An Evening of Regional Italian Cusine, Valle d'Aosta

Valle d'Aosta is in the western Alpine range, surrounded by four of the highest mountains in Europe: Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc), Monte Rosa, Cervino (the Matterhorn), and Monte Gran Paradiso. This valley is Italy’s smallest and least populated region. Sharing borders with Piedmont, France, and Switzerland, this region could almost be categorized as its own tiny country, as it is a melting pot of Italian, French, and Swiss cultures. In fact, Italian and French are both official languages. To hop from one to another, all you have to do is strap on a pair of skis and make your way down the other side of the mountain.

Most people would say that dairy is one of the most important aspects of the regional cuisine, with milk, butter, and cheese in almost every recipe. Butter is preferred over olive oil, unlike in central and southern Italian regions.
In honor of the Oregon Truffle Festival, we will be highlighting Oregon white truffles.
This event is limited to 20 guests.
Akira will be selling a limited selection of perfectly tailored cocktails to pair with this menu. If you prefer wine or beer, please bring your favorite, as it will be BYOB.

Antipasti

Insalata di Fontina

Roasted-pepper and Olive Salad

roasted pepper, olive, fontina

Pimo

Suppa ou Piat

Soup with Bread and Fontina Pasticciata

bread, fontina

Secondo

Filetto ala Carbonade

Beef Filet with Wine Sauce

beef tenderloin, porcini wine sauce

Contorni

Polenta con Truffle

Polenta with Truffle

polenta, fontina, Oregon white truffle

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Brasato Cavalo

Braised Kale

Dolco

Budino di Gianduia

Chocolate-Biscotti Pudding

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Akira, 359 Mill Street, Eugene, United States

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