Maria & Enzo's Sips of Italy – Wine vs Beer
A Special Wine vs Beer Series – Oct. 10th, Oct. 24th, and Nov. 16th
Maria & Enzo’s is hosting a familiar sounding event on two nights and one afternoon this fall. It’s a Beer -vs- Wine dinner (and lunch) that harkens back to an event that was held as part of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival many, many, many years ago (when there was actually content at Food & Wine, and not just food booths) called the "Italian Food, Wine vs Beer Pairing at Via Napoli”. Since Maria & Enzo’s and Via Napoli are owned and operated by the same restaurant group (Patina)— I’d expect these two event may be similar.This new version will take place on three nights…
- Thursday, October 10th, 2024
6:30 p.m. Welcome, 7 p.m. Dinner
Cost : $85 per person - Thursday, October 24
6:30 p.m. welcome, 7 p.m. Dinner
Cost : $85 per person - Saturday, November 16
Noon welcome, 12:30 p.m. Lunch
Cost : $75 per person
The idea here is that you can “cast your vote for which beverage you like best with each course” but I don’t think there’s any official voting. Honestly, after the first course — you’re going to be a little too tipsy to care much about voting.
These are (or have been in the past) really fun events. You’re basically getting sample sized pours of one cocktail, four wines, four beers, and four courses of food — for $85 (or $75 at the lunch event). At these price points, the chef has some freedom to provide a fun tasting experience, and because it’s a little something different for everyone working the event — the atmosphere and the service tend to be top-notch… to the point where the event is usually better than eating at the restaurant on a “normal” day.
Each of the event dates has different food and beverage pairings, so you can go to multiple dates and have slightly different experiences each time. Let’s take a look at the menu!
Maria & Enzo’s Sips of Italy – Wine vs Beer Menus
Thursday, October 10 / 6:30 p.m.
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hugo spritz
welcome cocktail -
arancini ai porcini
salsa verde, pecorino romano
wine : batasiolo barbera d’alba sovrana
beer : cipriani carciofo birra -
paccheri al ragù di cavolfiore
house-made pasta, cauliflower ragù, calabrian chili, lemon extra virgin olive oil, pecorino romano
wine : terre di bacco sauvignon blanc
beer : menabrea ambrata -
tagliata di manzo
prime ny strip, grilled radicchio, gorgonzola dolce, 12-yr balsamic, olio verde
wine : barolo riserva single vigna
beer : cipriani radicchio birra -
zabaglione
prosecco zabaglione, macerated berries, crema dolce
wine : terre di bacco prosecco
beer : menabrea bionda
Thursday, October 24 / 6:30 p.m.
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hugo spritz
welcome cocktail -
prosciutto e melone
prosciutto di parma, melone, aged balsamic, baby arugula, extra virgin olive oil
wine : terre di bacco sauvignon blanc
beer : menabrea ambrata -
paccheri al ragù di cavolfiore
house-made pasta, cauliflower ragù, calabrian chili, lemon extra virgin olive oil, pecorino romano
wine : terre di bacco langhe
beer : cipriani carciofo birra -
braciola
polenta, 36-mo parmagiano-reggiano
wine : barolo riserva single vigna
beer : cipriani radicchio birra -
baba au rhum
pistachio crema, amarena cherries
wine : batasiolo moscato
beer : menabrea bionda
Saturday, November 16 / 12:00 p.m.
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hugo spritz
welcome cocktail -
burrata
pistachio pesto, grilled focaccia
wine : terre di bacco prosecco
beer : cipriani carciofo birra -
torchio alle verdure
house-made pasta, baby spinach, cipollini onion, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, parmigiano brodo, basil, calabrian chili, toasted breadcrumbs
wine : batasiolo barbera sovrana
beer : menabrea ambrata -
costolette d’agnello
lamb chops, grilled radicchio, gorgonzola dolce, 12-yr balsamic, olio verde
wine : barolo riserva single vigna
beer : cipriani radicchio birra -
crostata di mele
apple pie, vanilla gelato, olive oil caramel
wine : batasiolo moscato
beer : menabrea bionda
