Regional Dinner Series
#1 Le Marche (Thurs 30 July)
We're coming up to one year of Lu Mare, and we're celebrating with a Regional Dinner Series. Over the next three months, we'll take you to some of our favourite regions of Italy, celebrating the unique food, wine and traditions that make each one so special.
To begin the series, it only felt right to start in Le Marche, the region both our owner, Maria and one of our chefs proudly call home. The photo above was taken during a recent trip Maria made back to see her family. Sitting around the table overlooking the beautiful countryside, she was inspired to bring a little piece of Le Marche back to Lu Mare through a very special dinner.
You might read the menu below and not recognise every dish, but that's exactly the point. Regional Italian cooking is diverse, and this is your chance to discover new flavours and traditional dishes you may not have tried before.
The menu is designed much like a meal in Italy. Lots of antipasti-style dishes before moving through share-style mains, because that's how we believe the best meals are enjoyed.
This will be a night of community, great food, beautiful wine and plenty of stories. Whether you join us for this dinner, one of the upcoming regions, or all of them, we can't wait to share a little more of Italy with you.
SET MENU
Antipasto Freddo
Schiacciata al Rosmarino
Homemade flatbread, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, salt
Galantina di Pollo
Slow-cooked chicken roulade, pistachios, vegetables
Insalata Russa Invernale
Diced vegetables, mayonnaise and mustard
Optional Wine Pairing:
Le caniette Lucrezia Passerina Marche IGP 2023 - Ripatransone (AP)
Antipasto Caldo
Olive Ascolane
Meat-stuffed green olives, breadcrumb-coated & fried
Crema Fritta
Vanilla custard inside, breadcrumb-coated, fried
Bruschetta con Salsiccia e Tartufo
With homemade pork sausage, truffle
Pizza di Cacio
Homemade soft cheese bread, pecorino, parmesan cheese
Coratella di Agnello
Lamb, onions, white wine, aromatic herbs
Optional Wine Pairing:
Velenosi Villa Angela Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi DOC Classico 2025 - Ascoli Piceno
Primo
Pappardelle di Campofilone con Ragù di Cinghiale
Egg pasta from Campofilone (small town situated in Fermo region), slow-cooked wild boar
Optional Wine Pairing:
Velenosi Lacrima Di Morro DOC 2022 - Ascoli Piceno
Secondo
Coniglio in Porchetta con Fagiolini e Patate
Slow-roasted rabbit, wild fennel, garlic, rosemary, pancetta
Green Beans & Potatoes
Optional Wine Pairing:
Garofoli Piancarda Rosso Conero DOC (Montepulciano) 2021 - Castelfidardo (AN)
Dolce
Zuppa Inglese
Homemade sponge cake, Alchermes (Aromatic Marche liqueur), vanilla, chocolate custard
Optional Wine Pairing (Digestivo):
Meletti Anisetta. Sweet, Smooth, Aromatic Anise Liqueur - Ascoli Piceno
$125pp for Set Menu
$55pp for Wine Pairing
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