Meal Plans

GANZO RESTAURANT

VIA DEI MACCI 85 R (red)
PHONE 055-241076
www.ganzoflorence.it

Ganzo is the new restaurant of Apicius International School of Hospitality and Florence University of the Arts (FUA). Ganzo (a Tuscan expression that means “cool”) is not only is not only for great food, but is also a venue for the arts, gastronomic events and other activities that expose students to the local culture and community. At Ganzo, you will meet other international students visiting Florence and you´ll meet local Florentines. Along with its regular serving of delicious meals, Ganzo offers a variety of lectures, exhibitions and culinary presentations.

MEAL PLAN VOUCHERS

Ganzo offers meal plans to SAI students in Florence. Students may pre-purchase a voucher booklet and use their vouchers at Ganzo all day until 8:30pm. Pre-purchased vouchers will be given out at Orientation. Though pre-purchased vouchers are sold at a discounted rate, students will be able to purchase more during their term in Florence.

Vouchers include the following:

Lunch (one voucher): 1 main dish, home-made bread, and water.

Some main dish examples are: Pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan tomato bread soup), Ganzo Salad: lettuce, celery, carrots, chicken, apple, fresh fennel, extra virgin olive oil, Tuscan aromatic herbs, and a splash of balsamic vinegar and grilled and steamed vegetables, beef Carpaccio, and spinach soufflé Lunch is served from 12:00PM until 3:00PM (last orders taken at 2:30PM), however a selection of courses, salads, appetizers and desserts will be served all day long. Students may use the vouchers at any time of the day.

Dinner (two vouchers): 1 Appetizer, 1 main dish, home-made bread, 1 or dessert, and water

Main course examples are: Pork filet with vin santo and apples, Roasted chicken with grilled polenta and rosemary sauce, and Veal Val D’Aosta style Dessert examples are: Tiramisù, Apple pie with vanilla ice cream, Chocolate Temptation by Andrea Bianchini Dinner vouchers may be used from 6:30PM until 8:30PM (last orders taken at 8:00PM)

Special Event Nights: Since Ganzo is not only a restaurant but a venue to hold special events, the chefs at Ganzo often prepare specialized menus, that usually consist of several courses. During these nights, dinner can be purchased for 3 vouchers.

VOUCHER COST

$ 105 – Booklet of 10 vouchers

$ 210 – Booklet of 21 vouchers

$ 420 – Booklet of 42 vouchers

$ 630 – Booklet of 63 vouchers

SAMPLE MENU CHOICES

Lunch:
Antipasti
Caprese salad (mozzarella and tomatoes) with basil oil reduction
Bruschetta with grilled vegetables, goat cheese, and aromatic herbs
Toasted Tuscan bread with meat sauce
Main Dish
Pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan tomato bread soup)
Ganzo Salad: lettuce, celery, carrots, chicken, apple, fresh fennel, extra virgin olive oil, Tuscan aromatic herbs, and a splash of balsamic vinegar
Grilled and steamed vegetables, beef carpaccio, and spinach soufflé

Dinner:
First Course
Gnudi (ricotta and spinach gnocchi) with butter and sage
Maccheroncini (small maccheroni) al “ferretto” with orange-duck sauce
Ravioli with eggplant and taleggio cheese sauce
Main course
Pork filet with vinsanto and apples
Roasted chicken with grilled polenta and rosemary sauce
Veal Val D’Aosta style
Dessert
Tiramisù
Apple pie with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Temptation by Andrea Bianchini