La Cucina Italiana will host two special guest for an upcoming Instagram Live event on Thursday, November 5th. Eataly Flatiron’s Executive Chef Michael Nogera and Beverage Director Randall Restiano will teach viewers how to make the iconic dish Risotto alla Milanese (saffron risotto), and everyone’s favorite aperitivo drink, the Negroni.
The virtual class will take place live at Bar Milano by Eataly a pop up restaurant at Eataly Flatiron in New York. Viewers can get a first look to the chic ambience of the new restaurant that channels the sophisticated cuisine of Italy’s fashion and design capital.
Bar Milano @Eataly Flatiron in NYC
From the interiors featuring unique pieces of high profile designers such as Achille Castiglioni and Enzo Mari, to a menu focused on Northern Italian ingredients, the new pop up concept is the perfect escape from the chill of fall. In addition to the classic Risotto alla Milanese, the menu highlights include Risotto with White Truffles and the traditional Veal Cotoletta, an extensive wine list from the Milan region and crafted cocktails such as the iconic Negroni.
Eataly's Flation Executive Chef Michael Nogera
Michael Nogera joined Eataly in 2016 as Chef de Cuisine and eventually Executive Chef for Eataly NYC Flatiron where he manages food programs for seven restaurants and teaches private and public classes, develops food-events programs and conducts staff training. He previously worked in the Las Vegas area and in California where he developed menus and wine pairings for several restaurants, including Davanti Enoteca in San Diego, named “Best Casual Italian” award by the California Restaurant Association.
Eataly's Flatiron Beverage Director Randall Restiano
Beverage Director Randall Restiano has worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. He served as a Wine Director for Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, a 3 Michelin star restaurant, and Wine Director as Eli’s Table, where his beverage menu won the Wine Spectator 2-Glass Best of Awards Excellence. As Wine Director at Eataly NYC Flatiron, he manages the beverage program for seven restaurants and the retail market, and recently won his second Wine Spectator award. In addition, Randall teaches private and public classes, helps to develop the beverage programming and has served in wine tasting panels.
La Cucina Italiana USA Managing Editor Carole Hallac will host the live event on Thursday November 5th at 3pm EST – 12pm PT on @LaCucinaItalianaUSA Instagram channel. Stay tuned!