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DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails is making another stop with the Carriage House for its Around the Globe Summer Culinary Tour with a demonstration class and dinner from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, July 27.

For its second stop, the restaurant is spreading knowledge on the food coming out of the Mediterranean island city, Alba, which is in Tuscany, Italy.

Much like Tucson, Alba has been named a City of Gastronomy, and chef Janos Wilder and others have been invited to “sister” cities around the world to share the region’s culinary history.

Throughout the evening, participants will start off with a demonstration class, and then will have the opportunity to eat and drink the wine featured in the courses.

Tickets are $70 per person and reservations can be made by calling (520) 615-6100.

Alba, Italy City of Gastronomy Menu

Appetizers

• Proscuitto, Melone, and Lemon Herb Ricotta – with grilled radicchio and dark cherry balsamico
• Fried Squash Blossoms – stuffed with ratatouille and bagna verde.
• Grilled Fig Pizzetta, Fresh Mozzarella, and Pickled Beef Tongue – with arugula, rosé syrup, and extra virgin olive oil

Main Courses

• Rabbit Sausage Agnolotti in Truffle Butter and Ham Broth – with greens, shaved summer salad, and Grana Padano
• Warm-Grilled Quail, Cherries, and Slow Roasted Tomatoes – with frisée, roasted golden beets, basil, mint, cherry balsamico, and polenta croutons
• Pork Shank Brasato, Red Wine, and Aromatics – with creamy caramelized onion risotto and roasted grapes
• Pan-Fried Breaded Chicken, Confit Byaldi and Buratta – with basil pesto and balsamic reduction

Desserts

• Peach Amaretti Gelato and Marsala Zabalione – with pistachio and almond nougat
• Chocolate Hazelnut Custard Cake – with chocolate Nutella mascarpone layers

The Carriage House is located at 125 S. Arizona Ave. For more information, call (520) 615-6100 or visit downtownkitchen.com.