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MARCH

Thursday, March 16, 2006, 6:00-8:30pm
Historic Banquet: Ancient Roman Banquet!
WHEN IN ROME…
Do as the Romans at our Ancient Roman Banquet

Allow us to transport you back to the time of gladiators, and emperors for a captivating evening spent dining like the Romans at our special Ancient Roman Banquet! Revive the rich culture of ancient Rome and eat with the same table manners used by the Romans. Feast on a delicious meal!

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Rome on this festive night, as we welcome you to our ancient Roman table. Eat and drink, and learn about this great civilization!

If you register early, you will receive a complimentary autographed copy of "Olice": The Adventure of Olive Oil, a childrens’ book co-sponsored by UNICEF, or "My Holiday Table", a collection of recipes just perfect for your upcoming Spring celebrations.


Menu
  • Apricots with mint and artichokes in balsamic vinegar
  • Roman meatball soup
  • Pork with honey
  • Beet salad
  • Pine nut flan that will melt in your mouth.

    Business attire.
    $100
    Click here to register for this event.

  • Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 6:00-8:30pm.
    Hands-on Class: Tarts & MiniTarts!
    Make different kinds of tarts, from antipasto to dessert. Then, taste what you’ve created! See our website for details.

    Menu
  • Different Kinds of Tarts
  • Garganelli with Sausages, Peas & Cream
  • Primavera Salad

    Casual attire.
    $95
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  • Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 6:00-8:30pm
    Chef’s Night: With Chef Joseph Brancaccio from Agata & Valentina, NYC
    Don’t miss out on a delicious culinary experience with our guest chef Joseph Brancaccio from Agata & Valentina Restaurant & Food Bar, NYC. He will whip up delicious, gourmet fare. For a detailed menu, visit our website.

    Menu
  • Caponata & Calamari al forno
  • Spaghetti alla Bottarga
  • Brasato with San Marsano Tomatoes, marmalade and creamy polenta.
  • Cassatina Siciliana

    Business attire.
    $85
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  • APRIL

    Wednesday, April 5, 2006. 6:00-8:30pm.
    Hands-on Class: Chocolate Mini-Cakes!
    Satisfy your sweet tooth at this hands-on night. Your evening will be filled with chocolate; from fruits to breads, and even cookies!

    Casual attire.
    $95
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    Friday, April 7, 2006, 6:00-8:30pm.
    Seasonal Banquet: Easter Dinner
    Easter is here! Welcome the holiday with springtime Italian dishes, all prepared by our house chef.

    Menu
  • Chicken crostini with quail eggs
  • Easter risotto with herbs and leeks
  • Roasted lamb shoulder with sautéed spinach and duchess potatoes
  • Easter salad with pine nuts
  • Traditional colomba stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut cream
  • Prosecco

    Business attire.
    $85
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  • Thursday, April 20, 2006, 6:00-8:30pm
    Special Banquet: My Tuscany II: A Tuscan Banquet
    A Tuscan Banquet will take you on a gastronomic tour through Tuscany’s specialty cuisine. You’ll taste classic, traditional dishes from cities throughout Tuscany.

    Menu
  • Artichokes carpaccio
  • Pici all’aglione (traditional short egg pasta)
  • Braciole di maiale su crostone con fagioli all’uccelletto (pork shoulder and cannelini beans with garlic, sage and tomato)
  • Tuscan apple cake.

    Business attire.
    $100
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  • Tuesday, April 25, 2006. 6:00-8:30pm.
    Chef’s Night: Spring Festival!
    Ring in spring with guest chef, Pino Saverino, from SAVERINO, in Denver, CO. Savor a meal filled with fresh spring ingredients! Visit our website for a detailed menu.

    Business attire.
    $85
    Click here to register for this event.

    April 28, 2006, 6:00-8:30pm.
    Hands-on Class: Gnocchi night
    At Hands-On: Gnocchi night, meet others who share your passion for Italian cuisine. Learn the ins and outs of making gnocchi, and then taste them all! Dinner will include gnocchi alla bava (gnocchi baked with fontina cheese), potato gnocchi with pesto, lemon gnocchi and spinach and ricotta gnocchi. Then, if you have room for dessert, indulge yourself in a chocolate soufflé.

    Casual attire.
    SOLD OUT
    MAY

    Tuesday, May 9, 6:00-8:30pm
    Chef’s Night: Carol Frazzetta, Carol's Cafe, NYC
    Savor sauces from scratch made, “uno, due, tre”! Carol Frazzetta, of Carol’s Cafe, Staten Island, NY, will demonstrate quick and delicious recipes.

    Menu
  • Spaghetti alla carbonara with pancetta and caramelized onions
  • Angel hair pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil
  • “Brooklyn” white clam sauce with linguini
  • Bow tie pasta with garlic, olive oil, spring vegetables, and hot peppers.

    Business attire.
    $85
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  • Friday, May 12, 6:00-8:30pm
    Hands-on Class: Pizza!
    Learn to make this ultimate Italian comfort food! Buon appetito!

    Menu
  • Antipasti misti
  • Mouth-watering speck and ricotta pizza
  • A savory torte with herbs and cheese
  • Sweet pizza topped with fresh strawberries and bananas.

    Casual attire.
    $95
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  • Tuesday, May 23, 2006 6:00-8:30pm
    Chef’s Night: TBA
    For further information and the latest details about this event or our other events, please return to this website.

    Business attire.
    $95
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    Thursday, May 25, 2006. 6:00-8:30pm
    Historic Banquet: Etiquette
    Tonight’s festivities are certain to be extraordinary! Paolo Villoresi will give a slide presentation, sharing historical information concerning 3000 years of Italian social dining and dining styles.

    Menu
  • Warm, spiced wine
  • Oven-baked porchetta with leeks, olive and pancetta
  • Lombard-style white beans and onions
  • Tagliatelle with meat sauce
  • Zuccotto (a Florentine filled sponge cake).

    Business attire.
    $100
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  • Friday, May 26, 2006. 6:00-8:30pm
    Hands-on Class: Flavors of Tuscany
    Paolo Petroni will bring to life recipes from his outstanding book, Tuscan Recipes: Past and Present. Copies of his book will be available for purchase.

    Menu
  • Rosemary rolls
  • Pappa al pomodoro (tomato and bread soup)
  • Chicken cacciatore
  • Cantucci with Vin Santo

    $95
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