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Vincenzo BetuliaOsteria Tulia, Naples, FLLeave the passport at home and travel through Italy via this special Beard House dinner, featuring the rustic Italian cuisine of chef Vincenzo Betulia, a protégé of JBF Award winner Paul Bartolotta and Michael White. The menu will be complemented by wines from around the boot, and guest winemakers will be in attendance.MenuHors d’OeuvreSicilian Eggplant Caponata della NonnaCalabrian ’Nduja with White Anchovies, Toasted Brioche, and FennelLocal Cobia Crudo with Pistachio Butter, Grapefruit, and Sea SaltHousemade Ricotta Crostini with Figs and Florida Orange Blossom HoneyArancini di Mare with Squid Ink Risotto, Gulf Shrimp, Venus Sun Clams, and ScallopsBarone Pizzini Satén Franciacorta 2012 DinnerCaramelized Cauliflower with Whipped Sardinian Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Toasted Hazelnuts, and Bottarga di MuggineBarone Pizzini Nature Franciacorta 2012Braised Portuguese Octopus with Black Garlic, Paglierino Cheese, Soppressata, and ScallionsFattoria le Pupille Poggio Argentato 2015 Tortelloni with Roasted Squab, Sweet Butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano Vacche Rosse, Roasted Foie Gras Emulsion, and Glassato di MarsalaPodere Poggio Scalette il Carbonaione 2013Pan-Roasted Spigola with Marinated Artichokes, Cozze Scoppiate, Crustacean Broth, and TarragonFalesco Ferentano 2012Masami Wagyu Beef Spinalis with Autumn Forage, Sunchoke Cream, and Sicilian Anchovy SauceFalesco Montiano 2013Torta Amalfitana alla Paul Bartolotta > Citrus Chiffon Cake with Florida Key Lime–Lemon Curd and Saba Maculan Torcolato 2011Tickets to events held at the James Beard House cover the cost of food and a unique dining experience. Dinners are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. All alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.Related InfoOsteria Tulia
We were excited over the summer to share that Naples’ very own Vincenzo Betulia, owner of Osteria Tulia, Bar Tulia and The French (opening in December), would be traveling to New York to prepare a dinner in the hot seat of American gastronomy: the James Beard House in Greenwich Village.
Chef Betulia wore his toque well as a culinary ambassador of Southwest Florida on Sept. 21, with several of his loyal patrons attending the event in addition to Beard members who purchased the $175 tickets for a taste of his rustic-Italian-with-an-upscale-twist signature fare. For those of us who didn’t get to sample the six-course sit-down meal, this is a glance into the fabled brownstone’s kitchen and dining room. Bravo, team Tulia!
Speaking of the James Beard Foundation, it is in the open period now for nominations for its prestigious annual culinary awards, the food world equivalent of the Oscars. Southwest Florida is perennially underrepresented, so click here to make your voice be heard and show support for our talented local chefs by Dec. 1, 2016.
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