Signature Dish: Al Dente Italian Cuisine builds upon success
Aug. 31—After successfully running Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine for several years, restaurant owner Jorge Velasquez wanted to bring something different to the Frederick community. He recently opened Al Dente Italian Cuisine, located in the same shopping plaza where Mayta's continues to operate. Velasquez used to live in San Francisco and worked in an Italian restaurant for six years. At Al Dente, that appreciation for Italian cuisine is evident in the menu: antipasto (appetizers), such as meatballs, calamari and mussels; insalate (salads); pizza; and a variety of pasta, including gluten-free options. Specials include New York steak with fettuccine tossed in homemade pesto sauce and pollo al marsala, which is chicken breast braised in marsala wine with mushrooms and thyme, served with fettuccine tossed in Alfredo sauce. If you ask Velasquez, Al Dente offers unique flavors enhanced by local products. He has much love for the city of Frederick and looks forward to showcasing what his latest restaurant has to offer.
Al Dente Italian Cuisine
5010 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 120, Frederick
240-815-7822
Facebook.com/BuckeystownRestaurantItaliano
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Type of food: Italian
Price: Entrées range from $13.99 to $24.99
Owner Jorge Velasquez recommends: The shrimp linguine alla vodka with sautéed shrimp and basil in a vodka-cream sauce.
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