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Taranta

210 Hanover St.
Boston, MA 02113
617-720-0052

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Named for the Tarantella, the emblematic wedding dance of southern Italy, Taranta, blends Southern Italian and Peruvian cuisine, an exciting new dimension to the heavily Italian North End. Chef-owner Jose Duarte's unique brand of fusion has made reviewers swoon and customers come back again and again.

Located in a comfortable and cozy brick storefront building, Taranta is unexpectedly spacious with seating for 70 on three floors overlooking Hanover street, as well as plenty of space for private parties and large groups - including popular, by appointment cooking classes.

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Pan-seared jumbo scallops over a sauté of Peruvian corn, pancetta Abruzzese and vincotto evoo
 
 
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Insalata
1. noun Italian for salad.
Jus
1. noun French for juice, jus also refers to the unthickened juices from a piece of roasted meat.
Kaffir lime
1. noun A type of tree bearing dark green leaves used in cooking, and small, bright green, wrinkled-looking citrus fruit.
Mascarpone
1. noun Ultra-rich, soft cheese known best for its role in tiramisu.
Pancetta
1. noun Cured Italian bacon.
Panna cotta
1. noun Italian egg custard.
Polenta
1. noun A slow-cooked cornmeal porridge popular in northern Italy; can be served soupy or firm, sometimes fried.
Porcini
1. noun Smoky, meaty wild mushrooms.
Quenelle
1. noun A small, delicate, poached dumpling of meat, fish or vegetables.
Ragu
1. noun Tomato and meat sauce from Bologna.
Risotto
1. noun Italian dish made from rice cooked by intermittently adding small amounts of stock or broth. Other ingredients are added as required.
Wonton
1. noun A small dumplings made by filling thin sheets of dough with a mixture finely chopped meat, seafood or vegetables.