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A Taste of Italy: A Guided Wine Dinner with Primo Franco & Diego Cusumano

  • Ballyhoo Hospitality 908 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL, 60642 United States (map)

Experience a taste of Italy in Wilmette on October 20. Join special guests Primo Franco, owner of Nino Franco, and Diego Cusumano, owner of Cusumano and Alta Mora, for a guided wine dinner that brings the stories behind the bottles to your table.

Savor six courses paired with six Italian wines, exploring sparkling and still selections from these distinctive wineries. Hear directly from the owners as you discover how each wine complements the flavors on your plate, from the first sparkling sip to the final course.

The planned menu features poached shrimp, citrus-cured salmon, pan-seared scallops, grilled Wagyu, rosemary-roasted lamb, and a berry-topped mascarpone tart. It’s an invitation to slow down, indulge your curiosity, and enjoy each thoughtful pairing.

At $175 per person, all inclusive, gather your favorite people for an evening of Italian wine, delicious food, and conversation. Reserve your seat.

If this date and time don’t work for you, join us in Lake Forest on 10/19.

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