Mamma Mia! We Love Italian Food!
FOOD: Chris Rovezzi, Villa Sofia
BAR: Nick Mallia, Bar Lunette
PHOTOGRAPHER & CHRONICLER: Alexandra Lewis
October, 2024
For our last dinner of the 2024 season, we welcomed back Chris Rovezzi for a hearty Italian meal. As the days grow shorter our dinners have been starting a touch earlier, with the crowd of guests in full attendance by 5pm. Plus, some of our guests came in their Halloween costumes, what a scream!
We started the evening with drinks flowing and platters of antipasto ready for the picking! Nick Mallia crafted a divine cocktail once again: a Sage Negroni. This concoction brought together Elena Italian gin, 1757 Cinzano vermouth, Campari, sage syrup, with an orange zest garnish.
Once mingling had fully commenced and our guests’ appetites had been wet, the entrees were served and plates were loaded high with pasta, focaccia, and pork. The details of the full menu are below:
Focaccia
Fig, Gorgonzola, and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Antipasto platters with cheese, salami, olives, marinated mushrooms, stuffed peppers, prosciutto, and more!
Braised Pork over Roasted Root Vegetables
Jumbo Cheese Tortellini with Smoked Cherry Tomato Confit
Gnocchi with Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Cranberry Cream Sauce
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Impromptu Bonus: Cannoli!
By the time the night came to an end, stomachs and hearts were full. While it was our last event of 2024, we are already excited for our 2025 dinner season! Stay tuned for updates on the future dates of next year’s events. We can’t wait to welcome new and familiar faces to our home, again!
