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Come to Francesca's Amici on November 17th at 7:00PM

Join us for a 5 course meal prepared by our talented team of chefs paired with wine from our friends at Palm Bay Wines

174 N. York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
$58.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Reservations are Required
For reservations please call 630.279.7970

First Course
Insalata con Aragosta
Baby spinach tossed in orange vinaigrette with teardrop tomatoes, fennel, grapefruit and lobster
Wine Pairing: 2010 Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio, Trentino

Second Course
Antipasti Mista
An assortment of meats, cheeses and fresh seasonal fruit
Wine Pairing: 2010 Planet La Segreta Bianco, Sicily

Third Course
Cappellacci di Zucca con Pancetta
Homemade pumpkin and ricotta filled pasta with crispy pancetta, savoy cabbage and fresh tomatoes in a brown butter-sage sauce topped with shaved parmesan cheese
Wine Pairing: 2008 Fonterutoli Chianti Classico, Tuscany

Fourth Course
Vitello Ossobuco
Veal shank braised with carrots, celery and onion served with saffron risotto
Wine Pairing: 2007 Col D’Orcia Rosso di Montelcino, Tuscany

Fifth Course
Semifreddo di Cioccolato
Chocolate-Espresso semi-frozen mousse
Wine Pairing: Ferrari Brut Rose, Trentino