Long Table Dining Series
It started with months of talk about our favorite meals - meals with family
and friends, memorable meals at home and while traveling. We always
talk about food and wine, but these conversations all came back to
the energy created when you share a meal with those that enjoy it as much as
you do. Thus the Prima Strada Long Table Dinner was born. It’s a long table
full of food, wine, fun and great conversation (between bites).
Each month we focus on a different region of Italy to create a delicious menu
- Prima Strada's take on the classic dishes of the region. The meal
is typically 4 courses with paired wines - one part dinner party, one part Italian
wine club served up with a healthy dose of laughter.
This month's long table: Emilia Romagna
Join us at the Long Table on Wednesday & Thursday May 30 & 31
as we revisit the region of Emilia Romagna.
Located in Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna includes two distinct areas
with Bologna, the region's capital, more or less the dividing line. Emilia
lies to the west of Bologna, while Romagna lies to the east stretching
to the Adriatic Sea. In Emilia is the ancient Roman-built Via Emilia and
in Romagna the historic town of Ravenna. The region is home to many famous
household names from opera (Verdi & Luciano Pavarotti), cars (Ferrari
& Lamborghini), fashion (Giorgio Armani), film (Fellini) and of course
food (Parma, Modena, Bologna).
We’ll test your pallet with a sampling of the region’s celebrated
balsamic vinegar. Can you identify the true Italian balsamic made in the
Emilian cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia?
The Food
Insalata di Rucola e Parmigiano - salad of local arugula
& shaved Parmigiano with balsamic vinaigrette, Asparagi con
Prosciutto di Parma - local asparagus with prosciutto & hard-boiled
egg, Zuppa di Pesce - fish & shellfish soup and Crostada
di Mandorle - Almond Meringue tart
The Wine
Lambrusco di Sorbara Frizzante, Casolari, Trebbiano di Romagna &
Sangiovese di Romagna
Dinner begins at 7 pm, seating is limited to 16 each evening. The cost
is $50 per person plus hst & gratuity ($65).
Menu items may change subject to seasonal availability.
Past Long Tables
Wondering what it's like? Browse our past Long Table Dining Series recaps:
April 21, 2012
April 4, 2012
February 28, 2012
February 2, 2012
January 12, 2012
Choose your dinner evening:
Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Seating is limited to 16 each evening.
Due the limited number of seats, reservations are no longer being accepted.
We humbly request you purchase your seat at the table in advance.
Can't make it? We understand you can’t always attend events you’ve
planned. Booking a spot at the Long Table is like buying a ticket to a concert.
Unfortunately, we can’t offer refunds on a per customer basis. But, just
like a concert ticket, you can pass off your receipt to let a friend join instead.
Need more information?
call 250.590.4388 or email longtable@primastrada.com
Parla Italiano?
Looking to learn a bit of Italian or improve your conversation skills? So
are we! Join "Professor" Gabriella at PPS University for dinner
and conversation.
We meet twice per month on Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.
Confirmed dates: May 8 & 22, June 5 & 19
Location: PPS Bridge Street
Topics: We'll begin with introductions and pronunciation. Each month,
we'll explore a new theme: food & drink, ordering at a restaurant, socializing
at a party, nature, at the beach, animals. Future topics will be
determined by
student feedback!
Details: Dinner served family style: salad, a small plate of
something delicious from Chef Alex, pizza & dessert. Beverages not included.
Cost: $18 for adults $12 for kids (under 12) plus tax & gratuity.
More Info & Reservations:
Phone
250-590-4380 or email andrew@primastrada.com
Other Events
Our mobile wood burning oven, is a smaller
version of the ovens in our pizzerias, built on a custom trailer.
You may have seen it in action at Sea Cider’s Apple Day,
Feast of Fields, Oak Bay Night Market or Tour of Farms.
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