{"id":18574,"date":"2019-12-23T03:50:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T11:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=18574"},"modified":"2019-12-23T13:37:54","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T21:37:54","slug":"pasadena-mi-piace-must-eat-holiday-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2019\/12\/23\/pasadena-mi-piace-must-eat-holiday-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Pasadena’s Mi Piace is a Must-Eat Holiday Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spend this Christmas Eve <\/strong>at Old Town Pasadena\u2019s<\/strong> Mi Piace <\/strong>and celebrate with a big Italian family feast!<\/p>\n

Executive Chef Gil Saulnier<\/strong> is preparing a special Christmas Eve Specials Menu\u00a0<\/strong>available from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and this will feature Italian treats and seasonal specials to satisfy every guest at the table.<\/p>\n

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Begin this year\u2019s holiday feast with the Pasta e Fagioli Soup\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>made with organic red and white Cannellini kidney beans, pasta, escarole lettuce, carrots, celery, and Maui onions in a San Marzano tomato broth;<\/p>\n

the luscious Roasted Bone Marrow<\/em><\/strong> served with Cowboy bacon shallot jam and toasted ciabatta, or guests can share the decadent Oyster &<\/em><\/strong> Seafood Platter<\/em><\/strong> featuring Malpeque P.E.I Mussels, Kusshi B.C. Oysters, an Alaskan King Crab Leg, half Maine Lobster, and jumbo shrimp, served with a mignonette<\/em>, cocktail sauce<\/em>, and tartar sauce<\/em> with fresh lemon.<\/p>\n

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Those on Santa\u2019s nice list are invited to savor Mi Piace<\/strong> Entr\u00e9es <\/strong>such as the Prime Delmonico New York, <\/em><\/strong>a bone-in 18 oz. steak with fresh shitake mushrooms, Napa Cabernet demi glaze, and Chef Saulnier\u2019s special potatoes;<\/p>\n

the Colorado Slow Braised Lamb Shank<\/em><\/strong> in a red wine reduction with braised Japanese eggplant, salsify, rutabaga, and turnips, or the Chilean Sea Bass<\/em><\/strong> served with a creamy Reggiano risotto topped with French black truffle.<\/p>\n

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Even those on Santa\u2019s naughty list can indulge in Mi Piace\u2019s<\/strong> decadent Desserts<\/strong> which are a big part of the Christmas Eve<\/strong> celebration at Mi Piace<\/strong>, so do not miss any delectable delights such as the Almond Rocha Cake <\/em><\/strong>made of layers of almond gateaux layered between chocolate ganache, covered in milk chocolate and topped with caramelized almonds, or the Midnight Fantasy<\/em><\/strong>, a chocolate cake with Swiss bittersweet chocolate fudge and raspberry pur\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

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Guests craving any of Mi Piace\u2019s <\/strong>classic dishes can enjoy the Italian eatery\u2019s traditional Lunch Menu<\/strong> which will be offered from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and the Mi Piace<\/strong> Classic Dinner Menu<\/strong> which will also be offered from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Accompany this Christmas Eve<\/strong> gathering by pairing these delicious dishes with any one of Mi Piace\u2019s<\/strong> award-winning wines, or try one of Bar Manager Nikos Baltas\u2019s<\/strong> Christmas Cocktails<\/strong> such as the Naughty or Spice <\/em><\/strong>made with Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Bailey\u2019s, espresso, a house-made cinnamon and nutmeg syrup, topped with house-made whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg, so be prepared to have a very Merry Christmas Eve<\/strong> at Mi Piace<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Mi Piace<\/em><\/strong> will be open<\/strong> from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24th<\/sup>, 2019 <\/strong>and they will be closed <\/strong>on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th<\/sup>, 2019.<\/strong> Mi Piace<\/strong>will offer their traditional Lunch Menu<\/strong> on Christmas Eve<\/strong> from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and they will also be offering their Classic Dinner Menu<\/strong> from 4:00 pm to 11;00 pm, along with\u00a0 a special Christmas Eve Specials Menu<\/strong> from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm; 25 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.795.3131; <\/em>www.MiPiace.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spend this Christmas Eve at Old Town Pasadena\u2019s Mi Piace and celebrate with a big Italian family feast! Executive Chef Gil Saulnier is preparing a special Christmas Eve Specials Menu\u00a0available from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and this will feature Italian treats and seasonal specials to satisfy every guest at the table. 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