The University of Akron’s Hospitality Club and the Garde Manger Club will host a dinner titled “Leaning Into an Italian Spring” at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the Crystal Room Restaurant in Gallucci Hall.

The special guest will be executive chef Roger Thomas of Piatto Novo in the Sheraton Suites of Cuyahoga Falls.

Menu

Antipasto - Zuppa di Sedano e Porro
Celery and leek soup with olive oil crostini

Primo -  Risi e Bisi
Lemony risotto with peas

Pesce
Seared Striped Bass “bagnati” with minced olives, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil

Intermezzo
Pink grapefruit-mint granita

Secondo - Grigliata Mista
Prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast, peppered and smoked pork tenderloin, swiss chard, roasted beets and pistachio pesto

Insalata
Mixed greens with Chef Thomas’ aged red wine vinegar, sea salt and extra-virgin olive oil

Dolci -  Panna Cotta all’Arancia
Orange panna cotta with balsamic strawberries and almond cantuccini

Call 330-972-6615 for reservations. Reservations are recommended.

All supporters $50. Proceeds will subsidize educational trips/activities.

Children under the age of three are free

Free parking

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Zip Card.