Marcello’s Hosts Culinary Event To Benefit Earthquake Victims

November

Marcello’s Restaurant will host a special culinary event on Nov. 8, a meal designed not only to appeal to the taste buds but to help out those in need as well.

The info, from a newsletter blast, after the jump.

Abruzzo Cibus Culinary Tours will be at the Lafayette Avenue restaurant presenting an entire meal based on local specialties – such as black truffles, saffron and desserts – for which the Abruzzo region in is famous.

Dino Alberto Paganelli, Chef of the Palazzo Tour d’Eau, in Carunchio, will be cooking a special an Abruzzo meal, with some local ingredients brought from the region. Massimo Criscio owner and tour guide of Abruzzo Cibus Culinary Tour will be entertaining guests, introducing the dishes and talking about Abruzzo and the tours of the region that are offered.

The purpose of the evening is threefold. For starters, Marcello has been providing the folks of Suffern with authentic Italian cuisine for years and this event will only add to his excellent reputation. Secondly, Massimo believes that Abruzzo does not get the recognition it deserves. Therefore, he and Paganelli are doing a tour throughout the , touching cities like New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Chicago.

“The best way to promote our region is through food, that is why we are here,” Massimo said. “Dino will prepare a meal using Abruzzo ingredients such truffles and saffron and I will be describing the dishes and introduce the culinary tours that we offer in Abruzzo.
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Finally, 25 percent of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Abruzzi Earthquake Relief Fund. An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale devastated L’Aquila, an historic city in the heart of Abruzzi, on April 6. Thousands were left homeless and nearly 300 people were killed.
The cost for the event is $50 per person, inclusive of wine. Tax and tip are not included. There is a 3:30 p.m. seating and a 6:30 p.m. seating. For more information or to make reservations call Marcello’s at [845] 357-9108 or go to www.marcellosgroup.com.

Here’s a sampling of what will be on the menu for this event:
Fiadoncino Salato al tartufo
Flaky popover stuffed with black truffles and Pecorino cheese on a creamy saffron sauce.
Zuppa di farro Tiberina
Spelt soup named after the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
Pallotte cacio e ovo
Meatless meatballs made with eggs, cheese and sweet peppers
Torta parrozzo
Chocolate covered cake (Abruzzi specialty)
Wines
Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo [red]
Trebbiano [white]
Dessert wine

The 411 on Marcello’s.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 10:59 am by Liz Johnson.
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