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Best Italian Food Catering in Los Angeles

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Here at Spumoni Restaurants, we offer catering services for your private event. Whether that being a corporate event, special event, office luncheon, or any kind of party you are planning on throwing, Spumoni can bring its catering services and make sure your guests don’t walk away with empty bellies! We offer a large selection of Italian dishes and foods to choose from, everything from vegan, gluten free, we have the foods to cover your guest’s special needs.

Getting catering services from Spumoni is very easy, all you need to do is put down your order online! With just a click of your fingertips, you’re getting the party rolling by bringing the best Italian catering to your event.

Salads and Appetizers

We offer many different types of Salads. Our Italian salad is made from Romaine and iceberg lettuce with marinated carrots. Topped off with garbanzo beans, roma tomatoes, and a delicious vinaigrette dressing to guarantee the most authentic Italian taste. Another favorite is the grilled salmon salad. It consists of grilled salmon over mixed greens, artichoke hearts, roma tomatoes and topped off with a creamy balsamic dressing. Our large bowl servings serve 10-15 people, while our full tray servings serve 16-20 people.

Another good appetizer to get is the Spumoni Appetizer Platter. It comes with a combination of cured meat cheeses with olives and artichoke hearts. This is the perfect appetizer to start, paired with some white wine, you will definitely awe your guests with the authentic Italian taste.

Entrees

Our grilled lamb chops come in two sizes;  a 1/2 tray that serves 12-15 people, and a full tray that serves 16-20 people. The lamb chops are grilled to perfection, topped with red wine marsala wine sauce. The juiciness of the meat paired with the taste of red wine is heavenly to say the least. Another good entree is the Scampi al Limone Scampi Fradiavola. This is the classic shrimp scampi dish, made with jumbo tiger shrimps in a spicy tomato sauce. If you are looking for freshness, you can taste the sea from the giant tiger shrimps, paired with the spicy tomato sauce the dish has a nice kick to it too.

Other Entree options include veal, chicken, salmon and sole. If you are looking for seafood, we highly recommend the Cioppino Mediterraneo. It is fresh fish, clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp cooked in a light tomato broth. This dish paired with some bread is the ultimate snack. Each bite in to the seafood you can taste why Spumoni has the best Italian catering in Los Angeles.

Other Traditional Italian Dishes

Look no further than Spumoni catering services. We have other authentic Italian tastes such as pastas and pizzas. We have a large selections of raviolis, lasagnas, bolognese, and pescatore options. Ingredients such as fresh cheese, clams, mushrooms will surely amaze you with the wonderful flavors we pack in these dishes! A half tray of pasta serves 10-15 people, while a full tray can serve up to 20 people.

We also have gluten-free New York Style pizzas available for those with the restricted diets. A medium 12″ has 6 slices, and a large 16″ has 8 slices. Some toppings to choose from include pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, olives, eggplant, garlic, salami, meatballs, anchovy, Canadian bacon and pineapple, chicken, pesto, capers, goat cheese, feta cheese, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella. Not enough options for you? Give us a call or go online to see for yourself.

 

By the way, your first catering is free! Call us and we will provide lunch for 4 people! (1 pasta, salad, bread and drinks included). So if you are still thinking about having Italian food catered to your private event or luncheon, call us and we will make it happen!

Birding in Santa Monica

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Birding in Santa Monica

Its a bird, its a plane…wait, it actually is a bird! Maybe not the conventional kind of bird thats a winged animal, but a bird nonetheless.

What Are They?

These black, electric scooters have recently taken over Santa Monica, Venice, and other parts of Los Angeles by storm. They scatter the streets as commonly as bicycles or skateboards, and can be seen transporting any kind of passenger, from a suit-clad businessman to a young teenage couple. People all over the Los Angeles area rely on Birds to take them short distances that are a little too long to walk, but don’t need to be driven. Birds are relatively fast, able to go up to 15 mph, and are much easier to handle than heavy, large bikes. The best part? They cost 15 cents a minute, you can pick them up wherever you find them, and you can drop them wherever when you’re done.

What To Know

If you do choose to Bird, there is a user agreement that must be read and signed before you begin. This covers all legalities and rules, but here are the basics that you need to know. First of all, you must be at least 18 years of age and know how to properly operate a vehicle. They also make it very clear when you sign the user agreement that once you unlock your Bird with the app, you are responsible for all injuries. You are also agreeing that you will wear a helmet and stay in designated Bird-riding areas, which are usually bike lanes. However, keep in mind that some people get frustrated with Birds the same way they would with a biker that is in their way. If you do your best to stay out of the way of cars and other pedestrians, and it’ll be easier to simply have a good time while riding.

