Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg officially declared November 2012 in New York City ” I Love Umbria Month!”  During the month (and for the first week of December) New Yorkers can learn about the food of this part of Italy through cooking classes and at food and wine tasting events. Many of the events are free.

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Chef’s Kitchen: Food and Wines of Umbria
6:30 – 8 PM
La Scuola Grande at Eataly- 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Price: $60
Menu: Crostini di Lenticchie, Strangozzi con Burro al Tartufo, Torta Umbra all’Olio d’Oliva & Gelato
Wines: Perticaia, Arnaldo Caprai

Friday, November 16, 2012
Tasting: Drinking the Wines of Umbria
6 – 8 PM
Eataly Vino – 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Free event
Wine: Giorgio Lungarotti

Saturday, November 17, 2012
Eccellenze Tasting in La Piazza (regional wine and cheese pairings)
12 – 8 PM
Eataly- 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Free event (consumers may purchase a tasting pour of wine & regional cheese at a discounted price)
Wines: Giorgio Lungarotti

Monday, November 19, 2012
Chef’s Kitchen: Meatless Monday in Umbria
6:30 – 8PM
La Scuola Grande at Eataly – 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Price: $90

Friday, November 23, 2012
Tasting: Drinking the Wines of Umbria
6 – 8 PM
Eataly Vino –  200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Free event
Wine: Tabarrini Giampaolo

Saturday, November 24, 2012
Eccellenze Tasting in La Piazza (regional wine and cheese pairings)
12 – 8 PM
Eataly – 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Free event (consumers may purchase a tasting pour of wine & regional cheese at a discounted price)
Wine: Tabarrini Giampaolo

Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Chef’s Kitchen: Food and Wines of Umbria
6:30 – 8PM
La Scuola Grande at Eataly – 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Price: $60
Menu: Frittata di Tartufi, Zuppa di Orzo & Lenticchie, Torta Umbra all’Olio d’Oliva & Gelato
Wines: Decugnano dei Barbi, Giorgio Lungarotti

Thursday, December 6, 2012
Chef’s Kitchen: Food and Wines of Umbria
6:30 – 8 PM
La Scuola Grande at Eataly – 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Price: $60 
Menu: Frittata di Tartufi, Zuppa di Orzo & Lenticchie, Torta Umbra all’Olio d’Oliva & Gelato
Wine: Tabarrini Giampaolo

Friday, December 7, 2012
Tasting: Drinking the Wines of Umbria
6 – 8 PM
Eataly Vino – 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Free event
Wines: Cantina Tudernum, Tenuta Rocca di Fabbri, Terre Margaritelli

Saturday, December 8, 2012
Eccellenze Tasting in La Piazza (regional wine and cheese pairings)
12 – 8 PM
Eataly- 200 5th Avenue (Entrance on 23rd), New York, NY 10010
Free event (consumers may purchase a tasting pour of wine & regional cheese at a discounted price)
Wines: Cantina Tudernum, Tenuta Rocca di Fabbri, Terre Margaritelli

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– guest contributor