Stelle (Johannesburg)
Mon Nov 13, 12:00 - Sun Nov 19, 22:00
Stelle Restaurant
ABOUT
An exclusive gathering of culinary maestros
As part of the 8th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, Italian restaurants from all over South Africa will host genuine Italian food tasting and wine pairing.
Stelle joined this initiative
8th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World - Dining with the Italian cuisine: well-being with taste
For more info about the event click here: https://cucina2023.embassyofitaly.co.za/
Dates available at Stelle:
- Friday 17 Nov: 19:00
Stelle Menu: “Dai Mari ai Monti”
Appetizer
Carpaccio di polpo
Slices of cooked octopus with boiled potatoes, parsley extra virgin olive oil & lemon
(Wine tasting: ' Fantini Pinot Grigio' )
Starter
Zuppa di pesce
Tasty and fragrant soup of selected seafood varieties
(Wine tasting: 'Calentana Pecorino' )
Pasta
Duo di ravioli
Ravioli artichoke in artichoke and olive oil sauce
Cheese tortelli sautéed in butter and sage
(Wine tasting: ' Zaccanini Montepulciano Dabruzzo' )
Main
Coniglio arrosto con polenta
Slow-roasted rabbit in extra virgin olive oil, white wine and olives served with roasted polenta
– OR –
Tagliata di manzo con bagna cauda
Sliced prime beef served with bagna cauda sauce and potatoes
(Wine tasting: ' Domini Veneti Valpolicella & The Masi Chianti' )
Dessert
Dolci assortiti con liquore al Limoncello della casa
Selection of desserts served with Stelle home-made Limoncello
Note: Wine tasting included, tips and drinks excluded
ABOUT THE 8TH WEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD
“La Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo”:
A Celebration of Italian Culinary Excellence
Celebrating tradition and well-being
The “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World” is an annual event, organized globally by the Italian diplomatic network, aimed at promoting Italy’s culinary and agro-food traditions. This year 8th edition, scheduled from the 13th to the 19th of November 2023, will be held under the theme: “A tavola con la cucina italiana: il benessere con gusto” (Dining with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste).
A deep, multi-dimensional culinary journey
The event provides an unparalleled foray into the cultural, economic, and scientific facets of Italian gastronomy, paying homage to its rich historical lineage. It promotes the virtues of the Mediterranean Diet, highlighting the importance of adopting a balanced, health-conscious approach to dining. At the heart of this is the use of top quality ingredients, carefully combined in traditional and regional Italian dishes and recipes.
An exclusive gathering of culinary maestros
Italian restaurants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will host genuine Italian food tasting and wine pairing, curating an exquisite three or four-course dinner. Though each restaurant will unfurl its unique identity, rooted in tradition, regional nuances, and culinary diversity, their menus will predominantly stress the Mediterranean Diet’s salutary influence, uniting gourmet quality with a healthful lifestyle. Selected Italian wines, provided by local importers who have joined this esteemed initiative, will therefore complement each menu.
