On Tuesday March 25, 2014 Lidia’s Italy Pittsburgh will present a 4-course Wigle Whiskey Pairing Dinner with their Strip District neighbors, Wigle Whiskey. Executive Chef Jeremy Voytish has prepared a menu featuring classic Italian dishes to be paired with the many nuances of various locally distilled whiskeys.
Reservations required. $48 per person plus taxes and gratuities.
Antipasti: Gorgonzola stuffed Arancine with shaved Proscuitto San Danielle, extra virgin olive oil. PAIRING: Ginever – Double Barrel Negroni
Primi: Bucatini all’Amatriciana, bucatini pasta, crushed tomatoes, smoked bacon. PAIRING: Wheat – Aged, Neat
Secondo: Grilled Lamb Scottadito, spinach and herb spaetzel, whiskey balsamic reduction. PAIRING: Rye – Aged, Rocks
Dolci: Sicilian Cassata Cake, Landlocked rum soaked cake, sweet ricotta & pistachio crema, chocolate rum pastry cream, candied orange. PAIRING: Rum – Hot Rum Cider
Reservations may be made by calling 412.552.0150
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