Dining in the Mediterranean with Acclaimed Chef Amy Riolo

The Reliable Source will host award-winning cookbook author and chef Amy Riolo for an exquisite dinner focused on the healthy, flavorful Mediterranean lifestyle on Tuesday, June 17.

Diners will enjoy a cocktail meet and greet reception with the author, followed by her “Secrets of the Mediterranean Lifestyle” presentation. Next, you’ll enjoy Chef Amy’s most prized dishes prepared exquisitely by Chef Patrizio and his team. Each dish will be paired with the perfect wine and accompanied by cultural, historical and nutritional information. The evening will conclude with a question-and-answer period and a book signing opportunity with the author.

The price of the wine dinner is $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Free weekday parking is available at One Parking (1325 G St. NW) after 5 p.m. with a $35 food and beverage purchase.

Reservations encouraged. Don’t miss this celebration of Mediterranean cuisine, community, and culture! Contact Mesfin Mekonen at the email address above or by emailing the Reliable Source at [email protected] or calling 202-662-7443.

Menu

Antipasto: Early Mountain, Rose

Cherry Tomato Focaccia with Sea Salt and Rosemary Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Primo: Early Mountain, Vidal Blanc Young Wine

Maccheroni Pugliesi Pasta with Sun-dried Red Pesto, Burrata, and Basil

Secondo: Early Mountain Petit Manseng

Pan Seared Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Cream & Black Beans, Mixed Greens with 100% Carolea Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and White Balsamic

Intermezzo: Early Mountain Eluvium

Dolce

Sweet Almond, Cherry and Olive Oil Cake with Vanilla Gelato

VEGAN OPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Antipasto: Early Mountain Rose

Sicilian Eggplant Caponata

Gluten Free Corn Grissini

Primo: Early Mountain Vidal Blanc 

Quinoa, Mango, and Avocado Timbale with Nasturtium Blossoms

Secondo: Early Mountain Petit Manseng

Puglian Fava Bean Purée with Sauteed Chicory

Mixed Greens with 100% Carolea Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and White Balsamic

Intermezzo: Early Mountain Eluvium

Dolce:

Citrus & Cinnamon-Infused Carna Roli Rice and Almond Milk Pudding