marsala
noun
mar·sa·la
mär-ˈsä-lə 
often capitalized
: a fortified Sicilian wine that varies from dry to sweet and is often used in cooking
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Joey’s is known for a wide variety of offerings, with casual bites such as handhelds, wings and pizza, along with entrees such as chicken marsala, fish and chips, and its filet duo.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
In addition, Bodega Biondi serves entrees including rigatoni alfredo, lasagna, pollo marsala, and Spanish-style steak.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
Frankie’s Italian Trattoria: An Italian spot with outdoor seating in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Frankie’s has a full bar and a menu with eats like lasagna, pizza, and veal marsala.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024
The marsala color in particular screams Valentine’s Day, and mother-of-pearl buttons are a perfect upgrade to celebrate the holiday.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
The finest bottles of Passito di Pantelleria include Donnafugata Ben Rye, Carole Bouquet, Marco De Bartoli, and Cantine Pellegrino.
Savory Pairings: Chicken marsala, crisp roast pork, pasta with blue cheese.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
Is marsala wine alcoholic?
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
Monkfish marsala is rich, sweet with wine.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022
Pandher: Chicken tikka marsala.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2021
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024
In addition, Bodega Biondi serves entrees including rigatoni alfredo, lasagna, pollo marsala, and Spanish-style steak.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024
Frankie’s Italian Trattoria: An Italian spot with outdoor seating in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Frankie’s has a full bar and a menu with eats like lasagna, pizza, and veal marsala.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024
The marsala color in particular screams Valentine’s Day, and mother-of-pearl buttons are a perfect upgrade to celebrate the holiday.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
The finest bottles of Passito di Pantelleria include Donnafugata Ben Rye, Carole Bouquet, Marco De Bartoli, and Cantine Pellegrino.
Savory Pairings: Chicken marsala, crisp roast pork, pasta with blue cheese.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2023
Is marsala wine alcoholic?
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
Monkfish marsala is rich, sweet with wine.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022
Pandher: Chicken tikka marsala.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Apr. 2021
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Marsala
geographical name
Mar·sa·la
mär-ˈsä-lä
city and port on the Mediterranean Sea south of Trapani on the western coast of Sicily, Italy population 80,818
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