Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category

• A Brief History of Pasta

  • February 23rd, 2016
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, Italian Cuisine, pasta facts

  Ah, pasta…. A versatile, quintessential Italian food, and the delicious inspiration for our name. Pasta is a huge part of Italian cuisine, but many Americans who enjoy it so frequently don’t know the slightest bit about its history or how… Read More

• A Basic Guide for Wine Pairings in Italian Cuisine

  • January 13th, 2016
  • Posted in Blog, Wine Menu
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, date night, Italian Cuisine, Wine, wine pairings, wine questions

  Italian cuisine is one of the most respected in the wide world of food, and along with good food comes good wine. Wine experts around the globe have worked to perfect their crafts, and in doing so have noted which… Read More

• Catering with Basta Pasta

  • January 4th, 2016
  • Posted in Basta Pasta, Blog, Catering, Timonium
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, catering, Timonium catering

  Welcome back! We certainly hope you enjoyed the holidays and had a happy and healthy and fun new year.  At Basta Pasta, we hope to be your number one resource for incredible Italian food, crab cakes, fine wine and sinful… Read More

• Timonium Date Night at Basta Pasta

  • November 25th, 2015
  • Posted in Blog, Timonium
  • Tags: date night, Timonium, wine menu

  If you’re like most Timonium residents, you associate date night with an authentic Italian meal. Since Basta Pasta first opened its doors to the public, it has been the go-to source for fine Italian dining. Couples flock to Basta Pasta… Read More

• Hosting your Fallston fundraiser with Basta Pasta

  • November 8th, 2015
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: Fallston fundraiser, fundraiser, pasta

  The holiday season is fast approaching and it’s a wonderful time to do some year ending fundraising with a Fallston fundraiser. If you are hosting a Fallston fundraiser, there are things you need to know. With a successful Fallston fundraiser,… Read More

• Wine: When is it Considered Good?

  • October 30th, 2015
  • Posted in Basta Pasta, Blog, Wine Menu
  • Tags: wine menu, wine options

  With so many wines to choose from, it can be hard to decide which wine is best for you. However, you tend to hear some wine enthusiasts talk about “good” wine versus lesser types of wine. If you are just… Read More

• Make your Anniversary Plans with Basta Pasta

  • October 23rd, 2015
  • Posted in Basta Pasta, Blog, fallston, Menu, Timonium
  • Tags: anniversary dinner, Basta Pasta

  An anniversary is a wonderful event to be celebrated. Your anniversary is a time to celebrate another year spent with the person you love and trust the most in life. It’s also the perfect excuse to take time for you… Read More

• Your Rehearsal Dinner and Basta Pasta

  • October 15th, 2015
  • Posted in Basta Pasta, Blog, Menu
  • Tags: menu options, rehearsal dinner

  A wedding is a joyous celebration that helps to bring family and friends together to celebrate the union of two people. However, a wedding can come with several stressful components that need to be scheduled and planned. Not only will… Read More

• Wine Menu Spotlights: Zinfandel

  • October 9th, 2015
  • Posted in Blog, Menu, Wine Menu
  • Tags: wine menu, wine options, Zinfandel

  While this wine may not hail from Italy, it is still a popular choice when enjoying Italian cuisine. This native wine of California is known in three different varieties and can be enjoyed by any wine enthusiast. So what should… Read More

• Wine Menu Spotlights: Moscato

  • October 2nd, 2015
  • Posted in Basta Pasta, Blog, Menu, Wine Menu
  • Tags: Moscato, wine menu, wines

    As we continue to explore the many different wines offered at Basta Pasta, it’s important to also recognize some of the dessert wine options as well as those served most often with dinner. Moscato is one of the more… Read More