Capital Cooking with Lauren DeSantis: Lobster, Lemon Basil Vojito and Italian Creme Cake, Oh My!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Lobster, Lemon Basil Vojito and Italian Creme Cake, Oh My!

Buca di Beppo's new citrus inspired beverage and dessert menus dazzle the taste buds with refreshing warm weather treats.

In addition to the new drinks and desserts, enjoy Buca di Beppo’s Summer Lobster specials available through September 11, which include items such as Lobster Ravioli, Lobster Caesar Salad, Lobster Fra Diavolo Pizza and many more delectable dishes.

Buca di Beppo's Dupont location has a great patio to dine and people watch.

Friendly people and smiling faces welcome you at the door.

Chef makes all of the sauces fresh daily. It takes 22 hours of prep work to get ready for serving.

We were overwhelmed by the sincere hospitality.

Buca accommodates both small and large groups and really tries to cater to the customers by offering multiple sized portions and options to order off the lunch menu in the evening for small parties.

Making their debuts on the menus:

Lemon Basil Vojito – SKYY Infusions Citrus Vodka, simple syrup, basil leaves, fresh lemons and the perfect amount of soda water are mixed to create a refreshingly new twist on an original.

Buca Bella – SKYY Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, Monin Peach Tea and Prosecco

Mediterranean Orange – SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, orange juice, and Midori

Lemon Drop Italiano – A makeover of an Italian classic, Buca di Beppo creates this delicious aperitif with SKYY Infusions Citrus Vodka, Caravella Limoncello, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and basil served in a chilled martini glass.

Italian Crème Cake – Experience a piece of heaven when you bite into this six layer lemon cake filled with mascarpone cheese and served on a pool of raspberry-hazelnut sauce, and topped with fresh whipped cream and mint sprig. This cake is soooooo good!

Check Buca out for a relaxing outdoor meal our your next group event! Thank you to the staff at Buca for making us feel like part of the family.