– Experience the authenticity of Italy without ever leaving the desert during Italian Heritage Month! Mora Italian has announced a special one night only fundraising dinner for the Italian Association of Arizona on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The dinner will be hosted by chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and “Chopped” judge Chef Scott Conant – the creative culinary force behind Mora Italian.
The evening will include a five-course seated dinner with wine pairing by Classico Wines and a menu featuring Stracciatella, pickled eggplant with concentrated tomatoes and basil; Octopus Affogato with olives, estratto and charred lemon; Nidi Di Rondine with pork and porcini ragu, ricotta and roasted garlic; Wood Fired Roasted Lamb Shoulder with almond and anchovy gremolata, broccoli rabe and pickled chilis; and for dessert, Mora’s famous Salted Caramel Budino. Reservations are available on the event page on opentable.com, or by calling Mora Italian at 602.795.9943.
The Italian Association of Arizona is a local 501 c (3) nonprofit working to develop a Little Italy in Phoenix where visitors can enjoy a variety of Italian restaurants, galleries, and experience Italian Culture without leaving the country.
WHO: Mora Italian and Chef Scott Conant fundraising for the Italian Association of Arizona
WHAT: A one-night only wine paired five-course dinner benefiting the Italian Association of Arizona
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 8
Seatings available at 6 and 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mora Italian, 5651 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
COST: $139 Visit the event page for more information. http://bit.ly/MoraOct8