Bailliage of the Greater Palm Beaches

A Culinary Journey Through Italy’s Mountains

A Settimana Bianca-inspired evening where the spirit of the mountains met the art of the table.

Message from the Host

Members and guests gathered for a special evening inspired by Italy’s cherished Settimana Bianca, where the spirit of the mountains meets the art of the table.

Chef Fabrizio Giorgi and Vice Conseillier Culinaire Francesco Blanco led the Bailliage on a culinary and wine journey through Italy’s mountain regions, from the crisp alpine peaks of the Dolomites to the volcanic slopes of Etna.

Each course and pairing captured the character, warmth, and rustic elegance of Italy’s highland traditions, reinterpreted through Fabrizio’s artistry and Francesco’s expert curation.

Hosted at beloved Café Sapori, the dinner offered an evening of fine flavor, friendship, and Italian hospitality at its best.

Menu & Wine Pairings

Stuzzichini dello Chef

Selections of Hors d’Oeuvres
Focaccia Croccante Ripiena al Robiola con Tartufo Nero — Crispy Focaccia filled with Creamy Soft Cheese, Black Truffle
Chips di Spinaci con Terrina di Polipo e Salsa Tonnata — Spinach Chips with Thin Sliced Octopus Terrine and Tuna Sauce
Carciofi Arrostiti con Guanciale Croccante, Pecorino Romano e Salsetta all’Aglio — Roasted Artichokes with Crispy Guanciale, Pecorino Romano Cheese and Garlic Aioli Sauce

Prosecco, Casalini Andrea, NV

Primo Piatto · Sicilia & Sardegna

Crudi dal Mare alla Montagna
Swordfish Carpaccio, Tuna Tartare, Spigola with Shaved Bottarga and Sicilian Caponata

Galatia, Giovi, Etna Bianco, 2021

Piatto d’Intermezzo · Veneto

Tortelli di Zucca con Amaretti e Burro Fuso
Own Made Pumpkin Ravioli in a Grana Padano Cheese Almond Sage Sauce

Valpolicella Superiore, Villa Spinosa, Figari, 2019

Secondo Piatto · Lombardia

Cotechino su Risotto di Lenticchie Mascarpone e Speck
Traditional Sausage Cotechino with Lentil Mascarpone Cheese Risotto and Imported Speck

Nebbiolo, Deltetto, I Lioni, 2023

Dolce · Campania

Soufflé Ghiacciato al Limoncello con Mirtilli
Frozen Limoncello Soufflé with Blueberry Sauce

Moscato d’Asti, Saracco, 2023

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