The Italian Wine Society of NS – Wine Tasting Dinner
Hosted by Amici del Vino – The Italian Wine Society of Nova Scotia
Featuring Chef Michael Howell, former Co-Chair of the SLOW Food Canada Movement, founder, Devour! The Food Film Festival and James Beard House–featured chef, this dinner is sure to please everyone!
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: The ICCA 2629 Agricola Street, Halifax NS
TICKETS: $145 pp returning guests | $155 pp new guests
TO RSVP and Book Your Seats send an email to Rod Meloni at amicidelvino18@gmail.com or phone 902-440-8413. Payments accepted by ETransfer, Cheque or Visa
MENU
The four‑course Italian menu created exclusively for this event by Chef Howell, an award‑winning chef who has led kitchens across the USA, Canada and The Bahamas.
RECEPTION – Paired with Prosecco
Focaccia di Bari (pomodorini, scamorza affumicata, basilico) • Bari-style focaccia with cherry tomatoes, smoked Scamorza cheese and fresh basil Crostini di Tapenade (olive nere) • Crostini with Black Olive spread
ANTIPASTO – Paired with Vermentino La Cala DOC
Insalata di radicchio, finocchio, salame, olive verdi, pecorino, pistacchio vinaigrette • Radicchio and fennel salad with julienne Genoa salame, green olives, pecorino cheese, pistachio vinaigrette
PRIMO – Paired with Primitivo di Manduria GT
Orecchiette con crema di fave e rapini • ‘Little ear’ pasta from Puglia with fava bean cream and broccoli rabe
SECONDO – Paired with Barolo Serralunga d’Alba DOCG
Polpette di agnello allo zafferano con salsa di cipolle caramellate e polenta • Saffron-infused lamb meatballs with caramelized onion demiglace served with polenta
DOLCE – Paired with Moscato D’Alessandria
Babá al Rum • Rum-soaked Neapolitan sponge cake with lemon curd
This is an event hosted by Amici del Vino – Italian Wine Society of Nova Scotia.
The ICCA is the venue only and is not responsible for ticket sales, registration, or event management.
For all event inquiries, please contact: Rod Meloni at amicidelvino18@gmail.com