Our first class was a huge success! Frank Lombardi of Framboise Catering, catering for the IOC at the Olympic Games in China, flew from New York to Pittsburgh to demonstrate classic and unique Italian recipes. More than 50 guests were greeted with live jazz music by Kenny Blake as they entered the lobby for a cocktail reception.
The menu included basic crepes filled with asparagus and ricotta cheese, super creamy polenta served with sun-dried tomato crusted chicken and crème zabaglione. The most popular dish was spinach gnocchi over vodka sauce paired with 2005 Cecchi Chianti Classico.
To spice up the night, we surprised guests with a pop quiz. Guests with the most correct answers won All Clad Cookware and a gift certificate to Molto Bella Ceramica.
