Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., will host a Festa d'Italia Italian wine dinner, Tuesday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. Guests will take a tour through some of Italy's wine regions with wine distributor Tim Stratman.
Cost is $65 per person, not including tax or tip. Vegetarian and/or food only options available. Reservations 899-9904.
First Course
Wine: Prosecco
Scallop Carpaccio Topped with Peach Bellini Sorbet with Meyer Lemon Agrodolce
and a Red Wine Reduction Garnished with Fried Basil Leaves
Second Course
Wine: Zuani, Collio Bianco
Primo Taglio Goat Cheese Stuffed Baby Sweet Peppers
Served over Baby Red Romaine, Toasted Pine Nuts and Grilled Zucchini Rings
Finished with a Cucumber and White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Third Course
Wine: Chianti
Grilled Flat Bread Pizza with White Bean Puree, Oven Roasted Grape Tomatoes,
Prosciutto and Fried Brussels Sprouts Drizzled with a Fig Balsamic Glaze
Fourth Course
Wine: La Massa Toscana
Broken Arrow Ranch Slow Braised Wild Boar Osso Bucco
Served with a Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Pancetta Risotto
Topped with a Gremolata
Fifth Course
Wine: Sottimano, Nebbiolo, Langhe
Fox Hollow Farm Pulled Short Ribs and House-Made Papardelle Pasta
Tossed with Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes and Rapini
In a Rich Pan Sauce
Sixth Course
Bricco Del Sole Muscato d’Asti
Almond Lace Basket Filled with Sour Honey and Mascarpone Ice Cream and Fresh Berries
In a Pool of Crème Anglaise Drizzled with Dumanti, Pear and Caramel Sauce
Executive Chef / Proprietor – John Varanese
Chef de Cuisine – Hollis Barnett
Special Guest Speaker – Tim Stratman