On Thursday, September 30^th, 2010, Panevino Ristorante in Las Vegas will offer food lovers a taste of the Italian region of Abruzzo as part of their monthly wine dinner series, which allows guests to sample a different regional Italian cuisine each month.

September’s dinner features a rich repertoire of robust mountain dishes and seafood specialties common to the Abruzzo region. With a mingling of mountains and coastline, the Abruzzo region is home to traditional rustic dishes, many of which are made from lamb, strong flavors and strong hospitality. The five-course, prix fix, gourmet Abruzzo wine dinner begins every day at 7:00 p.m. and costs $99 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Panevino Ristorante is the most distinctive off-Strip, Las Vegas restaurants. With unmatched views of the Las Vegas Strip, framed by slanted window walls, Panevino combine the classic Las Vegas dining with an exclusive menu offering authentic, traditional Italian cuisine and international favorites, all presented with innovative flavors and ambiance.

Panevino has something for everyone: A Fine Dining Restaurant – Lunch: Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner: Monday-Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Bar & Lounge: Monday-Friday: 11a.m. to Close, Saturday: 5 p.m. to Close; Gourmet Deli – Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a Banquet Facility.

Panevino is located at 246 Via Antonio Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (on Sunset Road one block east of Las Vegas Boulevard in the Marnell Corporate Center). For more information call (702) 222-2400.

Chef Andreoni’s five-course dinner menu:

First Course
Pallotte “Cace e Ova”
Crispy bread and caciocavallo cheese balls in a fresh tomato sauce
2008 Ciavolich Pecorino, Colline Pescaresi

Second Course
Trio di Pesce in Brodetto
Seared tuna, swordfish and salmon in a lightly spicy rosemary, cherry tomato and white wine broth
2009 Valle Reale Vigne Nuove Cerasuolo Rosato

Third Course
Maccheroni alla ChitarraHomemade durum semolina linguini in a veal, pork and lamb ragú with caciocavallo cheese
2008 Valle Reale Vigne Nuove Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Fourth Course
Ossobuco di Agnello
Braised 16 oz. lamb shank on a bed of mascarpone cheese mashed potatoes
2005 Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo “San Calisto”

Fifth Course
Foresta Nera Abruzzese
Kirsch-soaked chocolate sponge cake layered with homemade whipped cream and maraschino cherries sprinkled with chocolate shavings
Nocello

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