CHEF NINO GERMANO
La Scala Ristorante
1012 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-783-9209
About CHEF NINO GERMANO
At the age of 9, Nino Germano left Bafia, Sicily to move to Baltimore joining relatives and in search of the American Dream. His father established a successful construction company but Nino held a strong passion for great Italian food. Under his mother’s tutelage in the kitchen, Nino opened an Italian restaurant and pizzeria, Zia Pina. It was successful enough to open a second location. In 1995, Nino decided to challenge himself further, he sold the initial restaurants and opened La Scala—a cozy 13 table risorante located in Little Italy. His philosophy was simple—provide great traditional, home-style cooking with quality ingredients and personal attention. His approach worked. In 2004 Chef and Owner, Nino Germano, treats his patrons “as if they were in his own home.” You will often see Chef Nino personally checking on the diners and making sure everyone is enjoying their meal. La Scala’s is highly rated in the Zagat Survey; has been voted “Baltimore’s Best Italian Restaurant” in the annual City Paperpoll; voted one of the top ten restaurants by OL’s City's Best, as well as being featured in the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Magazine.
A recipe from CHEF NINO GERMANO…
CROSTINI DI GAMBERI (SHRIMP TOAST)
12 Servings
12 Large Gulf Shrimp peeled and deveined
½ lb. Diced Pancetta
2 oz Cognac 12 Slices of Italian Country Bread(½ thick)
4 oz Demi Glaze
3 oz Butter
12 Slices of Mozzarella
Sauté pancetta and shrimp in pan. Add Cognac (be careful, alcohol will catch on fire!!) Then add Demi Glaze and salt and pepper to taste. As shrimp are finishing add butter. Place a Shrimp on the Italian Country Bread with sautéed ingredients and a piece of Mozzarella cheese on top. Put in oven until melted.