Chef Julia Bertocci
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From-scratch original recipe meals based on specific cuisine preferences/dietary needs. All menu items can be modified / substituted.
Hi, I’m Julia Bertocci.
I love to cook. There’s no greater pleasure than making food for the ones we love. This has been my passion for as long as I can remember.
I come from a long line of amazing Italian cooks who cared about fresh ingredients, taste and healthy eating. I remember sitting in my mother’s kitchen and watching everything she did. There were no recipes—ingredients were added until it was “just right”.
I love teaching. It began when friends would call for tips and advice. I started teaching officially about ten years ago in conjunction with my personal chef services. I very much believe in the “teach a person how to fish” philosophy.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
I love to cook. There’s no greater pleasure than making food for the ones we love. This has been my passion for as long as I can remember.
I learned to cook at...
I remember sitting in my mother’s kitchen and watching everything she did. There were no recipes—ingredients were added until it was “just right”.
A cooking secret...
Knowing the basic fundamental ingredients of culinary cuisine
My menus
Trio de Salsas - Fire roasted tomato ancho, pineapple jalapeno tomatillo, habanero carrot
Queso Fundido - Melted Oaxacan and smoked gouda cheeses topped with pico de gallo - chorizo optional - served with tortillas of your choice
Guacamole - Fresh avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro and jalapenos - served with tortilla chips
Guacamole Torreada - Fresh avocado, mango, habanero slices, cilantro, onion - served with tortilla chips
Street Corn Dip - Sweet corn in a creamy cheesy base served with tortilla chips
Gazpacho - Traditional chilled soup with tomato, cucumber, avocado, celery, carrots and onion - can choose to add a grilled or chilled shrimp garnish - served with tortilla chips
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Frijoles - Choice of refried pinto beans, refried black beans, whole pinto or whole black beans topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco
Arroz Mexicano - Traditional mexican (tomato based) or cilantro rice
Ensalata Fajita - Romaine and Baby Kale, cucumber, avocado, roasted bell peppers, shredded carrots, pico de gallo, queso fresco topped with tortilla strips in a cilantro lime agave vinaigrette- can add roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, shrimp, steak or
Nopales al Carbon - Baby cactus pads grilled and sliced - (tastes as if asparagus married a green bean)
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TACO - Ropa Vieja - braised beef, bell peppers, pickled onion and chipotle crema
TACO - Chicken al Carbon - grilled chicken, hatch chile crema, fresh onion and cilantro - served with lime wedge
TACO - Baja - Fried Mahi Mahi, cabbage slaw, hatch chile crema, pickled red onion, cilantro
TACO - Al Pastor - Slow roasted pork with grilled pineapple and ancho chiles topped with fresh onions and cilantro
TACO - Hongos - Mixed roasted vegetables, queso fresco pickled red onionasd
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS - choice of shredded beef or chicken rolled in corn tortillas with cheese, smothered in red or green chile sauce topped with queso fresco and pico de gallo, avocado slices and sour cream
POSTA NEGRA - Slow-cooked ultra-tender beef seasoned with cinnamon, allspice, clove and peppercorns in a tomato base
STEAK CHIMICHURRI - Seared, roasted and sliced with chimichurri sauce
LOMO DE BUEY - Seared Roast Beef in an Apricot, Brandy Roasted Garlic and Cognac cream sauce
De Perú - Grilled chicken in Smoked Paprika, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice and honey marinade
*MOST ITEMS CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES INCLUDING VEGAN
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Edamame - lightly salted soy beans with or without pod
House Salad - served with ginger dressing
*Seasonal* Shishito Peppers - blistered Japanese peppers in a savory Mongolian sauce
Potstickers/Dumplings
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Sichuan Green Beans with sliced almonds
Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
FRIED RICE - Thai basil pineapple w spam
White Rice
Broccoli in a ginger-garlic sauce or steamed
Mixed Vegetables - stir fry
Gourmet Mixed Mushrooms - stir fry
Lettuce Wraps - Choice of Steak, Vegan substitute or Chicken minced and sauteed with sliced water chestnuts and peanuts in a sweet chili garlic teriyaki sauce
FRIED RICE - Choice of Roast Pork, Chicken, Vegetable or Shrimp
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Boneless Pork Spare Ribs - slow-braised with five-spice seasoning
Crispy Honey Chicken/Shrimp - lightly battered, tangy honey sauce and green onion
Sesame - sesame sauce, bell peppers and onion. Beef/Chicken/Shrimp/Vegetable
Beef and Broccoli - flank steak, ginger-garlic steamed broccoli and green onions,
Miso-Glazed Salmon - grilled salmon with mushrooms, spinach and cabbage with ginger-garlic aromatics
Orange Chicken - lightly battered, sweet citrus chili sauce garnished with fresh orange slices
Pad Thai - rice noodles, Thai spices, green onion and peanuts. Beef/Chicken/Shrimp/Vegetable
Lo Mein - wok-tossed noodles, mushrooms, Asian vegetables with savory soy. Beef/Chicken/Shrimp/Vegetable
Mongolian Beef - sweet soy glaze, topped with green onion
*MOST ITEMS CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES INCLUDING VEGAN
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Saumon Gravlax (gf): Slices of salmon with horseradish cream, dill, capers and lemon slices. Scallion-mustard dressing on the side
Charcuterie: Selection of meats and aged cheeses with crackers/bread, grapes and nuts
Celery Parsnip Bisque: Celery root, roasted garlic and fresh cream. Served with croutons and herbs
