Italian and gluten-free don’t often go hand-in-hand … pastas, breads, and pizzas are serious gluten bombs. But leave it to parkside’s, backspace’s, and Olive & June’s Chef Shawn Cirkiel to create a five-course Southern Italian-style gluten-free dinner in honor of Celiac Awareness month. Olive & June will host two of the gluten-free dinners on May 23rd and May 24th, paired with a selection of specialty cocktails and Italian wines.
At $80 per person, including tax and gratuity, the dinner is a worthy splurge. Seating is family-style in the chef’s table room, an intimate private space with views of the kitchen. Seating is limited, so snag tickets online at oliveandjune.eventbrite.com. 7:30p.
Sneak a peek at the menu:
Piccoli Piatti
Scallop Crudo, Mortadella, Pistachio
*Aperol Spritz, aperol, prosecco, lemon twist
Antipasti
Housemade Baked Ricotta, Roasted Summer Vegetables, Aged Balsamic
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Salad of Roasted Marinated Chipollini Onions, Sweet Peppers, Arugula, Cecina
*Abbazia, Muller Thurgau DOC, Alto Adige 2010
Primi
Grilled Prawns, Spaghetti, Strawberries, Scallion
*Rocco del Dragone, Falanghina IGT, Campania 2010
Secondi
Rabbit, Prosciutto, Pepporanata, Mint Yogurt
*Piazzo, Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Piedmont 2008
Dolci
Peaches, Mascarpone, Almonds
*Galiano, star anise, vanilla