Experience Friuli at Donato Enoteca

Join us for a special meal showcasing Friulian cuisine with Chef Stefano Buttazzoni. Standing reception begins at 6:30 PM. Sit-down dinner begins at 7:00 PM. The experience is in collaboration with The Fogolâr Furlan of Northern California and Friuli Italian Wines. Reservations required. 

Chef Buttazzoni's menu includes the following, with an optional wine pairing:

●  Frico burger with sweet onion, corn & chicory, crispy pancetta
●  Pan seared house made salame with Sirk apple vinegar & crispy polenta
●  Aged Friuli “lardo” from Timau, Chestnut compote & aged aceto balsamico
●  Carnaroli rice simmered with medley of sweet onions & Parmigiano Reggiano
●  Classic red wine marinated & braised Venison, vegetables, caramelized mix red berries & polenta
●  Warm Gubana di Cividale cake, a speciaity of Friuli, & vanilla sauce

A special thanks to Nonino Distillery from Friuli, one of Italy's premier grappa producers and a personal favorite of Donato’s, for sponsoring a grappa tasting at the end of the meal.

Also featuring guest artist Sara Delli Zotti and her original designs from the artisan workshop Ceramiche Lazzara in Paluzza, Italy.