Local Wine Events

Tavola Italian Kitchen in Novato will host their first wine dinner on Monday, July 9, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The $85.00 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) five-course prix fixe offering with include wines from Tuscany and Umbria. A representative from the wineries, from Italy, will be in attendance, as well as representatives from the importer and distributor of the wines being poured.

Tavola is a place to gather and enjoy wine and handcrafted, socially responsible food made with seasonal ingredients and prepared using techniques steeped in the traditions of Italy. Restaurateurs Anthony and Jon Paul Pirraglia, working with Chefs Rob Hurd and Ryan Favini, create menus showcasing modern Italian cuisine prepared with locally sourced and sustainable produce and meats supplied by area artisans, farmers and purveyors.

Tavola Italian Kitchen is located at 5800 Nave Drive, in the Hamilton Marketplace, in Novato, California. Lunch and dinner are served seven days a week. The web address is www.tavolaitaliankitchen.com. Free off-street parking is readily available. For information and reservations, call (415) 883-6686.

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TAVOLA WINE DINNER MENU/ MONDAY JULY 9th

1st course

RABBIT TERRINE. apricot. walnut

– 09  fattoria del cerro. ‘super tuscan’ manero

2nd course

WOLFE RANCH QUAIL. bing cherries. spiced pistachio. favas. purslane

– 08 fattoria del cerro, vino nobile di montepulciano

3rd course

WILD BOAR SUGO. maltagliati. morels

– 07  colpetrone, sagrantino di montefalco

4th course

FALLON HILLS RANCH DRY AGED RIB EYE. porcini. favas. bone marrow

– 07  la poderina, brunello di montalcino

5th course

local STONE FRUIT CROSTATA. Strauss organic vanilla ice cream

– 07  la poderina, moscadello di montalcino

(menu subject to change)