Racconti dalla cantina - Tales from the wine cellar, second appointment

This new event consists of an enogastrocultural dinner hold at Favola Italian Restaurant at the Le Meridien Hotel, addressed to the Italian culture lovers.
Intended to be a monthly happening showcasing the best delicacies from different regions in Italy, Racconti della Cantina second appointment is on October 24^th, highlighting Lazio Region`s specialties.

Guests will de delighted by the striking combination of wine and food of Lazio, exquisitely accompanied by music, poetry and antiques tales reading sessions, to achieve a perfect blending of Italian flavors and culture.To be noted, the performance of the Roman Duet "Amar Chords".

The dinner will be composed of five courses, paired by five fine wines, and home made desserts.
The participation cost is RMB 680/net per person.
All CICC Members confirming their reservation by October 22^nd will be granted a 10% discount on the net rate.

Event Details:
Date:               October 24^th, 2008

Time:                7.00pm
Location:           Favola Italian Restaurant, Level 8
                        Hotel Le Meridien, 789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai

Detailed programme:

7:00 pm - Event opening and introduction by Mr Ermanno Lelli, Restaurant Manager and Organizer

7:30 pm - Appetizers and 1^st wine
I crostini con alici
Deep fried homemade bread with tomatoes, capers, lemon, and raisin
- History of Lazio and Roma from the birth till today
- Introduction to the first served wine, and meal

8:00 pm - Pasta courses and 2^nd wine

Rigatoni con ragu` di coda alla "Vaccinara"

Rigatoni pasta with oxtail stew ragout

 - Literature, music and arts in Lazio and Roman area
- Live Music Performance of the Roman Duet "Amar Chords"

8:30 pm - Seafood and 3^rd wine

"Muscioli" alla marinara

Fresh mussels with tomato, garlic and fresh parsley
- Celebrities of the region: Nerone, Alberto Sordi, Gabriella Ferri
- Live Music Performance of the Roman Duet "Amar Chords"

9:00 pm - meats and 4^th wine

Costolette d`agnello alla scottadito, carciofi e patate alla "Giudia"

Grilled double lamb chops, mint and garlic sauce, artichokes and potatoes "Giudea" style

- Tales of the Roman heroes: Rugantino, Meo Patacca
- Live Music Performance of the Roman Duet "Amar Chords"

10:00 pm - Dessert and after-dinner

"Maritozzi" farciti con crema al limone

The best known dessert of popular roman cuisine

10:30 pm - Live Music Performance of the Roman Duet "Amar Chords"

For more information and for reservations, please contact Mr Ermanno Lelli, by written e-mail at ermanno.lelli@lemeridien.com, or by phone at 021.33189999*7778.