The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington invites you to “Piatti all’Opera”.
Join us at Bold Fork Books on November 19, 2024, at 7 PM, as Chef Rita Monastero explores how we can trace the evolution of Italian cuisine through the opera. Exploring the works of Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Mascagni, she weaves their paths with that of Pellegrino Artusi, illustrious Italian cook and writer, who published several of the recipes beloved by these composers. We will also discover more about their cooks, their partners and the most famous interpreters of their music, such as Maria Callas, and how they contributed to the creation and circulation of several dishes.
Registration is required for this event.
LOCATION
Bold Fork Books
3064 Mt. Pleasant St, NW
Washington DC 20009
ABOUT THE CHEF
Rita Monastero, “The LovelyCheffa,” is a distinguished Cookery Teacher and Food Writer. She collaborates with top cooking schools globally, including Il Gambero Rosso, teaching professional and amateur classes. Rita also teaches Italian Cuisine in Bangkok and contributes English articles on Italian Cuisine for the Bangkok Post.
Trained as an interpreter, she conducts English team-building classes for major companies. An accomplished author with 10 cook books published by Gribaudo-Feltrinelli, her 11th book launched in March 2019. Her book “I Pani dimenticati” was translated into Turkish in 2017. Rita is part of “La Prova del Cuoco” on Rai1 and makes appearances on shows like Geo – Rai3. As a Food Stylist, she creates visually stunning dishes for Rai1 programs.