Taste of Italy 2015 + preview tasting

I was invited to Taste of Italy 2015 preview tasting event at Rao's in Hollywood.

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Fiocchi ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and pears, finished with brown butter, sage and dried cranberries

Caprese skewers with mozzarella and tomato

Micro Rao's meatballs
My favorite of all. I love Rao's meatballs.

Baked little neck clams with Italian breadcrumb stuffing

Bruschetta with Arugula, Rao's roasted bell peppers with golden raisins, pine nuts, and Prosciutto

The seventh-annual Taste of Italy, an evening of authentic Italian food and wine to benefit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), will take place on October 10th in downtown Los Angeles.Taste of Italy showcases over 35 of the region’s best restaurants, Italian and California-Italian wineries, as well as live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and celebrity guests.

Participants will include: Valentino, Drago Centro, Rao’s, La Bruschetta, Marino, Locanda Del Lago, Il Fornaio, DiStefano Cheese, Verace Pizza Napoletana, and Celestino. Approximately 100 world-class wines will be served by participants such as Casa Torelli, Ca’Momi, Gruppo I Vinai, Massanois, Veneto Hills, and more.
 For a complete list of participants visit www.italianhall.org/TOI.


What: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles’ Taste of Italy
When: October 10, 2015 from 5-10 PM
Where: 424 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Cost: $55 General Admission (6 food + 6 wine food tastings), $125 Premiere (8 food + 8 wine tastings, VIP bag, and red carpet entrance), a limited number of reserved tables and sponsorship opportunities remain.
Tickets/Info: www.italianhall.org/TOI or tel. 213.485.8432


CLICK HERE for Taste of Italy 2013