Taste of Italy April 29, 2010

Last night Carol and I attended this and had a wonderful time. We were able to get a table on the upstairs patio and it was a beautiful evening (first rule of wine tastings at HEB.. get a table first and then guard it with your life!)

Savoring the World Series

This "walk around" style allows you to taste foods and wine from one of our favorite countries - Italy! Both the Head Wino and Chef have outdone themselves with this one. Martin has new wines in from Italy and Chef Curtis has come up with a phenomenal menu.

The menu is:

• Antipaso – Mortadella, Salami, Prosciutto with Tomato Confit; Marinated Olives, & Grilled Bread
• Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Seeds & Basil
• Heirloom Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crackers, Basil Oil, & Lemon Yogurt
• Seared Salmon with a Leek Risotto & Grilled Lemon Butter
• Beef Short Rib Canelloni with Bolognese & Basil
• Cheeses from Italy with Nuts, Dried Fruits, Honey & Ciabatta
• Traditional Italian Rice Pudding
• Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Syrup & Malted Whipped Cream
• Biscotti & Amaretti
• Pana Cotta

The wines are (may vary depending on availability):

• Riondo Prosecco
• Tiamo Pinot Grigio Veneto
• Farnese Trebbianno d'Abbruzo
• Bastianich Rosato Venezia
• Palma Arc Salici Salentine
• Primaterra Primitivo Sicilia
• Tenuta di Montecucco Canaiolo Maremma
• Il Santo Baroncini Tuscany