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This past week we experienced everything Italian, just in time for next week’s VinItaly. From the organic Italian specialties from Giancarla Bodoni at Escopazzo to the buzzing bar area at Bice in Palm Beach, our members were glowing with food fantasies.

Chef Giancarla Bedoni and Jen Weiss
Tuesday, we stopped at Escopazzo — recently voted one of the Top Ten Most Important Restaurants of the Decade by Lee Klein of Miami New Times. We were treated like royalty while we were there, and spoiled with generous amounts celeriac and potato pancakes with apple and onion compote, pancetta crisps, fontina and mushroom palmiers and more — each bursting with flavor, thus, making for some extremely happy guests.

Pasqua Pinot Grigio and Garganega 2007 and Fattoria Montellori Chianti DOCG 2005
To pair with these sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, International Wine Imports supplied us with some beautiful wines, and joined us in the festivities. With all of the new, hip restaurants opening up everyday sometimes the established ones get forgotten about, but Escopazzo is definitely back on our radar — as they know how to serve flavorful cuisine in a lovely atmosphere with a staff that is knowledgeable, genuine and completes that fine dining experience. If you’d like to check out some more photos from our event, join our facebook page or you can see a slideshow here.

Escopazzo is located at 1311 Washington Ave on South Beach. 305-674-9450
Wednesday meant it was time to head up to Palm Beach, and this week’s event led us to Bice. The evening was filled with new faces, Italian treats and great energy – an ideal way to get us past the mid-week.


Once again, we were treated kindly, and enjoyed an night out Bice-style. As our event finished up, we quickly learned that Bice brings in a lively crowd, and that it is a perfect destination to gather on Wednesday nights around 9:00 pm for live music. Bice is located at 313 1/2 Worth Ave in Palm Beach.
Thank you to everyone who came out this week and we hope to see you next week at The News Lounge on Tuesday, and at McCormick & Schmick’s in West Palm Beach on Wednesday evening.

Photo by: FotoosVanRobin
Join us as we make our way to Bice on Palm Beach Island. This mainstay just off of Worth Ave brings together business professionals, fashionistas and the area’s taste makers together in a chic location. Offering both a lively bar area and a fine dining experience, you are sure to enjoy their Northern Italian specialties — such as homemade pastas, Chicken Milanese and Tiramisu — along with their excellent wine selection.

Where: Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Ave, Palm Beach
When: Wednesday, February 3
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Cost: $10 (RSVP is required) Includes 1 glass of wine and a selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Please join Chef Elmer Sarabia from Bice and Dine Magazine’s Culinary Diva, Maude Eaton as they take you on a culinary tour of Italy. For this “Tutti a Tavola” (everyone to the table) class, guests will receive one glass of wine, the collection of recipes and generous samplings of the gourmet delights being prepared.

MENU:
Grilled Polenta Triangles with Gorgonzola Mousse
Saffron Mixed Seafood on Barlic Crostini
Panito di Parma con Fonduto di Fontina
Caviar con Patate y Crema Romana
Aged Parmesan with Balsamic Saba
When: Tuesday, December 8
Time: Reception at 5:30 pm, Class begins at 6:00 pm
Where: Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Ave, Palm Beach
Cost: $40



This event is sold out, but we still have space available for our December 8 class. See below for details.
Please join Chef Elmer Sarabia from Bice and Dine Magazine’s Culinary Diva, Maude Eaton as they take you on a culinary tour of Italy. For this “Tutti a Tavola” (everyone to the table) class, guests will receive one glass of wine, the collection of recipes and generous samplings of the gourmet delights being prepared.

MENU:
Tuscan Minestrone
Frutti di Mare Portofino
Rigatoni alla Nonna ( Sicily )
Biscotti Vin Santo
When: Tuesday, November 10
Time: Reception at 5:30 pm, Class begins at 6:00 pm
Where: Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Ave, Palm Beach
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Future Classes:
December 8: Celebrating the Holidays
Grilled polenta triangles with Gorgonzola mousse
Saffron mixed Seafood on garlic Crostini
Panito di Parma con Fonduto di Fontina
Caviar con Patate y Crema Romana
Aged Parmesan with Balsamic Saba
Cost: $40 in advance ($35 for paid members of Dine Magazine’s Wine & Dine Club), $45 at the door


photo credit: kruder396 @ flickr
Please join us as we celebrate the food of Bice with Executive Chef Elmer Sarabia from Bice and the Culinary “Diva” Maude Eaton. For this “Tutti a Tavola” (everyone to the table) class, guests will receive one glass of wine, the collection of recipes and generous samples of the gourmet delights being prepared. Featured wine will be available for purchase at a discounted rate after the first class. Special gift bag items courtesy of Terra Creta. There will be a series of classes this fall. You can either attend them all or attend the classes individually.

When: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 5:30 pm reception, 6:00 – 8:00 pm class
Where: Bice, 313 1/2 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
Cost: $40

This event is $35 for members. Members email us to receive the special pricing.
If you don’t know if you are a member of Dine Magazine’s Wine & Dine Club, you can email us here. There was a sign-up fee involved.
October 20: Mamma Mia, Que Buono
Bruscetta a la Scamorza (smoked mozzarella)
Creamy Polenta with Mushroom Ragu
Agnello alla Griglia con Caponata y salsa al la Menta (Grilled Lamb with caponata and mint sauce)
Green and white tagliolini in garlic, olive and crushed red pepper with shrimp, asparagus and fresh tomato
Torta di Mele con gelato alla Cannela (apple tarts with cinnamon ice cream)


More Classes:
Class #3 November 10: A Tour of the Food and Wines of Italy
Tuscan Minestrone
Frutti di Mare Portofino
Rigatoni alla Nonna ( Sicily )
Biscotti Vin Santo
Cost: $40

Members it’s $35 for you. Please email us to sign up for the class.
Class #4 December 8: Celebrating the Holidays
Grilled polenta triangles with Gorgonzola mousse
Saffron mixed Seafood on garlic Crostini
Panito di Parma con Fonduto di Fontina
Caviar con Patate y Crema Romana
Aged Parmesan with Balsamic Saba

Members it’s $35 for you. Please email us to sign up for the class.