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Between courses, Vincent Titone spoke about the Epiphany
Photo by New York Scugnizzo
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By Giovanni di Napoli
For the third year in a row, New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine and Travel Group celebrated the Epiphany at Cacio e Vino, one of Manhattan's top Sicilian restaurants. Those of us who braved the snow and bitter cold temperatures were greatly rewarded with a four-course meal replete with Sicilian specialties. Feast highlights included Sfincione, Arancine, Melanzane Ammuttunati and Anelletti alla Palermitana.
For the third year in a row, New York City's Sicilian Food, Wine and Travel Group celebrated the Epiphany at Cacio e Vino, one of Manhattan's top Sicilian restaurants. Those of us who braved the snow and bitter cold temperatures were greatly rewarded with a four-course meal replete with Sicilian specialties. Feast highlights included Sfincione, Arancine, Melanzane Ammuttunati and Anelletti alla Palermitana.
In addition to the great abbondanza of food and terrific company, partygoers were treated to a couple of short lectures by club president and organizer Vincent Titone, and the very talented Allison Scola, musician, photographer and editor of Experience Sicily, a website dedicated to all things Sicilian. Vincent spoke mostly about the religious meaning of the Epiphany and the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles; while Allison recounted the amusing legend's of la Befana, a benevolent witch who rewards good little boys and girls with treats during the holiday.
Naturally, I was happy to see some old friends and delighted to make some new ones. It's always a pleasure to celebrate our culture and folkways together.
Great job Guisto, Alessandro and the rest of the hard working Cacio e Vino staff. Thank you for the warm hospitality, excellent service and, of course, delicious meal.
Special thanks to Vincent for organizing the event and, as always, I’m very grateful for your tireless efforts. Auguri per l'Epifania!
Great job Guisto, Alessandro and the rest of the hard working Cacio e Vino staff. Thank you for the warm hospitality, excellent service and, of course, delicious meal.
Special thanks to Vincent for organizing the event and, as always, I’m very grateful for your tireless efforts. Auguri per l'Epifania!
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| Allison Scola gave an enlightening talk about the Befana |
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Melanzane Ammuttunati
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Rigatoni alla Norma and Anelletti alla Palermitana
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| Scalloppine di Pollo and Puntine di Maile con Salsiccia |
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| Rum infused panettone with orange mascarpone & chocolate fondue |
