Thank you for the wonderful evening Antonio and Vivienne!

Spy's Party People: Festival Italiano 

 photos by Norrie Montgomery

Welcome to Festival Italiano from this year famous Italian Restaurant Gusto at the Grand 

Chef Sean Connolly is very excited to be at this year’s Festival Italiano. His philosophy on great food is all about bringing people together and that is just what Festival Italiano is all about. Sean adds:

“Simplicity is key, bringing the finest ingredients together to create fresh and honest fare, simply prepared to let the natural flavours shine through. See you soon at the festival!”

FOOD

Pizza Fritta Montanara, San Marzano Tomatoes, Basil, Pecorino

Polpettine (Meatballs), Soft Polenta, Parmigiano

Giapo Tiramisù Ice Cream

DRINKS

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

Chinotto

Limonata

Aranciata

Il Casaro means "The Cheesemaker". 
 Back in Italy it represents artisanal expertise that qualifies professional people working in the creation of traditional dairy products.

The Cheesemaker and co-founder Massimiliano comes from the capital of cow mozzarella in Italy: Gioia del Colle, the heel of Italy.

NSP is proud to team up with Massimiliano again for his wonderful "Cheese Making Class" to celebrate the Italian Festival Season in Auckland, so be sure to come and join us and learn the trade secrets.

Place: Non Solo Pizza

Date: Tuesday 22nd of September

Time: 6.30pm

Price: $45 per person

Bookings Essential: nsp@nonsolopizza.co.nz or 09 379 5358

Tavalozza di Salumi con Giardiniera di Verdure

The real Italian Antipasto: selection of cured meats, tastes of pickle and preserved vegetables, olives, cheese and truffle paste

Calamari al Limone

Lightly fried squid tossed in lemon juice, sea salt, cracked pepper, parsley and 
Italian caper mayonnaise

Polpette alla Napoletana

Meatballs with sultanas, pine nuts and tomato sauce

Cannelloni con Spinaci e Ricotta

Cannelloni of spinach and ricotta, Italian cheese sauce, tomato, parmesan and basil pesto

Tiramisù

Sponge fingers in espresso coffee and liqueur, layered with a mascarpone and 
zabaglione cream

Pasta Bolognese/  pasta carbonara/ pasta tomato sauce

Gnocco fritto with salami

Deep fried Cherry bocconcini

Deep fried eggplants meatballs

Deepfried calzoni filled with mozzarella and mushrooms

Deepfried calzoni filled with hot salami and mozzarella

Delicious sweet arancini filled with Nutella