There are very few things in life more pleasurable than the company of friends sharing good food and wine.

The last Sunday of every month La Pentola restaurant in Yaletown offers the Famiglia Supper Series. The 7 -10 course meal designed by chef Lucais Syme is a  family-style feast that features a different region of Italy each time.

My dinner featured traditional dishes from the Trentino region of Italy. My pictures don’t give this delicious food justice. Needless to say I rolled myself home after this banquet.

Speck, mustard fruits (pear and zucchini), canederli

Carne salata, greens, parmesan 

Trout, apple puree, roasted chestnuts 

Fennel and blood orange salad, pine nuts

Spatzle, duck confit, duck jus 

Salt cod, potato, cauliflower, caraway 

Tortellini with brown butter and sage

Cotechino, lentils, squash, Brussels sprouts 

Grilled venison, porcini, polenta, juniper butter

Tamarind ice cream, fennel and apple, caramel, speck

Next dinner is scheduled for Sunday, February 23. For $55 per person, this is one of the best deals in the city. For more information and/or reservations call 604-642-0557 or email info@lapentola.ca. Seating is limited so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment.

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