Chef Michael Toscano and Caitlin Toscano have opened Le Farfalle, a modern Italian Osteria serving regional fare, in the heart of downtown. Located just off of bustling King Street, at 15 Beaufain, the restaurant is their debut project since relocating to Charleston last year; and after having both worked at some of the top Italian establishments in New York City. The menu at Le Farfalle showcases various regions throughout Italy, as well as ingredients bountiful to the South. Dinner service offers diners an array of small plates and mains, including pastas, vegetables and salads. The Warm Rosemary Focaccia offered during bread service is made in-house daily. Standout small plates include: Ceci in Umido: Umbrian style stewed chickpeas, preserved lemon, allepo pepper with a crusty baguette; Octopus Carpaccio with roasted tomatoes, pickled eggplant and Fett’unta. Pastas—made in-house daily, include Gnocchi al Telefono with roasted eggplant, tomato, basil and cheddar cheese curd, while main courses are on the more decadent side, featuring Porchetta with grilled scallions, pepperonata, and pickled cherry glassato; and a 24 oz. prime aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina for two, from DiBragga in NYC, with fagioli misti, lettuces and salsa verde, among others. Special care for sourcing ingredients, from local produce, to grains, and sustainably sourced seafood, is of great […]