Salade Nicoise (gf): Mixed-leaf salad, scallions, vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, green beans, hard boiled egg, olives and herbs de provence in a dijon vinaigrette
Soupe a l'oignon: French onion soup with croutons, topped with cheese
Oeufs Farcis: Deviled eggs topped with candied bacon, dill and honey dijon
Pomme Puree (gf): Mashed potatoes
Haricot Vert (gf): Green Beans
Chou-fleur au Gratin: Cauliflower au gratin
Balsamic Roasted Vegetables: Red potatoes, carrots and green beans
Macaroni au Fromage: Baked Cavatappi in a cheesy béchamel
Entrecote de Black Angus (gf): Black Angus Rib Eye served with sauce of choice
Cabillaud Roti: Roasted cod on a bed of sauteed baby spinach, served with brown butter sauce with lemon, capers, parsley and croutons
Flétan Grillé: Pan-roasted Halibut atop a squash puree, fennel and buerre blanc sauce. Finished with herbs, scallions, and crushed nuts
Magret de Canard: Roasted duck breast with brussel sprouts and orange segments. Served with sweet and sour orange duck sauce
Filet de Saumon: Roasted salmon fillet served with sauce of choice
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Antipasto
Salume Platter
Italian Cheese Platter
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Sauteed Broccolini Lemon Garlic Olive Oil (side)
Garden Salad
Caprese
Pasta Salad: Pasta mixed with an assortment of veggies in a basil parmesan lemon vinaigrette
INSALATA MISTA: Mixed field greens topped with marinated tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola finished with our creamy balsamic vinaigrette
*MOST ITEMS CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES INCLUDING VEGAN
BAKED LASAGNE: Made with ricotta cheese and seasoned ground beef & topped with tomato sauce
CHICKEN PICCATA: lightly floured then sautéed, served in a white wine & lemon butter sauce. Served with your choice of pasta or seasonal sautéed vegetables – Capers available upon request
TORTA DI CAPRINO: A baked goat cheese pie served with a rosemary cream sauce garnished with red peppers and our house made crostini
GAMBERI ALLA GRIGLIA: Large gulf shrimp wrapped with prosciutto served over field greens tossed with herb-infused olive oil, garlic and tomatoes
SPAGHETTI FRA DIAVLO: Spaghetti served with sautéed gulf shrimp in a spicy garlic tomato cream sauce
LINGUINI CON VONGOLE: Linguini sautéed with baby clams and peeled tomatoes in a spicy white wine butter sauce (red or white sauce available)
PENNE ALLA MEDICI: Penne with garlic marinated chicken breast sautéed in olive oil with capers, sun dried tomatoes, crushed red pepper and artichoke hearts
LASAGNA ALLA BOLOGNESE: Handcrafted lasagna with both béchamel and marinara sauce
FETTUCCINI ALFREDO: Fettuccini tossed with sautéed chicken in a parmesan cream sauce (add chicken, shrimp, sausage links, or meatball)
LINGUINI FRUTTI DI MARE: Linguini tossed with shrimp, calamari, mussels and clams in a spicy garlic white wine tomato sauce
PENNE ALLA EMILIAN: Penne served with a sautéed Italian sausage, prosciutto and caramelized red onions in a tomato and butter sauce
FARFALE CON FUNGHI: Bowtie pasta with assorted wild mushrooms, sweet peas and fresh basil in an herb-infused olive oil
TORTELLINI ALLA EFFIE: Tricolor cheese tortellini sautéed with shrimp and spinach finished in a vodka tomato cream sauce (add shrimp, chicken, sausage links or meatballs 6)
ROSTICCIANA: Sautéed pork loin stuffed with mortadella, Italian sausage, fennel and provolone topped with a gorgonzola cream sauce
POLLO ALLA SICILIANA: Chicken breast sauteed with capers, kalamata olives, peeled tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella in a garlic white wine sauce
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Fresh Fruit Streusel with Vanilla Gelato
Honey Pistachio Pear Galette with Vanilla Gelato
Fresh Fruit pie with lemon sorbet
Bakery Sourced
*MOST ITEMS CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES INCLUDING VEGAN
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Hummus Plate: hummus, prepared with a mixture of chickpeas, tahini and our own blend of spices, served with pita wedges
Bruschetta: Toasted artisan bread topped with marinated tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and a balsamic glaze
Spanakopita: savory Greek pie with spinach, feta cheese and seasonings baked in phyllo pastry dough
Athenian Salad: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese and pepperoncini peppers
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Feta Cheese: prepared with olive oil, lemon, oregano and black pepper
Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, parmesan and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing
Chilled Broccolini with Garlic Slivers and Lemon Zest (Side)
Vegetarian Briami: Hearty vegetables, roasted in olive oil, garlic and our special seasoning (Side)
Fasolakia: Baked green beans in tomato sauce. (side)
Smashed fresh herb baby potatoes (side)
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Chicken Souvlaki Kebabs with Tzatziki served with Couscous salad (cucumber, fresh dill, feta feta and sundried tomatoes)
Keftedes: Rosemary, Garlic, Sage and Lavender Meatballs served with brown butter Marinara
Baked Lemon Oregano Chicken: Baked chicken with our extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon herbs and spices
Pasta Bolognese: Fresh ground beef, celery, carrots, onions and tomato sauce
Pesto Ravioli: Housemade ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with homemade pesto sauce and fresh tomatoes
Pasta alla Pandeli: Pasta served with a sautéed Italian sausage and caramelized onions in a tomato and butter sauce
Farfalle con Funghi: Farfalle Pasta with assorted wild mushrooms, sweet peas and fresh basil in a herb-infused olive oil
*MOST ITEMS CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES INCLUDING VEGAN
Fresh Fruit Streusel with Vanilla Gelato
Honey Pistachio Pear Galette with Vanilla Gelato
Bakery Sourced
*MOST ITEMS CAN BE MODIFIED TO SUIT ALLERGIES AND PREFERENCES INCLUDING VEGAN
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