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Meet Me in Little Italy Masterclass: Dishes from Southern to Central Italy
In this masterclass, Chef Cristian Lepore will demonstrate how to create a three-course meal featuring dishes from the Southern to Central regions of Italy while discussing key seasonal ingredients that make up the Mediterranean Diet. You will discover the eternal benefits of these Mediterranean ingredients, while learning how to recreate easy and delicious meals at home. You will also taste a sample of the fresh dishes being prepared by Chef Cristian.
This class is a demonstration. Due to the nature of the event, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Many thanks to the Embassy of Italy for partnering with us on this event.
About Cristian Lepore
Cristian is a professionally trained chef who brings his love of good food, health, and modern Italian cuisine to CIBUS, Ottawa’s best-kept culinary secret.
Following successful stints as Chef in both luxury resorts and Michelin-starred restaurants, Cristian brought his experience and love of Italian food and drink to the National Capital Region, where he served as owner and executive chef of DiVino Modern Italian Restaurant and as a chef at Orto Trattoria in the Glebe.
Creativity is key to Cristian’s ethos as he skillfully redefines Italian recipes for today’s health-conscious diner. He combines his passion for health and wellness with a talent for developing complex flavour combinations to create delicious dishes that welcome dietary restrictions and that taste as divine as their traditional counterparts.
Additional Notes:
- Early bird pricing ends on May 31, 2025. Regular ticket pricing comes into effect on June 1, 2025. All sales are final; no refund.
- Due to the nature of the event, food allergies cannot be accommodated and cross contamination with allergens is possible.
- No experience required.
- FREE parking available on-site.
Thank you to Cibus for donating a door prize for this event!
Notice of Filming and Photography
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