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Italian Culinary Center Calendar of Upcoming Events Complete Version March | April | May
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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. | 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 Click here to register for this event. |
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