Italian Wine Dinner at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
January 14, 2019,East Rutherford, NJ — A limited number of seats remain for Meadowlands Racetrack’s five-course Italian Wine Dinner this Saturday (Jan. 19).
Each course is paired with a wine that is crafted by smaller or lesser known Italian producers that use high quality, old world grape varietals.
The dinner begins at 7 p.m. with live racing beginning at 7:15 p.m.
The menu created by executive Chef Dennis Sammarone includes:
1st course: Assorted Italian Antipasti including eggplant, mozzarella, prosciutto, provolone & olives paired with 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.