CUCINA EBRAICA

A special culinary evening with Viola Buitoni
exploring history and flavors of Rome’s Jewish cuisine

May 1
5pm and 7:30pm seatings

A Roman-Jewish Culinary Journey

Join us on May 1st, as we welcome revered culinary ambassador Viola Buitoni, author of "Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods/Modern Recipes" and Dr.Francesco Spagnolo, Curator of UC Berkeley Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life.

These two experts, in collaboration with Executive Chef Mattia Marcelli will showcase and educate about the not so know history of the Cucina Romana Ebraica, Rome's iconic Jewish cuisine. A curated pre-set multi course menu, featuring some of Rome's timeless specialties, from Carciofi alla Giuda to Torta del Ghetto (with ricotta and wild cherries), will be offered. Throughout the night, our special guests will guide you thought each dish, sharing history, cultural roots and traditions behind this unique fusion of Roman and Jewish flavors.

IL MENÙ

(for the table)

ANTiPASTi 

CARCiOFO alla GiUDiA
poached and deep fried artichoke, sea salt

SUPPLI
rice croquettes, tomato sugo, anchovies, fior di latte mozzarella

PiATTi PRiNCiPALi

TONNARELLO alla BOTTARGA
long square spaghetti, zucchini squash, grated bottarga, aromatic breadcrumb

BACCALA
beer battered salted cod, raisins, pinenuts, tomato sugo

DOLCE

TORTA DEL GHETTO
short crust pastry, ricotta, wild cherry

Prix Fixe Menu $65
optional wine pairing tbd

 full participation required

~ menu is submitted to change ~