Wine Tasting and Charcuterie “How To”

September 17th, 2022

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Dan Amatuzzi is currently Vice President, Wine and Beverage of Eataly North America. His tenure at famed New York restaurants Del Posto, Jean Georges, Babbo, and Otto have shaped the foundation of his food and wine experiences. He is the wine half of the formidable duo called Grove and Vine, a premium education service offering upscale olive oil and wine seminars. Buy a bottle today or sign up for an Annual Membership at http://groveandvine.com . Dan's most popular publication, A First Course in Wine, is a comprehensive guide to understanding and enjoying wine (Race Point Publishing, 2013). In 2011, Zagat named Dan as one of New York’s rising "30 under 30" culinary stars, and in January 2013, Forbes named Dan as one of the nation's "30 under 30" to watch in the food and wine industry. He has been featured in Food and Wine Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Radio, Cosmo Radio, WGN Chicago, NBC's Today Show, Fox's Good Day New York, and MSNBC's The Cycle, among others. His most recent publication, How to Host a Wine Tasting Party: The Complete Kit (Race Point Publishing, 2014), is a comprehensive kit for the enthusiastic wine tasting host. He holds an MBA degree from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at NYU and is an honorary member of the International Order of Disciples of Escoffier. He is also Adjunct Facility at NYU teaching Nutrition and Food Studies.

Marisa Casendino is the proud owner of Taylor’s Ice Cream Parlor https://www.taylorsicecreamparlor.com/ in Chester, NJ and Chester Main Charcuterie https://www.chestermaincharcuterie.com. Borne of a passion for creativity, bringing a smile to my customers, and of course, a love for gourmet food, Chester Main Charcuterie offers the finest food pairings and combos in a beautiful arrangement that’s fit for a feast. So if your favorite kind of dinner comes wrapped around the kitchen table with family and friends, enjoying the best smorgasbord of locally made artisanal cheeses and quality-cured charcuterie, then you’ve come to the right place. Also, if you’re planning for a special occasion, date night, or a lunchtime surprise, we’ve got you covered. Just take a look at our menu, make your selection, and pick your order up at the ice cream parlor. We also offer delivery options.

We are thrilled she will be teaching our “how to” charcuterie board. We have taste tested some of her beautifully crafted boards and look forward to learning how to create one ourselves.

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