This Sunday: Family Dinner al Fresco!

Posted in Mario Batali's Edible Garden on August 8 2013, by Matt Newman

From the Mozzarella di Bufala to the Pistachio Olive Oil Cake, the three-course, family-style meal cooked up by Chefs Cruz Goler and Frank Langello during July’s Family Dinner was a summer highlight for food lovers. But with different chefs come new and unique dishes! And without missing a beat, we’re leaping headlong into our second Family Dinner this Sunday, August 11, with the talents of another pair of Mario Batali‘s renowned chefs at the ready. With Chef Anthony Sasso of Casa Mono and Chef Andy Nusser of Tarry Lodge manning the grill, this is an unmissable al fresco experience.

Heirloom tomatoes, Shrimp al Ajillo, grilled apricots—there’s a lot going into this round’s menu. But I won’t spoil it all for you if you don’t want to see it; you can always find the full listing here. In the meantime, you’ll be greeted with expertly paired wines, sparkling Italian water, bookend cooking demonstrations set up around the dinner schedule, and hands-on gardening activities to keep your little ones occupied while the food is cooking up.

These photos from our July 28 evening, courtesy of Andrea House, should give you a taste of what you’ll enjoy this Sunday.
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I’ve mentioned it before, but it’s worth saying again: seats are going quickly. Don’t wait until the last possible minute to get your tickets. And since we’re only 20 minutes from Grand Central by the Metro-North (we have our own train station right across the street!), this is an easy outing for any New Yorker. Make sure you leave room for dessert!

All photos courtesy of Andrea House.