THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF ITALIAN CUISINE- TRUE ITALIAN TASTE COLLAB DINNER

Rossoblu's Chef Steve Samson & guest Chef Barbara Pollastrini - The Sustainable Future of "True Italian Taste"

About this event

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West is curating a three-part dinner series in Los Angeles celebrating “True Italian Taste." A trio of themes tackle Italy’s rich culinary narrative and are presented by esteemed restaurants across the city—Angelini Osteria, N10 and Rossoblu. Each will serve a custom, one-night-only menu that reflects a distinct time period—from a chapter in Italy’s storied history, contemporary authentic dishes and protected ingredients, and a look into the future landscape of Italian cuisine.

On Thursday, August 26, Rossoblu's Chef Steve Samson presents a "True Italian Taste" collaborative dinner event focused on the future of Italian Cuisine with guest Chef Barbara Pollastrini. 

Rossoblu restaurant pays homage to Chef Steve Samson’s heritage in Bologna and his life in the city of Los Angeles, and this collaborative dinner event contemplates the future of Italian Cuisine with a focus on sustainability, locality, and superfoods. Together with guest Chef Pollastrini—a native Roman and appointed Ambasciatrice del Gusto (Ambassador of Taste)—the family-style menu incorporates time-honored techniques with a sensitivity toward locality, seasonality, and sustainability. 

The evening is a unique collaboration presented by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, focused on promoting unique chefs, restaurants and their narratives that bridge Italian food traditions and culture with modern American culinary life.

RESERVATION DETAILS:

• $75* per person (includes food & wine pairing, tax and tip; excludes parking)
• Tables accommodate up to 6 people
• Notify organizer of all names in group to ensure proper seating
• Seating on patio only
• Dinner begins at 7PM

MENU*

Antipasti

Roasted Morro Bay oyster, fermented butter, sage, Parmigiano Reggiano, bread crumbs

Grilled Weiser Farms melon, housemade pancetta

Riso, patate e Cozze (mussels with rice and potato) 

Stuffed baby zucchini

Castelnuovo del Garda Bardolino Chiaretto Spumante Brut 

First course

Dry-aged Baja seabass, kelp and tomato broth, fettunta, basil oil

Second course

Blue paccheri with spirulina, fennel , leeks and shrimp 

Spinelli Pecorino "Artemisia" Offida 2019 

Main course

Gonestraw Farms duck breast, watermelon mosto cotto, watermelon rind mostarda, roasted cabbage, spiced kefir

Spinelli Pecorino "Artemisia" Offida 2019 

Dessert

Toasted spelt and sage crostata, mission figs, salted whip

Castel Sallegg Pino Nero 2019

*Dietary restrictions unfortunately cannot be accommodated on this menu. Please advise of any severe allergies.

IACCW's True Italian Taste campaign is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and led by Assocamerestero. In support of the event, the dinner experience is priced at $75 but the custom, exclusive multi-course menu equates to a $150 value.