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Dine In White Paella Chef Dinner

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    Fri, August 16, 2024 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Aquila's Nest Vineyards
56 Pole Bridge Road
Newtown, CT 06482
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Can’t make it to Spain this summer? Indulge in the authentic flavors of Spain at this all-inclusive paella wine dinner!

Can’t make it to Spain this summer? Indulge in the authentic flavors of Spain at this all-inclusive paella wine dinner paired with our estate grown wines. Enjoy a selection of tapas, while Chef Debora Davidino-Simao prepares her outstanding paella recipe made from ingredients sourced from local producers, with key ingredients imported directly from Spain.


Then sit down, relax to the sounds of musical duo The Dirty Martinis and enjoy a truly communal experience that will expand your wine pairing knowledge and ignite your next culinary adventure.


DRESS CODE

Casual Chic: Dress in White


MENU AND WINES


STARTER

Shishito Peppers & Chourico

Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Sybil Dry Cayuga


APPETIZER

Gazpacho (Cold Tomato Soup)

Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Sybil Dry Rosé


MAIN COURSE

Paella Marinera (Seafood: Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Scallops and squids)

Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Queen of Illyria Red Blend


DESSERT

Crema Catalana & “Crispy” Coca

Aquila’s Nest Vineyards Gaea Semi Sweet Estate White


Additional wine will be available for purchase at the table.


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Tax and Gratuity is included.


Additional wine will be available for purchase at


20% of wine sales are being donated to Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Fund for Women and Girls, a non profit partner that brings together passionate people and trusted resources to solve our region’s challenges through innovative, collaborative solutions.


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Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Debora Dividino has carved out an impressive résumé full of leading roles and professional achievement, such as running Capers Too Eatery and the Danbury Portuguese Club, training at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City and catering events.


After graduating from ICE with honors, Dividino secured her first kitchen position as line chef at The Morgan Library & Museum. Her undeniable star quality and concentrated creative energy brought her to the acclaimed 42 The Restaurant atop the Ritz Carlton in White Plains, under the tutelage of Portuguese Chef Anthony Gonçalves. Following that, Chef Dividino became a private chef as a way to satisfy her many passions and to create unique food experiences for her local community, influenced by the flavors of her home country,


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CANCELLATION POLICY

Ticket is non refundable. In case of rain this event will be moved to the Indoor Tasting Room.

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