Events
National Meatball Day Dinner with Sam Calagione of Dogfish to benefit The Touch of Italy Community Foundation
Monday March 9th
Touch of Italy is teaming up with Dogfish Head for a one-night-only National Meatball Day benefit dinner — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds.
It's happening at our Rehoboth Beach location!
Four chef-driven meatball courses. Craft beer and distilled spirits from Dogfish Head. A dessert “meatball” finale. And every bite supports the Touch of Italy Community Foundation.
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COURSE I
Spicy Pork & Beef Meatball al Pesto
Classic pork and beef meatball with Calabrian chili, tossed warm in fresh basil pesto. Served over mesclun greens with prosecco-soaked currants, toasted pistachios, and a honey olive-oil vinaigrette.
Paired with Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
COURSE II
Sambuca Lemon Simmered Meatball
Touch of Italy’s classic pork, veal, and beef meatball gently simmered with sambuca and lemon butter. Served with braised fennel, crispy spicy Coppa lardons, and fresh basil.
Paired with Dogfish Head Un‘Ora Italian Pilsner
COURSE III
Stuffed Bourbon Marsala Meatball
Touch of Italy’s classic blend meatball stuffed with provolone cheese and sautéed with wild mushrooms in a bourbon Marsala sauce.
Finished with cracked black pepper and fresh herbs.
Paired with Traditional Manhattan with Dogfish American Whiskey
COURSE IV
Chicken Ricotta Meatball Parmigiana
House-made chicken ricotta meatballs finished in Touch of Italy’s classic tomato sauce. Topped with melted Muenster cheese and grated Pecorino Romano.
Paired with Dogfish Head Sixty One
COURSE V — DESSERT
Chocolate Ganache “Meatball”
Chocolate ganache finished with whipped ricotta, strawberry coulis, and lemon-mint-basil drizzle. Paired with Dogfish Head Affogato World Wide Stout