Make Your Spirits Bright at Zona Blu this Holiday Season!

Make Your Spirits Bright at Make Your Spirits Bright at Zona Blu this Holiday Season!

Zona 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!

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!

Enjoy Exceptional Food this Holiday Season!

VOTED BEST OF WESTON SINCE 2015!

We’re Open for Dine-In Service, Alfresco Dining, Takeout and Delivery.

Experience “Sardinian Style” fresh seafood, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and daily lunch and dinner specials at one of Weston’s top-rated restaurants. We can also host or cater your special event.

WEDNESDAY WINE FESTIVAL

Celebrate humpday at Zona Blu! Every Wednesday after 5PM, all wine bottles under $100 are 50% OFF!

Offer valid for dine-in only! WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIAL

Enjoy a selection of $15 Pastas & $10 Pizzas every Tues-Fri, 12:30PM3PM! See our new lunch menu at www.zonabluweston.com

954.617.7999

189 Weston Rd. Shoppes on the Green

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DELIVERY NOW AVAILABLE TO LIMITED AREAS CLOSED MONDAYS

DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 10

Dance Fever Through the Decades

It’s a family affair! This free outdoor dance party will feature music from the 1970’s! Get ready to dance the night away. Sponsored by the City of Weston and the Weston Music Society. The beats get bopping at 8:00 pm behind the Bell Tower at the Weston Town Center, 1675 Market Street. For more info call 954-389-4321.

DECEMBER 4

Drive Thru Nativity

All are invited to experience the joy of the Christmas story at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Drive-Thru Nativity. Cars will drive by narrated stations around the St. Paul parking lot. Live animals too! Two nights, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. St. Paul is located at 580 Indian Trace, Weston.

DECEMBER 5

Craft & Talent Show

The Weston Town Center will host its Annual Craft and Talent Show. Find the perfect gift for someone who has everything and enjoy wonderful performances and a cocktail while you do! The event is open to people of all ages. Noon till 6:00pm at the Weston Town Center, 1675 Market Street. For info visit www.westontowncenter.net

DECEMBER 5

Rotary Run For Tomorrow and Health & Fitness Festival

The Rotary Club of Weston hosts its 24th annual Run For Tomorrow 5K and Half Marathon followed by the Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge One-Mile Family Health Walk. The day culminates with the free Health & Fitness Festival. It all takes place at Cypress Bay High School. To register for the race or learn more about the day’s events, visit www.westonrotary.com/run-for-tomorrow

Moonlight Movies in the Park

Gather your family and friends to kick off Weston’s 25th anniversary by enjoying a full-length feature film from the year Weston was incorporated – 1996. The original Space Jam will be projected on a giant inflatable screen. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no alcohol permitted). The show starts at 7:30 pm at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more info call 954-389-4321.

DECEMBER 10-12

The Nutcracker

Christmas music embodies the spirit of the season. Treat your ears to classical Yuletide tunes and buy your tickets to see The Nutcracker, presented by the International Ballet Company. More than 130 cast members pirouette across a wintry stage to recreate the classic, fantastical children’s ballet tale that has drawn sold-out crowds for the last 12 years to the Coral Springs Arts Center. Matinee and evening shows are available. For tickets visit www.thecentercs.com

DECEMBER 11

Winterfest 2021

The 50th annual Winterfest Boat Parade will kick off in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 6:30 pm. The Parade starts at Stranahan House traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles from the “Best Show on H20.” The Parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north).

DECEMBER 11

Weston 25th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Weston’s 25th Anniversary of incorporation with an evening of fun and festivities at the park. Fun for all ages! Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and enjoy the evening with your neighbors celebrating 25 years of community in Weston. The evening kicks off with an interactive Fun Zone from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm. It will include inflatable games, balloon twisters, airbrush artists, corn hole and more. On stage entertainment throughout the evening includes a DJ with live music and the Pure Energy Dancers. A concert, featuring The Afterparty Band will cap the evening. Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more info call 954-389-4321.

DECEMBER 15&16

Holiday Concert

Cypress Bay High School in Weston is pleased to announce its Holiday Concert will be held in the School Auditorium for two nights. Both concerts start at 7:00pm. Performances will be from the Cypress Bay High School Chorus under the direction of Brad Franks and the Jazz and Concert Bands under the direction of Brett Dawson. Their talented singers and musicians will perform holiday music from around the world. For more info, or to purchase tickets go to www.cypressbaychorus.com

DECEMBER 18

Get Your Blood Pumping

Show off your bikini bod! Boot camp workouts every Saturday in September. Led by personal trainer Susan Malinski, these sessions will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Boot camps are held at Peace Mound Park at 9:00am. Plus, get the kids moving on Tuesday evenings at 5:00pm. For more info visit www.SusanMalinski.com or call or text 954-245-2071.

DECEMBER 23

Yuletide Carolers at the Bell Tower

Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Get in the holiday spirit with your neighbors. The Weston Town Center welcomes everyone from altos to sopranos for a Christmas sing-a-long. Kick off Christmas weekend by enjoying a warm cider with friends. Singing begins at 7:00 pm at the Weston Town Center, 1675 Market Street. For more info visit www.westontowncenter.net

DECEMBER 25

Christmas Day

The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is the focus of the holiday as well as good will, miracles, and time spent together with family and friends.

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve

Wishing all our readers a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year from all of us at Our City Media.