On Thursday, December 17th, Saffire in The Factory in Franklin will offer The Feast of the Seven Fishes.
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is part of the Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration, although it’s not known as The Feast of Seven Fishes in Italy and has no proper meaning.
A feast typically consists of seven different seafood dishes. It originates, however, from Southern Italy, where it is known as The Vigil (La Vigilia). Some Italian-American families have been known to celebrate with nine, eleven or thirteen different seafood dishes.
Here are the courses for the Feast of Seven Fishes that will be offered at Saffire. Purchase your tickets to the Feast of Seven Fishes to ensure seating.
Course One – A Tasting of Florida Shrimp
Herb-Butter Braised Rock Shrimp
Sweet White Shrimp Tostada with Salsa Verde
Royal Red Shrimp with Marie Rose Aioli
Course Two – Smoked & Cured Treats
Hickory Smoked Mackerel with Vinegar Glaze
Molasses Smoked Salmon Crostini with Maple Cream Cheese
Salt Cod Fritters with Lemon Aioli
Course Three – Salad
Grilled Octopus with California Olive Oil, Stewed Sweet Peppers and Arugula
Course Four – Pasta
A Ragout of Olives, Capers, Anchovy and Mussels tossed in Tagliatelle
Course Five – Roast of Reel Caught
the Season’s Best Sustainable Fish, Roasted and served with Broccolini and Lemon-Tasso Beurre Blanc
Course Six – Ciopinno
A Stew of Clams, White Fish and Scallops in a Southern-inspired Tomato Broth, garnished with Asparagus and Torn Bread
Course Seven – Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked with Sweetened Mascarpone and Cocoa
Saffire recently underwent a remodel over the summer. Read more about the remodel here. Saffire is part of the Tom Kats Hospitality group which includes The Southern, Acme Feed & Seed, and Southernaire.
Located at The Factory in Franklin at 230 Franklin Road, Franklin. Hours of operation are Tuesday -Thursday 11 am-9pm,Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am -9pm. For the latest updates, follow Saffire on Facebook.
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