About the Event

Join us for Perfect Pairings, a bi-monthly culinary series at the Nashua outlet that brings together chef-prepared bites with curated wine pairings. Designed to inspire, educate, and delight, each event is a place to discover and savor the art of food and drink.

This June, Chef Ed Aloise returns with a stunning three-course menu inspired by the season, starting with a bright spring salad of asparagus, English peas, and feta, moving into a rustic Tuscan bruschetta built on bottle-braised Maine-grown yellow eye beans and pickled wild ramps, and finishing with a delicate Roman crepe filled with ramp pesto, house-made ricotta, and charred tomato sauce. Each course is thoughtfully paired with Santa Julia's vibrant lineup, from the crisp and fruit-forward Chimango Rosé to the bold, expressive Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Featuring: Chef Ed Aloise

Chef Ed Aloise has owned and operated four highly successful restaurant concepts. Ed and his wife, Claudia, opened New Hampshire's first certified farm-to-table restaurant, Republic Café in Manchester, in 2010. In 2012, they were James Beard National Semi-Finalists for Best Restaurateurs. Since leaving the day-to-day operations of his restaurants, Ed has established a hospitality consulting company, has been a sought-after guest chef, and recently published his first book of fiction short stories.

Featured Menu & Pairings

• Amuse — Spring Salad: Asparagus, English peas, red onion, mint, feta, organic romaine heart, tarragon vinaigrette → paired with Santa Julia Chimango Rosé
• Middle Course — Tuscan Bruschetta: Sourdough crostini, bottle-braised Maine-grown yellow eye beans, garlic-braised kale, pickled wild ramps, balsamic gastrique → paired with Santa Julia La Oveja Torrontés
• Main — Roman Crepe: Ramp pesto, house-made fresh ricotta, charred tomato sauce → paired with Santa Julia El Burro Malbec + El Cabrito Cabernet Sauvignon

Featured Wines — Santa Juila

• Santa Julia Chimango Rose (primary pairing)
• Santa Julia La Oveja Torrentes
• Santa Julia El Cabrito Cabernet Sauvignon
• Santa Julia El Burro Malbec

This month's pairings highlight Santa Julia's expressive, terroir-driven wines — vibrant, food-friendly, and perfectly suited to complement every course Chef Aloise has crafted. The crisp, fruit-forward Chimango Rosé is a natural match for the bright, garden-fresh flavors of the spring salad amuse, while the earthy Torrontés carries its aromatic character beautifully into the rustic depth of the Tuscan bruschetta. The bold Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon round out the evening, bringing richness and structure to the delicate Roman crepe with ramp pesto and charred tomato sauce.

Whether you're a foodie, a wine enthusiast, or simply looking for an engaging evening out, Perfect Pairings is designed for you. Seats are limited — secure your spot today and be part of this flavorful, chef-led experience!