German Chef in an Italian Restaurant

During Euro 2012 Brauhaus Schmitz chef Jeremy Nolen bet Le Virtu’s Joe Cicala that Germany would defeat the Azzurri of Italy. Nolen lost that bet and now must cook a collaborative dinner at Le Virtu. The dinner is Wednesday, August 8th and will focus on food from menu of specialties from northern Italy. The dinner costs $65 per person and includes wine pairings from Trentino and Alto Adige.

Wednesday August 8th 

7-9:30 PM      

Zuppa

 Minestra di Crauti – sauerkraut soup with borlotti beans, escarole, potatoes, speck, bacon, and garnished with rye croutons

Primo

 Schlutzkrapfen – Rye flour ravioli filled with spinach and quark cheese, sauteed in brown butter and topped with shaved asiago

Secondo

 Veal Goulash and Canederli – Braised veal breast with speck-bread dumplings

Dolce

Strudel – Apple, fig, and pine nut strudel with ice cream

Wine pairings from The Artisan’s Cellar

$65 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)

For reservations, click here or call 215-271-5626

Le Virtu [Official Site]