Where To Go

Santa Monica is an ideal destination for Birding, thanks to the extensive shopping and eating options. Birds will take you up to 15 miles per trip, so your range of opportunity is wide. Santa Monica is known for its incredible selection of restaurants, stores, and entertainment, and with a Bird, you can experience it all. For instance, a perfect Santa Monica night might begin with Birding around 3rd Street Promenade, checking out stores and street performers. Once you tire of that, Bird a few blocks over to the pier to watch the sun set over the water. Santa Monica sunsets are not a view you want to miss. And remember, you can drop and lock your Bird anytime you want to walk around instead of ride! Its incredibly easy to find another one once you want to ride again.

After all this Birding, you’ll likely have worked up an appetite. Hop on another scooter and head over to Spumoni’s Santa Monica location, only about a 10 min ride from Santa Monica Pier. Spumoni is an authentic Italian cuisine, and ideal destination for either date nights, family dinners, or a casual pizza pick-up. If you’re up for a night of fast-paced fun and delicious food in a beautiful place, just grab a Bird and go!

 

Best Italian Desserts in Santa Monica

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There is no doubt that some of the world’s most renowned dessert dishes come from Italy. Italy’s long history of culinary and baking has contributed to the wide variety of desserts available. Here at Spumoni, we are dedicated to bring the most authentic Italian dessert flavors to America. Spumoni Restaurants offer a wide selection of authentic Italian desserts. From our signature Spumoni Ice-cream, homemade Tiramisu, to freshly made Cannoli shells. Nothing is better than dessert after a tasty Italian meal. To go with the dessert, we also have fresh brewed espresso coffee and different types of dessert drinks and wines to go with your sweets.

Cakes

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New York Cheesecake

Cakes are the staple of desserts. Spumoni Italian restaurants offer a couple different cake varieties. From the audience-favorite New York style cheesecake, we also have chocolate cake if you are in the mood. For a more authentic Italian cake, choose Torta dela Nona. Also known as Grandmother’s Cake. It is made from pastry cream, drops of chocolate, peach glaze and shaved almonds. The Grandmother’s cake has a unique aroma that is fruity yet savory. Try it for yourself!

Ice Cream

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Spumoni Ice Cream

Spumoni Ice Cream is one of our favorites here. It is a combination of strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, and cherry fruits (as shown above). The unique blend between these flavors complements each other well, and it is comparable to the traditional gelato you can find in Italy. If you are into a more American flavor, we have a fudge brownie with Vanilla ice cream. The warmness of the brownie paired up with the sweet cold vanilla ice cream creates a explosion of flavor and texture that will have you wanting for more.

Traditional Desserts

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tiramisu with coffee

If you are looking for a more authentic traditional Italian flavor, look no further. Spumoni follows traditional recipes and is dedicated to bring the authentic dessert taste to America. For example, try our famous Tiramisu. Our tiramisu is made fresh batch by batch, and you can taste the freshness by taking the first bite into it. The soft texture of the cream paired with the coffee-soaked ladyfinger biscuits create a juicy creamy aroma in your mouth, and obviously a cup of coffee on the side would just top off this amazing dessert. Other than Tiramisu, Spumoni restaurants also offer fresh cannolis. We have them in jumbo shells wrapped with Ricotta and Mascarpone cheese.

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Spumoni Jumbo Cannolis

Each bite into the cannoli will leave you wanting for more. Then there goes one cannoli, then two, then three… you will know how irresistable these cannolis are. The perfect blend of crunchiness and softness, and stuffed with the perfect tasting cheeses. Try one for yourself and you will know why Spumoni has the best Italian desserts.

 

In conclusion, you should try Spumoni Restaurants in Santa Monica for our authentic Italian desserts. All of our desserts are made with love and the most authentic Italian recipes. You can taste the freshness and the authenticity throughout your meal, from the appetizers all the way to desserts. That is why Spumoni has the best Italian desserts in the Santa Monica area. Even if you’re not located in Santa Monica, we also have different locations throughout the greater Los Angeles Area so you can be able to find great Italian food anywhere no matter where you are located. Even better, Spumoni is also offering delivery services so you would be able to enjoy Italian food even at the comfort in your own house. Next time you are in the area and craving for Italian dessert, be sure to check out Spumoni Italian restaurants!!