Gaetano’s Ristorante will celebrate its partnership with Partanna, an Italian family-owned olive oil producer, with a special event showcasing the buttery flavor and light, peppery finish of its extra virgin olive oil, produced on a farm in Partanna, Sicily. Hosted by Nick Palmeri alongside fifth-generation family members Nino and Giuseppe Asaro, the ticketed event will feature dishes highlighting the olive oil, along with curated food and wine pairings. The event is timed to occur during the annual Pizza Expo trade show.

Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.

$150 all-inclusive, including tax and gratuity.

Reservations required and may be made HERE. Giveaways will include: Bambino Olive Oil, specialty olives and pasta.

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Welcome Cocktail: A’Siciliana Blood Orange Soda Spritz

First Course:  Arugula con Sicilia with Blood oranges, fennel, Castelvetrano olives, citrus Primo Verde EVOO

Served with Planeta Chardonnay, Sicily

Second Course:  Branzino Crudo with Toasted pine nuts, Primo Verde EVOO

Third Course: Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino with Partanna Robust Red Label EVOO

Served with Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Gulfi; Sicily

Fourth Course: Pork Braciola stuffed with mortadella, provolone cheese, bread crumbs, hard boiled egg, raisins, with a side of broccoli rabe

Dessert:  Vanilla Bean Gelato with Partanna Lemon EVOO

Served with Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria