Here’s a taste of what’s on tap today at the Beard House.
Italian Farmhouse, 7:00 P.M.
Vincenzo Betulia, Osteria Tulia, Naples, FL
Leave the passport at home and travel through Italy via this special Beard House dinner, featuring the rustic Italian cuisine of chef Vincenzo Betulia, a protégé of JBF Award winner Paul Bartolotta and Michael White. The menu will be complemented by wines from around the boot, and guest winemakers will be in attendance to pair plates such as Calabrian ’Nduja with White Anchovies, Toasted Brioche, and Fennel; Arancini di Mare with Squid Ink Risotto, Gulf Shrimp, Venus Sun Clams, and Scallops; and Masami Wagyu Beef Spinalis with Autumn Forage, Sunchoke Cream, and Sicilian Anchovy Sauce.
See the full menu below:
Hors d’Oeuvre
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata della Nonna
Calabrian ’Nduja with White Anchovies, Toasted Brioche, and Fennel
Local Cobia Crudo with Pistachio Butter, Grapefruit, and Sea Salt
Housemade Ricotta Crostini with Figs and Florida Orange Blossom Honey
Arancini di Mare with Squid Ink Risotto, Gulf Shrimp, Venus Sun Clams, and Scallops
Barone Pizzini Satén Franciacorta 2012
Dinner
Caramelized Cauliflower with Whipped Sardinian Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Bottarga di Muggine
Barone Pizzini Nature Franciacorta 2012
Braised Portuguese Octopus with Black Garlic, Paglierino Cheese, Soppressata, and Scallions
Fattoria le Pupille Poggio Argentato 2015
Tortelloni with Roasted Squab, Sweet Butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano Vacche Rosse, Roasted Foie Gras Emulsion, and Glassato di Marsala
Podere Poggio Scalette il Carbonaione 2013
Pan-Roasted Spigola with Marinated Artichokes, Cozze Scoppiate, Crustacean Broth, and Tarragon
Falesco Ferentano 2012
Masami Wagyu Beef Spinalis with Autumn Forage, Sunchoke Cream, and Sicilian Anchovy Sauce
Falesco Montiano 2013
Torta Amalfitana alla Paul Bartolotta > Citrus Chiffon Cake with Florida Key Lime–Lemon Curd and Saba
Maculan Torcolato 2011
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