Take a journey through history as seen through the culinary knowledge of Nino Zoccali, one of the world leaders in the understanding of the historical, cultural, philosophical and spiritual journey of an Empire at Sea which spanned through most of the European Mediterranean coast and North Africa.

Celebrating the launch of Nino's new book “Venetian Republic”, Nostimo's internationally acclaimed Chef In Residence, David Tsirekas, will present an exclusive degustation dinner. Sharing Nino's passion to connect history with food, David will recreate eight favourite recipes from "Venetian Republic", rounding out the evening with tales of Veneto from Nino, who owns and operates two of Sydney’s most acclaimed Italian restaurants: The Restaurant Pendolino and La Rosa The Strand.

This exclusive culinary experience also includes a signed copy of "Venetian Republic" for each guest, valued at $50. Nino will be donating $5 from each ticket sold to the Greek Orthodox Community of St George Respite Centre.

David and Nino will present a tale of an Empire and its vast influence on the culinary territories of Greece and its surrounding neighbours.

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Canapes to share

RIGANADA (Greek islands of the republic)VENETIAN BACCALA MANTECATO CROSTINO (Venice) HARRY’S VEAL & FETA BRUSCHETTA (Greek islands of the republic)

Entrée

GRILLED OCTOPUS & BLACK EYED BEAN SALAD with MESSOLONGHI BOTTARGA (Greek territory of the republic)

Pasta

IONIAN WILD WEED & NATIVE ASPARAGUS MACARONI CHEESE (Greek islands of the republic)

Main

ITHACAN SLOW-ROASTED ISLAND GOAT with FRESH OREGANO (Greek islands of the republic)

Dessert

GRILLED WHITE PEACHES with WHITE WINE GRANITA & FIOR DI LATTE GELATO (Venice/Veneto)

Coffee, Zabaglione & Petit Fours

CORFU MAVRODAPHNE ZABAGLIONE with ROSEWATER WALNUT BISCUITS (Greek islands of the republic)

Option to include matched wines

Important Note on Dietary Requirements:

Dietary alternatives will be available, however specific dishes will be decided on the day of the event.