Not your ordinary cheese cake!

What comes to mind when you think of a cheesecake? Maybe New York baked or lemon.  Well how about this ... a cake made entirely of cheese!  Each layer is a different type of cheese that is crafted into a gorgeous tower.

The Tognini’s team has noticed this trend over the past 12 months, making a number of cheese cakes for different events, parties & weddings.  We think this is such a wonderful, impressive and delicious idea!

Here are a few snaps of our most recent formaggio masterpieces.

If you are after something a little different for your wedding or special event then why not try a cheesecake.  You can choose the types of cheese (tasting of course is part of the fun!) and we put it together, served with delicious figs, quince paste, crackers and other accompaniments of your choice. 

T U S C A N Italian Wine Dinner

Join us for a night in Italy at Tognini's Trattoria, Spring Hill.

It's one of Mark and Narelle's favourite places and the menu reflects the cuisine of the region with the drama of a huge hunk of meal carved at the table for your delight!

Here's what to expect -

• Entreé - Gnocchi alla Romana 
• Main - Carne alla Florence - beef + pork w rosemary new potatoes, mixed green beans drizzled w warmed feta dressing 
• Dessert - Baked baby apple w cinnamon fruits 
• Finale - Selection of Tuscan cheeses 
• Accompanied by regional Tuscan wines presented by Red + White

Date 7.00pm Friday 27 August 2010
Cost $95.00 per person
Venue Tognini’s Trattoria Spring Hill
Bookings 3831 5300, eat@togninis.com

Champagne degustation night

Have we got a treat for you! Tognini’s and Moet Hennessy invite you to an evening of fine champagne with exquisite accompanying food. We will be tasting the latest releases from the houses of Veuve Clicquot, Moet & Chandon and Ruinart, finishing with a 1996 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc. These are special champagnes that you won’t find at your local bottle shop.
• Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV
• Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV
• Moet et Chandon Grand Vintage 2000
• Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut 2002
• Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blanc 1996
• Moet et Chandon Rose NV

David Cross from Moet Hennessy will take you on a journey through the champagnes while Mark will talk about matching champagne and food. You’ll have some delightful tastes matched with each champagne. Expect zuchinni flowers with crab mouse, blinis with smoked salmon, caramelised onion tart, scallops and fruit with mascarpone to finish. Limited releases will also be available for purchase. They’ll add the perfect touch to your Christmas celebrations.

Numbers are limited. Please contact us to book your place:
Price: $85; Time: 6.45pm for 7.00pm start; Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2008 Place: Tognini’s BistroCaféDeli, Cnr Turbot & Boundary Streets, Spring Hill 07 3831 5300; eat@togninis.com; www.togninis.com

Melbourne Cup

If you are expecting a crowd for Melbourne Cup or organising the office function this year, we’ve devised a special menu for Melbourne Cup.

Try our special office "meal deal" - spicy marinated bbq chicken with cous cous + summer slaw for $12.50 per person. Whole butterflied marinated chicken (size 14), quartered for your convenience, with homemade barbecue sauce $14.50. Delivery can be arranged between 10am - 1pm to CBD.

Tognini’s marinated chicken has been prepared using Mark’s special recipe. The accompanying salads will be made fresh on the day - all delivered to you for a no fuss Melbourne Cup function. Also on offer are freshly prepared sandwiches, rolls and wraps - fillings include chicken, mayo and rocket; turkey, swiss and cranberry; ham, avocado and salad and many more. Antipasto and cheese platters from our catering menu are also available on request. Check out our catering menu or download the Melbourne Cup order form from www.togninis.com

Don’t forget Melbourne Cup is a big day around town. Please get your orders in early! 07 3831 5300; eat@togninis.com

Mark’s tip for Melbourne Cup is get your order in early so you don’t miss the race!

Narelle’s tip is be nice to your mother!