There’s still an opportunity to enjoy a special, intimate dinner with celebrity chef David Rocco tonight at Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge.

Friday, May 10, 2019 will be the second and last the Dolce Vita star hosting a dinner at the Via Italia restaurant.

Chef David Rocco hosting an intimate dinner at Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge.
Chef David Rocco hosting an intimate dinner at Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge.

Guests will be able to enjoy the company of David Rocco as the Mezzo Restaurant cooks recipes from David’s most recent book, Dolce Famiglia.

Along with telling stories about his travels and his cooking, he’ll also be sitting and chatting at each table, mingling with the guests, posing for photos and signing books.

Aperol spritzers ready to be handed out at Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge.
Aperol spritzers ready to be handed out at Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge.

Guests will be handed an Aperol spritzer before enjoying the following menu for the evening:

 

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Involtini di Bresaola from David Rocco's cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.
Involtini di Bresaola from David Rocco’s cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.

Involtini di Bresaola, Parmigiano cream crostini, calamari fritters and potato croquettes.

 

COURSE ONE

Spinach ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce from David Rocco's cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.
Spinach ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce from David Rocco’s cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.

Spinach ravioli in a butter sage sauce and spinach ravioli in a cherry tomato sauce  with basil and finished with pecorino cheese.

 

COURSE TWO

Orange fennel salad from David Rocco's cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.
Orange fennel salad from David Rocco’s cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.

Orange fennel salad with pomegranate and a fig tomato panzanella.

 

COURSE THREE

Beef tenderloin soffritto from David Rocco's cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.
Beef tenderloin soffritto from David Rocco’s cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.

Beef tenderloin soffritto with rapini and mashed gorgonzola potatoes.

 

COURSE FOUR

No-bake cheesecake from David Rocco's cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.
No-bake cheesecake from David Rocco’s cookbook, Dolce Famiglia.

Patrizia’s no-bake cheesecake.

 

Tickets are still available for this evening and can be purchased by contacting Mezzo Restaurant & Lounge. Just think of what a nice Mother’s Day treat it would be. Partial proceeds go to support Transition to Betterness.