La Grolla Italian Restaurant

Penumbra Theatre and La Grolla restaurant offer you a night on the town April 29, 2010 – May 23, 2010

Delight in the ambiance of La Grolla’s intimate dining room. Enjoy a three course meal prepared by Chef Antonio Tettamanzi.

Experience the energy and power of Penumbra with a world premiere of Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking by Gus Edwards, directed by Lou Bellamy.

Henry and Abe don’t really like one another, but like magnets the elderly duo is drawn to the same park bench every day.

Together they sit somewhat bewildered by the world in front of them, by the news, the busy pace of passersby, and how invisible they have become to everyone around them.

Over the years they have forged an abiding though cantankerous companionship and in the twilight of their lives they find themselves more intertwined than either had imagined.

A poignant commentary on the nation’s dwindling concern for our elders, Two Old Black Guys Just Sitting Around Talking is a humorous and humbling portrait of the arc of human life.

Call the Penumbra box office at 651-224-3180 or order online at penumbratheatre.org —Penumbra will take care of your dinner and show reservations.

Dinner and a Show Theater Menu

First Course

Choice of:

Soup du Jour

Insalata di Pera e Roquefort
Baby Greens tossed with Crumbled Roquefort, Pears, Grapes, and Spiced Pecans, Citrus Vinaigrette

Insalata Primavera
Baby Greens salad tossed with cucumber, goat cheese, pine nuts, fresh strawberry, Port wine red onion Vinaigrette

Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, Vine Ripe Steak Tomato, Sweet Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Second Course

Choice of:

Spaghetti Puttanesca
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Garlic, Basil, Pecorino

Farfalle Sanremo
Bow-tie pasta sauté with Italian mild sausages, sun dried tomato, fresh spinach,
tomato pink sauce

Pollo alla Capricciosa
Breaded Chicken Breast, Pan Seared and served with marinated Tomato,
Mozzarella and basil

Filetto di Maiale al Pepe Verde
Pork tenderloin wrapped with Italian Pancetta, seared with green peppercorn
Brandy sauce

Tilapia ai Carciofi
Pan seared Tilapia filet with Artichokes heart, white wine lemon sauce

Dessert

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