POTPOURRI OF AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAVOURS BY RICCARDO RIZZOLI TO CELEBRATE ITALIAN NATIONAL DAY

Everyone who has ever been to Italy has fallen in love with its history, landscapes, art, architecture, and, of course, its FOOD. Even those who have never been to Italy already know Italian food in some shape, taste and form - who has never eaten pizza or spaghetti pasta?2^nd June marks the National day of Italy. In honour of the day, MLH has brought in a specialty Chef from Italian Chef Riccardo Rizzoli who will surface a potpourri of authentic Italian flavours that characterize the many regions of Italy. “Sapori e Piaceri’ which literally means "taste and pleasure" and indeed this is what we will offer”, states Anura Dewapura. 2012 marks a very special point in Italy’s history, on March 17th; Italy celebrated its 151th anniversary of its unification as a single state. As we celebrate this important milestone in Italian history, Chef Riccardo will highlight authentic Italian cuisine at Governor’s Restaurant for Dinner to celebrate the National day of Italy on 2^nd June till 4^th June 2012 with a buffet at LKR3000/-nett.

5^th to 10^th June will further heighten the Italian way of life by way of cooking styles: “Great tastes of Tuscany”. The central region of Tuscany, which is probably the best known region outside of Italy for its beauty, history and charm will be yours to experience. The Governors Terrace will surface traditional recipes that characterize Italy’s distinct Tuscany region’s cuisine. Fresh, quality and flavourful ingredients to top or sandwich in to taste the real Tuscan experience. “This is our way of bringing Tuscany to Sri Lanka and indeed Italian cuisine to Sri Lanka” states Anura Dewapura, General Manager, MLH. Some of the dishes are:

• Filetto al balsamico - Meat filet in balsamic vinegar sauce
• Panzanella - Italian Bread Salad
• Tomato Bruschetta
• Acquacotta
• Zuppa Toscana
• Crostini di fegato - Liver patè crostini
• Gran Bollito Misto