Alfie's Italian Cafè (Pretoria)
Mon Nov 13, 12:00 - Sun Nov 19, 22:00
Alfie's Italian Cafè - Pretoria
ABOUT
An exclusive gathering of culinary maestros
As part of the 8th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, Italian restaurants from all over South Africa will host genuine Italian food tasting and wine pairing.
Alfie's joined this initiative
8th Week of Italian Cuisine in the World - Dining with the Italian cuisine: well-being with taste
For more info about the event click here: https://cucina2023.embassyofitaly.co.za/
Dates available at Alfie's:
- Tuesday 14 Nov: 18:00
- Wednesday 15 Nov: 18:00
- Thursday 16 Nov: 18:00
Alfie's Menu: “Isole (islands)”
Appetizer
Filetto di cernia marinato in casa con pepe verde ed emulsione di lime
Home marinated grouper served with green peppercorns and lime emulsion.
(Wine tasting: 'Pinot Grigio Pasqua' )
Starter
Ravioli ai gamberi e mozzarella
Home made ravioli filled with prawns and mozzarella, served with a cherry tomatoes, garlic and extra virgin olive oil sauce.
(Wine tasting: 'Vermentino di Sardegna di Sella & Mosca' )
Main
Tagliata di tonno in crosta di pistacchi e pomodorini secchi con salsa di pane
Fresh tuna seared in a pistacchio, sundried tomatoes crust served with a rye bread sauce.
(Wine tasting: 'Negroamaro il Pumo ' )
Dessert
Sfogliatina di pere e crema pasticcera
Puff pastry with “Crema Pasticcera” (custard cream) and pears served with vanilla ice cream.
Note: Wine tasting included, tips and drinks excluded
ABOUT THE 8TH WEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE IN THE WORLD
“La Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo”:
A Celebration of Italian Culinary Excellence
Celebrating tradition and well-being
The “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World” is an annual event, organized globally by the Italian diplomatic network, aimed at promoting Italy’s culinary and agro-food traditions. This year 8th edition, scheduled from the 13th to the 19th of November 2023, will be held under the theme: “A tavola con la cucina italiana: il benessere con gusto” (Dining with Italian cuisine: well-being with taste).
A deep, multi-dimensional culinary journey
The event provides an unparalleled foray into the cultural, economic, and scientific facets of Italian gastronomy, paying homage to its rich historical lineage. It promotes the virtues of the Mediterranean Diet, highlighting the importance of adopting a balanced, health-conscious approach to dining. At the heart of this is the use of top quality ingredients, carefully combined in traditional and regional Italian dishes and recipes.
An exclusive gathering of culinary maestros
Italian restaurants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will host genuine Italian food tasting and wine pairing, curating an exquisite three or four-course dinner. Though each restaurant will unfurl its unique identity, rooted in tradition, regional nuances, and culinary diversity, their menus will predominantly stress the Mediterranean Diet’s salutary influence, uniting gourmet quality with a healthful lifestyle. Selected Italian wines, provided by local importers who have joined this esteemed initiative, will therefore complement each menu.
