Festa della Vendemmia: Italian Harvest Dinner | Sat Nov 7

About this experience

Pictured above: Scene from Fattoria San Quintino, Gaia's family farm in Chianti 

ABOUT LA FESTA DELLA VENDEMMIA

From the Northern region of Piemonte to the Southern tip of Sicily, there's a great tradition that unites all of the many regions of Italy this time of year: la Vendemmia, the annual harvesting of grapes to make wine!

Like other Autumn traditions in Italy (pressing olive oil, milling tomatoes for passata, picking vegetables for giardeniera) la Vendemmia brings friends and family together. And when the hard work of harvesting and winemaking is done, it's time for la festa - a big, bountiful celebration of local food, music, and course, wine! 

Tonight we'll celebrate la Vendemmia with wine and olive oil producer Gaia Massai, who will share stories of the wine harvest in her native Chianti, Tuscany. And we're delighted to be hosting at the historic Tre Mari Bakery, in collaboration with its owners, the Deleo family. What better setting for a traditional Italian feast right here in Toronto!? 

ABOUT TONIGHT'S DINNER

If you've been to an after-hours or alleyway party at Tre Mari Bakery, you'll know their knack for transforming the space. Tonight you'll feel like you've arrived at an antica fattoria - a traditional Tuscan estate - with a mixed grill simmering and chestnuts roasting on the patio to greet you. After enjoying some typical Tuscan antipasti (with optional wine pairing), guests will be seated at a long harvest table to enjoy a traditional multi-course feast! 

During the evening you'll hear stories about grape harvest festivals in Italy; enjoy the warm vibes of the space, your hosts and fellow guests; and taste a delicious array of dishes prepared by Cucinato's chefs! A curated selection of wines will also be available purchase.

MENU DELLA FESTA 

Antipasti 
Fett'unta con finocchiona salami e pecorino toscano 
Grilled ciabatta, brushed with garlic and tomato, served with sheeps milk cheese and fennel salame 

Gran Fritto dell'Orto 
Florentine-style polenta fries with mixed battered-and-fried veggies, served in paper cups  

Primi - First course 
Pici al ragù di cinghiale 
Homemade rustic spaghetti with slow cooked wild boar ragù 

Gnudi al pomodoro 
Handmade spinach and ricotta gnocchi with tomato sauce 

Secondi e Contorni 
Braciata dell'aia toscana (grigliata mista) 
Tuscan courtyard grill: a mixed grill of Florentine steak, fennel sausage and Tuscan-style pork ribs 

Patate alla Ghiotta rosemary and garlic
Mini roasted potatoes with garlic and herbs 

Stufato cavolo nero e fagioli cannellini
Black kale, rosemary and cannellini bean stew 

Dolci 
Schiacciata con l'Uva 
Harvest grape focaccia 

Cannolo toscano ai tre mari 
A Tre Mari original! FLAVOUR TBC 

Castagne arrostite 
Roasted chestnuts 

 

TERMS & CONDITIONS 

• No refunds after purchase
• Exchanges (one per ticket) permitted up to 5 days prior to the event.
• Tickets to Cucinato events are transferable - you can give them to someone else if you can’t attend (but please notify Cucinato in advance!)
• We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs – please contact us before booking