North Italia is continuing their Fall Community Dinner Series (although technically it’s now winter) with a special December Holiday Dinner. Executive Chef Carlos Calderon has created a four course menu of traditional holiday dishes from various regions of Italy.

In keeping with previous community dinners this season, Calderon has included local ingredients in the mix. This time you’ll find Queen Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Hayden Mills Flour Saffron Pasta.

The dinner takes place on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. The $55 price tag includes wine pairings.

December 17 Holiday Dinner Menu

Antipasto

• Carpacio di Tonno e Limone (Campano) – Albacore Tuna with Persevered Meyer Lemon, Cannellini Bean, Fennel and Queen Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Primo

• Tagliolini allo Scoglio (Liguri) – Hand cut Hayden Mills Flour Saffron Pasta with Prawns, Mussels, Clams and Roasted Tomato in a Olive Oil Broth

Secondo

• Vitello arrosto al Latte (Toscano) – Roasted Veal with Rosemary Potato, Butternut and Acorn Squash and Braised Kale

Dolci

• Pettole (Pugliesi) – Donuts with Honey, Chestnut Butter and Quince Jam

For more information, visit NoRTH Italia online. RSVP in person or call (520) 299-1600.