Sfoglia 130 Pleasant Street Nantucket, MA 508-325-4500

EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY IN NANTUCKET
By Jack Benjamin (guest reviewer and foodie)
There are many high profile restaurants on the Tony island of Nantucket, but few can match the beautifully crafted dishes presented at this intimate gem, located o n the outskirts of town. Ron Suhanosky, the chef and owner, with his wife Colleen, the pastry chef, have created a Trattoria that offers wonderful classical Italian fare. On our last visit to Sfoglia, we were fortunate enough to try out their new July menu. We started off with Colleen’s unique tasty and crispy textured “focaccia bread”–it doesn’t get any better-- which perfectly complemented the Pappardelle alla Bolognese served with a savory sauce of finely chopped veal. The Polenta , also on the primi section of the menu, was bursting with the great flavor of spiced lentils and pepperoncino. We tried the Chicken alla Mattone and the Striped Bass with roasted sweet tomato 100's, sea urchin roe and olive oil (the fish of the day) featured on the Secondi section of the menu. The Chicken was cooked under a brick until the skin was a crispy golden brown–a truly sumptuous tasting dish. Since Striped Bass is the native summer fish of Nantucket, many of the restaurants on the island offer it. That being said, the combination of Sweet tomato 100's and perfectly roasted lemon roasted bass brought this delicately prepared fish to another level. Colleen’s deserts are always excellent . That night would she didn’t disappoint. We ordered the special fruit- filled crostadas - the fresh raspberry and rhubarb with homemade vanilla bean ice cream was a grand slam home- run. Sfoglia has a modest priced Italian wine list. We fond some nice white wines from the Piedmonti Region.. Remember cash or check only and closed on Sunday. Only open for dinner. Please visit Sfoglia’s website for further info- www.SFOGLIArestaurant.com