Four Course Wine Dinner at Mama Louisa’s February 7 (MENU)


February 2, 2017
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By Jackie Tran
By Jackie Tran

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What
Mama Louisa’s Wine Dinner
When
6 p.m. Tuesday, February 7
Where
Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant 
2041 S. Craycroft Rd.
More Info
mamalouisas.com
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Mama Louisa’s chef Michael Elefante is back at it with a four-course wine dinner 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7.

The wine dinner features a combination of Arizona wines via Flying Leap, plus California-based Conundrum and Italian Michele Chiarlo.

While Mama Louisa’s is known for its homestyle classics such as Joe’s Special, Chef Michael Elefante’s background at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain prepared for him creating elegant modern dishes for multi-course meals.

Seats are $45 per person, including tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.

Mama Louisa’s Wine Dinner Menu

First Course
  • St. Maria greens, freeze dried Mandarin oranges, Sambuca and spice reduction, shaved San Joaquin Gold cheese
  • Paired with Flying Leap Canello Hills White
Second Course
  • Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi — toasted hazelnut, sage brown butter, celery leaves
  • Paired with Conundrum White Blend
Third Course
  • Seared Branzino — preserved lemon risotto, sauce vierge, baby root veg
  • Paired with Michele Chiarlo Barbera D’Asti
Fourth Course
  • Chocolate Stout Sponge Cake — orange glass, chocolate ganache
  • Paired with Flying Leap Solo Dessert Wine

Call (520) 790-4702 to make reservations. For more information, visit mamalouisas.com.

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Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon...

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