East Rutherford, NJ — Take a tour of Italy at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment’s five-course Italian Wine Dinner on Saturday (Jan. 19) in Pink Skybox Suites.

Each course is carefully paired with a fantastic Italian wine by executive Chef Dennis Sammarone. The dinner begins at 7 p.m. with live racing beginning at 7:15 p.m.

The menu with wine pairings includes:

1st course: Assorted Italian Antipasti including eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, provolone & olives paired Barbera D’Asti Superior
2nd course: Linguine Cozze E Vongole Scampi (pasta with mussels, shrimp, & clams in a white wine sauce) paired with Theresa Eccher Carricante-Catarratto
3rd course: Classic Caesar Salad paired with Mosparone “Brina” Piemonte Sauvignon
4th course: Grilled Strip Steak with Tuscan fries & creamed spinach paired with Agricola Bellaria Irpinia Campi Taurisini
5th course: Italian Ricotta Cheese Cake & Belgium Mousse Cake with Campania Passito Fiano di Agricola Bellaria

The dinner is $70 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). For reservations call 201.460.4079.

For the complete dinner menu click here.