Thursday March 31st at 6:15
$120 per person
Gratuity and Sales Tax Included
Dress is Casual Elegant
Call or stop by our location in Corona del Mar.
Tickets are transferable but not refundable.
at
4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Chef Franco presenting a seasonal menu
each course will be paired with wine & jewelry
Wine
from Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
presented by Authentic Italian Artisans from Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
2919 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Aperitivo
An assortment of Chef Franco’s seasonal tray passed appetizers
JACUZZI FAMILY VINEYARDS PINA ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG BRUT
(laced with silver & gold powder by DelBrenna)
Lush and refreshing with apple, peach and pineapple flavors, a flowery nose and
persistent effervescence. Imported from Italy, the DOCG rating refers to its superior quality.
Antipasto
Carpaccio di Manzo con Fonduta Valdostana Tartufata
Thin slices of cured beef, drizzled with warm truffle infused
Fontina cheese sauce from Valle D’Aosta
LEUTA TOSCANA TAU
Italy – Tuscany – 2012
A blend of 60% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 10% syrah aged in french barrique for a year. A little big wine. A wonderfully floral bouquet of roses and lavender with hints of raspberries. A juicy, succulent full body enveloped by velvety tannins before a sophisticated finish. The use of barrique comes across nicely but not too much.
Primo
Tortelloni alla Bolognese
Homemade large tortellini filled with imported Mortadella, braised beef and veal,
Parmigiano Regiano and nutmeg served with a traditional creamy Bolognese sauce
LEUTA CORTONA MERLOT 1618
Italy – Tuscany – 2011
Richly perfumed with cherry cola, herbs and spices.
Medium-bodied with a silky texture, a generous oak frame and a chewy tannin finish.
Secondo
Spezzatino di Manzo
Prime tenderloin of beef braised slowly with Mediterranean herbs,
capers sundried tomatoes and potatoes
LEUTA CABERNET FRANC TOSCANA 2618
Italy – Tuscany – 2013
A ripe and slightly raisiny red with refined tannins and a juicy finish. More Loire-style than Bordeaux.
Dolce
Pastiera Napoletana
Neopolitan style ricotta tart
LEUTA TOSCANA LEUTA NAUTILUS SINGLE BARREL SELECT
Italy – Tuscany – 2013
A blend of 33% Sangiovese, 33% of Syrah and 33% Merlot.
A beautiful, juicy red with plum, chocolate and berry character. Full and velvety-textured. Savory finish. I like the almost salty undertone to the ripe-cherry character.
Wine Dine Shine
Thursday March 10th at 6:15 • $120 per person
Gratuity and Sales Tax Included
at
4251 Martingale Way, Newport Beach, CA 92660
special guest
Special Guest Owner / Winemaker Denis Zeni from Cortona, Tuscany, Italy
presented by Authentic Italian Artisans from cortona, Tuscany, Italy
2919 East Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Aperitivo
Facci ri Veccia
Baked paper thin focaccia filled with imported crescenza cheese topped with thin slices of Parma prosciutto drizzled with white truffle oil
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards,
Pina Asolo Prosecco
laced with silver & gold powder
Antipasto
Polipo in Umido
Imported Spanish octopus, nduja white wine, tomato, peperoncini,
extra virgin olive oil
Leuta Syrah
Primo
Raviolini al Burro Dorato & Salvia
Roasted veal and beef miniature ravioli, brown butter, sage and shaved Parmigiano
Leuta Tau IGT Toscana
Secondo
Costatine di Manzo
Marinated and slowly braised boneless Aston Ridge beef short ribs with red wine, herbs and honey served with roasted gold Yukon potato and sautéed kale
Leuta Merlot
Dolce
Crostata al Cioccolato
Dark chocolate tart served warm with
house made vanilla bean gelato
Leuta Cabernet Franc
Executive chef
Chef Franco Barone