Once again, Angelena’s is pleased to offer a special food and wine event celebrating Taittinger Champagne. The dinner will be held in the main dining room on Thursday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Champagne- the drink of kings! The most elegant and iconic sparkler in the world represents celebration, luxury and fun. Although the Angelenas wine list is all-Italian, there has always been room for a small, select group of premiere—and well-priced—champagnes. Taittinger is at at the top of Brooke’s list.
Taittinger is one of the few remaining family-owned Champagne houses that still exist. Based out of Reims, France, the champagne house is known for producing exceptionally elegant sparklers due to the high percentage of Chardonnay in the blend.
Chef James Briscione and Wine Director Brooke Parkhurst will work closely with Mark Spaulding, lead luxury wine specialist of Republic National Distributing Company, and Taittinger Champagne representative, to lead guests through a luxury champagne dinner like no other. Fresh Gulf seafood, light Italian cheeses and more will round out this memorable event.
Aperitivo
Caviar and Chips
House made potato chips, créme fraiche
Paired with Domaine Carneros, Brut Méthode Champenoise Carneros (2017)
Cena
Lobster Agnolotti
Leek and mascarpone filling, poached lobster, vichyssoise
Paired with Domaine Carneros, Brut Rosé Cuvée de la Pompadour
Tuscan Fried Chicken
Jones Farm chicken legs, garlic, rosemary, creamy potatoes
Paired with Champagne Taittinger, Champagne Brut La Francaise
Dolci
“Strawberries & Cream”
Buttermilk panna cotta, local strawberries
Paired with Champagne Taittinger, Champagne Brut Les Folies de la Marquetterie
Event cost is $175 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Seating for The House of Taittinger: A Champagne Dinner is limited, reservations are required and can be made by calling 850-542-8398.
Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano, located at 101 East Intendencia Street in historic downtown Pensacola, is inspired by the deep roots of our city’s history. At the turn of the century, Angelena Giatano, an Italian immigrant, was in search of the American dream and found it here in Pensacola. Angelena’s offers authentic, coastal Italian cuisine as well as an extensive list of Italian wines. Dinner Service is offered Monday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. For reservations, please call 850-542-8398. For more information, please visit our website, www. angelenaspensacola.com.