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Francesca's Tavola Aphrodisiac Wine Dinner

February 16, 2012 (Thu) from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Event ID #404788

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Tags:   Food   Wine   Dessert   Sit Down Dinner  

Description Join us at Francesca’s Tavola
Thursday December 16th, 2012
At Seven O’ clock in the evening
For our Aphrodisiac Wine Dinner

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It will Feature
5 courses created by Francesca’s Chef
Kevin Ives
and 5 wines perfectly paired by
Francesca’s Sommelier Lisa Mango

In honor of Valentine's Day, Chef Kevin created a very special Aphrodisiac Menu to pair with some amazing wines from Buglioni Vineyards.

R.S.V.P to 847-394-3950
$55 per person, tax and gratuity not included

Menu:
COCKTAIL
Ostriche di Amore
Oysters on a Half Shell with a Pomegranate Mionette
WINE-“Il Vigliacco” Brut Rose

FIRST COURSE
Carciofi al Miele
Shaved Sunchokes on Romaine Leaves with Honey
Roasted Lemon, Pecorino Sardo
WINE - “Il Intruso” Bianco Veronese

SECOND COURSE
Orecchiete de Rapini
Orecchiete, Rapini, Roasted Garlic, Calabrian Chilies
WINE -Valpolicella Classico

THIRD COURSE
Costine Bue con Polenta
Braised Short Ribs, Creamy Herbed Polenta and Asparagus
WINE - “Il Bugiardo” Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC

FOURTH COURSE
Duo di Macaroon
Almond and Walnut Fig Filled Macaroon, Gorgonzola Dolce, Date/Raisin Conserva
WINE –“ L’Amarone” Amarone della Valpolicella

Take Home
Homemade Chocolate Truffle

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