Leichhardt’s popular modern Italian restaurant Capriccio Osteria will begin a new series of regional dinners from Tuesday 3rd May, scheduling five-course dining experiences for the first Tuesday of every month, from May until August. Co-owner Matteo Galletto and Chef Bryan Gerlini have designed the dinners towards food and wine pairings which highlight a specific region each time, while a special guest from the respective regions will host the events to add some insight, appreciation, and anecdotes about their home.
Each dinner will be set at a very reasonable $65 which includes a five-course sharing menu and matching wines, setting out on a comprehensive culinary journey up and down Italy. The first stop, on Tuesday 3rd May, will be the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy, its rich gastronomy highlighted by the night’s host, Piero Tantini, who is a specialist from Italian wine importers, Godot Wines. Emilia-Romagna is best known for being the birthplace of Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic vinegar, and tortellini.
Other dinners planned throughout the year include eye-opening looks at Sardegna, the Amalfi Coast, and Liguria. For full details you can check the schedule below:
Emilia-Romanga
When: Tuesday 3rd May @ 7pm
Guest: Piero Tantini from Godot Wines
Info: The birthplace of Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, balsamic vinegar, and tortellini.
Sardegna
When: Tuesday 7th June @ 7pm
Guest: Stefano Atzeni from Chent’annos
Info: Home of Pecorino Sardo, bottarga, malloreddus pasta, spit roasted suckling pig and the digestive Mirto.
Amalfi Coast
When: Tuesday 5th July @ 7pm
Guest: Michele Rispoli – Co-owner Capriccio, born & bred in Positano
Info: Famous for its Neapolitan pizza, Caprese salad and seafood dishes such as spaghetti con le vongole
Liguria
When: Tuesday 2nd August
Guest: Lucio Galletto of Lucio’s Italian Restaurant, Paddington
Info: One of the most varied cuisines of Italy, incorporating all meats, fish, vegetables and cheeses. The home of focaccia bread and Pesto alla Genovese.
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Bookings for all events are essential, secured either by contacting [email protected] or calling 02 9572 7607
Capriccio Osteria & Bar
Address: 159 Norton St, Leichhardt
Contact: 02 9572 7607
Website: www.capriccio.sydney
Hours: Tues – Sun, 12pm – late
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