JuneSummer Cocktail by Andrew

Ottavio Grilled Cheese

Big D’s HoneySalad Friends: oil & vinegar

June 2012ISSUE 28

NEWSLETTER

Gelato season isn not just for kids!

250-592-4080www.ottaviovictoria.com2272 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, B.C.

June 2012ISSUE 28

NEWSLETTER

Summer Cocktail by Andrew

Salad Friends: oil & vinegar

Big D’s Honey

The local greens are growing and perhaps it’s time for a fresh new olive oil and vinegar to dress them up for the occasion. Look for consistent stalwarts such as Olio Carli (Italy), A l’Olivier (France), Abea (Greece), Merula (Spain) in addition to some fresh new arrivals. Cut the fat with some acidity and brightness. Located right next to the oils is a vast selection of vinegars. Sourced from here and abroad, we offer the full spec-trum ranging from Spinnaker’s Abbey Ale, California’s ‘O’ line, classic herbal infusions from France as well as a HUGE selection of Balsamico.Care to sample before committing? Ask any one of us in the deli and we would be happy to assist with a mini tasting.

The time is here again for refreshing drinks of summertime. Gin & tonic will never be the same for you again after trying the Fever Tree or Fentimans natural tonic waters. These less sweet, crisp & refresh-ing tonics are the perfect pairing for the premium gins now on the

shelves..... try local Victoria Gin or imported Hendricks for a superior combination. Don’t forget a slice of cucumber for the ultimate G & T. Andrew’s second suggestion is the delicious taste of the southern

islands (Caribbean that is!), the Dark & Stormy. Combine 1.5 oz. dark rum with Fentimans Ginger Beer, a couple of

cubes and a good squeeze of fresh lime or do like the ladies at the golf club & combine 1/2 Fentimans Ginger Beer with 1/2 light lager for a Shandy...... light, refreshing and low in alcohol. Fentimans and Fever-tree tonics and sodas are available in the drinks section at Ottavio.

Daniel Ludwig aka “Big D” hails from Black Creek, BC and just might be the youngest beekeeper in North America. At 22 years young he started his bee biz on what was once his

family’s dairy farm. The transition from dairy to berry has been hugely successful and the family now tends to orchards

of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Naturally, the family has expanded operations into a fruit winery (Coastal

Black) in addition to the great honey based wine known as mead. You will find these 100% Vancouver Island honey varieties stocked in our honey/jam section: Blackberry,

Fireweed, Creamy Honey, Wildflower.

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Upcoming EventsFesta Italiana – Local grilled lamb sandwiches by Galloping Goose Sausages, Italian wine tast-ing by Penny Farthing, Ferraris, Vespas, music, gelato and Ottavio’s Italian boys & girls

SatJune 9th11-3pm

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Ottavio Grilled CheeseMost likely our greatest hit from the Panini grill, we introduced our version of the ubiquitous cheese melt many years back in tandem with our annual ‘Big Cheese Cut’. Customers loved it & we decided to offer it year round. Ever popular with all ages and backgrounds, ours is layered with classic

Swiss cheeses: cave aged organic Gruyere and organic Emmenthal. Paired with our house made ketchup and a crunchy cornichon pickle, you can also

upgrade to accessorize with local tomatoes and/or smoked speck ham. Can’t get enough? Do it yourself at home with cheese from our deli and

bread from the bakery & ask us about variations using smoked cheese, blue cheese or an all-Canadian cheese version.

Warmer weather meets the longest days of the year and our

gelato case is filled with anticipation and temptation. All

fruit is locally sourced where possible and our dairy ge-

lato is made using organic milk. Next to the gelato case is

a large spread of cookies that makes the perfect partner

for making your very own gelato cookie sandwich. Try add-

ing Fabbri Amarena Cherries or Bon Maman Dulce de Leche as

a topping and you’ll wonder why you never did! Need a boost?

The Italians call it Affogato (means “drowned”) wherein you

pour a rich creamy espresso shot over a cup of milk-based

gelato- a great pickup to carry you through a hot summer

day. Available in small cones and cups, we can also supply

it in tubs to help with your summer entertaining.

Our gelato is also proudly served downtown at Zambri’s

restaurant and the Parsonage Café in Fernwood.

Gelato season is not just for kids!