Chris Scarduzio Opens Teca in Newtown Square


Teca opened last night at 191 Newtown Street in Newtown Square. It is the second Teca, the original is in West Chester. At the helm is Chris Scarduzio who came on board after receiving a call from his friend Alberto Guadagnini.

It is Scarduzio’s lone restaurant as the chef winds down Mia in Atlantic City and walked away from his East Passyunk project.

Teca will feature an extensive menu with Neapolitan pizzas and contemporary Italian dishes. Check out a few photos from the opening night, and take a peek at the Teca Newtown Square menu.

 

 

Teca Menu

On The Board

formaggi misti
three – five
parmigiano reggiano | gorgonzola dolce | piave vecchio | taleggio latte crudo | pecorino toscano | pecorino al tartufo | caprino | brie

affettati misti
three – five
prosciutto san daniele | prosciutto cotto | soppressata san daniele |

nocchiona | aged genoa salame | speck del tirolo | bresaola | mortadella | coppa

Primi

zuppa del giorno
chef’s seasonal preparation

burrata del giorno
chef ’s seasonal preparation

fried calamari
san marzano tomato

lumache
garlic, pistachio emulsion

taco di pesce
grilled cod, caper, tomato salad, lime marscapone

meatball al forno
fresh ricotta

mussels
savory tomato, garlic, chili

dozen baked clams
west philly classic

grilled octopus
finngerling potato, fennel grapefruit vinaigrette

roasted beet tartar
whipped goat cheese, baby salad, basil oil, balsamic condimento

grilled langoustine
lemon, garlic, estate olive oil

tuna tartar
oven dried tomato, basil pesto

crabmeat napoleone
avocado, mango, toast

speck & melted brie
arugula, tear drop tomato, balsamic condimento

Insalate

caesar
anchovy, parmigiano tuile, crouton, estate olive oil

teca tonnata
field greens, imported tuna, egg, kalamata olive, shaved parmigiano, balsamic, estate olive oil

italian wedge
iceberg, radicchio, cherry tomato, crispy pancetta, creamy gorgonzola

arugula
fried calamari, kalamata olive, caper, shaved parmigiano, lemon-estate olive oil

tomato carpaccio
vine ripe, cherry tomato, buffala mozzarella, basil, estate olive oil

Small Plates

marinated imported cured olives

stued olive ascolane gorgonzola, prosciutto, salsa rosa

roasted sweet bell pepper or hot cherry pepper

house cut french fries, salsa rosa

short rib & fontina arancine

toasted almonds, sea salt, spice

vergetable grigliata mista

Wood Oven Neopolitan Pizza

pizza del giorno
chef ’s seasonal prepartion

margherita
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, basil

napoletana
san marzano tomato, anchovy, caper, kalamata olive

quattro formaggi
mozzarella, gorgonzola, ricotta & pecorino bagnolese

uovo
mozzarella, sautéed broccoli, sweet garlic, cotechino sausage, farm egg

burrata
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, burrata, cherry tomato, baby arugula

capricciosa
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto cotto, forest mushrooms, artichoke, kalamata olives

san daniele
prosciutto, mozzarella, baby arugula, shaved parmigiano

tartufo
forest mushroom, gorgonzola, mascarpone, true essence

crespano
pesto alla genovese, radicchio trevigiano, cherry tomato, scarmorza cheese

Pasta E Risotto

lasagna
mozzarella, beef ragu, béchamel

cavatelli
pancetta, savory tomato, basil, blush sauce

agnolotti alla zia carla
spinach parmigiano cream, nutmeg essence

linguine allo scoglio
mussel, clam, calamari, shrimp, spicy san marzano tomato

fusilli calabrese
rock shrimp, basil pesto, pistachio crumble

bucatini
all’amatriciana, classic style

gnocchi
lamb ragu “in bianco” citrus essence

rigatoni
sunday gravy, meatball

pappardelle
forest mushroom, porcini sauce

angry lobster e tagliatelle
spicy san marzano, lobster garnish

risotto del giorno
chef ’s seasonal preparation

Specialita della Casa

chicken al mattone “under brick”
sweet garlic, lemon rosemary jus

grilled pork rib chop
sambuca-braised fennel, raisins

super tuscan beef burger
sangiovese braised onion, gorgonzola dolce, pancetta, basil pesto, brioche bun, fries

vitello alla mia
forest mushroom, melted taleggio, porcini sauce

grilled filet mignon
arugula, endive, parmigiano reggiano, balsamic condimento

peppered yellowfin tuna
fresh tomato alla puttanesca

herb crusted norwegian salmon
dijon, fregola sarda, mussel brodetto

whole fish del giorno
chef’s seasonal preparation

Traditional Favorites

pan-fried chicken breast parmigiano
melted mozzarella, san marzano tomato, basil

sautéed veal piccata
caper, lemon, white wine garlic

“braciole” braised beef flank steak
herb garlic stuffng, san marzano gravy

From the Butcher

12 oz. new york strip steak
cabernet shallot sauce, fries

center cut 14 oz. delmonico steak

center cut veal rib chop
(single or double cut)

Contorni

sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic, estate olive oil, red chili flake

braised escarole & cannellini bean

creamy mascarpone polenta rustica

truffled mac & cheese “ai quattro formaggi”

chef ’s daily seasonal preparation

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