Zio Peppe recently announced a special dining event that’ll mirror the flavors and experiences of Parma, Italy right here in Tucson.
“Experience the flavors of Parma at Zio Peppe featuring dishes from Italy’s renowned food capital, paired with wines from the Emilia-Romagna region.”
Inspired by Chef Mat Cable and Chef Devon Sanner’s recent culinary journey to the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the experience is happening at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at Zio Peppe (6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd.).
During their time in Parma, Cable and Sanner explored the rich culinary traditions of the region, visiting local producers and tasting iconic ingredients that have shaped Italian cuisine. Now, they’re ready to share what they absorbed, curating a menu that reflects “the unforgettable dishes and food memories from their journey.”
“We’re thrilled to share the incredible flavors we discovered in Parma with our Tucson community,” said Cable. “This dinner will be a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine, prepared with the best ingredients that Parma and Southern Arizona have to offer.”
Seats at the table are $125 per person and include the following menu.
Parma, Italy Dinner Menu
Aperitivo
- Aperol Spritz
Antipasto
- Parmigiano Reggiano, Culatello di Zibello, Prosciutto di Parma, Salame Felino, Torta Fritta
Primi Piatti
- Tagliatelle with Mushroom and Marsala Cream Sauce, Black Truffles, Parmigiano Croccante
Secondi
- Hunters’ Stew of Duck Ragù over Fresh Garganelli
Entrée
- Vitello Tonnato – Ash Crusted Veal with Tuna and Olive Oil Purée, Capers, Cucumber, Saffron Caviar, Tuile
Dolci
- Torta Sbrisolona with Vanilla Bean Gelato
Plus, each course will be thoughtfully paired with wines from the Emilia-Romagna region, carefully selected to complement and enhance the flavors of the dishes, providing an authentic taste of Italy.
Reserve your spot by calling (520) 888-4242 or booking through OpenTable. If booking via OpenTable, select “Experiences” to save your spot.
Zio Peppe is located at 6502 E. Tanque Verde Rd. For more information about the restaurant, visit ziopeppeaz.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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