Escape these extended April showers with a tour of Tuscany at Meritage Restaurant on Thursday, May 30th. Chef Daniel Bruce and Sommelier Benjamin Oram have created a five-course Italian spread paired with the region’s famous vino for a gastronomical vacation reel that’ll have you wanting to break out your passport. Dinner starts at 7:00pm with an amuse of wood-grilled Branzino and light, crisp Vermentino, followed by house-made pasta, steak Florentine, and fresh ricotta cannoli for dessert. Tickets are $195 for this fantastic feast; get yours here and check out the full menu below.
AMUSE
Wood Grilled Mediterranean Branzino
Sweet Peas and Lemon Puree, Wild Leeks
Prelius, Vermentino, Maremma
FIRST COURSE
Cavatelli Pasta
San Manzano Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Shredded Duck Prosciutto
Montenidoli Rose of Canaiolo Rosato, Tuscany
SECOND COURSE
Fennel Rubbed Roast Steak Florentine
Tuscan White Beans, Garlic, Spring Rapini, Roasted Carrots
Montevertine, IGT Toscana, Sangiovese
THIRD COURSE
Duet of 2 Year Aged Parmesan and 3 Year Aged Gouda
Wild Mushroom Filled Crespelle, Red Wine Essence
2006 Cacchiano Chianti Classico & 2013 Castellare Ai Merli
DOLCE
Ricotta and Chocolate Cannoli
