The Asbury + Opera Carolina Italian Dinner

The Asbury + Opera Carolina Italian Dinner

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Asbury
235 N Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Tickets: $65 plus (704-342-1193)

A night of feasting, fun, and music! The Marriage of Figaro Italian Dinner–the second Collaborative Series Dinner of the season–brings together Charlotte’s Emily Jarrell Urbanek, music director of Opera Carolina, Executive Chef Drew Dodd of Stagioni and Josh Villapando of Assorted Table Wine Shoppe.

Urbanek will give us the inside scoop on Figaro, the popular opera coming to Opera Carolina April 15, 19, and 21. Chef Dodd will collaborate with Matthew Krenz on a five-course Italian feast, and Josh Villapando will provide wine pairings.

Cost: Five courses for $65 (food only), $85 (with wine pairing). Additional cocktails, wine, mocktails, and beverages are available at the bar.

Menu:

Amuse – Chef’s whim

1st Course – Steelhead Trout Crudo | Strawberry, Nasturtium, Fennel, Peas, Smoked Trout Caviar

2nd Course – BBQ Polpo | Potato, Olive, Egg, Arugula, Parmesan

3rd Course – Wild Nettle + La Tur Plin| Artichokes, Asparagus, Charred Citrus + Green Garlic Brodo, Spring Greens, Parmesan

4th Course – Porchetta | Pepper Agro-Dolce, Salsa Verde, Crispy Skin,
Farroto Verde, Carrots, Radishes, Fennel

-Intermezzo-

5th Course – Butterscotch Budino Espresso Cacao Tuile Honey Chocolate Sauce

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