August 31st | 6:30pm - 10pm | $99 per person
MENU COMING SOON
In this series return, Executive Chef Michael DeMagistris presents a menu that is deeply personal and transcends culinary skill, it is a love letter to the person who inspired his journey—his "Nonna". Merging cherished familial teachings with professional expertise, Michael offers diners an experience rich in tradition and the authentic tastes of his upbringing.
Drawing from fond memories of Sundays at Nonna's, where the aroma of her pasta sauce developed his love of food, Michael crafts a menu that narrates his journey. It features a signature raviolo, a homage to days spent around kitchen benches laden with fresh pasta, house-cured charcuterie, and salumi that echo Nonna's simple yet transformative use of spices and techniques. The menu also celebrates tomatoes, a staple in every dish from her garden, and concludes with cannoli, a nod to the cherished desserts of his childhood.
This endeavour is more than replicating dishes; it's about weaving Nonna's cooking spirit into every meal. Michael aims to embody her passion and love, honouring the lessons learned at her side. As the "Nonna's Kitchen" dinner approaches, Michael imagines Nonna's pride in his dedication to preserving a food culture rooted in family, tradition, and the stories shared around the table, offering guests at TARRA Queenscliff a chance to relish in memories and forge new ones.