Viva Italia

the tablehopper | 6:00 pm | November 9, 2009 | Events, Foodie 411

A variety of events around town are showcasing Italian products and talent! First things first: white truffles are definitely on tour around town. Poggio (777 Bridgeway Blvd., Sausalito, 415-332-7771) is running their series of truffle dishes during their third annual Festa di Tartufi from November 10th–15th. And on Monday November 16th, RN74 is hosting a special event with Vietti wines and truffles, starting at 5:30pm: read more here.  Perbacco has a special truffle menu, and during the months of November, December, and January, Farina will be serving truffles on a variety of dishes, plus hosting a special White Truffle Dinner on December 8th. A sample menu is here.

Luce

More Italian feasting: Luce is hosting a special Tuscan dinner on Wednesday November 11th to benefit CUESA, the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture. Michelin-starred Dominique Crenn of Luce and Donatella Zampoli from the wine estates of Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi will come together to create a six-course dinner inspired by Tuscany, paired with award-winning wines from the Frescobaldi family, who have been making wines in Tuscany for more than 700 years. Chef Zampoli oversees the culinary programs and special events at the Frescobaldi estates, and also owns Donatella’s Kitchen, an Italian restaurant in Budapest. $75 per person, and wine pairings will be offered for an additional $30 per person. $10 per person will be donated to CUESA.

• 888 Howard St. at 5th St., 415-616-6566.

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