The Queen Creek Olive Mill is bringing together family and tradition with a special Tavolo Dinner this week to celebrate the flavors and dishes of Italy’s Calabria region. The five-course family-style dinner will include optional, professional wine pairings and recipes that incorporate the flavors of the culture.
The tables will be set Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Price is $124.99, plus $39.99 for wine pairings.
The complete five-course dinner menu items include:
- Antipasti
- Zuppa Di Aspargi - Traditional Calabrian Asparagus Soup with Garlic, Pecorino Romano, and crunchy bread with herbs, finished with a drizzle of OCOM 3 Chile Olive Oil.
- Primi
- Gemelli ‘Nduja - Fresh Gemelli Pasta tossed in a 'Nduja-Calabrian Chili Tomato Sauce with hints of Garlic & Rosemary, garnished with fresh Parsley & grated Grana Padano, finished with a drizzle of QCOM Meyer Lemon Olive Oil.
- Secondi
- Pesce Spada Alla Ghiotta - Swordfish steaks, slow poached in QCOM Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with Trope Onion Jelly, Calabrian Chili-infused Anchovies, and Piccoliva-stuffed olives.
- Pesce Spada Alla Ghiotta - Swordfish steaks, slow poached in QCOM Delicate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, with Trope Onion Jelly, Calabrian Chili-infused Anchovies, and Piccoliva-stuffed olives.
- Contorni
- Melanzene Ripiene- Roasted Eggplant, stuffed with bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, and Calabrian Chili, finished with a drizzle of Kaboom Balsamic Barbecue Glaze.
- Roasted Tomatoes in Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Fresh Herbs - Fresh Tomatoes and dried Calabrian Tomatoes, roasted to perfection in our QCOM Balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Fresh Herbs - served with Swordfish steaks.
- Melanzene Ripiene- Roasted Eggplant, stuffed with bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, and Calabrian Chili, finished with a drizzle of Kaboom Balsamic Barbecue Glaze.
- Insalata (A Celebration of Calabrian Produce)
- A salad of roasted Grapes, Figs, blanched Almonds, Pomegranate Seeds from St Paisius Monastery, and local greens, tossed lightly in a Calabrian Chili Vinaigrette made with our QCOM Balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar from Modena, and Vulcan Calabrian Chilis.
- Dolce
- Cuddruriaddri - Calabrian crispy doughnuts, served with a Calabrian Chili-infused Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Ganache.
- Cuddruriaddri - Calabrian crispy doughnuts, served with a Calabrian Chili-infused Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Ganache.
*Wines professionally paired with each course*
For more information or to make a reservation, visit queencreekolivemill.com/pages/
The Queen Creek Olive Mill is located at 25062 S. Meridian Road.
