Wine & Dine at Fiorella's Restaurant

NEWTON, Mass. - July 1, 2015 - PRLog -- WHAT: On Monday, July 13th, 2015, guests will take a virtual culinary wine tour of the Italian countryside at Fiorella’s Restaurant’s summer wine dinner. Designed to both educate and entertain, Fiorella’s wine dinner features a five-course prix fixe meal, well thought out and carefully crafted by the chef, paired with Italian wines from Martignetti Companies.

Inspired by homemade and authentic Italian cuisine, Fiorella’s all-inclusive meal ($85 per person + tax and gratuity) offers delicious seasonal dishes such as Roasted Fig stuffed with gorgonzola, prosciutto and balsamic glaze, and the Honey, orange and ginger marinated duck breast, served with sweet fingerling potatoes and golden raisins. Each course will be accompanied by perfectly paired wines such as Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi Granee, Ascheri Arneis and Sperino Lessona. In addition, Len Presutti, the corporate wine educator from Martignetti Companies will guide guests through the wines, expanding on the history
, curiosities and nuances of each selection.

For $85.00 per person (tax and gratuity not included), guests are treated to five wines and a five-course dinner. For reservations and more information, please visit: http://fiorellasnewton.com/

WHERE: Fiorella’s | 187 North Street, Newton, MA 02460 | http://www.fiorellasnewton.com/

WHEN: Monday, July, 13th, 2015. Cocktail Reception at 6:30PM, Dinner at 7:00PM.

COST: $85.00 Per Person (tax and gratuity not included)

MENU:
July 13th Summer Wine Dinner

Chilled and marinated Spanish octopus served with seared Yukon gold potato, green olives, evoo and arugula
Wine: Batasiolo Gavi di Gavi Granee

Roasted fig stuffed with gorgonzola with prosciutto and balsamic glaze
Wine: Roagna Dolcetto

Corn, chanterelle mushroom, and mixed heirloom tomato risotto with rock shrimp sautéed with meyer lemon (http://#64118694)
and chives
Wine: Ascheri Arneis

Honey, orange, soy and ginger marinated duck breast served with sweet fingerling potatoes with golden raisins and pancetta served with a frisee salad
Wine: Sperino Lessona

Native bing cherry and blueberry crisp with a dark chocolate sauce and mascarpone gelato
Wine: Brachetto

About Fiorella’s:
Welcome to Fiorella’s, a hidden gem that offers a taste of Italy in the heart of Newton, MA. For more than ten years, Fiorella’s has been serving homemade, Italian-inspired cuisine prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients. The dining room’s rustic yet casually elegant atmosphere is complemented by the warmth of an open kitchen and wood-burning brick oven. Seasonally the outdoor patio offers an ideal spot to enjoy an al fresco lunch or a romantic, candlelit dinner under the stars. Fiorella’s innovative menu features a range of traditional and contemporary entrées as well as Neapolitan-style pizza and creative daily specials. With a focus on quality, value, and hospitality, Fiorella’s promises its guests a delicious, satisfying, and memorable dining experience. The fully stocked bar, cocktail menu, and approachable wine list can provide the perfect pairing to any meal. Fiorella’s offers ample parking and is open for lunch Monday through Saturday, and serves dinner seven nights a week. Fiorella's is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30am – 10:00pm and Sunday's from 4:00pm – 9:00pm. For more information please visit: http://www.fiorellasnewton.com/