Buon appetito!
For a magical meal on the summer solstice, An Italian Supper Under the Stars will be hosted on Thursday, June 20, by the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures and City Park Gelato & aMore. The repast is part of the Museum’s Global Adventures club, designed for those who love to travel, want to recount their travel experiences, delight in sharing stories of travel, and/or dream of traveling one day.
“We invite you to celebrate the first day of summer with a very special supper prepared by Paul and Nenita Pellegrino, long-time residents of Fort Collins and owners of City Park Gelato & aMore,” said Barbara Schoenberger, the Museum’s Executive Director. “The traditional approach of dining in courses will be mixed with an experience highlighted by conversation and laughter. Dishes will be prepared at table side by Paul, who will share stories of his Italian cultural roots blended with the influence of his wife, Nenita, who is Filipino. They will also share their adventures of building their acclaimed catering business.”
The sumptuous menu will include assorted non-alcoholic beverages, Rigatoni LaRosa, Piedmontese alla Fiorentina, Fiorentina of Florence, fresh mozzarella, caprese platters with crostini bread, arugula and fresh fennel salad, gelato, and traditional Italian cookies. Seating will begin at 6:30 pm outside City Park Gelato & aMore at 1720 W. Mulberry Street. In the event of inclement weather, the dinner will be served at City Park Shelter #6.
Reservations for the evening are $75 per person, and reservations must be made by 5 pm Wednesday, June 12, at globalvillagemuseum.org.
The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, $1 for ages 4-15, and free for children three and under. Adult tours receive discounted admission of $3/person. For more information and closure dates during the change of exhibits, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
IMAGE: Paul and Nenita Pellegrino