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In celebration of Christmas, Rusconi’s American Kitchen has announced its exclusive Christmas Eve Dinner menu. Served on Saturday, Dec, 24, the three-course prix fixe menu includes the following options: 

First Course, choice of one:

Lobster Bisque with gulf shrimp and lobster ravioli

Baby Field Greens and Danish Blue Cheese Fritters with apple-pears, spiced pecans and sherry vinaigrette

Sonoma Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad with watermelon radish, crispy chickpeas, prosciutto, Nixon square Meyer lemon dressing

Pan Roasted Shrimp and Linguica Sausage with vanilla scented sweet potato, crustacean jus and chive

Main Course, choice of one:

Pomegranate Glazed Breast of Duck with parsnip puree, roasted brussels and baby carrots and five-spice gastrique
Parmesan and Herb Risotto with roasted mushrooms, baby carrots, broccolini and mild pepper jus  
21-Day Aged Wood Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin with truffle scented potato puree, charred broccolini and red wine sauce

Garlic- and Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with herbed yellow corn polenta, garlic confit, braised fennel, cured tomatoes and tarragon jus

Pan-Roasted Striped Sea Bass with cured tomato, confit garlic, Schreiner’s Fine Sausage, Ramona Farms’ tepary bean ragout and citrus emulsion

Dessert Course, choice of one:

Blueberry and White Chocolate Bread Pudding with strawberries, vanilla and chocolate sauces

Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel and vanilla sauce

Bananas Foster Crème Brûlée with winter berries 

Cost is $69 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling 480-483-0009 or via rusconiskitchen.com.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 24

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Rusconi’s American Kitchen (address below)

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 85028

480-483-0009

rusconiskitchen.com