15th Century Italian Feast

Renaissance Italian opulence comes to life in this seven course feast, featuring a whole roast suckling pig and biodynamic wines from some of the oldest vineyards in Italy. Diners will learn about Medieval philosophies of health as well as the complicated politics of the Italian city-states during this Italian Golden Age, 15th century celebrity chefs and some of Europe’s most popular Renaissance cookbooks. 

 

first

 

Stone Fruit, Sage Wine

 

 

second

 

Minestra of Greens
swiss chard, spinach, parsley, mint, dill, beef bone broth
 

Braised Leeks with saffron
grass fed butter, white wine
 

Olive Oil Poached Tuna
rosemary, garlic, sauce januet

 

 

third

 

Roast Suckling Pig

pork shoulder stuffing: pork shoulder, chesnut, egg, parmesan, gruyere

 

 

fourth

 

Zanzarelli
chicken broth, curdled egg, parmesan, bread crumb

 

 

fifth

 

Grape Pie
heirloom grapes, almond cream

 

 

sixth

 

Hypocras & Marzipan Medallions

 

 

seventh

 

Rose Water Elixir & Postprandial Spices