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Wine Inspired 4 Course Italian Dinner

WHAT: Nothing goes better with an Italian meal than perfectly paired wine. On Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 Ristorante Olivio located in Arlington, MA will host a four- course Italian wine dinner in conjunction with North of Boston Wine Week. The all-inclusive meal ($49 per person + tax and gratuity) will not only consist of delicious and artfully prepared plates but will also be accompanied by specially paired wines to compliment the dishes. Joining a handful of other restaurants located North of Boston, Ristorante Olivio partnered with North of Boston Wine Week to orchestrate this one-of-a-kind four course wine dinner for guests. 

North of Boston Wine Week is a week-long event celebrating north of Boston as a premier destination for fine wine and food. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the true Italian eating style of enjoying dinner by indulging in the best of food and wine. Reservations recommended by calling (781)648-2300.

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Antipasto
Carpaccio di Vitello
Charred veal tenderloin carpaccio, shaved parmigiano reggiano, caperszest of lemon and celery, drizzled lemon with juice and white truffle oil
Wine: Alfredo & Luca Roagna Dolcetto d’Alba (Piedmont)

Primi
(Choice of One)

Tortellini
Homemade sweet corn tortellini, with lobster meat, shaved zucchini, roasted cherries tomatoes, lobster and fresh herb broth
Wine: Villa Matilde Falerno del Massico Bianco (Campania)

or

Agnolott
Homemade beef short rib Agnolotti, with fried zucchini,brown butter, shaved parmigiano and toasted bread crumbs
Wine: Ascheri Barbera d’Alba (Piedmont)

Secondi
(Choice of One)

Filetto di Manzo
Filet Mignon, potato mash, crispy pancetta, braised rainbow chard,and Valpolicella reduction
Wine: Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Veneto)

Spigola con Salmoriglio
Sea Bass, with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, fresh oregano and lemon,artichokes and zucchini
Wine: Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Tuscany)

Dolce
Sicilian Cake
Rum cake, ricotta, chocolate, peaches, strawberries, whipped cream & pistachios
Wine: Le Serra Moscato D’asti

WHERE: Ristorante Olivio | 201 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474 | (781) 648-2300
WHEN: Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 at 6:30PM
COST: $49 per person (+tax and gratuity)

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