La bella Sicilia!

Theme dinner, Saturday, November 10, 2007 SOLD OUT (only waiting list)

Wine, cuisine, traditions from the island of Sicily

With its 25,460 km², the island of Sicily is the biggest of the Mediterranean Sea, followed by the island of Sardinia (23,813 km²), and then Cyprus (9,251 km²).

'La bella Sicilia' boasts an enchanting mosaic of cultures (due to its strategic geographical position) and attracts people from all over the world with its unique variety of food ingredients and native grapes, blended together in a romantic mixture of modernity and tradition.

Come and experience, in person, this magical world, brought to you, as always, by your friends and hosts Antonio, Gino, and Mirella .

Location: The Chelsea Club, an elegant and inviting historical house located at the corner of Metcalfe and Somerset, in downtown Ottawa (236 Metcalfe St.).
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Reception begins at 6:00pm
Menu: click here to view the menu
Please advise us in advance if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Cost: $95 + GST
Limited seating. No walk-ins. Pre-booking only.

The Team:
-- Executive Chef: Gino Mastellotto
-- Sommelier: Antonio Mauriello
-- Lecturer: Mirella Ioly
-- Event Coordinator: Heather Lockwood
-- Professional Service Staff provided by The Chelsea Club

The evening includes:
- a taste of several traditional dishes in an elegant and cozy setting. Ingredients are researched by our chefs and bought fresh from local Ottawa markets, as well as imported from Italy. Chefs will briefly describe the food and the ingredients used
- a taste of several wines (including a rare sweet fortified Malvasia!) chosen to match the menu items. We will describe the wines, their grapes, vinification methods, and the reasons (traditional and modern) for the different food pairings
- a presentation on the food and culture of Sicily and its ancient traditions.

To reserve, call Antonio at:
613-221-9760
or email
antonio@divinowinestudio.com

We accept VISA and MASTERCARD or cheques for $100.70 per participant ($95+6%GST) payable to:
Divino Wine Studio Inc.
20-2 Bertona St.
Ottawa, ON
K2G 0W2

''La Sicilia, donna anche lei: misteriosa, implacabile, vendicativa; e bellissima"
''Sicily, like a woman: mysterious, restless, revengeful; and beautiful"
....................Leonardo Sciascia, Il giorno della Civetta