On Tuesday, 10/18, Tony Mantuano on behalf of [http://www.spiaggiarestaurant.com’] Spiaggia was invited to Washington, D.C. to cook at the final State Department luncheon of the Obama administration. Tony and Spiaggia Chef de Cuisine Joe Flamm prepared the State Department luncheon for Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry and the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Highlights from the event include Secretary Kerry’s introduction of Tony as the official chef for the luncheon and Prime Minister Renzi’s glowing recommendations from his recent visit to Chicago and Tony’s restaurant Terzo Piano, as well as speeches from all major dignitaries in attendance. The event was also brought Tony and Spiaggia’s relationship with the Obama administration full-circle – from hosting the Obamas at Spiaggia for their 2008 election victory dinner to preparing the luncheon for the last official state visit of the administration.
The menu from the event is detailed below (with wine selections curated by Spiaggia’s Sommelier Rachael Lowe).
Course 1: Squash, Pistachio Pesto, Coriander Honey and Arugula
Course 2: Roasted Quail, Charred Carrot Puree, Green Walnut Syrup, Sugar Snap Peas and Truffle
Course 3: Pumpkin Budino with Brown Sugar
Wine: Pride, Viognier, Spring Mountain, Sonoma County, CA and Angela, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, OR
