As Beforehand reported by The Press, chef Alessandro Venturi of Spaghetti Junction, a Roman at present dwelling in York, David Ritson of Bobbin Bagels and Huge Coat Supper Membership, and Harry Johns of Holy Mountain Kitchen, who’ve already efficiently collaborated at numerous occasions and venues throughout the town together with York Meals Pageant, Angel on the Inexperienced, Pig & Pastry, and a pair of Many Wines, obtained an invite to cook dinner at a prestigious bakery in Rome earlier this 12 months.
Now they’re off to the Italian area of Umbria throughout the first week of October and a part of their go to will embody cooking brunch and Sunday roast utilizing native Italian substances akin to recent truffles and mushrooms.
All year long the three cooks have immersed themselves within the world of Italian delicacies, collaborating with native bakers, cooks, and associates to create a menu highlighting basic English dishes with a pleasant Italian twist, utilizing the best recent native produce.
They are saying they’re thrilled on the prospect of the second leg getting underway.
Alessandro, was mentored by Michelin-starred chef, Vitantonio Lombardo and labored in kitchens throughout Europe.
He’s already recognized in York for the A’ROMA PastaBar, a profitable street-food truck he used to run within the Shambles Market, and in 2021 he teamed up with Jacopo Di Carlo, who he met within the South of Italy whereas working at Vitantonio Lombardo, for a pop up at Fossgate Social.
In York he has additionally labored for Melton’s Restaurant in Scarcroft Street and Haxby Bakery and yearly takes half within the York Meals and Drink Pageant doing cooking demonstrations.
He stated: “It is a collaboration between Italian and British cooks and bar tenders.
“Following the success of the primary invasion in Rome the subsequent chapter of the journey will begin on Sunday, October 6 in Terni, Umbria at Lillero Trattoria.
“There is a set by DJ Blond, a cocktail menu by Samuel Grasping and a graffiti session by Herone and Matt Glasby.”