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The Lexus Culinary Masters are an esteemed roster of chefs that partner with Lexus on customer appreciation programs, charitable outreach and more. At this Cooking with Friends event, visiting Lexus Culinary Masters Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo (L.A.’s Animal, Son of a Gun) helped announce their good friend, Carlo Mirarchi, as the newest addition. An inventive and passionate chef, Carlo epitomizes the Lexus attitude and brings a fresh and exciting energy to the epicurean team. Lexus has announced Chef Carlo Mirarchi as the 10th Lexus Culinary Master. Nearly 200 attendees gathered at Roberta’s restaurant in Brooklyn for the latest installation of “Cooking with Friends: Lexus Culinary Masters,” a unique dinner series.
As you can see from the pictures, it was an amazing event on a perfect spring evening. This was my first time to Roberta's so of course I was waiting with great anticipation for their famous fresh brick oven pizza! Instead of celebrating Chef Carlo's induction inside the restaurant they created a spectacular spread of food stations in their urban garden under tents with color string lights. The food was absolutely amazing, I basically rolled myself home after the event! They had a pizza station, raw bar, roasted pig, roasted veggies and passed for d'oeuvres. The night Ended on the best note, I received a signed copy of the Roberta's cookbook! I love cookbooks, they're the only books I buy in print instead of tablet version. Still figuring out the perfect spot to showcase it….
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An evening at AppetitO RistorantE with one of my NY besties was just what the doctor ordered. After the madness of New York Fashion Week, its great to relax and catch up over an appetizing meal and tasty cocktails. This Italian gem is located in mid-town only one block south of Bryant Park. As soon as you enter you can feel the warmth of the atmosphere with the dark wood, exposed brick and beautiful portraits.
We decided to start the night with cocktails, which is always the start of a good night! As we sipped on these delicious martinis (mine was the espresso, I needed caffeine asap) we began to peruse the menu trying to narrow down what starters should we order. The winners were the Crostini de Mozzarella (fried mozzarella in tomato sauce, tasted like heaven) & grilled calamari (it was one of the specials, not sure of the Italian name; but equally delicious). After the two we decided to take a break (with wine) before entree time. Up next we decided to share a small plate of the fontina tortellini (other one of the night's specials) along with the Petto di Pollo Appetito (bestie) and my dish Risotto ai Frutti di Mare! One of my favorite dishes is risotto and I love seafood, absolutely the perfect choice for me. My friend thoroughly enjoyed the chicken dish, it was juicy and flavorful. The night can't end without a dessert or at least a cappacino, I'm all about dessert, so I shared the tiramisu and he got a cappacino. The ultimate ending to an exquisite meal.
Cucumber Tonic & Espresso Martinis
Special: grilled calamari with a balsamic glaze
Crostini di Mozzarella: breaded mozzarella with light tomato sauce
Tasty Malbec to pair with our dinner
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare: rice with seafood
Special: fontina tortellini with porcini mushrooms and parmesan reggiano
Petto di Pollo Appetito: breast of chicken, mushrooms, brandy and cream sauce
Tiramisu
Cappuccino
Antipasto
Gorgonzola and Fresh Honey Comb served on toasted Raisin Walnut Ciabatta
Hand Rolled Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Bolognese & Shaved Dry Ricotta
Home made Spaghetti tossed with GrandMa Buico's Tomato Sauce
Old Fashion Veal Meatballs with Chick Pea Puree and Veal Jus
Home made Fettuccine, Porcini Mushrooms, Crispy Artichokes & Parmigiano
New York Cheese Cake
Milk Chocolate & Pistachio Tart
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