Relishing Chef’s Osso Buco at Andrea’s Wine Dinner in Metairie

Chef Andrea Apuzzo of Andrea’s Restaurant in Metairie greeted everyone cheerfully on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Those who have been yearning for a sampling of Chef Andrea Apuzzo’s signature Italian dishes are sure to find delight in the near future.

This master chef from Italy, who rose to fame with Andrea’s Restaurant in Metairie, is returning to his first home- the kitchen. This reunion, however, is for an exclusive wine dinner scheduled for April 19 at the renowned Marchand’s Creative Kitchens, also located in Metairie.

Chef Apuzzo managed his eponymous restaurant, delighting patrons for almost 40 years before he finally sold the business in 2022.

Under the new brand Andrea & Associates Culinary Consulting, our beloved chef is preparing dinner.

The dining experience begins with oyster brochettes served with a creamy lemon sauce, complemented by Verdicchio di Matelica DOC or Riva de la Rosa wine. The second course indulges you with homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms and served in a sage sauce, best enjoyed with Melini Chianti Reserve DOCG. The third course offers a choice between Basilico-style redfish fillet or osso buco lamb shank, accompanied by Cà Maiol Lug Trebbiano DOP or Nero d’Avola Tenuta Regaleali DOC. Concluding the gourmet culinary experience is the dessert, featuring a Ponchatoula strawberry shortcake.

The renowned chef, Apuzzo, who has cooked for world leaders, British royal family members, and global sports and entertainment stars, has also penned down his culinary expertise in various cookbooks. He additionally offers a range of items that are optimized for convenient home heating and serving.

The dinner, scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at 3517 Division St., Metairie, will cost $100 per person. For further details, please visit chef-andrea.com.

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