White Truffles and Mionetto Wines at Accademia di Vino October 30
New York, October 22 – On October 30, Italy’s celebrated white truffles will be flown in for a special six-course menu created by Chef Kevin Garcia at Accademia di Vino, 1081 Third Avenue at 64th Street. Italian winemaker Cesare Barbero from Pertinace Winery will be on-hand to serve his wines from the Piemonte region as well as sparkling wines from Mionetto. The prix-fixe price of $270 includes food, beverage, tax and service. The white truffle dinner will be offered at one seating at 7 p.m. For reservations call 212-888- 6333.
Chef Kevin Garcia’s White Truffle Menu:
Grilled pizza with fresh white truffle, pecorino tartufo and black truffle pate
Mionetto Sergio Rosé NV
Truffled parmesan and prosciutto fritters
Poached egg with shaved white truffles and chives
Pertinace Roero Arneis, 2006
White truffle risotto
Pertinace Dolcetto D’ Alba, 2005,
Veal chop saltimboca with porcini vin cotto and truffled smashed potatoes
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Seared scallops with caramelized cauliflower and crispy tuna prosciutto
Pertinace “Marcarini†Barbaresco, 2003
Apple crostata with truffle ice cream,
Mionetto Sergio NV
