Wouldn't you love a weeklong tour of the Italian countryside, sampling
the famous regional cuisines and wines of one of the world's most
romantic countries? Sure--now back to reality. If an Italian vacation
isn't on your agenda this summer, the next best thing may be Pazzaluna's
"Tour of Italy" wine dinner on Wednesday, June 3. The five-course meal
takes diners on a culinary tour of the country, starting in Umbria with
prosciutto-wrapped watermelon paired with a Salviano Orvieto Classico
Superiore. Next, it's on to salad from Tuscany and a Nozzole
Chardonnay. Then to Sicily and a lamb cannelloni with a Feudo Maccari
Nero d'Avola-Syrah "ReNoto"; back to Tuscany for herb-roasted strip
loin, accompanied by a Cabreo Cabernet-Sangiovese; and finally to
Piedmont and a poached peach with cardamom mascarpone, paired with a
Michelle Chiarlo Moscato d'Asti "Nivole." Quite a trip for $55. Make
your reservations for the 6:30 dinner by calling 651.223.7000.