Update: Here's the review of the evening, here.
Piattini Offers a Three Course Family-Style Italian Wine Dinner in Place of Restaurant Week
WHAT: To restaurateurs and foodies alike, mid-August always marks the bitter-sweet return of one thing: restaurant week. Instead of being bogged down by poor service, deal-go’ers and unsatisfactory options, Piattini is opening its doors, and arms, for a multi-course family-style Italian Wine Dinner on Monday, August 19th, 2013 at 6:30PM.
Located on Newbury Street in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Piattini will be joined by Francesco Calderaro from Winebow Boston as they wine and dine guests through an exciting 3-course tour of Italy. For $35 per person (+tax and gratuity), dollars less than traditional Restaurant Week pricing, guests will get to try two antipasti and two entrées served family-style, each paired perfectly with a different Italian wine.
For dessert, the evening will end on a sweet note with a glass of Bera Moscato di Asti DOCG 2012 a decadent white wine with aromas of fresh grapes, honey, white flowers and orange blossoms paired with an individual Vanilla Almond Panna cotta.
Known for its educational wine program, Piattini and Carderaro will educate guests on the ins and outs of pairing Italian cuisine and wine, and everyone will leave with a wine card detailing the region, tasting notes, and other pertinent information of each poured wine.
WHEN: Monday, August 19th 2013 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Piattini, 226 Newbury Street Street, Boston, MA, 02116
COST: $35 per person (tax and gratuity not included)
RSVP: Please visit http://www.piattini.com/ or call Piattini at 617-536-2020
MENU:
First Course (shared) Arugula Seasoned, chopped fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, arugula, Parmigiano reggiano, lemon-oil dressing -and-Polpo alla Griglia (Grilled Baby Octupus)Marinated baby octopus, white cannellini bean salad, myer lemon drizzle
Wine: Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna DOC 2012Delicate aromas of citrus, undertones of tropical fruits and honey
Second Course (shared) Bolognese Homemade fussilli, traditional meat ragout-and-Stracotto di Manzo (Braised Short ribs)Glazed onions, parsnip puree
Wine: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2009 Veneto Concentrated flavors of dried cherries, blackberries and fig with hints of mocha. Long complex finish.
Dessert: Vanilla Almond Panna cotta
Wine: Bera Moscato di Asti DOCG 2012Aromas of fresh grapes, honey, white flowers and orange blossoms.
