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This Valentine’s Day, Larks Home Kitchen Cuisine is presenting an authentic Italian dinner that celebrates the Calabrian roots of Executive Chef Francesco Console.
This unmatched food and wine pairing event will be held in the Crystal Room of the Ashland Springs Hotel. The four-course menu crafted by Chef Franco is paired with Calabrian & Sicilian wines and finished with an Amaro from Chef’s Italian childhood.
Menu
Antipasti
~Olive Oil Poached Oregon Albacore Tuna~
Fennel Pollen Aioli, Marinated Eggplant, Warm Olives,
Pecorino Romano, Crispy Capers
Paired with 2021 Scala, Cirò Bianco DOC, Calabria, IT
Primi
~Beef Braciole & San Marzano Tomatoes~
White Truffle Whipped Burrata, Grated Egg Yolk, Parsley Oil
Paired with 2020 Scala, Cirò Rosso DOC, Calabria, IT
Secondi
~Slow Braised Taurasi Pork Cheeks~
Creamy Wild Mushroom Risotto,
Lemon Scented Lacinato Kale Crisp, Natural Pan Jus
Paired with 2010 Perillo, Taurasi DOCG, Campania, IT
Dolce
~Classic Calabrian Tiramisù~
Whipped Mascarpone, Espresso & Amaro Soaked Lady Fingers, Scharffenberger Cocoa Powder
Paired with Vecchio Amaro del Capo, Calabria, IT
