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An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.

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Italian Wine Dinner at Fabio on Fire

Join acclaimed chef Fabio Ceschetti of Fabio on Fire as he hosts his inaugural wine dinner on Sunday, December 4. Fabio will welcome Marco Biondi of Vinifera Imports, who will introduce guests to some of the finest wines of Italy. This exclusive event will include a sparkling welcome, antipasti served with a tasting of eight wines, and a three-course wine-paired dinner. Cost is $150 per person, plus tax & gratuity. Seats are limited to 25 guests. For reservations please call (623) 680-5385. Tickets must be paid when reserving (refunded if restaurant is notified of cancellations at least seven days before the event). Menu:

SPARKLING WINE WELCOME: NV Vistarino Pinot Nero Brut

ANTIPASTI AND WINE TASTINGS
Charcuterie boards and porchetta
2017 Vistarino Riesling Crus Ries
2015 Contesa Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Riserva
2015 Pelissero D'Alba Cru Tulin
2015 Icardi Barbaresco Cru Starderi
2013 Cascina Chicco Barolo Cru Castelletto
2018 San Giusto Chianti Classico Riserva Le Branchiole
2012 Fontodi Super Tuscan Flacciannello della Pieve
2010 Valdicava Brunello Riserva Madonna Del Piano

 DINNER
Your choice of Tortelli all'aragosta (lobster ravioli) or Bucatini all'Amatriciana
2020 Barberani Orvieto Classico Superiore

Agnello arrosto a legna (wood-roasted lamb)
2018 Vistarino Pinot Nero Cru Le Coste

Dessert:
Homemade gelato
2015 Cascina Chicco Passito Arcass

Earlier Event: November 21
Remy Martin Cocktail Competition
Later Event: December 6
Chula Grayhawk Wine Dinner