Ventura Limoncello Stars in Pasadena Il Fornaio Event (03/20)

Now that spring is here, Ventura Limoncello lovers don’t need to wait for warmer days to enjoy this lemon drink with a splash with sparkling water, club soda, ice tea and lemonade. Use it as a smooth cocktail mixer, or as an ingredient in cooking, such as a  Lemon Cake.

 

Chef Lalo of Il Fornaio in Pasadena is showcasing Ventura Limoncello in a pairing dinner on Friday, March 27^th at 6:30 pm.   Price of the dinner is $45.00 exclusive of gratuity and tax.  To make reservations, please phone (626) 683-9797.  24 w. Union Street, Pasadena, CA   91103

 

The event follows the wonderful Limoncello dinners prepared by Chefs Nic Mannochio, Tim Kilcoyne and Jason Collis. They have truly shown the versatility of Ventura Limoncello.

 

The menu della cena e degustazione dei vini e limoncello was created by chef di cucina: gerardo “lalo” talamantes featuring ventura limoncello company and master distillers M

Manuela and James

 

Dishes offered include Seared Muscovy Duck Breast served over Limoncello and orange reduction sauce, served with mashed potatoes and broccolini, paired with a Neprica, Tormaresca, Puglia 2007;  Pesce Roccia in Camicia/ Rock Fish Fillet wrapped in Prosciutto, sauteed with Calimyrna Figs and Il Fornaio Chianti and served served with Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Spinach grillo, This is paired with a Terre, Sicily 2007

Desserts include a Budino di Ricotta al Limoncello, an infused Limoncello Ricotta Pudding studded with Chocolate, Lemon and Orange Zest

Westsiders tasted the Ventura Limoncello at the recent Planned Parenthood Guild LA Food Fare on March 12^th and Drago Ristorante in Santa Monica also now offers Ventura Limoncello. The recently opened Paul Martin’s American Bistro in El Segundo uses Ventura Limoncello in one of their signature martinis.