What
Community Dinner: Tuscany
When
6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18
Where
North Italia
2995 E. Skyline Drive
More Info
northitaliarestaurant.com
North Italia has begun this year’s series of community dinners.
Starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, the second dinner in this year’s dinners features the cuisine and wine of Tuscany.
Dinner features four courses served family-style with wine pairings at community tables, so you might befriend your neighbor.
Dishes often incorporate the wine used for the wine pairing, such as Chianti-braised short rib.
Seats are $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, visit North in person or call (520) 299-1600. The previous dinner sold out, so call soon.
Community Dinner: Tuscany Menu
Antipasto
- Antipasto di Toscana – Tuscan salumi & cheese, Barrio ciabatta bread
Primo
- Tagliolini Cavoli e Ceci – hand-cut tagliolini pasta, braised Tuscan kale, chickpea, chili, pecorino Toscano
Secondo
- Spezzatino di Manzo con Verdure Grigliate – braised short rib ragu, San Marzano tomato, Kalamata olive, Chianti, grilled local vegetables
Dolce
- Buccellato Dolce Toscano – lemon shortbread, golden raisin, apricot marmalade
For reservations, call (520) 299-1600. For more information, visit northitaliarestaurant.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed 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 Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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