In the city of lovers, a romantic dinner , to be enjoyed in the tranquility of my home. Flowers , candles good food and good wine, will be the setting for this magical evening.The family recipe of beef tenderloin with lemon and rosemary , will be the undisputed star of the menu.The appetizer , first course and dessert , may vary according to seasonality

Romantic dinner in the city of Romeo and Juliet

The season of concerts, the Opera Festival, has begun in Verona. To make your evening in one of the most enchanting open-air theaters in the world even more exceptional, I offer a comfortable and exclusive Home Restaurant service before the show. Enjoy a lavish Veronese-style aperitif featuring bruschetta, salami, cheese, ravioli with sun-dried tomatoes and potatoes, and dessert accompanied by fine wine to set the stage for your magical evening. My home is just a short walk from Piazza Brà, allowing you to easily reach the Arena on foot.

Before the show in the Arena, apericena at Michela's

A unique experience for those who enjoy conviviality accompanied by a quick meal and good wine.I will welcome guests in my home ,in the center of Verona ,to discover the traditional Veronese aperitif: a glass of wine with cicchetti. Cicchetti get their name from the Latin word "ciccus" , which means "small quantity," in fact we are talking about small bites of bread, with sliced meats or codfish on top, or samples of fried food, such as mozzarella in carrozza, meatballs .Cicchetti are usually accompanied by" un'ombra" that is a glass of wine typical of the area.We will taste 3 different types of wine,representing the expression of the history, land and climate of the Veronese territory, such as Valpolicella ripasso, and wines from Lake Garda and surrounding hills.

Wine and Cicchetti the aperitif of Verona

Through ancient recipes and at the same time always modern and current, we will have a tasting of this food , sometimes mistreated, but which lends itself to a thousand different preparations.Soft white polenta with moscardini, yellow polenta of a more sustained consistency to be toasted and accompanied with cold cuts and cheeses, a polenta cake with a soft heart, all washed down with good wine and cheerfulness..... and to finish, a sweet treat, always made with polenta such as Zaletti di Verona or Sbrisolona , excellent with grappa or coffee, cannot be missed

His majesty the polenta

I will welcome my guests, in my apartment , located a few steps from Piazza Brà and the Arena , to offer them, a family evening with dishes that come directly from the cookbooks , strictly handwritten, and sometimes with a few spots , of grandmother Laura and mother Bibi.Before dinner we will sit in the kitchen for a short cooking demonstration.Possibility to customize the menu , in case of allergies or in the presence of vegetarian guests.

A dinner in the heart of Verona

I'm Aurora from Verona, a Cesarina who loves Venetian tradition and cooking for my family and friends. To me, cooking is a form of love that allows me to show those around me how much I care about their well-being.If you come for lunch or dinner at my place, I will offer you a unique gastronomic experience, made up of traditional Venetian dishes prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. I will welcome you to my home, located in the beautiful city of Verona, a Unesco World Heritage Site surrounded by the hills of the Venetian hinterland. Here you can taste real Venetian cuisine, accompanied by excellent local wines, and live an authentic and unforgettable experience.I await you with my smile and hospitality, ready to make you feel at home!

Aurora's Authentic Venetian Dining Experience in Verona

Vinitaly continues its journey at my home with a special tasting of local dishes paired with wines from our famous Valpolicella region.You can enjoy homemade salami with polenta, sweet and sour giardiniera, and a variety of bruschetta, as well as Amarone risotto, vegetable meatloaf with a side of potatoes, and the universally beloved Tiramisu.I'm delighted to welcome groups who want to spend a delightful evening in good company!

Vinitaly at Home: Local Food and Wine Tasting

My name is Regina, and I'm a Cesarina from Verona who is passionate about traditional Venetian cuisine. I invite you to join me for a lunch or dinner at my home, which is located just a few steps away from the district of the Romanesque Basilica dedicated to the patron saint of the city, San Zeno. My cuisine is simple but delicious, with the aim of enhancing the products that the territory makes available. We will start with a delicious appetizer of Soave cured ham and pickled vegetables, followed by tagliatelle with butter and sage, and for dessert, a "Torta Russa di Verona".During our culinary experience, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Venetian meal: we will savor the exquisite wines of Valpolicella and other specialties from the region.

A Taste of Traditional Venetian Cuisine with Cesarina Regina

Learning about the cuisine starting with its peasant ingredients, guests will taste a selection of cicchetti prepared with Lessinia cold cuts and cheeses,The aperitif will be served in the garden.We will cook a herb risotto from the garden with vialone nano rice .We will taste the main course and dessert together telling anecdotes and stories related to the proposed dishes.If time permits guests will have the opportunity to see our small olive grove

Verona country recipes and flavors

We will taste grandmothers' vegetarian recipes ... the scents of poor but tasty recipes. We will go to the garden to see the small garden in the well.This will be followed by a small cooking show of one of the chosen dishes.We will then all have dinner together and learn about the herbs we used to prepare the dishes.

Cooking with herbs

Together, we'll cook one of the most popular dishes in both our home and Veronese cuisine, featuring one of the finest products of the season and Veronese and Venetian traditions: risotto.Risotto can be tricky, but we'll go through all the steps and possible variations together so you can recreate it at home. My husband and I excitedly await your visit to savor this fantastic dish.

Springtime in Verona

Radicchio rosso di Verona PGI is one of the jewels of Veronese horticulture, with a long history behind it: imported from the East before the 14th century, it is sweet and tender, of a beautiful flaming red with very white ribs and can be found all year. It lends itself to countless uses in the kitchen, and my menu proposes three traditional recipes with red radicchio as the protagonist: as an appetizer, grilled and seasoned with oil, salt, parsley, anchovies and chopped almonds; in the first course as a filling for baked lasagna, and finally as a dessert to accompany the "Fogassa su la gradela de Cavajon", recently awarded the De.Co. (municipal designation of origin), as a sweet and slightly spicy compote. Unexpected flavors and colors! I wait for you!

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