Francesca’s Tavola Wine Dinner

Come join us at Francesca’s Tavola

Tuesday, November 17th

At Seven O’ clock in the evening

For our Small Family Vineyards Wine Dinner

It will Feature

5 courses created by

Francesca’s Corporate Chef

Massimo Salatino

and 5 perfectly paired wines

This one of a kind dining experience will

 be shared with speakers from various Small Family

 Vineyards, as they

 share interesting facts about each wine. So bring

 all of your wine questions with you,

sit back and enjoy!

At the end of the evening there will be an

opportunity to purchase the featured wines.

R.S.V.P to 847-394-3950

$55 per person, tax and gratuity not included

Menu

Antipasti

Crostini Assortiti

Little toasts with assorted toppings

Wine: NV Trevisiol “Extra Dry” Prosecco

First Course

Capesante con Cavolfiore

Seared jumbo sea scallop with a cauliflower puree

and a porcini broth

Wine: 2006 Marchetti Verdicchio, Marche

Second Course

Farro alla Genovese

Slow cooked faro with basil pesto and parmigiano

Wine: 2005 Tre Donne Barbara d’ Alba, Piemonte

Third Course

Fusilli con Finocchio e Salsiccia

Corkscrew pasta sauteed with braised fennel, sweet sausage,

roasted plum tomatoes and pecorino

Wine: 2007 Fattoria Bibbiani Poggio Vignoso Chianti, Tuscany

Fourth Course

Ossobuco alla Piemontese

Braised veal shank with parsnip puree and roasted vegetables

Wine: 2004 Poderi Elia Barbaresco, Piedmont

Fifth Course

Panna Cotta con Frutta di Sottobosco

Vanilla custard with mixed berries

Wine: 2007 Tre Donne Moscato d’ Asti, Piedmont