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Pizza master stays on top with new Italian kitchen taste of wine frank mangio
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ntroducing Tore Trupiano, the master pizza maker who has the chops to prove it. You can take the drive to Oceanside, and the new Mangia e Bevi (eat and drink in Italian) choose and taste one for yourself. Eight luscious pizzas are on the Mangia e Bevi menu. As in most Italian restaurants, pizza is a major focus of attention with selections like Marinara, Margherita, Salsicca and so much more. Of course, you can customize it, as I did on this special evening, and we’ll get into that a little bit later. Trupiano grew up in his parent’s kitchen in Michigan, an immigrant family from Italy. He learned early that the best and freshest ingredients make the best food. It served him and his family well in their history of restaurant operations in the Midwest, then in Orange and San Diego counties. The family is best
wine adventure Oct. 11 to Oct. 20 throughout Sicily. From cheese farms to volcanic wineries on Mt. Etna, nine nights and 10 days with six cooking classes will make it special. Go to nicheitaly.com for more details. One wine of note which is catching on here in the U.S. is Nero d’Avola, that translates to “black grape of Avola,” a town in Sicily, where it was first identified. It is now the most produced red wine in Sicily. It’s a full-bodied rich, velvety wine with black pepper and clove accents. The Firriato Nero d’Avola was served with beef tenderloin and Yukon potatoes. THE NEW Mangia e Bevi opened recently in Oceanside. From left, Sicilian Firriato Brand Learn more about the Ambassador Marco Scappagnini, restaurant owner and pizza expert Tore Trupiano and his restaurant at mangiaocdaughter Vittoria were on hand to celebrate. Photo by Frank Mangio eanside.com, and the wines of Sicily at firriato.it. At the Grand Opening known for Dominic’s at the the world. As part of the member- of Mangia e Bevi, a full Harbor in Oceanside. Trupiano also made a name for ship of the world renowned house was treated to a wine Wine Bytes • The Family Winehimself by entering nation- U.S. Pizza Team, he was one dinner featuring Firriato al, then international pizza of the central “pizziaolos” wines from the dynamic is- makers of California are presenting a major trade making competitions, per- in the World Pizza Champi- land of Sicily. Chef Sterling Smith wine tasting at the Del fecting recipes for a crust onships held mostly in Parcreated special dishes na- Mar Fairgrounds March 17. with multi-stage fermenta- ma Italy. He was also a team tive to the land and pairing From 2 to 5 p.m., the public tion, and unique styles of flour that are light, airy, player in the Guinness with the Mt. Aetna and San- is invited to get to taste over 80 all-California wineries flavorful and easy to digest. World book of records that tagostino districts. Featured speaker was pouring over 350 wines, He’s been one of the built the longest pizza in the highest finishers in the pro- world, a reported 1,930.39 Marco Scapagnini, brand paired with great cheeses and other bites. Most win(approximately ambassador for Firriato. digious annual Pizza Expo meters The excitement built as eries are low production, in Las Vegas, uniting the 6,333.28 feet) on June 10, he described a culinary and and crafted for quality. top pizza chefs from around 2017.
Many of the owners will be in attendance. Tickets are priced from $60. A premium all-access guest can enter from noon to 5 p.m., with perks, for $80. Find out more at familywinemakers. org. • The Med restaurant at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla continues their string of superior wine dinners with Miner Winery from Napa Valley, presented by Winemaker Stacy Vogel at 6 p.m. March 14. The cost is an all-inclusive $165. To reserve, call (858) 454-0771. • The 10th annual Orange County Food & Wine Festival is from 1 to 5 p.m. March 3 at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, with top Orange County restaurants and California wineries. Silent and live auctions benefit charities. Tickets start at $100 each. For more information, go to ocfoodandwine.com or call (714) 321-1467. • The Barrel Room in Rancho Bernardo presents a Rombauer Wine Dinner at 6 p.m. March 5. Special guest will be Mike Otto from Rombauer. Five wines will be presented in this five-course dinner. Cost is $85 per guest. Reserve your spot by going to tbrsd.com. Reach him at frank@ tasteofwineandfood.com
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