Flight Plan: Florence & Tuscany, A 5-Course European Wine Dinner

Flight Plan: Florence & TuscanyWednesday, October 1, 2025 | Wedgewood Cheese Bar, Carrboro

Pack your appetite—no passport required. Our next Flight Plan dinner takes you to Florence and across the Tuscan countryside, one course at a time.

This five-course journey pairs iconic regional dishes with wines that bring them to life. From saltless Florentine bread traditions to Chianti’s summer gardens, Siena’s gamey ragùs, Arezzo’s hearth-roasted pork, and Lucca’s chestnut forests, every stop tells a story of place, history, and flavor. Wine pairings to be announced.

Seating Options

VIP: The Cheese Bar (14 seats; $175 each)The best seats in the house. Right at the bar, where you’ll have front-row access to wine pours, cheese stories, and the energy of the evening. Think of it as traveling in the cockpit—immersive, lively, and unforgettable.

Prime Floor: High-Top Tables (4 two-tops; $150)For couples or pairs who want a little more space while still soaking in the buzz of the room. These seats put you close to the action with just the right touch of intimacy.

Upstairs Private Tables (4 tables; $145)Tucked away on our second floor, these tables offer a cozier, more private setting while still enjoying the full Flight Plan menu and wine pairings. Perfect for small groups or guests who like a quieter Tuscan journey.

The Itinerary

Stop 1: Firenze – The Breadbasket of Tuscany

Cesto di Pane Toscano con Burro al Pecorino, Miele al Tartufo e Rosmarino

Trio of Tuscan butters: Pecorino Toscano, Truffle Honey, Rosemary & Olive Oil, served with focaccia & rustic breads

Stop 2: Chianti – Garden & Vineyard Country

Panzanella con Verdure Fresche e Stracciatella

Panzanella Crudo: Cucumber, fennel, radish, layered with heirloom tomato, roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy sourdough, stracciatella, micro basil & basil oil

Stop 3: Siena – Game & Handmade Pasta

Pappardelle al Ragù d’Anatra

Duck Ragu with Pappardelle: Hand-cut pappardelle ribbons tossed with slow-braised duck ragù, tomato, red wine, sage, and juniper; finished with shaved Pecorino Toscano & Pecorino al Tartufo

Stop 4: Arezzo – The Tuscan Hearth

Arista di Maiale

Herb-Crusted Pork Loin: Herb-crusted pork roasted with garlic, fennel seed, and rosemary, served with braised cavolo nero beans & Tuscan Kale

Stop 5: Lucca – The Chestnut Forests

Castagnaccio con Mascarpone e Gelato al Burro Nocciola

Chestnut flour cake with olive oil, rosemary, pine nuts, and orange zest, mascarpone & brown butter gelato

Each course paired with Tuscan wines (to be announced)

Details

Wednesday, October 1 | 5:30pm and 8:00 seating

Wedgewood Cheese Bar, Carrboro, NC

Seating is limited — Flight Plan dinners sell out quickly

Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and stories of place.

Host or Publisher The Cheese Shop