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What
Iron Chef Wine Dinner
When
6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31
Where
Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant & Catering
More Info
mamalouisas.com
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In anticipation of the upcoming Iron Chef Tucson event, Chef Michael Elefante is hosting his own Iron Chef Wine Dinner at Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant & Catering at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31.

Growing up, Elefante cooked with his family in Mama Louisa’s kitchen. But, beginning in 2010, he took a position at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain where he seriously honed his chops. In 2014, he returned to Mama Louisa’s as co-owner and executive chef.

Although Mama Louisa’s menu offers typical American-Italian cuisine, Elefante’s wine dinners – of which there have been three since returning – are an opportunity for him to really show what he’s capable of.

Check it out:

Four Course Flying Leap Iron Chef Wine Dinner Menu

First Course

• Aperol compressed watermelon, hazelnut brittle, Tajín vinaigrette, Sleepy Frog Farm arugula, ricotta salata
• Wine pairing – 2013 Flying Leap Grenache “LaFlor” Rosé

Second Course

• Wild mushroom risotto, mascarpone, pancetta, seared scallops
• Wine pairing – 2014 Flying Leap Escape

Third Course

• Sambuca braised short rib, grilled radicchio, liquid polenta, roasted garlic demi
• Wine pairing – 2014 Flying Leap Sangiovese Reserva

Dessert

• Frangelico crème brûlée, ricotta zeppoli
• Wine pairing – Flying Leap Solo Grenache Dessert Wine

For more information, visit mamalouisas.com. Seats are $70 per person. To make reservations, call 520-790-4702.