This event is one of a series of events that are part of La Vendemmia.  View all events at www.prestonstreet.com/lavendemmia/sched.html  

What: Learn how to prepare authentic Italian food from Quebec's Ambassador of Italian Food - Chef Pasquale Vari.  Here is what Chef Pasquale will demonstrate:

• Carpaccio di Pera Bosc e Parmigiano Reggiano olio d'oliva extra vergine e aceto balsamico
• Bosc pear Carpaccio with Parmigiano Reggiano extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Orrecchiette con pomodorini e cavolfiore
  Orrecchiette with mini cherry tomatoes and cauliflower

NOTE: This is a cooking demonstration and not a dinner.  Guests will get to see how dishes are prepared.  Some food will be available for tasting where possible.  The goal it to learn how to prepare these items and to interact with the chef.

Special Offers:

1. This demo is free if you register for Italian Wine Basics and Beyond with Vic Harradine (5:30-7:00pm).  The cooking demo takes place right after the wine tasting seminar.  

2. This demo is free if you purchase a copy of the Tickeled Pink Cookbook for $25 with all proceeds supporting cancer research. See the purchase details below. 

 About Chef Pasquale Vari:

Born in Calabria Italy, where in 1983 he began his apprenticeship in culinary arts at Vibo Valentia hotel and restaurant school.  He continued his education in Montréal at the Institute of Tourism and Hotellerie of Québec in professional cooking and fine French cuisine for hotels and restaurants.  For 15 years he worked in some of the finest restaurants in northern Italy, France and in Montréal.   Chef and restaurateur for 5 years in Montréal, Pasquale Vari is presently a professor at the Institut of Tourisme and Hotellerie of, where he teaches regional Italian cuisine since 1995. Known in Québec has an ambassador of Italian cuisine, chef Vari devotes his life to teaching and transmitting his culinary knowledge and cultural cooking habits. Pasquale Vari remains very active in the restaurant business has a consultant and food expert.   

Payment Options:

1. Online payment or payment by credit car please use this page.  NOTE: Credit card sales CANNOT be accepted over the telephone. 
2. Email money transfer from online banking to lavendemmia@prestonstreet.com with password lavendemmia.
3. Cheque payment - send to Groovy Grapes Inc., 421 Richmond Road, Suite 67037, Ottawa K2A 4E4.

Ticketless Events:

• If you purchase online your email invoice will act ast your receipt.  Please PRINT THIS RECEIPT and bring it with you to the event entrance.
• If you cannot print this receipt, please bring a PHOTO ID.
  
• If you purchase by email money transfer or cheque your name will be added to the guest list.  You will receive an email or phone call as confirmation of receipt. You will NOT receive paper tickets unless special arrangements have been made.