An Evening of Regional Italian Cuisine, Campania

Campania is the the bounty of the Mediterranean—tomatoes, seafood, citrus, olive oil, and one of Italy’s greatest culinary traditions
About this Event

How can you think about Campania—especially Naples—without its world-famous Neapolitan pizza? Much of my career has been spent in Italian restaurants serving this iconic style. That said, I never became much of a pizzaiolo. It's a craft that demands incredible skill, and, frankly, it's not one my body is built to do at high volume. Besides, why would I try when one of the country's best pizzerias, Osteria DOP, is right down the street? Their talented team of artisans does it better than I ever could.

Campania's cuisine is rooted in the abundance of the Mediterranean, where buffalo mozzarella, sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh seafood, olive oil, and fragrant citrus create dishes that are both rustic and deeply flavorful. Stretching along 500 kilometers (311 miles) of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the region is home to the beautiful gulfs of Naples, Salerno, and Policastro, as well as the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida. Its warm Mediterranean coastline and fertile plains, combined with rolling hills and mountains, provide ideal growing conditions for an extraordinary variety of produce. Campania is Italy's leading producer of tomatoes, while its orchards, vegetable farms, and flourishing greenhouse flower industry reflect the richness of its agricultural landscape. This remarkable combination of sea, climate, and fertile land has shaped one of Italy's most celebrated culinary traditions.
This event is limited to 10 guests. It is hosted in the warm and inviting hills of Eugene, with plenty of parking. This is a BYOB and a ticketed event. If you would like to bring wine, Sundance Wine Cellars has perfectly curated wines to pair with the meal. If you would like to tip, please bring cash and that would kindly be appreciated.

Antipasti

Mozzarella Fatta in Casa, Pomodoro, Cetriolo, Melone

House Pulled Mozzarella, Crossroads Farms Heirloom Tomato, Yep Yep Armenian Cucumber, Lively Farms Melon

Frittatina

Neapolitan Pasta Fritters

buccatini, English pea, prosciutto cotto, besciamella, fried in dough and breadcrumbs

Primi

Linguini alle Vongole

Linguini with Clams

Manila clam, Big Russian garlic

Secondo

Trota Iridea alla Griglia

Grilled Whole Stuffed Rainbow Trout

Contorni

Panzane

Wood-Fired Yep YepTromboncino Zucchini, Torpedo Onion, Lively Eggplant, Cherry Tomato, La Mouette Country Bread, Sicilian Caper

Mais in Camicia

Cream and Fermented Chili Poached Me & More Corn

butter, lemon, black pepper

Dolce

Delizia al Limone

Amalfi Style CreamySponge Cake, Custard, and Syrup

house-made Meyer limoncello syrup