The Queen Creek Olive Mill will be hosting a traditional Italian multi-course, family-style Tavolo Dinner this Thursday, Aug. 18.
The traditional, family-style dinner (with optional wine pairings) is inspired by Italy's Sardinia region. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. patrons can enjoy a truly unique dining experience in Di Oliva Italian Bistro & Bar in the grove at the Queen Creek Olive Mill while enjoying the flavors of Sardinia.
August's complete five-course dinner menu items include:
- Antipasti
- Fresh Ricotta Pardulas - Two traditional Sardinian fresh ricotta tartlets, with a saffron cream agrodolce foam. Ricotta made in house with fresh milk from Golden Rule Dairy in Elfrida, Ariz.
- Primi
- Bucatini Al Nero Di Seppia E Frutti Di Mare - Fresh squid ink bucatini with an uni butter & white wine sauce, sautéed calamari, cherry tomatoes from the garden, chopped chervil and a white anchovy gremolata.
- Secondi
- Su Porcheddu - Suckling pig, spit-roasted over olive wood, seasoned with our prickly pear balsamic reduction basting liquid, served with crispy skin.
- Contorni
- Meyer Lemon Olive Oil confit potatoes with rosemary from the garden.
- Sous vide asparagus garnished with an egg yolk cured in olive wood smoked sea salt and shaved bottarga.
- Insalata
- Fresh Greens & Herbs from Steadfast Farms in Mesa, lightly tossed in a house-made prickly pear vinaigrette.
- Dolce
- Seadas - Deconstructed Sardinian classic comprised of house-made farmer's cheese cheesecake, crispy fried sweet pasta tuile, torched lavender-infused Sugar, prickly pear coulis, with a drizzle of Vanilla Bean Olive Oil.
Wines will be professionally paired with each course.
Price is $124.99, plus $39.99 for wine pairings. Make a reservation HERE.
The Queen Creek Olive Mill is located at 25062 S. Meridian Road. For more information, visit QueenCreekOliveMill.com.
