Fare Una Festa!!!!

Fare una festa!!

Last week a group of 11 lovley ladies from a local public school threw a private suprise wine tasting / farewell fete for their principal who was leaving. We created a special 3 course meal accompanied by 4 different wines to taste for $45 a person. They raved about what an amazing time they had and what a memeorable night it was. Here is what was on the menu and a little history about it. . .

**We started off with a Prosecco wine and plates of Bruschette. Prosecco wine is an apertivo and most Italians kick off any event or appetizer with this sparkling white wine. It is from the Veneto region and is similar to champagne with the exception that Prosecco is made using one grape as opposed to 3 and is fermented in a tank instead of a bottle. It was paired with a delicious traditional tomato bruschette made by Mama Rosa , which is a specialty of southern Italy.

**The second course was a delicious Frascati wine and a plate of our famous Gnocchi alla Romana. Frascati is a small town outside of Rome. Most Romans travel there to feast on porchetta and wash it down with a nice glass of Frascati.This wine is not exported often since Romans like to drink so much of it. Made with tribbiano and malvasia grapes, it is a wonderful summer wine. We paired it with the gnocchi sincde they are both roman specialties. Our gnochi is made with sage , butter, parmesan cheese and semolina instead of potato which makes them lighter and fluffier like little cuscinetti (pillows) for your mouth.

** Our last Course was a Nero D'avola wine paired with a delicious stuffed portobello mushroom. Nero D'Avola is a spicy and peppery wine from Sicily. It goes down so nice and smooth. It is very similar to a shiraz which is from Australia. The Sicilians taught the Australians the art of wine making because the climate was so silimar to Sicily's. It is usually paired with hearty full bodied food such as cheese or grilled veggies. The portobello was a perfect match, stuffed with breadcrumbs, sausage, herbs , spices and parmesan cheese , oven roasted and drizzeled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

**Our last wine was a San Giovese Wine. San Giovese literally means "The blood of Jupiter" . The San Giovese grape is one of Italy's "noble grapes" the other two bieng the nebbiloi and aglianico grapes. This paticular grape is traditopnally grown in Tuscany and is used in making Chianti &Chianti Classico wines.

So as you can see this is wonderful sample of an event that we have here at Uvarara. If you are thinking of planning something special for your next event, consider having it here. We will tailor the perfect menu you for you and your guests. We offer customized wine tastings & lessons as well as fixed menu and buffet style parties. Please inquire about a special customized event for you.

Wine Tasting Event !!!! Wednesday June 23 !

** Wine Tasting Event "Abruzzo & Molise" **
Wednesday (tomorrow ) June 23rd at 7:30
This event is spectacular!!!

Celebrating the rustic regions of Abruzzo and
Molise. Abruzzo's famous Porchetta is perfectly paired with its signature
wine Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Molise, Italy's newest region will surprise
you with its fragrant Aglianico wine and delectable pasta dishes.

Join us tomorrow for a fabulous 5 course meal and wine tasting.
On the menu :
* Tagliere , assorted meats & cheeses
*Lenticche Crostini's (lentil bean bruschette)
*Fettucine alla chitara con sugo agnello (pasta with lamb sauce)
*Porchetta con patate (oven roasted rolled pork, stuffed with pancetta and gravy, with potatoes)
*Panna cotta zafferano ( saffron custard)
all this and assorted wines for tasting

$45 per person tax and gratuity not included.

Call 718.894.0052 for reservations.

Caravaggio in Rome!!!

Caravaggio in Rome!
Last chance to see this famous and fantastic artists select group of 24 works that spans his 18 year career. So please for the love of art if you happen to be in Rome this week, take a walk to Scuderie del Quirnale and don't miss it! Maybe send us a postcard, pretty please. . . .

Restoration Uvarara

Restoration Uvarara. . .

So many people walk into Uvarara and are immediately taken with the beautiful building we are housed in. This beautiful Gothic style building dates back to the 1930's and was originally used as a registry for the cemetery. Since then it has had many lives, as a knitting mill, an office, a place to purchase monuments and a tailor shop and at one point it was vacant for 10 years. Until one day, when our wonderful Richard , the father of Uvarara passed by and found this amazing place right here in Middle Village no less.
The place was completely covered in wood paneling and sheet rock and in a sad state. It took Angela, Annalisa, Gordon , Mama Rosa, Richard and visiting relatives from Italy over 9 months of hard work, creativity and dedication to unearth the hidden gems of this building. As Angela says she "The building inspired her and in turn she felt the energy and magic of the building".
All of the set-in niches, molding, bricks, bathroom door and floor date back to the original 1930's foundation. The mosaics in the niches and ceiling were all hand laid, curtains hand made and ceiling tiles hand covered in burlap. The beams and dark wood that the bar is made up of was recycled from a building on the upper east side that was over 108 years old. The tables were also especially carpentered just for Uvarara and the chairs were found and refurbished.
The piece de resistance is the basin style cement sink in the bathroom and dining room wall light fixtures, which were created by using a garbage can as a mold. There are also personal touches all around, such as the beautiful photos of family, Italian life and mixed media art that Annalisa creates. Fresh flowers from Mama Rosa and a large corno pepper above the bar to keep the evil eye at bay.
This place is so visually stunning that recently Vogue Spain choose to use it in a fashion shoot. So as you can see from all of our fun facts, Uvarara is truly is a labor of love . So next time you come in and are enjoying your lovely glass of vino make sure you take a good look around . . .

**2 for 1 Sangria Night Every Thursday**

**2 for 1 Sangria Night**
Who doesn't love Sangria?
Every Thursday!!!! Delicious, refreshing red or white Sangria.
Have a glass or 4 with a plate of our famous homemade Gnocchi or Pizzette. . .

*2 for 1 special is per person, not to be shared

Uvarara's new blog!

Hello beautiful people!!! Welcome to our new blog which will be showcasing everything "Uvarara". From keeping you informed on events, such as our wonderful wine tastings with Richard, our delicious daily specials, Mama Rosa's favorite recipe's, and anything else we love! Ciao for now!