Good Taste : Who's in the kitchen: Antonio Saccoccia, owner/chef, The Grill on Main, Edgartown
By Eleni Collins
Published: January 28, 2010
This weekend, Mr. Saccoccia starts two-for-one entrees on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Previously held on Friday nights, he's added two more to the mix.
E.C: What ingredients could you not live without?
Antonio Saccoccia of The Grill on Main in Edgartown. Photo courtesy of Antonio SaccocciaA.S: Extra virgin olive oil, veal bones to make stock, chocolate. Specifically German: Schokinaig.
What's your favorite thing to cook?
Roasted rack of domestic lamb. With scalloped potatoes, roasted eggplant and tomato mash, with extra virgin olive oil and garlic. By far my favorite meal.
Is there one food you won't eat?
Canned spinach.
Where do you go on your nights off?
To be honest, I have one night off. I usually cook at home.
What's one of your favorite things about the Island?
How when I haven't driven somewhere in a while and I revisit it, how amazing it is. Beetlebung Corner, Beach Road between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, stunning. The vistas. Every town.
Other news
Zapotec in Oak Bluffs has a slew of deals each night. Monday remains two-for-one, Tuesday is $2 taco night, and wings are $2 off on Wednesday. Burgers cost $7 on Thursdays, and on Saturdays chips and salsa come free with an entrée.
David Ryan's in Edgartown has a new after-work special. Burgers are $5 Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 pm. Rolling Rock draft beers are $2.50 every day.
