Course 1: Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc Paired with Oysters Rockfeller
Course 2: Mannequin Chardonay paired with Arugula salad with Crabmeat Bruschetta
Course 3: Machete Petit Sirah paired with Short Rib served with truffle mashed potatoes & seasonal veggies
Course 4: 8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel paired with a chocolate fondue style dessert.
The history of Orin Swift Cellars dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A few more years of university led to graduation and eventually a job at Robert Mondavi Winery in 1997 as a temporary harvest worker. Deciding that if he was going to work this hard, it would eventually have to be for himself, he founded Orin Swift Cellars in 1998; Orin is his father’s middle name and Swift is his mother’s maiden name. With two tons of zinfandel and not much else, he spent the next decade making wine for others as well as himself and grew the brand to what it is today.
About Tuscan Prime
Tuscan Prime is an Italian Chophouse in the heart of Annapolis managed by the MONTE Restaurant Development Group. Opening Tuscan Prime Italian Chophouse has been a dream of owners Michele and Gennaro DiMeo for years and they could not be more proud of their new location, décor, staff and food. With prime steaks and chops, award winning Italian cuisine, over the top desserts to WOW, all paired perfectly with a masterfully crafted wine list, Tuscan Prime is the perfect addition to the food scene in Annapolis.
From ambiance and décor to perfected menus, no detail was left untouched for the Italian Chophouse. Gennaro DiMeo has worked diligently to perfect the menu while highlighting the elevated Italian classics, authentic recipes from his home town of Naples, and the best cuts of meats. Michele DiMeo’s knowledge of wine, alongside the skilled staff and sommelier, created an award winning wine list that is guaranteed to impress. From delicious elevated meals, catered events in our private dining rooms, and Prime happy hour at the gorgeous bar, there are options for every diner. The experience at Tuscan Prime is refined from beginning to end. The Dolce Bar is the place to celebrate every special event and occasion. One which will not disappoint!
The MONTE Restaurant Development Group began in 1997 in Severna Park, MD. Through years of research, learnings and continued success of owning and operating locations from fast casual to fine dining for over 30 years, the group has perfected and defined their fleet of restaurants which are thriving today. The MONTE Restaurant Development Group manages Tuscan Prime, Squisito Pizza & Pasta, and Squisito Too with more than 13 locations across Maryland, Virginia, DC, Tennessee, and opening soon in DE, NJ, and NY. Tuscan Prime’s sister restaurant is Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen.
Every restaurant managed by the MONTE Restaurant Development Group strives to exceed the guest’s expectations on every plate, at every table with every meal. Tuscan Prime follows these exact standards by putting customer service at the forefront.