Italian Wine Dinner Featuring Cal Fussman

Wine lovers will know Cal as the guy who became sommelier at Windows on the World at the top of the World Trade Center just before it was taken down on 9/11. And that's just the tip of the iceberg...

Cal Fussman is an American journalist and author. He is a Writer at Large for Esquire magazine, known for the What I've Learned column, where he interviews leaders in various fields, to inlcude past presidents, musicians, actors, athletes and the like.

We will enjoy an evening a little differently than our usual dinners and begin with a story that can only be told by Cal himself, as he details his experience in the days leading up to and following 9/11. 

Pairing Menu

Amuse Bouche

Shrimp, Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Bouchee

Gregoletto Prosecco Treviso

First Course

Fire Roasted Catania Brown Turkey Figs wrapped in Prosciutto Sun Daniele over Arugula drizzled with Basil Pesto

Vignai da Duline, Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Grigio Ronco Pitotti (2021)

Second Course

Jumbo Shrimp Francaise over wilted Arugula topped with Dijon Wine Butter Sauce

Corte Gardoni Bardolino "Le Fontane"

Third Course

Pistachio Crusted Lamb chops drizzled with Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze served with Pommes a la Duchess

Guido Porro, Barolo Vigna Lazzairasco (2019)

Dessert

Zabaglione topped with Cocoa Nibs & Melba Glazed Raspberries

Piero Benevelii, Dolcetto d'Alba La Costa