If you are a lover of Italian food and wine then you better clear your calendar on Sunday, July 20th and get reservations for Italy on the Prairie! Not only will you be treated to a meal by arguably the best Italian chef in North Dakota, you will be entertained by one of the most energetic chefs in North Dakota! Chef Tony Nasello a.k.a. ‘The Lost Italian‘ will be preparing an authentic Italian meal with wine pairings as well as providing a live cooking demonstration that you won’t want to miss!

Menu

Antipasti
An assortment of Italian cured meats and cheeses

Wine pairing: Secco Prosecco

Insalata
Insalata Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Slices and Basil, drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Wine pairing: Alois Lageder Alto Adige Pinot Grigio

Primo Piatto
Tony’s Gnocchi alla Puttanesca
Light pillows of homemade potato pasta tossed in a traditional Sicilian sauce of garlic, white wine, tomatoes, kalamata olives, anchovies and capers

Wine Pairing: Vigin Barbera d’Alba

Intermezzo
A cool refresher to cleanse your palate

Secondo Piatto
Pollo Tricolore
Scaloppine of Chicken breaded and stuffed with Roasted Red Peppers, Fontina Cheese and Basil Pesto

Wine pairing: Castelvecchio Chianti

Dolce
Grand Marnier Zabaglione with Fresh Berries
A light, frothy custard infused with Grand Marnier liqueur, served over a variety of fresh berries

Pairing: Nasello Limoncello

Chef Tony Nasello and his wife Sarah are the owners of Sarello’s, a premiere fine dining restaurant and wine lounge in Moorhead, MN. ‘The Lost Italian‘ is known by many because of Tony and Sarah’s popular blog (Home with The Lost Italian) and column in The Fargo Forum as well as Tony’s weekly North Dakota Today segment. Sarah will also be joining us for Italy on the Prairie.

The event is on Sunday, July 20th at Coteau des Prairies Lodge. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited and meals are available by reservation only. Alcohol will be served only to those over 21 years of age. The price is $65 per person. The dinner includes a gourmet multiple course meal and wine pairings served with each course. In addition, Chef Tony Nasello will give a presentation and perform a live cooking demonstration. Water and coffee will be provided. Sodas and additional alcoholic beverages will be sold at the bar. Doors open at 4pm, guests are welcome to come early, tour the lodge and enjoy refreshments served at the bar. When you arrive at the lodge, sign your party in with our hostess. Guests will be seated for the meal promptly at 6pm.

For reservations, fill out the online form below or call 701-680-1175

Because we have limited space available, we kindly request advanced notice if you must cancel your reservation or reduce your party size so we can make room for other guests. Thank you.

You will receive confirmation of your reservation within 24 hours.

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— The Lost Italian (@thelostitalian) July 7, 2014