Guests enjoying Taste & Learn at Ferraro’s.
(Photo courtesy of Ferraro’s)
FERRARO’S ANNOUNCES TASTE & LEARN EVENTS,
MAY 29 AND JUNE 26
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar invites guests to experience the Taste & Learn on Saturday, May 29 and Saturday, June 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Taste & Learn is Ferraro’s popular, monthly wine-tasting and education event that provides illuminating wine education along with a menu of expertly prepared, authentic Italian small plates crafted by Chef Mimmo Ferraro.
Each Taste & Learn offers a tour through some of Italy’s most esteemed wineries. May’s event spotlights the wines of the Allegrini estate, one of the most renowned wineries in the world. The Allegrini family owns and operates two wineries: the original in Fumane Valpolicella, Veneto, and the other in Bolgheri, Tuscany. The family has been an essential part of winemaking production in the Veneto region since the 16th century and has played a significant role in the development of the Valpolicella area.
The full menu of wine and food pairings follows:
Vermentino Solosole Allegrini, 2018
Fiore di Zucca Due Modi
Squash blossom fritter and ricotta-stuffed squash bloom with white wine sauce
Allegrini Palazzo dell Torre, 2016
Zuppa di Fungi Selvatici
Wild mushroom soup with sherry, thyme, truffle, crème fraîche
Allegrini “La Grola,” 2017
Risotto all’Amarone Radicchio e Crema di Gorgonzola
Red wine risotto with radicchio and bleu cream cheese
Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella, 2015
Spezzatino
Traditional meat and vegetable stew
June’s Taste & Learn features the Cantina Pertinace winery, located in Trieso, Piedmont. Founded in 1973 by Mario Barbero, the winery was a wine-growers cooperative of 13 members from the Treiso area. Today, there are 17 members, with 222 acres under vines, producing 650,000 bottles of wine each year.
The full menu of wine and food pairings follows:
Pertinace, Arnesi, Langhe, 2018
Rollatini di Melanzane Grigliate
Grilled eggplant filled with ricotta cheese over tomato sauce
Barbera D’Alba, 2016
Gnocco Fritto con Porchetta
Fried bread with pork belly, mustard and arugula
Barbaresco Pertinace Nervo, 2015
Tortellini in Brodo
Mortadella and prosciutto filled pasta in a Capone broth
Barolo Pertinace, 2015
Costolette Brasata
Braised short ribs with parsnip purée and roasted carrots
Tickets for the all-inclusive experience are $75 and space is limited. To make reservations, please call (702) 364-5300.
PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE
The health and safety of our customers remains paramount. In accordance with guidelines set forth by public health agencies, Ferraro’s has enhanced our cleaning processes throughout the day and stepped up our nightly sanitization processes. We also mandate our employees always wear plastic gloves and face coverings to maintain a clean and virus-free environment. As an additional measure, Ferraro’s offers hand sanitizer stations located in multiple areas of the venue for our guests to access easily.
ABOUT FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
Founded in 1985, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is Las Vegas’ longest running, family-owned and operated restaurant offering authentic, five-star Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. Specializing in freshly made pastas and sauces, legendary osso buco, savory risottos, expertly prepared all-natural meats, Safe Harbor® seafood, as well as an extensive award-winning wine list, Ferraro’s is famous for its attention to detail, welcoming environment and passion for food that runs in the family. The Ferraro family members devote themselves to ensuring each guest has a memorable experience, whether for lunch, dinner, late-night or private parties and events. Ferraro’s is open for dinner from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday and Sunday and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Ferraro’s is located at 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 (across the street from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas). For reservations, call (702) 364-5300. For more information, find on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.