Piero Selvaggio Announces Menu For 40th Anniversary White Truffle Gala At Valentino

WHO: Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa, Pastry Chef Alessandro Stroppa and special guests including Walter Ferretto, Luciano Pellegrini, Angelo Auriana

WHAT: An extraordinary evening celebrating Italian culture, cuisine and the legacy
of Valentino over the past forty years

December 4th - The VALENTINO 40th ANNIVERSARY WHITE TRUFFLE DINNER & CELEBRATON

The Valentino Anniversary White Truffle Dinner featuring Walter Ferretto of the multi-starred Cascinale Nuovo in Asti, Piemonte along with Valentino alumni chefs Luciano Pellegrini, Angelo Auriana, Davide Giova and Valentino Executive Chef Nico Chessa and Pastry Chef Alessandro Stroppa. Presented by Urbani Truffle, this ultimate white truffle dinner with 10 courses includes a course with white truffles freshly picked the night before and hand carried by Ferretto from Asti, with a menu dishes from the history of Valentino by the alumni chefs. Selvaggio will showcase large format Barolos from the celebrated Valentino cellar, along with special edition wines and those bottled for the anniversary celebration. Menu begins at $175 with one course of truffles; truffles may be added to any course for $50 supplement each. Guests are invited to bring their own Magnum of wine, with no corkage charge. Wine pairings charged separately tba. Each guest will receive a custom designed commemorative gift for Valentino's 40th Anniversary Dinner.

WHEN: The Valentino 40th Anniversary White Truffle Dinner & Celebration
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
6:30 p.m. to closing
$175 for menu with one course of white truffles; $50 supplement for white truffles added to any course. Wine pairings to be announced with supplement charge; no corkage to those bringing Magnums of wine.

WHY: The culmination of the restaurant's 40th anniversary in December 2012, Piero Selvaggio brings special guests to celebrate at Valentino


WHERE: VALENTINO
3115 Pico Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.829.4313
www.VALENTINOsm.com

MENU: The Valentino 40th Anniversary White Truffle Dinner & Celebration

MENU

Hors d'ouevres by Chef Nico

Tagliata di Capasanta con insalata di Radicchio Verde, Fontina e Pere Condita con Verjus
Seared Roasted Jumbo Scallops over Green Radicchio, Fontina and Pears with Verjus

Cipolla al Sale Tartufata Pat� d'Anatra e Fegatelli
Truffled Baked Onion with Duck Pate and Duck Liver

Tortino di Cavolo Cappuccio
Savoy Cabbage Flan

Tagliolini all'Uovo Albese
Egg Fresh Tagliolini Alba Style

Agnolotti Tradizionali dal Plin
Traditonal Agnolotti dal Plin

Risotto Nero Mantecato con Coniglio e Asparagi
Forbidden Rice Risotto Style with Roasted Rabbit and White Asparagus

Cocotte di Polenta Mantecata Uovo Morbido Tartufo Bianco
Cheesy Polenta with Wild Mushrooms, Soft Poached Egg and White Truffle

Arrosto di Vitello alla Panna con Pur� di Sedano Rapa
Roasted Veal Loin with Celeriac Pur�e

Medaglione di Bufalo
Buffalo Medallion with Red Wine Demiglace

Panna Cotta Candita, Cannolo con Gelato di Ricotta e Tortino di Mandorle e Cioccolato
Candied Panna Cotta, Cannolo with Ricotta Gelato and Tortino di Mandorle e Cioccolato

ABOUT: Piero Selvaggio and Valentino have made a significant contribution to the Los Angeles restaurant scene, introducing authentic Italian products, wine and regional cuisine to the public and nurturing many of our most influential chefs and restaurateurs. Selvaggio was recently recognized for h