Today April 7, as every first Monday of each month, Academia Barilla Italian Culinary Specialist Francesco Zimone will be backing up Chef Ottavio Palmieri for the now classic gourmet events at Palmieri Restaurant in Brentwood, Los Angeles Area.
Today Chef Ottavio Palmieri, here pictured with Italian Culinary Specialist Francesco Zimone, will present a brand new organic menu inspired by the flavors and tastes of Campania, the Southern Italian region whose capital town is Naples.
The Campania Organic Wine and Food Pairing dinner menu has been designed by Chef Palmieri, also with the help Academia Barilla’s range of Italian gourmet specialties. Let’s explore tonight’s menu:
Pane Cafone
Traditional Neapolitan crusty bread
Polpetielli Affogati
Baby octopus braised in Academia Barilla cherry tomatoes from “Campania”, garlic and parsley
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Caprese
“Bufalo Mozzarella Campana”; vine ripe tomatoes, basil and Academia Barilla extra virgin olive oilWine pairing: Lacrima Cristi Mastroberardino 2006 (white)
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Homemade potato “Gnocchi” with fresh mozzarella, basil and tomato
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Maccaroni A’ Genovese
Pasta tubes and beef braised slowly with onionsWine pairing: Greco di Tufo Mastroberardino 2006 (white)
Spigola all’Acqua Pazza
“Mediterranean” Striped Bass poached with Academia Barilla cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs
Wine pairing: Lacrima Cristi Mastroberardino 2005 (red)
Braciole
Rolled beef with pinenuts, raisins, bread crumbs and cheese baked with tomato“Ragu’” served with “ Gatto’ di Patate” made with Academia Barilla “Salametti”
Wine pairing: Aglianico Mastroberardino 2203 (red)
Pastiera
Grain and Ricotta cheesecake, candied orange and lemon peel, in a sweet pastry crust
Wine pairing: Homemade Limoncello
This Campania Organic Wine and Food Pairing menu sounds very interesting – and the price per person is interesting too, only 55$ per person (+tax and gratuity)!
The address is Palmieri Ristorante, 11650 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood, Los Angeles CA – Google Map here below for your detailed driving directions to the restaurant. For your reservations please call Palmieri Ristorante at +1 (310) 442-8446.
