IAVM to host exquisite culinary event on Oct. 28

The Italian American Veterans Museum will host a celebration of Italian food and wine at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Des Plaines Theatre.

Dubbed “Perfect Pairings,” the event will feature a delectable four-course meal served up by Ron Onesti of Onesti Entertainment, complemented by five fabulous wines curated by Ed Badgett III, a veteran sommelier with extensive knowledge of the Italian market.

Our guests can look forward to the following menu:

Aperitivo
Terriero Prosecco Rose di Treviso with a strawberry on the rim

Antipasto
Truffle honey Parmigiano Reggiano, endive, radicchio and cannellini bean salad and oven-roasted tomato burrata crostini
Pairing: Nomalas Pinot Bianco delle Venezie

Primo Piatto
Burrata ravioli with fresh mint and lemon sauce
Pairing: Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva

Secondo Piatto
Braised short rib ravioli topped with vegetable soffritto and beef demi-glacé
Pairing: Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello

Dolci
Sicilian cannoli with candied orange
Pairing: Michele Chiarlo Moscato d’Asti Nivole

Participation is limited to 100 lovers of fine Italian food and wine and reservations are an absolute must. The donation is $75 per person, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the museum thanks to the remarkable generosity of Retired Navy Commander Joseph Troiani and Ron Onesti, who serve as president and third vice president of the museum respectively.

For reservations, click here.

For a downloadable PDF, click here.

About our presenters:

Ron Onesti is the president of Onesti Entertainment Corp., which produces concerts, special events and festivals nationwide, and several entertainment venues across the Chicago area. Ron is president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans and the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, and chairman of Casa Italia.

Ed Badgett III is the sommelier at Old North State Winery located in the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina. With a passion for food, wine and travel, Ed hosts a weekly wine club with the mission to share his experiences with other thirsty patrons. He possesses an extensive knowledge of Italian wines gleaned from multiple tastings in Italy.