During Euro 2012 Brauhaus Schmitz chef Jeremy Nolen bet Le Virtu’s Joe Cicala that Germany would defeat the Azzurri of Italy. Nolen lost that bet and now must cook a collaborative dinner at Le Virtu. The dinner is Wednesday, August 8th and will focus on food from menu of specialties from northern Italy. The dinner costs $65 per person and includes wine pairings from Trentino and Alto Adige.

Wednesday August 8th 

7-9:30 PM      

Zuppa

 Minestra di Crauti – sauerkraut soup with borlotti beans, escarole, potatoes, speck, bacon, and garnished with rye croutons

Primo

 Schlutzkrapfen – Rye flour ravioli filled with spinach and quark cheese, sauteed in brown butter and topped with shaved asiago

Secondo

 Veal Goulash and Canederli – Braised veal breast with speck-bread dumplings

Dolce

Strudel – Apple, fig, and pine nut strudel with ice cream

Wine pairings from The Artisan’s Cellar

$65 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)

For reservations, click here or call 215-271-5626

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