Name: Italian American Heritage Wine Pairing Dinner
Start: 2026-10-21
End: 2026-10-21

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**Italian American Heritage Wine Pairing Dinner** 🇮🇹

Join us at the Italian American Community Center for an unforgettable evening celebrating the **flavors, traditions, and wines of Italy!** Indulge in a beautifully curated **five-course gourmet dinner**, with each dish thoughtfully paired with an exquisite wine as we journey through the diverse culinary regions of Italy.

**Wednesday, October 21, 2026**  
**6:30 – 9:00 PM**  
**Italian American Community Center**  
150 Frank DiMino Way, Rochester, NY 14624  
**Tickets: $75 per person**

**What Awaits You:**  
• Five-Course Gourmet Dinner  
• Wine Pairings with Each Dish  
• Expert Sommelier Presentation  
• A Culinary Journey Through Italy

**The Menu**  
• **Piedmont | Crostini with Wild Mushrooms & Fontina**  
Grilled country bread, wild mushrooms, Fontina, thyme & chestnut honey

• **Tuscany | Veneto Salad**  
Radicchio, autumn pears, toasted walnuts, Parmigiano Reggiano & balsamic-honey vinaigrette

• **Emilia Romagna | Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli**  
Brown butter, crispy sage & Parmesan

• **Piedmont | Tuscan Red Wine Braised Beef**  
Creamy Parmesan polenta & lemon-garlic roasted broccolini

• **Amalfi | Lemon Olive Oil Cake**  
Whipped mascarpone, seasonal berries & pistachio

Come raise a glass and savor the tastes of Italy as we celebrate our **Italian American heritage, one delicious course at a time.**

**Reservations are encouraged. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!**

Italian American Heritage Wine Pairing Dinner

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