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Stamford Restaurateur Takes His Port Chester Trattoria Back To Its Roots

PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Stamford resident and restaurateur Marc Tessitore has reinvigorated his Port Chester restaurant in honor of its 10th year.

Bruschettas at nessa continue to be a popular item.

Bruschettas at nessa continue to be a popular item.

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nessa has changed its menu and cocktail list.

nessa has changed its menu and cocktail list.

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The former mixologist from New York's Elaine's has joined nessa.

The former mixologist from New York's Elaine's has joined nessa.

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nessa in Port Chester is celebrating its 10th year in business.

nessa in Port Chester is celebrating its 10th year in business.

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"As we approach almost a decade at nessa, our reflections about the business are humbling," he said. "Opening a restaurant can be like a fistfight for some; you’re open one minute and closed the next; for others it’s a lifelong pursuit of nurturing. It's much like theater, when the curtain opens, there is no going back, so preparation and hard work is key to success."

As a way to honor the restaurant's original mission Tessitore brought back the trattoria's original chef, Executive Chef Brady Duhame, and brought in master mixologist Albert Corbelli, formerly of Milk and Honey and Elaine’s NYC.

The result: A complete menu overhaul, more innovative cocktails and a distinct international wine list featuring small vineyard wines from Napa Valley, France and Chile, all of which pair perfectly with the new "nessa-sary" nibbles bar menu (all items $8).

Among the new dishes featured: crispy polenta fries with a spicy aioli dipping sauce, a bowl of angry mussels in a Fra Diavolo sauce, pappardelle with lamb Ragu tossed with Gaeta olives, golden raisins and whole milk ricotta and pan roasted salmon (gluten free) accompanied with quinoa, zucchini, almonds, raisins and a Greek yogurt sauce.

Nessa is located at 325 N. Main St., Port Chester, 914- 939-0119, www.nessarestaurant.com.

 

 

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