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Night Of The Falling Stars: Italian Wine Dinner

  • Carolina Beer Temple 215 North Ames Street Matthews, NC, 28105 United States (map)

Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by Italy’s magical La Notte di San Lorenzo — the Night of the Falling Stars. This special one-night-only event features a four-course, family-style Italian dinner, each course artfully paired with a curated Italian wine.

Chef Joy Marie brings the flavors of  Italy to life with a seasonal menu rooted in tradition and elevated with care. Come raise a glass, indulge your senses, and celebrate the starlit beauty of summer.

🌟 The Menu 🌟

🍅 Starters (duo):

Caprese Salad – heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic

Polpette di Melanzane – Sicilian eggplant balls with garlic, pecorino, herbs, and house marinara

🍷 Paired with: Nicosia Lenze de Munti Etna Bianco

🍝 Pasta Course:

Pasta alla Norma – sautéed eggplant, ripe tomato, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, finished with ricotta salata or Parmigiano

🍷 Paired with: Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG

🍗 Main Course:

Chicken Scarpariello – bone-in chicken thighs braised with sweet & hot Italian sausage, sweet and pickled peppers, garlic, lemon, rosemary, and white wine, served with garlic-rosemary roasted potatoes

🍷 Paired with: Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico DOCG

🍋 Dessert:

Tiramisù ai Frutti di Bosco – berries macerated in house-made limoncello, layered with mascarpone cream, ladyfingers soaked in berry-limoncello syrup, lemon zest, and a Sicilian savoiardi cookie for dipping

🍷 Paired with: La Doria Moscato d’Asti DOCG

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