bay leaf liqueur
Hot Mulled Cider - cider& grape juices blended with spices & brandy
Anisette - anise seed cordial
Herb Cordial - cordial of honey & spices
Pear Cordial - cordial of pears & spices
Syllabub - cream & sherry
Dream Drink - milk, ice, strawberries, banana, lime juice, orange juice, whipping cream & sugar
Hazelnut Liqueur

Cigars

 

( special, not listed on any menus, nor available to the general populus )
Miruvor - elvish mead made from undying flowers
Lembas -  waybread wrapped in mallorn leaves

 

Nethyrin Wafer

 

 

 

( menu created from Gode Cookery information to represent the period, as well as italian fare, and elvish slanted recipes to reflect the moon elves of Nethyrin )