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Make Your Spirits Bright at Zona Blu this Holiday Season!
ona Blu first opened its doors and welcomed Weston diners to sample a taste of Sardinia over six years ago. Over that time the restaurant has become a fixture in West Broward’s culinary scene with its uncompromising quality and unique dishes. Even during the height of the pandemic, Zona Blu continued to delight discerning Weston diners with a taste of the beautiful Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy.
“Even in uncertain times, we were humbled by how many loyal customers continued to support us by ordering carry-out and delivery,” said co-owner Debbie Bautista, “This is what sustained us during the lockdown and allowed our staff to remain employed.”
Unique, Delicious Menu
Zona Blu’s menu features fresh pasta and seafood, wood-fired pizza, and imported ingredients found primarily in Sardinia. The restaurant’s cuisine is heavily influenced by Sardinia’s history. “Sardinian
food is influenced by flavors from the Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Far East,” commented Chef Fadda, “Those influences resulted in one of the most deliciously unique cuisines in the world.” Zona Blu takes pride in offering dishes that are not typically known outside of Sardinia, such as Fregola, a unique, couscous-style pasta simmered in a double reduction of fish tomato broth, then tossed with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and the freshest seafood imaginable. Another favorite is Spaghetti al Cartoccio, which is spaghetti with mixed seafood, and fresh tomato sauce, covered with a thin pillow of pizza dough and baked in their wood-burning oven. The restaurant also continues to offer foodie-favorite options from past menus. These include Pasta alla Ruota where your favorite pasta and homemade Panna sauce are mixed tableside in a massive wheel of 100% Parmigiano Reggiano. The cheese is incorporated into the warm pasta and creates a dish and experience you will not soon forget. Another tableside favorite that is just as delicious as beautiful is the Orata al Forno (baked Sea Bream). This fish is packed with nutrients and is one of the traditional seafood dishes you will commonly find served on the island of Sardinia. After baking for 25 minutes covered in salt, the server will prepare the whole fish tableside by cracking the salt, delicately removing the skin, and deboning the fish. Delizioso! Culugiornes are homemade stuffed pasta typically served during special occasions in Sardinia. However, at Zona Blu, this dish has become so requested, that their chefs prepare them daily. No need to wait for a special occasion to enjoy them. Fresh pasta dough is filled with a mixture of potato, pecorino cheese, and mint before being shaped into plump dumplings pinched together to form a seal. The pasta is then briefly boiled and served with fresh tomato sauce and basil. This dish is enjoyed by everyone, including vegetarians!
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Truffle Season
South Floridians typically think of the winter months as tourist season; at Zona Blu, it is truffle season. Fresh deliveries of black and white truffles arrive weekly and are offered as an entrée enhancement. Their most popular pasta is Cacio e Pepe con Tartufo. A small wheel of Pecorino Sardo cheese arrives to your table, fresh pasta is tossed until blended with the cheese, add black pepper, and finish the plate off with shaved black or white truffle. We guarantee you’ll be transported to food heaven! Zona Blu also offers full catering services for families and businesses. Families can even opt-in for a chef to come along with your catering order to prepare their famous Pasta alla Ruota. Local businesses receive 10% off catering orders. Be sure to take advantage of Zona Blu’s popular weekday specials. During lunch hours, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, and all day on Tuesday, select pastas are $15 and select pizzas are $10 for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery. Zona Blu also offers a full bar with uniquely crafted cocktails. On Wednesday evenings, all wine bottles under $100 are half-price. With gratitude and thanks, Zona Blu would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and Buone Feste!
