Antonello Ristorante Hosts Hess Winemaker Dinner

ANTONELLO RISTORANTE
www.antonello.com

Antonello Ristorante, the critically acclaimed South Coast Plaza Village Italian dining destination, will host Winemaker dinner featuring The Hess Collection Winery. The night includes a five-course meal and wine pairings, as well as an informative guest speaker from the Hess winery to educate guests about the winery and the wines produced. Reservations may be made by calling (714) 751-7153.

Hess Dinner Menu
($77.25 per person, plus tax and gratuity)

Arrival
Tray Passed Hors D’ouerves
Hess Collection Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Burrata e Proscuitto
Proscuitto aged 24 months, served with fresh burrata and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Hess Collection Allomi Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Paccheri al Sugo D’agnello
Large tube shaped pasta with slow cooked lamb ragu, topped with pecorino cheese
Hess Collection Lion Tamer 2015

Costata di Maiale
Oven roasted pork chop topped with
Carmalized onion and fig balsamic glaze
Hess Collection Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dessert
Chocolate mousse cake served with fresh berries

Highly rated in the Zagat Guide for several years, Antonello Ristorante has earned a sterling reputation for having served local residents as well as luminaries the world over including presidents, foreign dignitaries, movie stars, entertainers, industrialists and other leaders. It recently underwent an extensive remodel to reflect a lighter, airier tone rather than its original Old World theme. Co-Chefs Gino Buonanoce and Salvatore Ferrara work closely with Chef/Owner Antonio Cagnolo to develop daily specials and unique prix fixe menus many paired with wines and other spirits. Reflective of the new interior is a menu of much lighter fare boasting high flavor profiles and organic ingredients. Among the distinguishing features for which Antonello is renowned for its “sea to table” fresh fish often caught by Cagnolo himself and the dramatic flambé presentations with some menu items prepared tableside. Many of the Old World favorites are still on the menu.