CIBO E VINO: FOOD AND WINE AT ECCO ITALY

Join Christina Ball and her team of Ecco Cibo chefs for a delicious, multi-faceted exploration of the the regional nuances of Italian cuisine at the Seasonal Cook’s beautiful gourmet kitchen. This new series of classes combines the best of both worlds – a seasoned chef and culinary teacher guides participants through a multi-course, single-region cooking lesson while a seasoned professoressa and food writer engages the group with relevant language pointers, regional history and culture highlights, wine tasting notes and travel tips. From the rich ragu’ of Bologna and the prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano of Emilia-Romagna to the black truffles of Umbria to the sardines and blood oranges of Sicily, eating (and cooking) in Italy is inherently, inescapably regional. A class that focuses on the specific foods, tastes, traditions and techniques of each gloriously diverse Italian region is thus the ideal way to explore – and enjoy – this food-defined country….from this side of the Atlantic, of course!!!

Praise for Ecco Cibo:

“Christina has a gift for incorporating theatrics and humor and even sneaks in a little learning while Chef Howie prepares delectable meals with the participation of class members. Ecco Cibo is the best restaurant in Charlottesville!” Jenny Gardiner

“I cannot believe I had the opportunity to do that (the class)...in any other town the waiting list would be a mile long!” Deanna Gould

“This is far more than a cooking class:
abundant food, wine, information and nice people. You
just sit back and enjoy a truly wonderful evening.” Elizabeth Butler

Join Ecco Italy and Verity blue/Milano for a celebration of the food, wine and culture of Italy, region by region. On the third Friday of select months, from 5:30-7:30pm, Verity blue and the Tower Lounge and Patio transform into the best place for Italian food, wine and informative fun on this side of the Atlantic! Just like Ecco Cibo, each Bella event focuses on a specific Italian region – so far we’ve explored the Veneto, Sicily, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Piemonte, Campania and Rome/Lazio – and includes a tasting of 7-8 wines, a chef-prepared delicious spread, occasional live music and engaging presentations on history, cuisine, wine, travel and more.

Ask us about customizing a Bella party for your upcoming celebration or event – our location is ideal for showers, engagement parties, unique weddings and fundraisers.

Check out our customized sample menus:

Primavera – Spring Graduation

Venetian cicheti party

Lombardia Sample menu

Emilia-Romagna sample menu

Bridal Tea Party

Sicilian Gala

SALUTE!