IntoxiKate Dinner @ Fig and Olive
Tuesday, July 15th • 6:30 p.m.
696 White Plains Rd, Scarsdale
$40 includes three course dinner + family style crostinis + wine
There’s been more than a few NYC “chain” restaurants who have dared to venture north and even less who have transitioned and adapted to fit the needs of Westchester diners. Fig & Olive has accomplished both in Scarsdale, pairing their classic Mediterranean flavors their chic dining space, accommodating even those who like to dine al fresco.
General Manager Paul Pizzonia—no stranger to the Westchester restaurant industry—strives to make the eatery more just than a post-shopping lunch spot. While there’s plenty of that to go around, Pizzonia offers music in the evenings, as well as weekday deals, to encourage the dinner crowd to start with a glass of wine and finish the evening with a taste of what Fig & Olive has to offer.
And they offer a lot. Creating seasonal menus that highlight some of the best local bounty, Fig & Olive’s menu ranges from small bites perfect for a girls’ night to more comprehensive meals.
Your meal always starts with a range of olive oil tastings—something executive chef Pascal Lorange takes seriously. And if that complimentary first “course” isn’t enough to convince you that Fig & Olive is all about those finer details, their dishes will keep you coming back for more.
Case and point: their collection of crostinis. These small bites showcase perfectly how they combine just a few ingredients for a winning combo. IntoxiKate favorites include the prosciutto, ricotta, fig, olive and walnut; the crab, tomato, avocado and apple aioli (pictured here); and the shrimp, avocado, cilantro and tomato. Pure bliss.
While the Pizzonia created a special tasting menu specifically for IntoxiKate followers (see the menu and IntoxiKate recommended dishes), there are a few other favorites on the summer menu you don’t want to miss…
The melone and burrata appetizer (pictured below), for example, is an unexpected pairing of the soft cheese, Cavaillon melon, tomato and arugula topped with a basil-olive oil emulsion. Upgrade the dish with a little prosciutto, and you’ve got a dish that covers all the bases—that creamy cheese, salty meat and sweet melon.
Fig & Olive offers several pasta dishes, and they execute them well. The goat cheese ravioli and topped with a crispy zucchini blossom takes the cake with a parmesan shaved ricotta salata.
IntoxiKate Dinner
Tuesday, July 15th, IntoxiKate is hosting a dinner at Fig & Olive, offering a tasting of their summer menu. The $40 per person dinner include three courses (guests choose an appetizer, entree and dessert from the menu) as well as family-style crostinis and a glass of wine.
Click here to reserve your spot!
