Northern Italian Feast

NORTHERN ITALIAN FEAST with TRENCHERS FARMHOUSe


Sat, Apr 29, 2023
HAVOC Gallery, Burlington, VT

5:00 PM | SOLD OUT

We transported to Northern Italy via a pasta feast celebrating Trenchers Farmhouse, the slow food-focused operation of Giacomo and Jenny Vascotto. 

As it’s only right, we kicked things off with a classic aperitivo hour, passing out platters of embrazzone* and pours of light cocktails alongside a guided olive oil and balsamic tasting from Giacomo and Jenny. 

Once guests were seated, we let the armchair travel begin! We served up three handmade pasta courses, scooting across the Italian landscape to celebrate traditional shapes and sauces, each brilliantly paired with wine from that region.  

A soothing digestivo and dessert closed out the night–but we didn’t send home guests empty handed. Everyone travelled back with some treats from out Trenchers friends.

Tickets included: five pasta courses, five paired wines (or mocktails upon request), artisanal olive oil + balsamic tasting, as well as pop-up farmstand access to purchase things enjoyed during the meal.

Producers + Partners

Chef James Kitchens/ chef

Trenchers Farm / chefs & partner

HAVOC Gallery / host

Sas Stewart / host

Tara Lynn Clayton / graphic design

Katie Palatucci / photographer

Menu

Aperitivo Hour

Olive oil + vinegar tastings by Jenny and Giacomo

*Erbazzone: wheat crust filled with parm, foraged greens

Aperitivo 

House Made Vermouth, Served with an Olive and Lemon Twist. 

Primi

Arugula Salad, Pear, Lemon, Parmigiano, Jennifers focaccia: roasted farm garlic and sicilian capers

Secondi 

Linguine Nere, Shrimp, Local Mushroom, Cream

Dolce

Torta Mattonella, Cocoa Nib Shortbread, Vanilla Mascarpone, Blueberry Compote

Digestivo

Cynar, Carpano, Balsamico, Orange Bitters