kitchen + wine bar
Sat, Oct 18
|Pasadena
The Claudfather Pt I: Wines of Sicily
multi-course menu with wine pairings $95++ per person **$85 for wine club members
Time & Location
Oct 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pasadena, 1384 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104, USA
About the event
Join us for the Claudfather Pt 1 as we welcome guest somm Liz Rubin from Oliver McCrum wines for an evening of Sicilian wines, focussing on 2 wineries from the island: Gurrieri & Centopassi. **Fun fact, Centopassi Winery actually has a history with the Cosa Nostra, having "reclaimed" the vineyard and property from the mafia decades ago.
MENU + WINES
2021 Gurrieri Dry Moscato
poured at arrival
2024 Centopassi "Giato Bianco" | Grillo & Catarratto
arancini de riso
saffron scented rice | peas | caciocavallo cheese | olive puree
2024 Gurrieri Frappato
crocchette di patate
arugula pesto
2021 Gurrieri Nero d'Avola
pappardelle alla caponata siciliana
2021 Gurrieri Cerasuolo di Vittoria | Frappato & Nero d'Avola Blend
pesce spada
seared swordfish | tomato olive ragout | capers | fresh oregano
2024 Centopassi "Giato Rosso" | Nero d'Avola & Perricone
rosemary roasted leg of lamb
grilled potato | tomato confit
Dessert
ricotta pizza
apple | pistachio | manuka honey