Ruffino’s offers Lenten specials

Mardi Gras has come and gone, and now that we’re in Lent, Ruffino’s will highlight different types of seafood each week. This week’s focus is shrimp. Through March 11, patrons can enjoy several signature recipes from Chef Peter Sclafani’s latest cookbook Seasons of Louisiana. Among the dishes that will be served are shrimp scampi, Pasta Pescatore and crab-crusted shrimp. The following weeks will highlight crawfish, oysters and crab respectively. The final week will incorporate a medley of seafood selections drawn from each of the previous weeks’ specialties. The restaurant will also offer its own Seafood Festival each Friday with three entrees and a trio of appetizers.