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

Feb 2, 20171 min read
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

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.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

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