ITALIAN COOKING SERIES

The Art of Italian Cooking Series with CHEF SANTOS Starting January 2012

February 07 – Roasting
February 14 – Pasta
February 21 – Tortelini
February 28 – Dolci (Sweets)

March 6 – Appetizers
March 13 – Secrets of the sea
March 20 – Gnocchi
March 27 – Tortelinni

“Our first cooking series was not only well received, the overwhelming feedback inspired me to open our kitchen once more to share with you the culinary details that inspire the art of Italian Cooking.  Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year! “ —Santos MacDonal. Executive Chef/OwnerReserve a space in the cooking class series. Class schedule will be released December 2011. Classes are available on a first come first serve basis, as class capacity is limited to 6 guests. $70 per class.  Packages of multiple classes are available at a discounted rate. Classes will begin at 10 a.m. and include an Italian lunch prepared by the class of the day’s recipes with wine. 

IL CORTILE PRESENTS “REVERSE WINE DINNERS”

Each Wednesday night February 1 through February 29, IL Cortile
Ristorante will once again welcome top local wineries; one featured each
week and offer three selected varietals. Once your wine varietals have been
selected, Chef Santos will “reverse it” and create a 3-course dinner menu
based on your chosen wine for the evening for $35 per person. Wine cost is
not included and will vary based on varietals chosen and featured wineries.
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS AT 805.226.0300 OR GO ONLINE.

February 1 – Chateau Margene
February 8 – Bella Luna
February 15 – Clos Solene
February 22 – Maloy O’Neill
February 29 – Daou VIneyards

Cost of wine based on selection and not included in $35 3-course dinner cost
For parties of 8 or more, an 18% gratuity will be added.