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Sommelier Series: Tuscan Riviera
Sunday, June 23, 2019 | 12:00PM
$150 Hospitality fee, multi-course lunch, and wine pairing
Limited to 18 guests
Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting and learning, while enjoying a multi-course meal prepared by our chefs in our private dining room. This summer series is all about la dolce vita - the good life! - focusing on Italy's iconic holiday destinations. First stop: the Tuscan Riviera! This stretch of Tuscan coast is known for its endless sandy beaches and exciting summer nightlife. This class will highlight the coastal cuisine and wines of Tuscany.
Upcoming Classes
Cooking Demonstration
Pasta Class with Chef Jacob Rozenberg
Monday, September 16, 2019 | 6:30PM
$195 Includes hospitality fee and house wines
Limited to 12 guests
Join us for an evening filled with tasting and learning as Chef Jacob Rozenberg demonstrates the process of creating pasta from scratch here at Vetri Cucina. Chef Jacob will feature a variety of pastas throughout the evening, all while providing guests with insight on the different cooking techniques and methods he uses to perfect homemade pasta. The demonstration will include a multi-course meal and house wines. *Gluten free and dairy free restrictions cannot be accommodated*
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Wine Dinner
An Evening with Cristian Maddalena of Siro Pacenti Wines
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 | 6:30PM
$295 Includes hospitality fee and wine pairing
Limited to 16 guests
Join us in welcoming Cristian Maddalena of Siro Pacenti wines! Longtime brand ambassador and export director for Siro Pacenti, Cristian will share - through words and wine - the story of how Siro Pacenti became a leader in the production of Brunello di Montalcino and a fixture in the world of Italian winemaking. Enjoy a selection of Siro Pacenti wines, paired with a multi-course menu, in our intimate private dining space. *Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated*
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Cookbook Dinner
Cookbook Dinner with Nicholas Elmi of Laurel
Monday, September 23, 2019 | 6:30PM
$250 Sommelier-selected wines, hospitality fee, and a copy of Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia
Limited to 18 guests
Join us for a special evening in celebration of modern, French-influenced American cuisine as we host Chef Nick Elmi of Laurel! Chef Elmi will prepare a multi-course meal of seasonal, sustainable local fare, from his new cookbook, Laurel: Modern American Flavors in Philadelphia! *Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated.
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Beverage Class
Sommelier Series: Obscure Varietals
Sunday, October 6, 2019 | 12:00PM
$150 Hospitality fee, multi-course lunch and wine pairing
Limited to 18 guests
There are over 550 registered native grapes of Italy, making it one of the most unique and diverse areas of viticulture in the world! In this class, we'll be exploring five distinct rare and forgotten varietals that are anything but ordinary! Join us for an afternoon of learning and tasting the best Italian grapes you've never heard of - all while enjoying a multi-course meal prepared by our chefs in our private dining room. *Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated.
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Cooking Demonstration
Mastering Pasta with Chef Marc Vetri
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 | 6:30PM
$300 Includes hospitality fee and house wines
Limited to 12 guests
Join Chef Marc Vetri for an intimate evening at the chef's counter in our upstairs private dining room, where he'll showcase all the techniques used to create the from-scratch pastas featured in his cookbooks Il Viaggio di Vetri, Rustic Italian Food, and of course - Mastering Pasta! The demonstration will include a multi-course pasta meal and house wines. *Gluten and dairy restrictions cannot be accommodated*
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Cooking Demonstration
Whole Grain Bread Baking Class with Claire Kopp-McWilliams & Ariel Einhorn
Monday, October 14, 2019 | 6:30PM
$175 Includes hospitality fee and house wines
Limited to 12 guests
Join longtime Vetri Cucina baker and miller, Claire Kopp-McWilliams, and current Head Baker and Miller, Ariel Einhorn, for a special evening dedicated to the fundamentals of bread baking - using whole grains and natural leaveners. Claire and Ariel will lead a group discussion on ingredients, equipment, and baking techniques, as well as demonstrate the application of several recipes from humble start to fluffy finish! A multi-course dinner and house wines will be served throughout. *Gluten and dairy restrictions cannot be accommodated*
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Cooking Demonstration
Multi-Course Cooking Demonstration
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 6:30PM
$195 Includes hospitality fee and house wines
Limited to 12 guests
You'll pull up a chair at the chef's counter and we'll pull back the curtain on all the tips, tricks and techniques of creating a multi-course meal, from start to finish! Enjoy the full dinner and house wines! *Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated*
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Pasta Class with Chef Jacob Rozenberg
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | 6:30PM
$195 Includes hospitality fee and house wines
Limited to 12 guests
Join us for an evening filled with tasting and learning as Chef Jacob Rozenberg demonstrates the process of creating pasta from scratch here at Vetri Cucina. Chef Jacob will feature a variety of pastas throughout the evening, all while providing guests with insight on the different cooking techniques and methods he uses to perfect homemade pasta. The demonstration will include a multi-course meal and house wines. *Gluten free and dairy free restrictions cannot be accommodated*
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Sommelier Series: Thankful for Wine
Sunday, November 3, 2019 | 12:00PM
$150 Hospitality fee, multi-course lunch and wine pairing
Limited to 18 guests
'Tis the season to give thanks, spend time with family, and drink some wine (but not necessarily in that order!) Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting and learning, while enjoying a multi-course meal prepared by our chefs in our private dining room. From bubbles to whites and reds to a little something sweet to wash down that pumpkin pie, this class will focus on some of our favorite holiday pairings. Let us help you get in the holiday spirit - one glass at a time! *Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated.
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Beverage Class
Sommelier Series: DOC Dropouts
Sunday, December 1, 2019 | 12:00PM
$150 Hospitality fee, multi-course lunch and wine pairing
Limited to 20 guests
Do you know how many rules are involved in labelling a bottle of wine "Chianti," or "Valpolicella"? A lot! The Italian DOC system has been viewed by some winemakers as more trouble than it's worth - and some rules are meant to be broken! This class will focus on the renegade winemakers that decided to leave behind the strict labelling laws of the DOC to make the wines they truly want to make. Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting and learning, while enjoying a multi-course meal prepared by our chefs in our private dining room. Let's drink to these rebels without a cause! *Dietary restrictions and allergies cannot be accommodated.
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