Crostino

I enjoyed the satisfyingly starchy combination of roasted beets and artichokes with the subtle watercress, spunked up by some bitter endive and a nice, salty taleggio crostino. ❋ Michelle Won (2011)

The substantial, fleshy fish rest over preserved tomatoes and a fragrant, garlicy salsa verde -- soaking into the sizeable crostino until it dissolves in an olive oil-soaked puddle. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A creamy blue crab crostino ($9) was full of sweet crab and enlivened by a bit of jalapeno, though if creamy is what you want, the slightly tangy sheep's milk ricotta with sea salt and herbs ($10) is the ciccheti for you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A modest white bowl holds an exemplary oyster pan roast: three plump, perfect oysters enrobed in cream and vermouth, accompanied by a funky uni crostino. ❋ Shauna Lyon (2011)

An ample pile of toasted bread came alongside it, making for a kind of do-it-yourself crostino. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Through Saturday Tomasso Trattoria in Southborough is hosting an Abruzzo earthquake relief fundraiser where you can get a plate of Abruzzi-inspired antipasto - spicy stewed tomatoes on a garlic crostino topped with Crystal Brook Farm goat cheese - for 8 bucks, and add a glass of wine for a total of 17 bucks. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And I always look forward to the ever-changing seasonal menu of specials; a delicate nettle-spinach custard with mortadella-pâté crostino in spring is still on my mind. ❋ Unknown (2009)

8/Blue crab crostino with jalapeño and tomato; $10; Locanda Verde, New York ❋ Unknown (2010)

8/ Blue crab crostino with jalapeño and tomato; $10; Locanda Verde, New York ❋ Andrew Knowlton (2010)