torta

noun

1. (US)A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.
2. A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process.
3. (slang)An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive.
4. A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.
5. (countable, uncountable)An Italian cake.

   “They include fresh noodles, roasted chickens, savory Italian tortas, caponata and other antipasti like roasted onions in balsamic vinegar, crusty walnut breads, biscotti, and fabulous Italian desserts.”

   “Perhaps there could be a smarter balsamic kick in the latte cotto custard, more oomph in the chocolate torta.”

   “Internationally popular from his cookbooks and television show, Middione fills the deli case with southern Italian tortas, roasted chicken, polenta, and white bean salad.”

   “To follow, there’s good, strong coffee and desserts such as chocolate torta with fresh whipped cream ($4.50), which comes from the divine Victoria Bakery a few steps away over the road (try their “Ugly But Beautiful” nut meringues), and gelato zabaglione ($3.50), an absolutely ambrosial yellow fluff.”

   “The cuisine is rustic, with a decent choice of fish and meat, and great desserts like hazelnut chocolate torta with meringue doused in espresso and layered chantilly cream with bitter cocoa, or “bugies,” little fried pockets of dough filled with candied lemon zest and grappa di Moscato, then dusted with sugar.”